How hospitality chains can halt POS hackingThe hospitality industry’s basic tenet is being nice to people. But when it comes to cyber security and point of sale (POS) systems specifically, the ‘nice guy’ approach no longer applies. Hotels and restaurants have become tar More… |
Hacking hits on crypto-currency cause $168m lossThe total damage caused by targeted hacker attacks on the crypto-currency industry amounts to more than $168 million, said a report from Group-IB, a global leader in preventing and investigating high-tech crimes and online fraud. More… |
Uncovered: School for credit card fraud gangsBy analyzing hundreds of criminal forums, Digital Shadows, leader in digital risk management, has discovered a new trend in the form of remote learning ‘schools’ pointing to an ecosystem enabling fraudsters s to up-skill themse More… |
Massive cyberattack hits global companies, causes turmoilA major cyber attack worldwide disrupted computers at Russia's biggest oil company, Ukrainian banks and multinational firms on Tuesday, reported CNBC. The virus used is similar to the ransomware attack last month that More… |
Massive cyberattack hits global companies, causes turmoilA major cyber attack worldwide disrupted computers at Russia's biggest oil company, Ukrainian banks and multinational firms on Tuesday, reported CNBC. The virus used is similar to the ransomware attack last month that More… |
Eating, drinking, breathing—and appsMany in the global workforce believe it is impossible and physically uncomfortable to live without apps, comparing them in importance to basic daily nourishment like eating, breathing and socializing, said a new study. Work and pe More… |
Apple fixes security flaw after iPhone targetedApple has issued a patch to fix a dangerous security flaw in iPhones and iPads after researchers discovered that a phone had been targeted with a previously unknown method of hacking. The thwarted a More… |
The new, improved bank heistThe unprecedented heist of $81 million from the US account of Bangladesh's central bank is the latest among increasingly large thefts by criminals who have leveraged the speed and anonymity of hacking to revolutionise burgling banks. More… |
Airlines step up efforts to tackle cyber security risksThe aviation industry is stepping up efforts to enlist coordinated international support in the battle against the threats posed to airlines and passengers by hackers and those seeking to exploit IT systems. The security of commer More… |
Fiat Chrysler US to recall 7,810 SUVs to prevent hackingFiat Chrysler Automobiles’ US arm said that it would recall 7,810 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the country to update software for radios to prevent hacking. The announcement by FCA US, formerly Chrysler Group, comes more More… |