cyberattacks

Homeland Security Says Facebook, Microsoft Averted North Korean Cyberattacks

Homeland Security Says Facebook, Microsoft Averted North Korean Cyberattacks
Homeland Security Says Facebook, Microsoft Averted North Korean Cyberattacks
December 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Facebook and Microsoft blocked a number of cyberattacks from North Korea last week, White House Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert announced on Tuesday (Dec. 19)....

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Big Banks Back Startup Menlo To Fight Phishing
Big Banks Back Startup Menlo To Fight Phishing
December 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

With a new cyberattack hitting the news on what seems to be a weekly basis, financial heavyweights are investing millions of dollars into a cybersecurity...

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Senate Bill Aims To Jail Execs Who Hide Data Breaches
Senate Bill Aims To Jail Execs Who Hide Data Breaches
December 04, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A new bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate last week calling for jail time for executives who hide data breaches. Get the Full Story...

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Forever 21 Stores Hacked
Forever 21 Stores Hacked
November 15, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Fashion retailer Forever 21 revealed that it has suffered a data breach at some of its stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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180M Smartphones Vulnerable To Hacker Eavesdropping
180M Smartphones Vulnerable To Hacker Eavesdropping
November 10, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Appthority, the enterprise mobile threat protection company, announced news on Thursday (Nov. 9) that it published research on its recent discovery of a so-called Eavesdropper...

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Cybercrime Getting ‘Bigger, Smarter And More Adept,’ Says Head Of Europol
Cybercrime Getting ‘Bigger, Smarter And More Adept,’ Says Head Of Europol
November 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Referring to the rate of its growth and sophistication, Director of Europol Robert Wainwright says cybercrime is becoming a “remorseless” force of nature behind the 4,000...

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Homeland Security Warns Consumers Of Infrastructure Attacks
Homeland Security Warns Consumers Of Infrastructure Attacks
October 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cyberattacks targeting U.S. energy and industrial firms are increasing, prompting the U.S. government to issue a public warning about the potential threat. Get the Full...

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More Than 50 Percent Of US Businesses Victims Of Cyberattacks In 2017
More Than 50 Percent Of US Businesses Victims Of Cyberattacks In 2017
September 29, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A little more than 50 percent of U.S. businesses have experienced a cyberattack during the last year, with 72 percent spending more than $50,000 to...

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Avast Sees 40 Percent Uptick In Hacks Targeted At Android Devices
Avast Sees 40 Percent Uptick In Hacks Targeted At Android Devices
September 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Digital security products company Avast announced new research Monday (Sept. 11) that shows an increase in the number of cyberattacks on Android smartphones and tablets....

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