Internet Explorer exploit could let phishers steal logins
A vulnerability in the latest patched version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that could allow hackers to launch “highly credible phishing…
Security
White House seeks 10% increase in cybersecurity spend
President Obama’s budget proposal for the 2016 fiscal year includes a projected 10 percent increase in cybersecurity spend, reports Reuters.
Facebook porn scam infects 110k users in 48 hours
A new porn scam is spreading startlingly quickly through Facebook – one that has managed to spread malware to over…
The New Hacker’s List and an Old Debate: Would you Hire a Hacker?
The recent opening of the Hacker List portal brings to mind the age-old question: Would you hire a hacker?
6 WhatsApp Security Tips
Even though WhatsApp now encrypts all of its messages and data, it pays to be secure with your chats. Here…
Blackhat: Lessons from the Michael Mann, Chris Hemsworth movie?
Blackhat, the hacker movie directed by Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth, could spread awareness of digital threats. If it…
Taylor Swift hacked, but denies naked pictures will be leaked
Singer Taylor Swift has had her Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked, but laughed off claims that the hackers will release…
MSIL/Agent.PYO: Have botnet, will travel
ESET’s researchers recently encountered a piece of malware targeting the filling of the forms belonging to the Consulate of Poland.…
It’s Safer Internet Day. So where is our Internet of Secure Things?
It’s Safer Internet Day. But millions of devices which have not been designed with security in mind are connecting to…
Common eBay scams and how to avoid them
Buying and selling on eBay can be great, but it can also be fraught with risk. Here are some of…