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Gooligan Malware Breaches 1M+ Google Accounts
Attackers can access users’ sensitive data from Gmail, Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Play and G Suite.
Cobalt Group Linked to ATM Jackpotting Across Europe
Using phishing to access networks and plant malware on ATMs, crooks send a remote command for the machines to spit out cash.
McAfee: Machine Learning a Key 2017 Tool for Socially Engineered Hacks
Researchers believe that 2017 will see a golden age of these tools, including target acquisition as-a-service.
Celebs, Politicos Caught in Swiss Bank Account Blackmail
Unidentified hackers are demanding 10% of the account balances, to be paid in internet cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
Mirai Again: DT Outage a Precursor to Larger DDoS Attack
The outage that affected 900,000 Deutsche Telekom customers was an attempt to hijack router devices for a wider DDoS attack.
Home Security During the Holiday Season
We all hope that during the cheery holiday season our personal belongings or gift purchases will go un-bothered. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, it makes sense that crime rates actually increase around holidays. According to the FBI 2012 crime report, about 1 in 36 homes are burglarized, and that ratio increases during the holiday season. The … Read More
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380,000 xHamster Account Details Traded on Digital Underground
Usernames, email addresses and poorly-hashed passwords leaked
Tokyo Denies Major Military Cyber Attack
Reports suggest sophisticated state operatives may have been involved
Tokyo Denies Major Military Cyber Attack
Reports suggest sophisticated state operatives may have been involved