DHS working on ‘self-destructing’ security chip for smartphones
A security chip that self-protects the device it is embedded in is being developed by the Department for Homeland Security.
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iOS 9 security flaw lets attackers access device through Siri
Apple’s iOS 9 contains a security flaw that lets cybercriminals gain limited access to a device through Siri.
Global information security spend grows by 5% in 2015
Gartner reveals that spending on information security across the world will have increased by 4.7% by the end of this year.
90% of large businesses in the UK experienced data breach
UK businesses need to protect themselves from cybercrime, as government data reveals that up to 90 percent of major businesses in the country experienced an attack in 2014.
Google Drive security boost for paying customers
Google has announced that organizations that pay for Google Drive will reap the benefits of a more secure platform.
UK’s NCA calls for global approach to cybercrime
An international effort between security organizations is needed to fight cybercrime, says the UK’s National Crime Agency.
iOS AirDrop vulnerability allows for malware installation on Apple devices
A security expert has found a vulnerability on iOS devices that allows malware to be installed via AirDrop.
Second Russian pleads guilty in record US data breach
A second Russian man has admitted that he was part of a group of cybercriminals that carried out the largest data breach in US history.
Researchers make easy work of Android lockscreen security
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have demonstrated how easy it is to bypass Android lockscreen security.
Lasers can ‘immobilize driverless cars’
An expert says that a $60 homemade laser kit can be used to disable driverless cars, by convincing its sensors that phantom objects are in its way.
UK businesses ‘number one target for cybercriminals’
The UK has become the number one target for cybercriminals, with its businesses increasingly under attack.
GM ‘spends 5 years’ fixing car security vulnerability
General Motors has spent up to five years fixing a security vulnerability that left millions of cars susceptible to being hacked.
iOS 9 boosts iPhone 6s and iPad Pro security with improved 2FA
Apple has announced that iOS 9 will launch on September 16th. The updated operating system will have even greater security features, including a stronger passcode and improved 2FA.
The sad stats on state of cybersecurity: 70% attack go unchecked
A finance expert says that cybercrime is a major worry for American citizens. And, with up to one billion data records breached in the US alone last year, there is a lot to be concerned about.
This could ruin your date: another site under attack
Match.com becomes the latest dating website to be targeted by cybercriminals, with experts finding that it has been subjected to a malvertising attack.
UK police website crashes twice courtesy of DDoS attack
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack puts the Greater Manchester Police website offline twice, with a Twitter user allegedly from Lithuania claiming responsibility.
Bitcoin community ‘needs to collaborate’ over security and scalability
In an open letter to members of its own community, Bitcoin developers and contributors have called for greater cooperation over security and scalability.
Multiple vulnerabilities identified in Belkin router
An expert says that a popular Belkin router contains numerous vulnerabilities, making it extremely susceptible to attacks.
Wikipedia blocks 381 sockpuppet accounts
Up to 381 sockpuppet accounts have been blocked by Wikipedia because they were engaged in undisclosed paid advocacy.
iOS vulnerability Ins0mnia fixed by Apple
Apple has resolved a serious security vulnerability known as Ins0mnia in its latest update.