Critical TCP/IP security flaw in a widely used software library affects hundreds of millions of IoT devices connected to the internet, including products from HP, Intel and many others. Read More
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Alicia Hope has been a journalist for more than 5 years, reporting on technology, cyber security and data privacy news.
Researchers attribute the sharp rise in DDoS attacks to malicious efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic when most consumers became dependent on online services while workers started working from home. Read More
Computer security researchers uncovered a macOS ransomware that exclusively targets computers running the operating system, exploiting macOS users’ false sense of security. Read More
Study found cyber losses stemming from cyber threats had grown almost six-fold, and firms are stepping up their cyber security spending by 39% to keep up with the increasing cyber attacks. Read More
Business users' billing information was inadvertently stored in the browser's cache, making it possible for the exposed data to be accessed by users who share computers. Read More
Research on 8 million devices deployed at 506 locations across various industries highlighted the elevated IoT risks as devices could be targeted to grant entry into the corporate network. Read More
New report from DataVisor reveals cybercriminals are increasingly targeting mobile channels to commit fraud, with 90% of mobile fraud originating from Android devices. Read More
Misconfigured AWS account exposed data from niche dating apps affecting millions of users, leaking over 20 million files amounting to 845 GB of sensitive information including personal details, images and private conversations. Read More
Spyware campaign stole sensitive user information through 111 fake Google Chrome extensions which gathered over 32 million downloads on the Chrome Web Store. Read More
New FBI alert warns of cybercriminals targeting mobile banking apps during the Coronavirus pandemic which has witnessed a 50% rise in adoption of online banking. Read More
