CYBERCRIME

By exploiting a vulnerability in a popular point-of-sales server system, hackers are able to steal credit card credentials and change prices on any item.

The FBI arrested a Chinese national who is accused of distributing malware used in the OPM hack.

Attackers have taken to using misspelled versions of familiar brands to trick users into giving up their credentials and other information on Facebook.

Gina Rodriguez is encouraging her Twitter followers to stop online bullying.

A backdoor called ShadowPad was discovered in remote server software, allowing hackers to gain access to financial institutions, telecommunications, utilities and manufacturing companies.

Spammers are parking on domains similar to popular banks and spreading malware to visitors.

Access to the private networks for critical infrastructure are being sold on the dark web.

Marcus Hutchins, the security researcher who stopped the spread of the WannaCry ransomware attack, plead not guilty to charges of hacking and wiretapping.

A majority of information security experts surveyed said most enterprise organizations have failed to take steps to secure their systems against future malware attacks.

A Ukrainian citizen was arrested for his or her role in helping spread the malware that was used in the global Petya cyberattack.

A new mutation of an old MacOS adware attack is hijacking Macs and installing malicious programs to generate a profit for the attackers.

All information is vulnerable As hackers target intellectual property and sought-after content, organizations need to be prepared. Experts’ advice: secure devices, protect the supply chain and encrypt data.

The British government is considering fines of more than $20 million for companies that fail to take proper precautions to protect against cyber attacks.

Two major malware campaigns targeting North Korea were launched following the country's test of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Instead of waiting for a phishing attack to come from a malicious source, companies can phish their employees first to teach them better security practices.

Governments and shipping companies are looking for an alternative to GPS due to hacking concerns and are turning to eLoran systems.

A security researcher disclosed how an attack on solar plants could lead to global power outages.

Consumers don't think twice about using free Wi-Fi — even if it makes their personal data vulnerable, says a cybersecurity survey.

More than $143,000 in bitcoin was withdrawn from bitcoin wallets associated with the WannaCry ransomware attack.

A new Android malware attack known as Invisible Man poses as a Flash update to install on a victim's device, then steals personal and financial information.

More than 175,000 internet-connected cameras from a Chinese manufacturer are vulnerable to being hacked.