Russian Election Interference: Facebook, Twitter, Google Testify To Senate Committee
Members of the Senate took turns grilling Facebook, Twitter, and Google over the issue of Russian interference and activity during the 2016 presidential election.
Facebook Phishing Scam: Android, iOS Users Being Tricked
Security researchers spotted a new phishing campaign aimed at stealing Facebook login credentials. This is why you need two-factor authentication.
Cyberattacks Are 'Acts Of War'? EU's Cyberattack Framework Says So
Under a newly proposed framework, members of the European Union hit by cyberattacks can deem the attacks 'acts of war' and respond in a coordinated fashion.
Facebook, Google, Twitter To Tell Congress Russian Election Hacking Was Far Worse
According to reports, tech giants Facebook, Twitter and Google will tell congressional investigators that Russian activity during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign was far worse than originally reported.
FCC Lifeline Program: Cap On Broadband, Phone Support For Poor Families Proposed
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is proposing placing a cap on broadband funding for low-income families through the Lifeline program.
Google Issue Tracker Vulnerability: Flaw Let Anyone Access Sensitive Bugs
A security researcher discovered it was possible to gain access to severe flaws in Google products through a simple exploit.
Android Activity Recognition: How To Stop Apps From Tracking Your Location
An Android permission called activity recognition has been used by a number of third-party apps to track a user's location and physical activity.
30 Percent Of CEO Emails Have Been Exposed In Breaches, Leaks
A new study from Finnish cybersecurity firm F-Secure found that 30 percent of CEOs have had their email credentials leaked online.
HomeHack Attack: Vulnerability In LG App Allowed Hackers To Spy On Victims
A major security flaw in LG's SmartThinQ app allowed attackers to hijack just about any Internet-connected appliance in a person's house.
Russian Election Interference? RT Publishes Twitter Ad Campaign Proposal After Advertisements Banned
After having its ads removed from Twitter, Kremlin-backed news outlet Russia Today published an advertising campaign proposal made by Twitter.
Basetools Extortion: Underground Hacker Forum Hacked, Data Held For Ransom
Underground hacker forum Basetools was hacked and the attacker is threatening to report the users to the federal government if they don't pay $50,000.
Alt-Right, Nazi Reddit Forums Banned: List Of Subreddits Blocked
More than 20 communities, including far-right and white supremacist groups, have been banned from Reddit following a policy change.
AmosConnect 8 Hack: Popular Maritime Communication Platform Could Be Hacked
AmosConnect 8, a popular communications platform used by thousands of maritime ships, suffers from significant security vulnerabilities.
Election Hacking: Georgia Server Wiped After Vulnerabilities Exposed
A server that housed important information about Georgia's elections was scrubbed after a lawsuit was filed against the state's election officials.
Ajit Pai: FCC Voting To Remove Media Ownership Rules
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced the commission will vote to lift current regulations that limit media ownership.
Tech Lobbyists Killed California Broadband Privacy Bill Using Terrorism Scare
Tech and telecom lobbying groups managed to kill a bill in California that would have required internet service providers to get user permission before collecting their data.
Russia Spyware? Kaspersky Admits To Accessing NSA Code By Accident
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab said it accessed files from the National Security Agency but only did so on accident.
What Is Bad Rabbit? Petya-Style Ransomware Attack Hits Russia, Ukraine
Bad Rabbit, a new Petya-style ransomware attack, has been spreading quickly among organizations located in Russia and Ukraine.
Plastic Surgery Clinic Hacked: Dark Overlord Threatens To Release Explicit Photos
Hacking group Dark Overlord breached the London Bridge Plastic Surgery clinic and stole sensitive patient information including explicit photos.
These Are The Senators Supporting Bipartisan FISA, NSA Reform Bill
The USA Rights Act, introduced Tuesday, would limit law enforcement's ability to access information collected by the NSA on American citizens.
Security Experts: Ongoing FBI, DHS Hack Warnings Of Dire Importance
Russia-linked hackers are targeting critical infrastructure, according to the DHS and FBI. Security experts warn that if organizations don't take action, it could result in an attack that results in "a significant loss of life.”
Newegg Lawsuit: Retailer Accused Of Partaking In Massive Fraud
Computer parts retailer Newegg and wholesaler ASI Corporation have been sued for allegedly taking part in a massive fraud against Korean banks.
Encryption Thwarts FBI Attempt To Access 7,000 Mobile Devices
FBI Director Christopher Wray reported the agency has failed to gain access to more than 7,000 devices it targeted because of encryption.
DMARC: 25 Percent Of Emails From Federal Government Domains Are Fraudulent
More than one-in-four emails with .gov addresses are fraudulent or unauthorized and the majority of the government has not implemented security standards to protect against it.
Reaper Botnet: More Than 2 Million Internet Of Things Devices Compromised
A new botnet known as Reaper has infected more than two million Internet of Things devices in the last month.
Teen Hacker Sentenced After Disrupting 911 Centers, Wants Job At Apple
A 19-year-old accidentally disrupted the 911 emergency services in several cities in Arizona and received three years probation.
Internet Bill Too High? Frontier Has Been Overcharging Former Verizon Customers
After purchasing networks from Verizon, Frontier Communications has reportedly been overcharging its customers by hundreds of dollars.
What Is Honest Ads Act? Plan To Make Online Ads Transparent Introduced
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators introduced the Honest Ads Act which would require more transparency for online political ads.
Minecraft Botnet: Android Apps Hijacked By Malware For Attacks
Eight Minecraft apps available through the Google Play Store can turn a victims's device into a zombie for botnet attacks.
Mobile Ads Invade Privacy: Advertisements Can Track Your Location
Researchers at the University of Washington found it was easy to track the location of an individual by placing targeted advertisements.