US busts hacking/insider trading ring
An international team of computer hackers and stock traders was charged with pocketing more than $100 million in illicit profits based on stolen market-moving financial information, US officials announced Tuesday.
Aug 12, 2015, 03:03 AM IST
New hacks strike at heart of mobile innovations
As fierce competition leads to rapid innovation in the smartphone market, hackers have pounced on cracks in defenses of developments on devices at the heart of modern lifestyles, experts say.
Aug 07, 2015, 17:25 PM IST
Smartwatches open new hacking risk: Study
The surging market for smartwatches opens up new ground for hackers, according to researchers who found vulnerabilities in all the devices they tested.
Jul 23, 2015, 21:59 PM IST
Low IT security leaves ME businesses open to cyber attacks
Globally, businesses and government entities are investing heavily on IT security but Middle East businesses are spending less than 1 per cent of their overall IT budgets on it, according to a report.
Apr 27, 2015, 15:28 PM IST
iViz to hire 300 ethical hackers in 2 years
US-based iViz will hire about 300 ethical hackers in the next two years for its facility in Bangalore as it looks to tap into the multi-billion dollar global opportunity for cyber security firms.
Apr 12, 2015, 13:30 PM IST
Dropbox says Android security flaw fixed
Dropbox, the popular online file storing system, said on Tuesday it has fixed a security flaw that could have allowed hackers to capture data stored in its service on Android devices via compromised third-party apps.
Mar 11, 2015, 08:18 AM IST
56 hackers arrested in anti-cybercrime operations
Fify-six suspected hackers have been arrested in separate anti-cybercrime operations carried out across England, Scotland and Wales, authorities said Friday.
Mar 06, 2015, 19:29 PM IST
Hackers target Malaysia Airlines, threaten data dump
The website of Malaysia Airlines was commandeered for several hours on Monday by hackers who referenced the Islamic State jihadists and threatened to expose data taken from the carrier`s servers.
Jan 26, 2015, 16:54 PM IST
Obama seeks enhanced cybersecurity laws to fight hackers
"We`ve got to stay ahead of those who would do us harm. The problem is that government and the private sector are still not always working as closely together as we should," Obama said.
Jan 14, 2015, 08:43 AM IST
Phones vulnerable to hacking even when Internet is off
Hackers may be able to sneak into your laptop or smartphone just by analysing the low-power electronic signals your device emits even when it is not connected to the Internet, researchers say.
Jan 10, 2015, 23:51 PM IST
Hackers threaten Sony staff in new email
Sony Pictures staff have received a threatening email claiming to be from the hackers who breached the entertainment giant's computer network, reportedly with warnings that they and their families were "in danger."
Dec 06, 2014, 09:48 AM IST
Bitcoin transactions may not be anonymous: study
However it was not clear if it is also possible to reveal the IP address behind each transaction.
Nov 26, 2014, 17:04 PM IST
Hackers to probe cyber crime defences at British banks
In the next few months hackers will try to penetrate the cyber defences of Britain`s major banks and steal information about millions of customers. But for once they`ll be welcome.
Nov 19, 2014, 21:20 PM IST
US government warns on bug in Apple's iOS software
Hackers could potentially steal login credentials, access sensitive data stored on iOS devices and remotely monitor activity on those devices, the government said.
Nov 14, 2014, 09:27 AM IST
Phishing successful 45% of the time: Study
Certain websites included in phishing emails successfully lure users up to 45 percent of the time, according to a new Google study.
Nov 10, 2014, 18:01 PM IST
Banks to launch new tool to fight hackers: WSJ
A group of cybersecurity firms funded by big banks plan to launch a platform that will allow financial companies to communicate faster about potential cyber breaches, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Nov 04, 2014, 18:28 PM IST
US eyes cyber `deterrence` to stop hackers
The US military is looking to flex its muscles in cyberspace as a "deterrence" to hackers eyeing potential American targets, the nation`s top cyber cop said Tuesday.
Oct 29, 2014, 10:29 AM IST
Fidelity attacked by JPMorgan hackers, no data stolen: Report
JPMorgan is the only company to have confirmed that information was stolen.
Oct 09, 2014, 09:03 AM IST
Information on 76mn households affected by cyber breach: JP Morgan
The bank said that there was no evidence that critical account information such as account numbers, user identities or social security numbers were stolen by the hackers.
Oct 03, 2014, 12:13 PM IST
`Bash` computer bug could hit millions
The US government and technology experts warned Thursday of a vulnerability in some computer-operating systems, including Apple`s Mac OS, which could allow widespread and serious attacks by hackers.
Sep 26, 2014, 04:32 AM IST
