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New data from a report on the UK threat landscape indicates the country’s emergency services are at risk of a major cyber-attack, which could open the door to terrorist attacks as well. Historically, the sovereign country has had one of the highe… Continue reading UK at growing risk of major cyber incidents, terrorist attacks, research suggests
A company based in Israel has become the go-to entity for unlocking virtually any iDevice sold by Apple running iOS 5 to 11, according to anonymous sources. Apple puts a great deal of effort into locking down its hardware from prying eyes to ensure the… Continue reading Israeli forensics firm claims it can unlock any iPhone on iOS 5 to iOS 11
Two hardwired vulnerabilities discovered last year in Intel processors are only now beginning to show their teeth, as revealed by Intel’s latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Semiconductor chipmaker Intel, headquartere… Continue reading Intel facing 32 lawsuits over Spectre and Meltdown fiasco
A deluge of new studies points the finger at CEOs taking stabs in the dark – rather than informed decisions – when it comes to cybersecurity investments.
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As bad actors continue to hone their skills and governments keep raising the penalty for getting breached, large organizations across the globe seem to be doing little to mitigate the risks associated with cybercrime – despite knowing better… Continue reading Cybersecurity – a top risk management priority for senior execs, but only on paper
To prevent high-tech meddling in US national elections of the future, Facebook plans to use a technology dating back to 1861 – the humble postcard. The social media giant plans to use the cards, first patented in 1861 in Philadelphia, as a form o… Continue reading Facebook aims to outsmart future high-tech election meddlers with 1861 technology
Two Muscovites have been sentenced to years in prison for their roles in the biggest data breach conspiracy ever prosecuted in the United States. Three co-conspirators are still at large. Vladimir Drinkman, 37 and Dmitriy Smilianets, 34, had previously… Continue reading Russian hackers sentenced to prison in US for compromising 160 million credit cards
Keeping senior leadership abreast of security strengths and vulnerabilities has become a top priority, according to financial sector Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). And direct communication with the CEO has become imperative, as stron… Continue reading CISOs should report directly to the CEO, study shows
2017 has already gone down as the worst year on record from a cybersecurity standpoint. But the world is still not over the two infamous attacks deployed by hackers in May (WannaCry) and June (NotPetya/Goldeneye) of last year, which together dealt bill… Continue reading NotPetya/GoldenEye back in the spotlight: UK officially points finger to Kremlin for June 2017 cyberattack
Reminiscent of the California Gold Rush, the cryptocurrency phenomenon has captured the minds of virtually everyone who understands digital currency. And those with the means to ‘mine’ it will go to great lengths to do so, as evidenced most… Continue reading Russian nuclear weapons engineers detained after using facility’s supercomputer to mine cryptocurrency