US warns shops to watch for customer data hacking
The US Department of Homeland Security on Friday warned businesses to watch for hackers targeting customer data with malicious computer code like that used against retail giant Target.
The US Department of Homeland Security on Friday warned businesses to watch for hackers targeting customer data with malicious computer code like that used against retail giant Target.
Internet
Aug 23, 2014
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A US Internet vigilante who created a computer virus to attack media outlets publishing embarrassing articles about him was sentenced Friday to two years in prison.
Internet
Apr 15, 2011
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(Phys.org) —A Trojan program designed to steal money from people's bank accounts has not only been around for years but is now on the rise. A New York Times Bits blog report said it is enjoying a good life on Facebook. ...
You turn on your computer and try to log onto your favorite sites. Nothing happens. A message at the bottom of your screen tells you your computer is trying to connect, and trying and trying.
Internet
Apr 15, 2009
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The Stuxnet computer virus sabotage of Iran's nuclear program was a "good idea" but it lent legitimacy to the use of malicious software as a weapon, according to a former CIA director.
Internet
Mar 2, 2012
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Apple said it is crafting a weapon to vanquish a Flashback virus from Macintosh computers and working to disrupt the command network being used by hackers behind the infections.
Software
Apr 11, 2012
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(AP) -- A piece of anti-theft software built into many laptops at the factory opens a serious security hole, according to research presented Thursday.
Software
Jul 31, 2009
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Smartphone users have seen an explosion of malware in the past year, dominated by schemes targeting Google's Android operating system, a survey showed Wednesday.
Security
Jun 26, 2013
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Microsoft this week will stop issuing security fixes for computers running the Windows XP operating system updated with Service Pack 2.
Software
Jul 12, 2010
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(Phys.org) —From operating systems on desktops to software and peripherals on smartphones, information thieves have been clever, inventive and successfully stealthy in finding pathways for stealing personal information. ...