Cybercriminals stories - Page 17

Cryptomining is increasingly outdoing ransomware in popularity but cybercriminals are running out of CPU, painting data centres as prime targets.

Multiple US officials have announced the intelligence community had evidence that states had been compromised by Russia but didn't tell anyone.

Trend Micro says cybercriminals are becoming more business-minded and are likely to target organisations that are trying to comply with GDPR.

Barracuda looks into a new phishing attack that impersonates popular web services to entice victims into giving away their credentials.

The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.

A skilled cybercriminal can hack the automated syringe from anywhere in the world to take over and control it to adjust dosages. Is the IoT worth it?.

There is no doubt about it, but spear-phishing is big business in 2017 - Menlo Security's Jason Steer explains how businesses can protect themselves.

An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.

Akamai's Q2 2017 report shows a 28% increase in DDoS attacks, with the PBot malware being a major contributor.

The recent shutdown of AlphaBay and Hansa has left dark web marketplaces on shaky ground, says Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson.

Hackers at DEFCON were able to exploit vulnerabilities in voting machines in a matter of minutes - ICIT breaks down just how easy it is.

Malware researcher at ESET, Lukáš Štefanko says this is the first time he has ever seen an entire Android market infected like that.

The Cisco Midyear Cybersecurity Report warns of rapidly evolving threats and potential 'destruction of service' (DeOS) attacks.

A professional ecosystem has emerged that is providing e-learning courses to allow aspiring cybercriminals to make USD$12k in monthly earnings.

Most businesses mistakenly believe they are protected against cybercrime due to security controls, but this is not the case, says Empired.

The odds of you winning your online poker game have just got longer, thanks to a spyware program allowing cybercriminals to see your hand.

Trend Micro has seen an eightfold increase in enquiries in the ANZ region in 2015, after analysts forecast another big year for data breaches.

This Valentine's Day, online dating offers paths to romance, but beware of cybercriminals. Norton shares five tips to help you stay safe.

As cyber threats evolve, traditional security measures fall short. Companies must pivot from passive defence to proactive threat hunting to stay secure.

Cyber miscreants are now targeting mobile phones and social networks, as Norton reports a twofold increase in threats compared to a year ago.