Security - Page 145

May 14, 2017

22-year-old cybersecurity researcher helped thwart unprecedented cyberattack

A 22-year-old cybersecurity researcher and a cheap domain registration helped thwart the cyberattack that spread malicious software around the world, shutting down networks at hospitals, banks and government agencies.

April 25, 2017

Macron campaign targeted by Russia-linked hackers, experts say

The campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron has been targeted by the shadowy Pawn Storm hacking group, according to security researcher Trend Micro.

April 24, 2017

Young adults drawn to life of cybercrime, report says

By hacking into computer systems, they're hoping to achieve recognition from their online peers.

April 20, 2017

Microsoft gets rid of passwords with phone sign-in

Sign into your Microsoft accounts with just your phone; no password necessary.

April 14, 2017

Airbnb battles scammers, ramps up security

Airbnb says that it is tightening its security to prevent so-called “account takeovers” where a scammer gains access to a user’s account.

April 12, 2017

Prisoners in Ohio hid computers filled with porn, info about making explosives

A prison work program in Ohio is in the spotlight after two inmates built computers from PCs they were supposed to be recycling and hid them in a training room ceiling.

April 11, 2017

Symantec links trojans, malware to CIA hacking tools

A series of computer viruses targeting companies and organizations closely resembles the Vault 7 hacking tools that WikiLeaks disclosed.

April 10, 2017

Dallas hack: Did a white-hat hacker set off city emergency sirens?

The hack that set off emergency sirens across Dallas on Friday night may be the work of a so-called white-hat hacker, according to a cybersecurity expert.

April 9, 2017

Tech Q&A: iPhones, Bluetooth and more

Want to know which iPhone to invest, how to add Bluetooth to your car and the best way to monitor your children's phones? Then read this column

April 8, 2017

How to tell if your phone or tablet has a virus

Long before ransomware and large-scale hacks became everyday problems, viruses were crawling into our desktops and infecting our screens.