Hacking stories - Page 2
Three unsafe technologies that could 'hack our bodies'
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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semiconductors
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Implantable technologies are still quite primitive and hacking into them is unlikely to have major consequences, aside from medical devices.
Younger generations less likely to change their passwords
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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hacking
Generation Z and Millennials in Australia and Canada less likely to change passwords, says study. Americans want companies to pay ransom.
Australia is 5th most hacked worldwide, says cybersecurity expert
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
According to the expert, cybercriminals are prospecting for valuable information, exploiting vulnerabilities and forging new techniques.
Qakbot cyber hacking operation revealed by Check Point and FBI
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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healthtech
FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.
Why fuzzing is an insufficient method for testing your APIs
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
One of the common techniques used in software testing to identify potential vulnerabilities or bugs in a programme is fuzzing.
Major surge in memory-based attacks as hackers evade traditional cloud security defences
Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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cloud security
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application security
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supply chain
Protecting workloads with tools that understand how to interpret attacks on cloud runtime environments is crucial.
Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches
Mon, 29th May 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Over 340 million people have been impacted by business data breaches in the first four months of 2023, with Twitter's breach being the largest.
KnowBe4's new tool to help against QR code phishing attacks
Fri, 26th May 2023
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paas
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phishing
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iaas
KnowBe4 offers a complementary QR Code Phishing Security Test tool that identifies end users who fall victim to QR code phishing attacks.
Check Point highlights new ChatGPT4.0 account theft concerns
Mon, 17th Apr 2023
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physical security
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email security
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cybersecurity
Check Point Research has identified a growing trend on the dark web and hacking underground involving the theft and sale of stolen ChatGPT Premium accounts.
Intellectual property, automobile hacking, and economic challenges amongst 2023 cybersecurity challenges
Thu, 5th Jan 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Driven by nation-state threats, market competition and internal threats, many companies will face an increased risk of losing valuable intellectual property.
Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.
Cybercriminals hack 93% of company networks - report
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Positive Technologies' new report shows that external attackers can breach 93% of networks and insiders have full control in all cases.
Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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zero trust security
2022 could be the year of a full-out cyberwar, with governments gearing up to strike back against cybercriminals.
Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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data privacy
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data leak
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hacking
Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.
Hacking humans: Social engineering exploits business vulnerabilities
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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hacking
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eftsure
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social engineering
The rise in online transactions has led to a surge in cyber-attacks, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in corporate payment systems, warns eftsure.
HackerOne unveils sweeping product expansion, including vulnerability ranking table
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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hacking
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cybersafety
HackerOne introduces new features for its security intelligence services, including a worldwide top 10 ranking table and CVE Exploitation Index.
Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.
Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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hp
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hacking
Cybercrime activity has increased, with a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools, according to the latest global Threat Insights Report from HP.
HP finds remote work is creating a growing cybersecurity risk
Tue, 18th May 2021
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
HP's security report reveals remote work is increasing the cybersecurity risk, with hackers targeting home workers.
High demand for hackers on the dark web
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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dark web
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hacking
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positive technologies
High demand for hackers on the dark web, with 90% of users seeking access to web resources, says Positive Technologies research.