A Russian hacker gained access to a BBC server over the Christmas period and attempted to sell access to it to other cybercriminals, reports suggest.
‘Beware of e-retail’ Ponemon & RSA Security tell Middle East
While Middle East e-commerce is booming during the December gift season, customers need to better protect their online identity, according to an e-security expert.
Trend Micro reveals 2014 security forecast
Trend Micro has outlined its security predictions for 2014, and it has forecast that one major data breach will occur every month next year.
Syria & Lebanon channelling Russian bulletproof hosting
A Russian-speaking group is advertising “bulletproof” hosting for cybercriminals from data centres in Syria and Lebanon, an apparent effort to place new services in locales where Western law enforcement has little influence.
13 suspected cybercriminals arrested in Russia along with Blackhole creator
Thirteen people, including the creator of Blackhole, a popular exploit tool used to infect computers with malware, were arrested and charged in Russia with creating and participating in a criminal organisation.
Kaspersky: trojan programme ‘Neverquest’ new threat to online banking
A new Trojan programme that targets users of online financial services has the potential to spread very quickly over the next few months, security researchers warn.
Banking malware infections rise to highest level since 2002
Malicious software aimed at stealing online banking credentials surged in the third quarter of this year to a level not seen since 2002, according to a new report from Trend Micro.
FBI offers $50,000 reward for ‘Lover Spy’ malware writer
The FBI has offered large rewards for information that could help them catch a clutch of alleged cyber-criminals.
ESET launches ESET NOD32 version 7
The new products provide security without compromising system performance.
Watchguard launches cloud-ready network security visibility
WatchGuard Technologies has announced a zero-install, public and private cloud-ready network security visibility solution.
Network Solutions investigating DNS hijack
Network Solutions is investigating an attack by a pro-Palestinian hacking group that redirected websites belonging to several companies.
Hacking courses offer cybercrooks tips on how to hone skills
A growing number of experienced hackers have begun offering structured hacking courses for crooks seeking to make a career in cybercrime.
Half of organizations targets of cyberattack in last year
About half of global organizations have suffered a cyberattack in the last year, said a report released on Tuesday by the Information Security Media Group and Bit9.
IBM to acquire endpoint security company Trusteer
IBM has signed an agreement to acquire security company Trusteer, and plans to set up a cybersecurity software lab in …
New Trojan could create headaches for banks, customers
With the major developers of banking malware laying low, a new crook on the block has emerged gunning to be top dog in the market.
Microsoft, US feds disrupt Citadel botnet network
Microsoft and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation have taken aim at a botnet network based on malware called Citadel …
Target located
In 1971, John Draper used a whistle, found in a cereal box, to reproduce a 2,600 Hz tone able to …
UAE cloud security market poised for growth, says Frost & Sullivan
According to the latest report from Frost & Sullivan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is showing a greater demand for …
Centre stage for security
With the world on constant alert for cyber attacks, CIOs and IT decision makers flooded to the Habtoor Grand hotel …
Facebook used as billboard for malware
A cybercriminal has taken to selling his malware and related services on Facebook, boldly choosing a public forum to reach …