CyberSecurity

Winter Olympics in South Korea under cyber attack: Hackers target event with malware campaign

The hackers primarily targeted the email address associated with ice hockey at the Winter Olympics.

Jan 9, 2018

Meltdown and Spectre: What you need to know about the computer chip flaws

The Meltdown and Spectre flaws are in all modern microchips made by Intel and ARM. Together the firms supply almost the entire global computer market.

Jan 5, 2018

Aadhaar data breach: Despite UIDAI assurance, Edward Snowden warns Aadhaar not safe from 'government abuse'

American whistleblower Edward Snowden says the Aadhaar database is not safe from government abuse.

Jan 5, 2018

Uber users on Android, beware: This malware can steal your credentials and hide the heist using deep links

The affected device shows a fake Uber app interface in regular intervals until it tricks users into entering their login credentials.

Jan 5, 2018

Dangerous malware stealing data from major Indian banking apps uncovered

Your banking apps are at risk as ICICI, SBI, HDFC and more bank apps have been hit by dangerous Android malware.

Jan 4, 2018

Cyber Security Alert: Intel, AMD and ARM-powered computers, phones vulnerable to hacking

Intel, AMD and ARM Holdings are in talks with various stakeholders including Google to bring security patch to kill Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities in Linux, Apple MacOS, Microsoft Windows computers and Android smartphones.

Jan 4, 2018

Russian hackers may have access to fingerprints of millions of Americans; here's how

A Russia-made code has been sneaked into the fingerprint software of the FBI and 18,000 other American law enforcement agencies.

Dec 28, 2017

Chrome Malware Alert: Malicious Digmine cryptocurrency - mining code spreading via Facebook Messenger

Glitch in Chrome browser related to Facebook Messenger auto-login is helping hackers spread Monero cryptocurrency mining bot Digmine on Internet.

Dec 25, 2017

Android Malware Alert: Kaspersky detects cryptocurrency mining Loapi Trojan that can blow up your mobile

Trojan Loapi Android malware can also install malicious codes without the device's owners knowledge and mine cryptocurrency Monero tokens.

Dec 22, 2017

Will Trumps presidency be the end of his business empire?

Although Donald Trump appears to be proud of his achievements as President it appears it may come at the price of his business empire.His hotels in partuicular may be in trouble as those who disagree with his politics turn their back on his brand.

Dec 21, 2017

US military wants to create an unhackable computer that works like a Rubik's Cube that gets rearranged

Hacking a MORPHEUS computer will be similar to trying to solve a Rubik's Cube that is constantly being rearranged, scientists said.

Dec 21, 2017

North Korea orchestrated deadly WannaCry cyber attacks on global governments and corporates: US

The US government, for the first time, has publicly acknowledged that WannaCry cyber attack originated from North Korea.

Dec 19, 2017

President Trump discusses his call with Russian president Vladimir Putin

President Trump asked for Russias help in fighting North Korea. Chinas helping. Russias not helping. We and amp;#39;d like to have Russias help, Trump told reporters on 15 December, 2017. 

Dec 15, 2017

Real-life Star Wars: Were now writing the rules for combat in space

The dog fights of Star Wars may not be that far from reality. So to prepare, academics from universities around the world are drafting a guide for armed conflict in outer space. The authors of the MILAMOS project hope the manual is never actually required but explain why its necessary to be prepared.

Dec 15, 2017

Net Neutrality was just repealed and here's how Twitter actively protested!

Net neutrality means being able to browse internet – or what seems to be 90 percent of human's favourite hobby – without having to pay any extra amount than the data charges.

Dec 15, 2017