Some of the top FIFA YouTubers were at the receiving end of an EA Origins account theft attack which saw attackers siphon off their hard earned in-game currency, and selling off their…
Tag: Hackers
Ashley Madison: Hackers becoming sexual morality vigilantes
The hackers who hacked into AshleyMadison.com are seemingly the ‘righteous’ who intend to punish the site’s owners and its users for their moral wrongdoings. A group of hackers, which calls itself the…
Cisco rolls out patch for SSH vulnerability
Cisco has found default SSH key vulnerabilities in three of its virtual appliances that could be exploited by hackers to gain complete access to systems and intercept traffic. The vulnerability, which was…
Security experts detail battle between cyber-criminal groups
In what seems to be a classic spy vs. spy story, security experts have detailed a war brewing between groups of cybercriminals, which they claim could ultimately lead to a new trend…
Hackers target Google Malaysia homepage in DNS attack
Internet users complained they could not access the Google Malaysia website on Tuesday as they were redirected to a webpage with a black background and white, red and yellow text saying “Google…
Security researchers uncovers new Microsoft Windows security flaw
Computer security researchers have uncovered a new flaw in Microsoft Windows operating system dubbed ‘Redirect to SMB,’ which could be exploited by hackers to steal sensitive login credentials from any device running…
Chinese hackers spying on India, South-East Asia for almost a decade: Research
Chinese government sponsored hackers have been spying on governments and businesses in Southeast Asia and India for at least a decade, researchers from internet security company FireEye have revealed. According to FireEye’s…
Three men charged in largest ever U.S. data breach
The US law enforcement agency has charged three men believed to be involved in one of the largest data breaches in US history. According to a statement from US assistant attorney general…
Media outlets could be Sony hackers’ next target: FBI
Guardians of Peace, the hacking group linked to the cyber-attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment, might have an anonymous news media organization on its target next, claims a new FBI bulletin. According to…
Next on hackers’ agenda – Smart Cars
Experts have warned that hackers could turn their attention to smart cars in near future and target users by attacking the safety features not only to steal information, but also to extort…
Microsoft, Google stand alongside Sony; release ‘The Interview’ through their online might
Microsoft and Google are standing next to Sony in its fight against online threats and have decided to release ‘The Interview’ through their respective online services. “Of course it was tempting to…
FBI warns US companies of possible hacking threats
Recent reports suggest the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned energy and defense companies operating in the country of a possible attack by Iranian hackers. According to Reuters, the Bureau…
Oh Luuuk! Hackers siphon off €500,000 from bank accounts through fraudulent transactions
The malware used in the fraud hasn’t been analysed yet, but Kaspersky researchers believe that it could be a strain of Zeus.
UK government wants life imprisonment for cyber security offenders
Cyber attacks that cause serious damage to the economy or environment will carry a 14-year prison sentence as against the current term of 10 years.
Office security breach confirmed; details of costumers stolen
Break-ins and compromises continue, with UK Shoe retailer Office, ending up in the list of security breach victims!