News tagged with cyber criminals

Cyber crooks cranking out new weapons experts warn

Cyber criminals are cranking out new weapons at a brisk pace, tailoring malicious software for a spectrum of gadgets including smartphones, tablets, and Macintosh computers, a security firm said.

Technology / Internet

created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cybercrimes (via cell phones) up in 2011

Addicted as we are to our online life and our mobile devices, it's no surprise that a growing number of cyber-criminals are lurking out there with us.

Technology / Other

created May 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Facebook to kick off IPO the hacker way: reports

Facebook will go public hacker style with an all-night software bending bash to culminate with co-founder Mark Zuckerberg remotely ringing the Nasdaq opening bell on Friday, reports said.

Technology / Business

created May 17, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Interpol says organised gangs behind internet crime boom

Interpol president Khoo Boon Hui said on Tuesday that organised international gangs are behind most internet scams and that cyber crime's estimated cost is more than that of cocaine, heroin and marijuana trafficking ...

Technology / Internet

created May 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

US Senate in new cybersecurity push

US senators, warning of potentially catastrophic cyberattacks, introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at protecting critical infrastructure such as power, water and transportation systems.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 14

Koobface computer virus gang unmasked

Online security researchers claimed Tuesday to have identified the members of a Russian gang of cyber criminals behind the Koobface computer virus which has attacked Facebook and other sites.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Hacker 'command' servers seized in US: Microsoft (Update)

Microsoft on Monday said that cyber crime "command" servers in two US states were seized in an ongoing campaign to sever online crooks from infected computers used as virtual henchmen.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 26, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

US disables 'Coreflood' botnet, seizes servers

US authorities on Wednesday announced the disabling of a vast network of virus-infected computers used by cyber criminals to steal millions of dollars.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 21

Apple girding gadgets against hackers

Apple on Friday said it was working to patch a vulnerability that hackers could use to break into the company's popular iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch gadgets.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 08, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 4

Active self-defense strategy best deterrent against cyber-attacks

With the threats of cybercrime, cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare looming over our hyper-connected world, the best defense for the U.S. might be a good offense, says new research by a University of Illinois expert in technology ...

Technology / Internet

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Stonesoft finds new threat to company computer networks

The Finnish company Stonesoft said Monday it had found new techniques that bypass current security systems which cyber-criminals could use to gain access company productivity applications.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 18, 2010 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Hacker scam targets iPad owners: BitDefender

Software security firm BitDefender warned Tuesday that hackers are trying to trick iPad owners into infecting personal computers with a power-seizing virus.

Technology / Software

created Apr 27, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 6

Internet upgraded to foil cyber crooks

The Internet has undergone a key upgrade that promises to stop cyber criminals from using fake websites that dupe people into downloading viruses or revealing personal data.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 29, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (17) | comments 0

Cyber-criminals targeting social networks: experts

Facebook, MySpace and other social networking sites are inceasingly being targeted by cyber-criminals drawn to the wealth of personal information supplied by users, experts warn.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Report: FBI probes hacker attack on Citigroup

(AP) -- The FBI is investigating a hacker attack on Citigroup Inc. that led to the theft of tens of millions of dollars, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

Technology / Internet

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0