Cyber criminals shift target to financial advisers

Digital experts have warned that hackers could increasingly target financial advice firms now retail banks are splurging on cyber security to protect customers’ cash. Cyber security has become a hot topic in recent months, with the government launching the National Cyber Security Centre to address weaknesses in the IT systems of financial firms, particularly big …

Millions of Higher Education Institutions’ E-mails and Passwords sold on The Dark Web

Cyber criminals are aggressively sharing credentials to .edu e-mail accounts – including stolen accounts, fake e-mails, and older e-mail accounts. The Digital Citizens Alliance saw evidence showing threat actors of all types – including hacktivists, scam artists, and terrorists – putting credentials (e-mails and passwords) up for sale, trade, or, in some cases, just given …

Kaspersky Warns Travellers of Financial Data Theft abroad by Cyber Criminals

As the vacationing season is starting  researchers from cyyer Security firm Kaspersky Lab warns travelers on need to be vigilant and of their online financial transactions. According to research from Kaspersky Lab, consumers – including holiday makers and business travelers, conduct a lot of financial operations online when abroad, putting themselves at risk when they …

China Refutes Fresh US Accusations Of Hacking Into Private Companies

China has branded as “unfounded” U.S. accusations that hackers backed by the country’s government are launching cyberattacks against American businesses. China and the U.S. have been waging a quiet cyberwar for years, vying for both commercial and military advantage. A “flash” warning issued by the FBI on Wednesday had described tools and techniques used by …

Filipino hackers wage cyberwar on Chinese Web sites

Attention this week has centered on the covert cyberwar taking place between the United States and China. Chinese authorities pointed to the supposed hypocrisy of Washington leveling cyberspying charges against China, even while the United States maintains its own vast network of clandestine surveillance and monitoring. There are myriad other stealth attacks launched from the …