Tag: Hackers
Hackers steal 1.2 million records from University of Pennsylvania
Cybercriminals have claimed responsibility for a major data breach at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), saying they stole records belonging to approximately 1.2 million students, alumni and donors. The attack […]
US nuclear weapons agency among organisations breached by Chinese hackers, Porn age checks to come into effect,
Microsoft says Chinese “threat actors”, including state-sponsored hackers, have exploited security vulnerabilities in its SharePoint document-sharing servers, with research indicating that several hundred government agencies and organisations have been breached. […]
M&S hackers went undetected for 52 hours before cyber attack, Fortnite unavailable on iPhones globally
Hackers went undetected in Marks and Spencer‘s systems for up to 52 hours before the devastating cyber attack was finally uncovered, insiders have revealed. Believed to have been from the Scattered […]
Pro-Russian hacking group targets council websites with DDoS attack
A pro-Russian hacking group, NoName057(16), has claimed responsibility for a series of cyberattacks targeting various UK websites, including local councils and the Association for Police and Crime Commissioners. The group […]
Facebook and WhatsApp most impersonated brands for hackers
The average Brit’s device is attacked with malware 97 times per month – with Facebook and WhatsApp among the most impersonated brands for hackers The UK is one of the […]
Cyber Security Essentials: 4 Reasons Why You Should Be Using a VPN on Your Smartphone
Hackers are constantly stepping up their game and wreaking havoc upon the unprotected connections and devices. Hence, a VPN should be an important part of your cyber security arsenal, and […]
McAfee survey reveals Spiders are top phobia, but Cybercriminals in at Number 6!
Spiders top the list of Brits’ top phobias, while hackers make a surprising entry in sixth place, according to a new survey carried out by security firm McAfee. The main […]
Nokia 'blackmailed out of millions' by hackers
Nokia was reportedly blackmailed out of millions of euros by criminals who had threatened to reveal stolen source code six years ago, according to Reuters. The phone-maker reportedly paid the hackers after they threatened to publish the app-signing keys for…
If you have one of 2012's 25 most popular passwords, CHANGE IT NOW, idiot!
Are our computer usage habits evolving so slowly that, in the year 2012, the most popular password is still "PASSWORD"? Seriously?? What idiots are they churning out in ICT classes these days? According to SplashData, who've pooled together data from…
Google Chrome store hit by Facebook hack extension
Google Chrome users beware: a series of new extensions claiming to add customisation options to your Facebook profile are in fact malicious tools created by hackers intended to hijack your social networking accounts. Hiding in plain sight on the official…
