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Hackers exploit wireless networks, steal valuable information

Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Wireless networks are vulnerable, but steps can be taken to protect against attacks, says Netscout's Fluke Networks Enterprise Solutions.
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Consumers choose free public Wi-Fi over security

Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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Brits unaware of security risks on public Wi-Fi, says AARP report. Thousands at risk of hacking personal data. #cybersecurity.
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Vulnerable mobile apps 'just waiting to be exploited'

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.
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Anonymous threatens cyber-revenge after Paris terror attack

Mon, 12th Jan 2015
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In response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Anonymous has announced a cyber war on jihadists, vowing to shut down terror-linked accounts.
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Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever

Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
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Joshua Alcock, Fortinet senior systems engineer, outlines the five critical components to advanced threat protection.
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Internet hackers Royally scam users

Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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While the world celebrated, scammers have taken advantage, kicking into immediate action following the birth of the royal baby.
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Cyber-attacks: 5 things companies should know

Fri, 17th May 2013
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Businesses are increasingly prey to sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting intellectual property, reveals a new guide by ISACA and experts at Ernst and Young.
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Sony hacker finally sentenced

Fri, 19th Apr 2013
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The gaming community has a pretty short memory, but one of the hackers involved in the onslaught of attacks against Sony has finally been sentenced.
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Scammers unleashing hell through holiday campaigns

Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Scammers target holidaymakers with spammed malware through flight and hotel deals, hitting a high of 6% of all spam. Stay vigilant!.
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The Zero Day challenge

Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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Just how lucrative is the internet crime market? Very; information is digital gold and hackers can get paid up to $200 per password.
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South Korean mobile network hacked

Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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Millions of mobile phone users in South Korea suffer security breach during five month hacking spree across the country.
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Web hacker faces US extradition

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Hacker Dimitry Olegovich Zubakha faces US extradition after Cyprus arrest for DDoS attacks on Amazon and eBay, risking 10 years in jail.
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Symantec patches up pcAnywhere

Tue, 31st Jan 2012
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Symantec declares pcAnywhere safe after rolling out crucial patches, following a 2006 source code theft that left users vulnerable.
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How safe is your password?

Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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Is your password 'password' or '123456'? Too many are, risking online security, reveals latest SplashData report.
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Happy Nerd New Year!

Fri, 11th Nov 2011
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Spinal Tap fans will want to turn it up today, because it is the eleventh of the eleventh of 2011, or what one Californian group has dubbed Nerd New Year.
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'Hacker resistant' password authentication

Fri, 10th Jun 2011
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In response to rising high-profile cyber breaches, a British firm unveils Pin+, a pattern-based system aiming to provide robust, hacker-resistant passwords.
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Play.com admits security breach

Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.
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[UPDATE] Google redirects, China retaliates

Tue, 23rd Mar 2010
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The decision by Google to move some of its Chinese search<br />services to Hong Kong may have kept its promise that searches on Google.
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Google Wave riders vulnerable, Imperva says

Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Data security specialist company Imperva said that cybercriminals will be looking to exploit users of Google's Wave technology, specifically Wave web searches.
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Cybercrims ready to ride Google's Wave

Mon, 12th Oct 2009
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As Google's Wave technology garners attention, cybercriminals are poised to exploit user interest, warns data security firm Imperva.