Hack The DHS: Senate Bill Would Encourage Hackers To Help Improve Security Of Department Of Homeland Security
The Hack DHS Act introduced in the Senate would allow hackers to report security vulnerabilities in the systems at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Google Chrome Bug: Vulnerability Allows Hacker To Discreetly Record Audio, Video
A vulnerability discovered in Google Chrome would allow an attacker to record audio or video from a user's device without the victim knowing.
Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Loses Appeal In Trial Connected To Dark Web
Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the darknet drug selling site the Silk Road, lost his appeal of his life sentence.
Booz Allen Hamilton Leaves U.S. Government Files On Unprotected Amazon Server
Defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton left tens of thousands of sensitive files on an unsecured server that was publicly accessible.
Lexmark Supreme Court Ruling: Court Finds Companies Can't Use Patent Laws To Restrict Resellers
A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court issued Tuesday found that patent holders cannot use patent laws control how resellers and refurbishers use their products after purchase.
Texas Bathroom Bill: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google Lobby Against Proposal
Tech giants including Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google are demanding Texas not move forward with a bill that would bar transgender students from using the bathroom that matches their gender identity.
Android Malware: Apps In Google Play Store Spread 'Judy' Adware Attack To Nearly 40 Million Phones
An ad-clicking malware called Judy was able to infect nearly 40 million Android devices through apps in the official Google Play Store.
Shadow Brokers Subscription Service: Hacking Group Charging For Monthly Releases Of Stolen NSA Exploits
The anonymous hacking group known as the Shadow Brokers is charging more than $20,000 to sign up for a monthly subscription serivce that will provide security exploits stolen from the NSA.
Can Medical Devices Be Hacked? Study Finds Manufacturers Fear Attack But Aren't Prepared
A recent survey found that a majority of medical device manufacturers believe their devices will be the target of a cyberattack within the next year.
Do Encryption Apps, Social Media Help Terrorism? UK Prime Minister Wants Tech Companies To Do More
UK Prime Minister Theresa May called on tech companies to do more to fight online extremism during a counter-terrorism session at the annual G7 meeting.
Chipotle Hacked: Credit Card Breach, Malware Hit 'Most' Locations, Restaurant Reports
Chipotle revealed Friday that most of its locations were hit by a credit card breach malware that stole information from customer credit cards.
WannaCry Ransomware News: Linguistic Analysis Offers Insight About Attackers
A linguistic analysis of ransom notes attached to the WannaCry ransomware attacks suggests the author of the attack likely speaks fluent Chinese and some English.
Android Malware: Cloak And Dagger Attack Can Secretly Record User Activity
A newly discovered Android vulnerability called Cloak and Dagger allows a hacker to carry out malicious behavior on an infected device without being noticed.
Uber And Lyft In Austin: New Texas Law Allows Ride-Hailing Services To Operate Throughout State
A bill expected to be signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbot will allow Uber and Lyft to operate once again in the city of Austin without abiding by the city's strict background check requirements.
What Is Net Neutrality? FCC Asked To Investigate Fake Comments On New Rules
More than a dozen people said their identities were used without their permission to leave comments on Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposal to change current net neutrality protections.
WannaCry Ransomware: Fake Antivirus Apps For Android Don't Protect Against Malware Attacks
A new crop of Android apps in the Google Play Store claim to protect Android users from WannaCry ransomware but may put them at risk.
WannaCry Ransomware: Public Hasn't Lost Trust In Microsoft Despite Massive Attack
Public opinion on Microsoft hasn't changed in the wake of the massive WannaCry ransomware attack, a poll from Morning Consult indicates.
Target Settlement: Company Will Pay $18.5M For Credit Card Data Breach
Target agreed to an $18.5 million settlement for a data breach that resulted from the theft of credit card information from 40 million customers.
Drone Rules: White House Wants To Allow Law Enforcement To Track, Destroy Drones
The Trump administration is asking Congress to grant the federal government and law enforcement the right to monitor, intercept and destroy drones that are flying on domestic soil.
Twitter Security Flaw: Exploit Allowed Hacker To Post From Any Account, Went Unnoticed For Years
A major security flaw on Twitter would have allowed an attacker to publish a tweet from any account without needing the account credentials, a security researcher revealed.
Net Neutrality Debate: Businesses Favor Rules Despite FCC Chairman Pai's Claims
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has argued businesses have been harmed by net neutrality rules since ISPs were classified as common carriers under Title II of the Communications Act but many businesses favor maintaining current protections.
National Security Letters: Apple Reveals Declassified Government Gag Order
Apple received its first declassified National Security Letter, marking the first time the company has reported on the typically secret gag orders issued by government agencies.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner: Hackers Bypass Biometric Scanners
A group of German hackers was able to bypass the iris scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S8, marking new concerns for biometric security measures.
Companies Believe Coffee Shops Present Biggest Threat To Be Hacked
A recent report found corporations are concerned about mobile security and believe Wi-Fi networks in public places like coffee shops serve as one of the biggest risks to employees.
UN Cyberattack: Investigators Monitoring North Korea Sanctions Hit
A group of experts at the United Nations involved in monitoring sanctions on North Korea was hit by a "sustained cyberattack" that displayed "very detailed insight" into the investigators.
Microsoft MS17-010 Vulnerability: EternalRocks Attack Spreading Using Same Exploit As WannaCry Ransomware
A new attack called EternalRocks is beginning to spread making use of some of the same NSA exploits used in the WannaCry ransomware attack.
Russia Bank Hack: Android Malware Used To Steal Money From Russian Banks
Hackers in Russia targeted domestic bank customers and stole funds from their accounts using Android malware. The group intended to target bank customers in France and other western countries before being arrested.
Netgear NightHawk Firmware: Update To Router Adds Data Collection Tool
An update to the firmware of a Netgear router designed to fix a major security flaw also added a data collection tool that sends a considerable amount of information back to the company.
Snooper's Charter: Survey Finds Most UK Citizens Unaware Of Government Surveillance Capabilities
A survey conducted by BestVPN.com found the majority of UK citizens are unaware of the government's ability to access their data since the passing of the Investigatory Powers Bill earlier this year.
WannaCry Ransomware: How To Decrypt Your Files If You've Been Hit By WannaCry
Security researchers have put together a tool that may help users hit by the WannaCry ransomware attack decrypt their files without paying the ransom.