Siemens‑branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch
Your business's CCTV camera could be coughing up your admin passwords. Patch now, or regret later.
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Michigan State University experiences data breach
Michigan State University has experienced a data breach, which it said took place on November 13th.
Three mobile network experiences data breach
UK mobile company Three has fallen victim to a major data breach, with up to six million customers reported to have been affected.
WhatsApp to offer encrypted video calling
WhatsApp is to add encrypted video calling to its service on Monday, as it continues to bolsters security on the app.
Teenager admits to TalkTalk cyberattack offenses
A teenager has admitted being behind last year’s TalkTalk cyberattack, explaining he compromised the company’s website to “show off” to his friends.
Adobe fined $1 million for 2013 data breach
The financial repercussions of a data breach have been highlighted by the $1 million fine handed out to Adobe Systems for a 2013 security incident.
ICO concerned about privacy protection on WhatsApp/Facebook
Concerns over unprotected customer data sharing on WhatsApp and Facebook results in UK Information Commissioner threatening to enforce action.
Apple ID smishing evolves to lure more victims
Smishing is nothing new. But that doesn't mean that the criminals hell bent on stealing Apple ID password are resting on their laurels.
Google fixes Safe Browsing security loophole
Google has announced new measures that resolve a security loophole that allows certain websites to circumnavigate its Safe Browsing service.
Targeted online guessing ‘a major threat to online security’
Targeted online guessing represents a major threat to online security, according to new research.
Colossal DDoS attack in Liberia wipes majority of country offline
Liberia has been hit with a harmful DDoS attack yet, with most of its residents unable to get online. The Mirai botnet is the cause.
William Hill website hit with DDoS attack
UK-based bookmaker William Hill has been hit with a DDoS attack, preventing many of its customers from being able to access its main website.
Estonia: Digital powerhouse offering e‑residency to non‑nationals
In terms of technological advancement, Estonia is up there. It is, for example, the first ever country to offer e-residency permits to any world citizen.
Cyberattacks ‘no longer the stuff of spy thrillers’
Cyberattacks are “no longer the stuff of spy thrillers” – they are now a very serious threat to individuals, organizations and economies.
550,000 Australian Red Cross blood donor details leaked
The personal details of 550,000 Australian Red Cross blood donors have been leaked in an event being described as Australia’s largest ever security breach.
Webcam firm recalls hackable devices after mighty Mirai botnet attack
Chinese firm says it will recall vulnerable components, but as long as insecure devices continue to be attached to the internet, there will be opportunities for malicious hackers to exploit them and use them for their own ends.
Facebook privacy settings hoax resurfaces again
A Facebook hoax that has been around since at least 2012 has resurfaced, claiming that private photographs and messages are going to be made public.
Consumers still failing to protect themselves against cybercrime
Consumers are failing to appropriately protect themselves against the threat of cybercrime, according to a new survey from Get Safe Online.
Organizations advised to invest in a culture of cybersecurity
A culture of cybersecurity is essential in today’s organizations to help ensure that they are able to successfully fend off cyberattacks.
Vera Bradley alerts customers to data breach
Vera Bradley has notified its customers of a data breach, explaining that it had launched an investigation last month into a “payment card incident”.