Counter-Strike video game becomes a part of botnet
Counter-Strike players may be getting more than they bargained for. A new report says gamers of the online shooter may end up supporting a botnet.
Hacking & Cyberattacks
10 biggest 2018 data breaches — and what they mean for 2019
Ransomware and malware attacks hit big victims last year. This look at the biggest 2018 data breaches will keep us better prepared for what this year holds.
Aluminum giant Norsk Hydro experiences serious ransomware attack
Aluminum producing giant Norsk Hydro is dealing with major disruptions in production and falling share price in the wake of a ransomware attack.
North Country Business Products hack affects several other companies
North Country Business Products, a large provider of POS services, has revealed a major breach of security that is affecting numerous other companies.
What we can learn from the biggest 2018 data breaches
The biggest 2018 data breaches had one common thread — companies were clueless. Here’s what we can learn from their security mistakes.
Sydney Airport to implement major security upgrades
Sydney Airport is taking its cybersecurity policies to the woodshed and improving as much as possible with a new round-the-clock Security Control Centre.
Bogus Flash Player update targets millions of Mac users with adware
Mac users are not safe from malware, despite their faulty idea of being a protected class of computer users. Case-in-point: this massive adware campaign.
DHS issues emergency directive about DNS hijacking attacks
The Department of Homeland Security has raised an alert about an influx of DNS hijacking and described countermeasures for federal agencies to take.
Cyberattacks growing in number — and in financial damage inflicted
A new report has found what many businesses already know: Cyberattacks are becoming more common, more destructive, and more expensive to deal with.
NASA data leak exposes and compromises employee records
A recent NASA data leak shows that even one of the most technologically advanced organizations in the world is not immune from a cybersecurity breach.
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