Cybercrime

The malware has been designed to make the infected system really slow and also shut down any other malware already in the system.

India Ashok Feb 28, 2018

In 2015 and 2016, the then 15-year-old Kane Gamble attempted to hack the computers of several senior US government officials.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 26, 2018

From North Korean hacking groups to a JPMorgan Chase "technical" glitch affecting multiple online banking customers, here are the top cyber-related news stories of the week.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 25, 2018

The spyware steals victims' photos, contacts, call logs and can also spy on conversations when the infected device is within range.

India Ashok Feb 23, 2018

The seemingly secure document, however, actually contains the Adwind malware that is capable of exfiltrating data from the infected computer.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 22, 2018

Authorities said thousands have already fallen victim to the scheme described as a "new twist on an old scam".

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 20, 2018

Hackers have targeted a slew of banks worldwide in recent years to gain illegal access to the Swift network and initiate fraudulent money transfers.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 19, 2018

For their roles in what US prosecutors have called "one of the largest" known cybercrime schemes, two Russian nationals were handed lengthy prison terms this week.

Jason Murdock Feb 16, 2018

Since 2015, a bitcoin-stealing cybercrime gang has been launching phishing attacks exploiting Google's own advertising network to pilfer more than $50m worth of cryptocurrency.

Jason Murdock Feb 16, 2018

Rusty Carter, VP of Product Management at Arxan Technologies talks about Meltdown and Spectre.

Rusty Carter, Feb 16, 2018

Suzanne McAndrew, Managing Director, Talent & Rewards, Willis Towers Watson says just 18% of breaches driven directly by external threats.

Suzanne McAndrew Feb 15, 2018

GPU manufacturers are scrambling to deal with rapidly rising demand for graphics cards.

India Ashok Feb 15, 2018

The new variant of AndroRAT disguises itself as an app called TrashCleaner, which once installed, can allow hackers to perform various malicious activities.

India Ashok Feb 15, 2018

The hacker group created customised chat apps with backdoor functionalities for both Android and Windows.

India Ashok Feb 14, 2018

Paul Worrall, Co-Founder of Zonafide talks about self-sovereign identity as a solution to cybercrime.

Paul Worrall Feb 12, 2018

A group of North Korean hackers were sent to China and required to make up to $100,000 a year for the reclusive regime by any means, or face "severe" consequences.

Jason Murdock Feb 09, 2018

Simon Rodway, UK pre-sales solution architect at Entersekt, discusses identity as security and how banks can make the authentication process easier for customers.

Simon Rodway Feb 08, 2018

Sources said that the Coincheck hackers are using the anonymity provided by the dark web to help launder the stolen cryptocurrency, which is known as NEM.

Jason Murdock Feb 08, 2018

The case has been dubbed "one of the largest cyber fraud enterprise prosecutions ever undertaken" by the Justice Department.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 08, 2018

A cheap and easy-to-deploy hacking tool used by cybercriminals to covertly hijack computers has been dismantled in an international policing operation.

Jason Murdock Feb 06, 2018

"Those infected devices are actively trying to spread malicious code," researchers said.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 06, 2018

Similar to other ransomware, Scarabey demands a Bitcoin payment from victims after infecting their system and encrypting all files.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 05, 2018

The FBI has identified four variations of the scam that claimed the recipient has been a victim of a fraud scheme or a cybercrime.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 03, 2018

Andy Kays, Chief Technical Officer at UK-based threat detection and response specialist, Redscan.

Andy Kays Feb 02, 2018

BeeToken has confirmed the phishing attacks, warning users to be wary of emails and Telegram messages asking for funds.

India Ashok Feb 02, 2018

"It is interesting to see a new ransomware being distributed via exploit kits in what so far seems to be a few ongoing campaigns," researchers said.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 01, 2018

Google Play store riddled with malware and viruses but elite engineers promise work underway to clean up shop.

Jason Murdock Jan 31, 2018

Experts found that the highest number of leaked credentials, 555,000 credentials, came from the financial sector.

India Ashok Jan 31, 2018

Hackers targeted Bitcoin payments of LockerR ransomware, GlobeImposter ransomware, Sigma ransomware and others.

India Ashok Jan 30, 2018

"This should be treated as a call to action to take appropriate steps to protect their ATMs against these forms of attack and mitigate any consequences," ATM vendor NCR said.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 29, 2018