Kyle Ellison

Kyle Ellison

Independent Correspondent



107 articles by Kyle Ellison

Apple iOS and OS X flaws leave passwords vulnerable

Apple iOS and OS X flaws leave passwords vulnerable

Apple iOS and OS X flaws leave passwords vulnerable

A vulnerability found in Apple's iOS and OS X devices could allow hackers to upload malware and steal passwords for services including Mail and iCloud

Kyle Ellison18 Jun 20151 min. read


iOS bug leaves iCloud passwords vulnerable

iOS bug leaves iCloud passwords vulnerable

iOS bug leaves iCloud passwords vulnerable

A security researcher has highlighted an iOS bug that makes it easier for hackers to to steal iCloud passwords.

Kyle Ellison12 Jun 20151 min. read


Cybercrime

FBI trace celebrity iCloud hacks to Chicago home

FBI trace celebrity iCloud hacks to Chicago home

Cybercrime

FBI trace celebrity iCloud hacks to Chicago home

The FBI has seized a computer, cellphones and storage devices belonging to a Chicago man thought to be responsible for last year's iCloud hacks.

Kyle Ellison11 Jun 20151 min. read


Cybercrime

Europol shuts down cybercrime ring with 49 arrests

Europol shuts down cybercrime ring with 49 arrests

Cybercrime

Europol shuts down cybercrime ring with 49 arrests

Europol's European Cybercrime Centre has arrested 49 suspects in a joint international operation targeting the takedown of a major cybercrime ring.

Kyle Ellison11 Jun 20151 min. read


Cybercrime

British businesses spend £34bn a year defending cyberattacks, limiting growth

British businesses spend £34bn a year defending cyberattacks, limiting growth

Cybercrime

British businesses spend £34bn a year defending cyberattacks, limiting growth

A new survey has estimated that British businesses spend around £34bn a year ($52.5bn) protecting the country from cyberattacks,

Kyle Ellison10 Jun 20151 min. read


Cybercrime

IT security budgets will continue to rise, finds Dell report

IT security budgets will continue to rise, finds Dell report

Cybercrime

IT security budgets will continue to rise, finds Dell report

Around half of IT security leaders said that budgets will significantly increase (19%) or increase (31%) over the next two years, finds a new report.

Kyle Ellison09 Jun 20151 min. read


Congresswoman Katherine Clark targets online abuse with new bill

Congresswoman Katherine Clark targets online abuse with new bill

Congresswoman Katherine Clark targets online abuse with new bill

United States Representative Katherine Clark is hoping to provide more support for victims of online abuse with a new bill offering resources and education.

Kyle Ellison08 Jun 20151 min. read


OpenSesame: Hacked kids' toy could open garage doors

OpenSesame: Hacked kids' toy could open garage doors

OpenSesame: Hacked kids' toy could open garage doors

Garage doors may be vulnerable to being opened remotely by hackers using little more than a children's toy, a security researcher has proven this week.

Kyle Ellison05 Jun 20151 min. read


Hackers invited to break Apple, Fitbit and Samsung devices at Defcon 2015

Hackers invited to break Apple, Fitbit and Samsung devices at Defcon 2015

Hackers invited to break Apple, Fitbit and Samsung devices at Defcon 2015

Internet of Things devices from the likes of Apple, Fitbit and Samsung will be pushed to their limits this August at the DefCon 23 conference, where hackers have been invited to test the latest gadgets for possible exploits.

Kyle Ellison04 Jun 20151 min. read