October 21, 2015 FBI launches probe into massive Sony Pictures hack The FBI has launched an investigation into the massive cyberattack that wreaked havoc on Sony Pictures Entertainment.
October 21, 2015 Mysterious malware performs 'stealthy surveillance' A highly sophisticated piece of malware began quietly spying on governments and businesses in 2008, according to security specialist Symantec, which warns that the complex code was likely the handiwork of a nation state.
October 21, 2015 Free tool detects government spyware Governments all around the world use malware and spyware to keep tabs on people, from visitors to residents.
October 21, 2015 ‘WireLurker’ malware targeting iPhones and iPads marks ‘new era’ in iOS attacks Silicon Valley security researchers say they've discovered new malware attacking iPhones and iPads via Apple computers. Though currently confined to China, one researcher said it "heralds a new era in malware attacking Apple's desktop and mobile platform."
October 21, 2015 Former NSA official: Expect increase in cyberattacks on US government The possibility of Russian hackers infiltrating White House computers is raising concerns over the reach of cyber spies in the U.S.
October 21, 2015 Apple acknowledges iCloud hacking in China, but says its servers are safe Apple acknowledges iCloud hacking in China, but says its servers are safe. The man-in-the-middle attack aims to compromise the credentials of iCloud users.
October 21, 2015 Charities reject Reddit donations in wake of celeb nude photo leak Two charities this week rejected donations from Reddit users who gave money in the wake of leaked nude photos of celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton.
October 21, 2015 Cyber thieves got into 1,000 StubHub accounts; company says it issued refunds Cyber thieves got into more than 1,000 StubHub customers' accounts and fraudulently bought tickets for events through the online ticket reseller, a law enforcement official and the company said.
October 21, 2015 Navy launching 'NeRD' e-reader that's low on features, but filled with content Hoping to get around security issues and space constraints onboard U.S. military ships, the Navy is launching its own e-reading device, but not with the latest technology you’d come to expect.
October 21, 2015 AOL announces that some of its user accounts have been compromised AOL announced today that a notable number of user accounts have fallen prey to "unauthorized access," and that lots of personal information was at risk as a result. Learn more here.