WannaCry Ransomware News: Chinese Security Firms Deny Reports Attack Originated In China
Chinese security firms are denying reports that link the WannaCry ransomware attack to Chinese authors.
MacoOS High Sierra, iOS 11 Beta: Updates To Bring Two-Factor Authentication To Apple Devices
Starting with the public betas of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra, Apple will begin pushing users of two-step verification to its more secure two-factor authentication system.
Mac Malware: New Ransomware Targets Macs, Allows Attackers To Pay To Use
New "sophisticated" malware-as-a-service and ransomware-as-a-service attacks known as MacSpy and MacRansom allow anyone to pay to carry out an attack.
Is Your Data Safe? Airline Data Could Be Target Of Criminals, Terrorists
Airlines collect a surprising amount of data about travelers — information that could be exploited by criminals or terrorists if not properly protected.
Russia News: New Cyberweapon Can Disrupt US Power Grids, Report Shows
A new type of malware called CrashOverride has been linked to Russian hackers and could be used to target power grids in the U.S.
Are Your Devices Safe While Traveling? Study Finds People Forgo Best Practices Away From Home
A new study by security firm McAfee found people are willing to sacrifice security for convenience with their technology while traveling.
iOS 11 App Store Review Update: Apps Will No Longer Be Able To Constantly Ask For Reviews On iOS
Apps download from the Apple App Store will now no longer be able to constantly prompt users for a review thanks to a recent change made by Apple.
Net Neutrality News: Senator Ron Johnson Says Internet Needs Paid Fast Lanes
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson said net neutrality is just "a slogan" and internet fast lanes may be necessary at times.
DoubleSwitch Twitter Hack: New Attack Targets Activists On Twitter
Activists around the world are being subjected to a new type of attack that attempts to compromise their social media profiles and spread false information to their followers.
Zusy Malware: Malicious Attack Installs Via Mouseover
A strand of malware known as Zusy doesn't require users to click on anything, just hover a cursor over a link to install.
Microsoft Buys Cybersecurity Company Hexadite To Respond To Cyberattacks
Microsoft purchases U.S.- and Israeli-based cybersecurity firm Hexadite to help defend against to cyberattacks.
Russia Hack US Election? Comey Says Russians Targeted Hundreds Of US Entities
Former FBI Director James Comey said Russian hacking efforts targeted hundreds, possibly thousands, of government and near-government entities in an effort to affect 2016 U.S. presidential election.
James Comey Testimony Hearing: What Security Experts Hope To Learn About Russian Hacking From His Remarks
The security community would like to learn about Moscow's hacking abilities and techniques in order to close U.S. defenses and identify any needed patches. They're also interested in finding out if the hackers have particular "signatures."
National Do Not Call List 2017: Dish Network Fined $280M For Robocalls
Dish Network has been fined $280 million, ordered to be paid to the U.S. government and four states, for telemarking calls to people on the Do Not Call registry.
Reality Winner Indictment: Edward Snowden Condemns Charges Against NSA Leaker
Edward Snowden issued a statement condemning the U.S. Justice Department's indictment against NSA contractor Reality Winner, who is accused of leaking classified documents to the press.
Did Russia Hack The US Election? Senator Warns Russian Cyberattack Worse Than Reported
The vice chairman of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee warns recent reports of Russian cyberattacks against U.S. voting software providers and local government officials were "broader than has been reported so far."
Net Neutrality Debate: Tech Companies, Advocacy Groups Plan Day Of Action
A number of tech companies including Amazon, Reddit and Mozilla are joining with advocacy groups to launch a day of protest to support current net neutrality protections.
Should Facebook, Google Censor Extremist Content? Australian Leaders Ask Tech Companies To Fight Terrorism
The prime minister of Australia and leader of the opposition Labor Party have called on tech companies to aid in the fight against terrorism by removing extremist content and breaking encryption for law enforcement.
VIN Leak: 10M Auto Records, Personal Details Leak Online
An unprotected database of vehicle identification numbers and personal information about car owners was discovered in an unprotected database by security researchers.
Can Police Track Your Phone Without Warrant? Supreme Court To Decide On Location Data
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case to determine requirements to get a warrant before obtaining cell phone location data from telecommunications companies.
Did Russia Hack U.S. Election? NSA Details Attempts To Compromise Election Systems, Report Says
An NSA report published by the Intercept shows the Russian military attempted to hack U.S. companies that produce voting software and hardware, and local government organizations.
'Steve Harvey's Funderdome': Upcoming ABC Show Released By Hacker Group
Hacking group TheDarkOverlord released eight episodes of the upcoming ABC show 'Steve Harvey's Funderdome' after demanding a ransom.
Cybersecurity Jobs: ProtectWise Taps Video Games, Virtual Reality To Make IT More Accessible
Founded by former McAfee chief technology officer Scott Chasin, ProtectWise aims to put a new face to cybersecurity that will be more intuitive for a generation that grew up with video games and virtual reality.
IoT Security: Nearly Half Of Businesses Experience Breaches Because Of Internet Of Things
Nearly half of all businesses that utilize Internet of Things networks have experienced a security breach and lost revenue as a result.
HospitalGown Database Leak: Enterprise Apps Found Leaking Data On Back End Servers
A study from Appthority found that enterprise apps are leaving huge amounts of user data exposed and accessible on unprotected servers, an issue known as HospitalGown.
SENSR: FAA, DHS, NOAA Get Approval To Consolidate Radio Spectrum
Several government agencies received approval to begin exploring the possibility of combining radio spectrum to free up room for more wireless internet services.
Fireball Malware: Cyberattack Infects 250 Million Devices, 20 Percent Of Corporate Computer Networks
A Chinese-based malware attack called Fireball has infected 250 million devices and is present on 20 percent of corporate computer networks.
Extreme Vetting: US Visa Applicants Asked To Disclose Social Media Handles, Email Addresses
A questionnaire for U.S. visa applicants now asks travelers to provide a five-year history of social media handles and 15-year history of email addresses for additional vetting measures.
Verizon's $100 Billion Attempt To Buy Charter Got Rejected
Verizon reportedly attempted to purchase Charter for more than $100 billion but was rejected.
OneLogin Hacked: ID Manager Database Breached, User Information Compromised
OneLogin, a single sign-on service used by thousands of businesses, experienced a database breach that exposed user information and may result in the attacker being able to decrypt encrypted information.