FBI Russian Spies ‘Breached FBI Encrypted Communications’Forbes - Davey WinderThe FBI says that "Law enforcement is extremely concerned about the serious threat posed by the use of robust encryption products that do not allow for authorized access or the timely decryption of critical
Mobile Technology New ransomware strain uses ‘overkill’ encryption to lock down your PCZDNet - Charlie Osborne The new Nemty malware may have ties to GandCrab and Sodinokibi. A new form of ransomware that has been spotted in the wild uses what researchers call …
Ransomware Ransomware: Cyber-insurance payouts are adding to the problem, warn security expertsZDNet - Danny Palmer "It seems like a fix but it really isn't". Paying the ransom might be the cheapest short-term option to get your data back, but it causes long-term …
Technology Cyberattackers now pose as business executives to secure security certificatesZDNet - Charlie Osborne Certificates can be used to sign-off on malicious payloads and can fetch a lucrative price on the black market. Security certificates are intended to …
InnovationSIM Swapping Is One of the Biggest Cybersecurity Threats You Face, and Almost No One Is Trying to Fix It. Here's Why ItInc Magazine - Jason AtenIt's not nearly as common as other hacks--yet--but SIM swapping presents a far greater security risk than almost anything else you and your business face. Imagine you try to log into your bank account
Politics America's cyber blind spotthehill.com - Dave Weinstein, opinion contributor “The warning lights are blinking red again.” That’s is how then-Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats described the cyber threat to America’s …
South China Sea Australia didn't blame China for parliament hack in case it upset trade relations – reporttheregister.co.uk - Gareth Corfield Australian spooks concluded that China was to blame for a series of hacks on its parliament and leading political parties – but kept it quiet for …
Cybersecurity Private Browsing Won't Protect You From EverythingPCMag - Ben Dickson Private browsing gets rid of your browsing history, saved passwords, and field content. But if you think it keeps you safe from malware, ads, and ISP …
Iran Drone Wars: China Has $400 Billion At Stake In Iran OilForbes - Kenneth RapozaThe one country that may face the biggest headwind as Saudi Arabia and Iran engage in a “he said, she said” moment about who sent drones to bomb an oil field is China. Oil prices are up 10.2% to $60.46
Self-Driving Cars The Attack on Saudi Oil Shows Why Driverless Cars Will Never Become LegalTheStreet - Anton Wahlman But what is a driverless car, if not a 5,000-pound, land-based drone? We saw it not only in "Telefon" but also in car/truck bomb events in …
Liberal View REVEALED: Russia carried out ‘stunning’ operation that hurt FBI’s ability to track its spies during 2016 electionrawstory.com - Matthew Chapman Despite losing New Mexico by eight points in the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump and his campaign manager Brad Pascale are making big plans …
Identity Theft Why a Credit Freeze Alone Won't Stop Identity Theftconsumerreports.org - By Penelope Wang With identity theft continuing to pose a major threat to consumers, most experts advise putting a credit freeze on your accounts to prevent fraud. No …
Windows 10 Warning Issued For Millions Of Microsoft Windows 10 UsersForbes - Gordon KellyMicrosoft has a quality control problem. Right now, Windows 10 updates are a minefield with some updates causing more problems than they fix. And now new warnings suggest Microsoft’s latest Window 10 might
World News Middle East drones signal end to era of fast jet air supremacyThe Guardian - Martin Chulov Middle East correspondentIn the history of modern warfare, “own the skies, win the war” has been a constant maxim. Countries with the best technology and biggest budgets have devoted tens of billions to building modern air forces,
Bitcoin China Plans to Kill Most of the World's Bitcoin Mining OperationsVICEThe Chinese government will end bitcoin mining operations in the coming months, Bloomberg reported over this January, a move that could have a massive impact on the price of the world’s biggest digital
FBI Russia Executed ‘Stunning’ Hack of Encrypted FBI Communications, Tapped In From Compounds Obama Shut: ReportThe Daily Beast - Jamie Ross Russia carried out a “stunning” hack of U.S. intelligence services’ most sensitive communications, Yahoo News reports. The hack is believed to have …
Technology Emotet, today's most dangerous botnet, comes back to lifeZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu Emotet botnet resumes malspam operations after going silent for nearly four months. Emotet, one of today's largest and most dangerous malware botnets, …
Technology The Saudi strike is just the beginning of the machine revolution in warfareThe Telegraph - By Harry de QuettevilleThe drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil fields (which, despite Donald Trump’s tweets - “PLENTY OF OIL!!!” - have sent crude prices soaring), is a vivid demonstration of how radically warfare has been changed
China China reportedly behind parliament cyber attacks | Sky News AustraliaSky News Australia Australian intelligence agencies have reportedly determined China was responsible for a cyber attack on parliament. The attack targeted political …
News (China) Australian government reportedly concealed Chinese hack on parliament and political parties out of economic concernSouth China Morning Post - Reuters Australian intelligence determined China was responsible for a cyberattack on its national parliament and three largest political parties before the …
China Chinese students bound, gagged in cruel 'kidnap' scamsmh.com.au - Robyn Grace, Tammy Mills "We’ve seen several individuals lose tens of thousands of dollars,” ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard said. In another variation of the racket, scammers …
China Exclusive: Australia concluded China was behind hack on parliament, political parties – sourcesReuters - Colin PackhamSYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian intelligence determined China was responsible for a cyber-attack on its national parliament and three largest political parties before the general election in May, five people
Ransomware The ransomware crisis is going to get a lot worseZDNet - Steve Ranger Ransomware is already a huge problem. And what's on the horizon is even more worrying. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that ransomware attacks …
Dark Web The Big Business Of Cybercrime: The Dark WebForbes - Daniel SchiappaThe business of cybercrime is not unlike a typical start-up business model. There’s a product with a clear value proposition, integrated marketing campaigns, customer support services, risk and rewards
Social Media Companies Wildly popular new social media app TikTok a haven for romance scammersthenewdaily.com.au - Isabelle Lane The world’s most popular new social media app is awash with adult dating scams, fake accounts and celebrity impersonators, research has …
U.S. Treasury U.S. Targets North Korean Hacking as National-Security ThreatThe Wall Street Journal. - Ian Talley, Dustin VolzWASHINGTON—New U.S. sanctions against North Korean hackers and revelations about North Korean malware show how Pyongyang’s cyber operations have become a crucial revenue stream and a security threat that
Medicine Medical Devices Very Vulnerable to Hacking, FDA Experts Warnmedscape.com Many people do not realize the cybersecurity risks associated with common medical devices, such as insulin pumps and pacemakers, but these medical …
Apps Google Play Warning: Even Harmless Flashlight Apps Used By Millions Secretly Access Our DataForbes - Zak DoffmanWarnings about the risks lurking within malware-laced apps installed from Google Play have become commonplace. These dangers vary, of course, and while many harmful apps will focus on click and subscription
Security A connected world will be a playground for hackersThe Economist Cyber securityA connected world will be a playground for hackers Few companies making connected gadgets have much experience with cyber security AS …
