February 2, 2018 Hackers using porn as bait for online scams that 'steal your data and money by the second' Porn is being used as bait for scams designed to steal money and private info from internet users.
February 2, 2018 Microsoft goes after Windows 'scareware' that tries to pressure you for payment Microsoft will target dodgy software that makes misleading claims and tries to scare users into buying upgrades.
February 1, 2018 X, the research lab founded by Google, targets cybercrime and 'overlooked' hacking threats X , the research lab founded by Google, has spawned a new company to fight cybersecurity threats.
January 30, 2018 Israel security chief: We foiled cyberattacks from all over the world in 2017 Israeli Security Agency Director Nadav Argaman revealed on Tuesday that his agency has foiled cyberattacks against Israeli systems from various sources around the world in the past year.
January 30, 2018 Fitness app Strava plans privacy push after military workout data sparks security snafu Fitness app Strava plans to boost awareness of its privacy and safety tools after personnel at U.S. military bases sparked security concerns by sharing details of their exercise routines.
January 29, 2018 Beware sophisticated ATM 'jackpotting' attack, warns Secret Service Criminals are using technology to target ATMs in a sophisticated ‘jackpotting’ attack, warns the Secret Service.
January 29, 2018 Fitness tracking data on Strava app reveal US military bases details, sparking security concerns Data from fitness trackers that clearly show the movement of personnel at U.S. military bases is sparking major concern, with experts citing potential dangers to base security.
January 28, 2018 Super Bowl brings massive security resources to Minneapolis Concrete barriers and chain-link fencing are going up around the site of the Super Bowl in downtown Minneapolis, where a contingent of local, state and national agencies is working to ensure that the game and dozens of related events are safe
January 25, 2018 Student cracks DNA code to take home $10,000 worth of bitcoin Just days before the deadline set by its creator, a 26-year-old student successfully deciphered a message encoded in DNA, gaining access to a digital wallet containing a bitcoin reward.
January 21, 2018 Tech Q&A: Eavesdropping Echo, flammable laptops, switching to Android and more Want to know more about Amazon Echo, the HP laptop battery recall, ransomware, web printing and switching to Android? Then read this column.