Kids' hi-tech toys threat to cyber security
Gifting hi-tech toys for your kids? Beware of these hi-tech toys that are very easily available in markets. They have inbuilt Wi-Fi, cameras, and apps that could be easily connected to your home...
View ArticleRansomware cases rises exponentially in Singapore
The year 2016 has seen an exponential rise in ransomware cases around the world. In Singapore alone, 17 cases of ransomware were reported in the first 11 months this year, up from just two in 2015,...
View ArticleCritical flaws in PHPMailer leaves millions of websites vulnerable
A security researcher has discovered a critical vulnerability in the PHPMailer that might affect millions of websites users making them vulnerable to remote exploit.It is being estimated that more than...
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Turkey Blocks Tor Browsing Network
(pc-Google Images)For years, Turkey has been known as a nation to suppress dissent and journalists, and now it is turning its attention towards the freedom of internet access.Turkey has blocked direct...
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New York Financial Regulator Delays Cyber Security Rules
(pc-Google Images)The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) will delay the effective date of their proposed cybersecurity regulation until March 1, 2017. Earlier the anticipated deadline...
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Cisco India Introduces 3 Cyber Security Initiatives
(pc-Google Images)Cisco India has announced three new initiatives to help the country build a transparent and secure digital infrastructure environment.Cisco will open a new Security Operations Centre...
View ArticleObama imposes sanctions on Russia
The Treasury Department of United States has announced the new sanctions against five entities and four individuals after President Barack Obama has signed the papers on Wednesday night.In the...
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Bangladesh bank heist: Police suspect IT technicians
(pc-Google Images)One of the biggest bank hacks of 2016 was the Bangladesh bank hack. The hackers successfully broke into the Central Bank of Bangladesh and stole nearly $1 Billion, of which $81m...
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North Korean Hackers Could Weaken US Pacific Command
(pc-Google Images)A cyberattack by North Koreans could potentially knock out the computer network for the US Pacific Command, warned a report issued out by a South Korean state-run agency.According to...
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Corporate Sector Struggles To Handle Cyberattacks
(PC-Google Images)Major cyberattacks against organizations of various sizes seem to happen on a regular basis now. On Dec. 14, Yahoo announced the largest-ever data breach, involving around 1 billion...
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Meath County Council Targeted By Hackers
(pc-Google Images)We stand to discuss about the €4.3 million Meath County Council so-called “cyberattack” that emerged into the limelight just like Donald Trump’s 400lb hacker from his bedroom lair.In...
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Data Breach Hits Star Wars Card Firm
(pc-Google Images)Hackers have reportedly hit iconic collectable trading cards manufacturing firm Topps. Topps' products include Star Wars, Disney's Frozen, Top Gear and the UEFA champion league.The...
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US Expels 35 Russian Diplomats Over Cyber Attack Charges
(pc-Google Images)The United States has expelled 35 Russian diplomats and closed two Russian compounds in the response to their alleged interference into last month's presidential elections.The US...
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How Safe Are Digital Payments After Demonetisation?
(pc-Google Images)The spread of Digital India could be under threat from cyber attacks unless the government and people have understood that they need to change their approach towards cyber...
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'Ransomware to get even worse now'
(pc-Google Images)As if holding your data hostage and seeking cash payment weren’t harsh enough, security experts foresee the next stage of ransomware to be even worse.Corey Nachreiner, CTO at...
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'DeriaLock Is Another Screen Lock Ransomware'
(pc-Google Images)G Data malware analyst Karsten Hahn stumbled upon a new ransomware family named DeriaLock, which locks your screen and requests a payment of $30.DeriaLock is from the first category,...
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'Amateurs Can Hack Online Flight Bookings,Get Free Ones'
(pc-Google Images)Almost anyone having general computer skills can alter online bookings and steal flights, The issue lies with booking systems being too primitive, said German cyber security...
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Chinese Hackers Charged Of Breaching U.S. Law firms
(pc-Google Images)Three Chinese citizens have been accused of hacking the networks of U.S.-based international law firms and using information from those firms to conduct insider trading, making more...
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Stronger cyber security should be India’s new year resolution
In 2017, India should prepare itself to tackle an ever increasing number of cyber security threats.Digitalisation provides organisations with opportunities to grow and innovate but it also brings a new...
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Smart electricity meters may be highly insecure against hackers
During a talk at 33rd Chaos Communications Congress Netanel Rubin, a senior vulnerability researcher presented his findings on the failings in the security of commonly deployed smart meters which can...
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