Cybercrime


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Anthem refuses IT security audit following massive data breach

Anthem refuses IT security audit following massive data breach

Anthem refuses IT security audit following massive data breach

Anthem Inc. has refused to allow a federal watchdog to conduct an audit of its IT systems, following a huge data breach last month that could have affected up to 80 million of its customers.

Kyle Ellison05 Mar 2015


Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details

Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details

Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details

The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police.

Kyle Ellison26 Feb 2015


FBI puts $3m bounty on Russian hacker

FBI puts $3m bounty on Russian hacker

FBI puts $3m bounty on Russian hacker

The FBI has offered a record $3 million reward for information leading to the arrest of a cybercriminal, reports the BBC.

Alan Martin25 Feb 2015


Top 5 security resolutions for 2015

Top 5 security resolutions for 2015

Top 5 security resolutions for 2015

Follow these top 5 security resolutions from We Live Security to make for a safer 2015.

Kyle Ellison25 Feb 2015


Anthem hack puts at least 8.8 million NON-customers at risk

Anthem hack puts at least 8.8 million NON-customers at risk

Anthem hack puts at least 8.8 million NON-customers at risk

Even if you're not a customer of health insurer Anthem, your data could have been put at risk. Be on your guard.

Graham Cluley25 Feb 2015


Sexy Russian scammers would love to break your heart this Valentine's Day

Sexy Russian scammers would love to break your heart this Valentine's Day

Sexy Russian scammers would love to break your heart this Valentine's Day

That message you received from a sexy Russian lady calling you Mr Dependable? Sorry to burst your bubble, but it's too good to be true.

Graham Cluley13 Feb 2015


Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center: will CTIIC be a game changer?

Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center: will CTIIC be a game changer?

Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center: will CTIIC be a game changer?

Is America's new Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center a step forward? Or a duplication of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center at DHS?

Stephen Cobb11 Feb 2015


White House creates new agency to centralize cyberthreat intelligence

White House creates new agency to centralize cyberthreat intelligence

White House creates new agency to centralize cyberthreat intelligence

The White House is creating a new agency to help counter cyberthreats, analyzing intelligence from around the government so it is better equipped to deal with attacks.

Kyle Ellison11 Feb 2015


Watch how car hackers can disable brakes and steal your personal data

Watch how car hackers can disable brakes and steal your personal data

Watch how car hackers can disable brakes and steal your personal data

Modern cars are more and more dependent on computer systems. And guess what? They can be hacked.

Graham Cluley10 Feb 2015