Security experts have released new password recommendations however, hackers long ago realized that getting into a victim’s email or iCloud doesn’t require keyloggers, zero days, or USBs pre-loaded with malware. Nope, it’s much easier than that, it takes more charm than geek. The world of social engineering is where those looking gain access to protected …
At least 42,000 Irish e-mails with “.ie” domains are included in a massive data breach that has seen both logins and passwords traded amongst criminals in Russia. The accounts are part of an enormous hack that includes the credentials of 272.3 million email accounts across the world. The breach was uncovered by …
The economic difference between those best and worst forecasts could be as high as $120 trillion worldwide over the next 15 years, according to a new report from the Atlantic Council think-tank and Zurich Insurance. They teamed up with the Pardee Center for International Futures at the University of Denver to determine if the global …
Summary: From Facebook to Adobe, 2013 has been a tough year for companies looking to defend against cybercrime. Media Outlets: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal In January this year, The New York Times, having been the victim of persistent attacks, experienced a breach which lasted four months. A sophisticated Chinese hacking team …
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform committee, and ranking minority leader Elijah Cummings (D-Maryland) wrote in their Jan. 28 letter that it appeared that prosecutors had intentionally bulked up the felony counts against Aaron Swartz in order to increase the amount of time in prison he would face. read …