In a report released on Sunday, Symantec announced that they had identified a particularly complex piece of malware that spies on governments, companies and individuals. This malware has apparently started being used in 2008 and is called “Regin”. What makes this particular malware piece so complex is that it avoids detection by using stealth features. These features suggest that the product … [Read more...]
Apple Security Flaw Makes Devices Vulnerable To Attacks
Although Apple takes pride in its security protocols, experts have repeatedly issued warnings that a bug in its iOS operating system makes most iPhones and iPads vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Hackers can easily gain access to sensitive data, they say, as well as control of the devices in question. FireEye Inc., cyber security firm, has published details concerning this specific issue on Monday, … [Read more...]
eBay Urges To Reset Passwords After Breach
The latest breach of online marketplace eBay’s network enabled the hackers gain access to the personal data of 145 million customers. On Wednesday, the company urged users to change their passwords after the biggest-ever "cyberattack" on a database with encrypted passwords and non-financial data. As of the end of their first quarter, the company has 145 million active … [Read more...]
Hackers using IE 10 flaw for cyber attack
Cyber crime and cyber attack have become a common phenomenon these days. Adding to the woes of internet users, researchers have exposed another internet attack that is seeing many online data including those of government. According to the researchers, the hackers are now using a previously unknown technical flaw in the 10th version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser to breach the … [Read more...]
