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Ubisoft sues operators of four DDoS-for-hire services
Ubisoft delivers on threats it made in September 2019 and goes after website selling DDoS services that were used to launch attacks against Rainbow Six Siege servers.
GDPR: 160,000 data breaches reported already, so expect the big fines to follow
The number of breaches reported each day continues to rise - and the number of significant fines is soon to follow.
This free ransomware decryption tool just got a handy update
Victims of Paradise ransomware can now retrieve even more encrypted files because researchers have updated a tool that is already denying cyber criminals ransom payments.
Money laundering: This startup thinks its tech can prevent another banking scandal
An Estonian startup says it can stop a repeat of the multi-billion Scandinavian bank money-laundering scandal.
Mitsubishi Electric discloses security breach, China is main suspect
Mitsubishi Electric says hackers did not obtain sensitive information about defense contracts.
Betting companies given access to UK gov't information on millions of children
Reports suggest a government database was misused for age verification purposes.
Citrix rolls out patches for critical ADC vulnerability exploited in the wild
Citrix is racing to develop patches for software builds vulnerable to the severe bug.
LastPass is in the midst of a major outage
LastPass issue appears to impact users with accounts dating back to 2014 and earlier.
End-to-end encryption means Huawei bans are about availability, not interception
Former Prime Minister who brought in Australia's anti-encyption laws says the technology can prevent potential tapping by telco equipment manufacturers.
Hacker leaks passwords for more than 500,000 servers, routers, and IoT devices
The list was shared by the operator of a DDoS booter service.
Microsoft warns about Internet Explorer zero-day, but no patch yet
IE zero-day connected to last week's Firefox zero-day.
Visa's plan against Magecart attacks: Devalue and disrupt
Visa is actively going after Magecart groups, but also deploying new technologies to safeguard payment card data.
Singapore public sector called out for recurring IT lapses
Country's government agencies must resolve repeated lapses and plug weaknesses in IT controls, especially given the speed at which new IT systems are implemented, says government committee responsible for assessing how public funds are used.
JhoneRAT exploits cloud services to attack Middle Eastern countries
Google Drive, Twitter, ImgBB and Google Forms are being abused in the name of data theft.
Microsoft: Application Inspector is now open source, so use it to test code security
Microsoft offers up the security tool it uses to probe untrusted third-party software components in its applications.
These are the worst hacks, cyberattacks, and data breaches of 2019 (so far)
2019 is already proving a fruitful year for hackers with millions of records stolen, medical data leaks, and credit card data theft.
Europol’s top hacking ring takedowns
European law enforcement has smashed everything from Dark Web marketplaces to ATM skimmer rings.
The best beach reads for hackers in 2019
Interested in the world of cybersecurity? Consider picking up a copy of these books to enjoy over summer.
The FBI's most wanted cybercriminals
For the past few years, the FBI has been keeping a separate list of the US' most wanted cybercriminals. Time to take a look at who's still on it -- in no particular order.
iOS 12.3: How to keep your iPhone safe from hackers and snoopers
Your iPhone and iPad is likely packed with important, valuable, and even sensitive information that you might not want others to be able to access. Here are the steps you should take to lock down an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.3.
How to secure your iPhone or iPad from hackers, snoopers, and thieves (iOS 12.2)
Your iPhone and iPad is likely packed with important, valuable, and even sensitive information that you might not want others to be able to access. Here are the steps you should take to lock down an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.2.
Plagues then and now: Blood, frogs and locusts are no match for the ravages of 2019
What would a modern-day Plague of Lice look like?
Who is really in the driver’s seat? Unknown digital threats to your car’s security
The technology managing the systems in our cars could be open drivers up to the risk of hacking. Find out the most common digital threats to our cars, and how you can reduce your risk.
Data leaks: The most common sources
This gallery contains a list of the technologies that have been many times at the heart of a large number of data breaches incidents in the past few years.
Facebook's worst privacy scandals and data disasters
Time and time again, Facebook has been slammed for privacy practices and data handling. Here are some of the most prominent, recent scandals of note.
The best VPN services: Our 10 favorite vendors for protecting your privacy
Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. One of these could be your best bet.
How to avoid being phished during holiday shopping season
Although hackers are getting more and more sophisticated, you can still recognize that something is not right online. NordVPN shares tips on spotting a phishing message -- and keep your online activities safe.
Many of 2018's most dangerous Android and iOS security flaws still threaten your mobile security
Bypassing passcodes, malware-laden apps, and inherent design flaws exposing almost all known mobile devices made up part of the security problems found in iOS and Android.
Cybercrime and malware, 2019 predictions
Experts weigh in on what they believe will happen to the world of cybercrime, malware, and botnets in the coming year.
Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 portable storage drive
If you're looking for a fast, ultra-rugged, secure encrypted portable storage drive that's available in both HDD and SSD flavors, look no further than Apricorn's new Aegis Fortress L3.
BEC scam leaves Texan school district $2.3 million poorer
The FBI is investigating. There are “strong” leads but no real indication of who is responsible.
Pentagon bans personal electronic devices for troops deployed to the Middle East
US military officials fear operational security (OpSec) failures in handling personal devices might put soldiers in danger.
Iranian hackers' latest data-wiping malware hits Bahrain's oil industry
Saudi Arabia's cyber-security agency spots new Dustman data-wiping malware.
Malwarebytes finds unremovable malware on subsidized smartphones sold in the US
The malware was pre-installed on Unimax U673c handsets, sold by Assurance Wireless (Virgin Mobile) in the US.
City of Las Vegas detects and deters major cyberattack
Security breach took place on January 7, but the city said it detected the intrusion in time to prevent any damage.
Accenture strengthens security-focused portfolio buying Symantec's Cyber Security Services
Broadcom is selling off the security services business after acquiring it in August.
5G is coming, and so are these new security threats
Steve Ranger breaks down which groups of hackers will try to hack the mobile networks of tomorrow. Read more: https://zd.net/2QGd5Ad
Company laid off 300 employees before Christmas due to ransomware attack
Arkansas-based telemarketing firm tells staff to seek new employment after suspending all operations right before the holidays.
Platform used by parents to pay school fees discloses severe security breach
Active Network discloses security incident that impacted school online stores built on the Blue Bear platform.
Wave of REvil ransomware attacks against unpatched Pulse Secure VPN servers
Researcher warns organizations to patch Pulse Secure VPN flaws now or risk 'big game' REvil ransomware attacks.
DHS warning: Iran's revenge after Soleimani killing could include cyberattacks
US Department of Homeland Security issues terror alert about possible Iran-sponsored terrorist acts and cyber-attacks.
5 ways to keep your new devices safe from hackers
The National Cyber Security Centre has offered advice to people on how to keep their new smartphones, laptops and Internet of Things products secure.
Be aware of this Chrome extension when managing your crypto wallet
A Google Chrome extension named Shitcoin Wallet is stealing passwords and wallet private keys, security researcher says.
Time for change: 6 tech habits to make you safer and smarter
Turning the page on the calendar and starting a new year is a great opportunity to develop some good new habits.
No TikTok for soldiers: US Army bans Chinese app
It comes as the social media video app releases its first transparency report.
Vysk EP1 review: 'The anti-NSA' iPhone case delivers more privacy questions than answers
Need an anti-spying solution designed to lock down your messages and protect your privacy? One smartphone case maker promises as much, but only proves a fraction of its claims.
Acronis vmProtect 6
An ideal backup tool for small businesses and larger enterprises alike, vmProtect 6 makes light work of protecting and rapidly recovering virtual machines on VMware vSphere hosts.
SonicWALL TZ 210
<p> King of the small business security market, <a href="http://www.sonicwall.com/uk">SonicWALL</a> recently added six new models to its popular <a href="http://www.sonicwall.com/uk/TZ_Series.html">TZ</a> range of UTM (Unified Threat Management) appliances, delivering a mix of enhanced functionality and improved performance. Designed to serve the one-man-band upwards, the new range is topped out by the TZ 210 which, as we discovered, neatly bridges the gap between SME and enterprise products — and at a price that the competition will find hard to match. </p>
McAfee Internet Security 2009
McAfee Internet Security 2009 does a reasonable job, but it also leaves room for improvement.
PC Tools Desktop Maestro 3.0
As a tool for cleaning an untidy Windows registry, PC Tools Desktop Maestro seems to do a good job, and combines this ability with excellent privacy tools. However, users of Windows Vista may find Desktop Maestro being blocked by User Account Control.
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8 provides flexibility when creating desktop and laptop backups. If you have high value data stored on your computer, then we think $106.53 is a reasonable price to ensure it's protected.
Symantec Backup Exec 12
Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.
Ad-Aware 2007
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 came in dead last in our CNET antispyware testing. Ad-Aware failed to detect half of the test spyware, and unlike nine out of the 10 other antispyware apps we reviewed in December 2007, left behind traces for all but one spyware.
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