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A flaw in widely used computer code is prompting 100 new hacking attempts every minute, a security company says. Check Point said it had seen attempts to exploit the vulnerability on over 40% of corporate networks globally.…

Privacy, anonymity, and security are three of the most important concepts to understand when using the internet. But while most treat them as synonyms for having a safe digital presence, they don’t mean the same thing. And you should…

A Canadian man has been accused of co-ordinating ransomware and other cyber-attacks on individuals, businesses and government agencies. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced that 31-year-old Matthew Philbert had…

Given how much businesses rely on data, cloud providers and other aspects of the digital world, cybersecurity should be a topic on every boardroom agenda today. The reality is, most Board of Directors and C-Suite Executives are people who…

Google has sued hackers believed to be part of a cybercrime gang that has stolen user information from around the world. A complaint names two Russians and 15 unknown individuals said to be behind Glupteba, a malicious "botnet"…

According to Cybereason survey, businesses are much more vulnerable to Ransomware attacks on weekends and holidays. The lack of preparedness has a significant impact on security teams' capabilities. Over the weekend and holiday times, for…

Festive seasons are one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and it looks like it will only become busier this year. This is also a busy season for cybercriminals, and it's not just credit cards that are being swiped... your…

This year, Ransomware has become one of the most serious challenges for businesses all around the world. Approximately, 37% of organisations across the globe have admitted to becoming victims of Ransomware attacks this year alone.…

The best cloud storage, whether for personal or business use, allows you to back up, store, and share vital information, images, videos, and more effortlessly, quickly, and securely. While many people still compare cloud storage to local…

Data from a private fertility clinic was put at risk after a ransomware attack hit a document management firm. The Lister Fertility Clinic said the firm, which it used for scanning medical records, had been "hacked" by…

The FBI has launched an investigation after thousands of fake email messages were sent from one of its servers warning of a possible cyber-attack. The government agency said the incident on Saturday morning was part of an "ongoing…

Killware is a sort of malware that is used only for the purpose of causing physical harm, including death. Cyber psychopaths that use harmful malware like this have only one goal: to cause complete real-life destruction. Killware is a…

Although REvil ransomware may appear and sound unusual, it is a widespread tool used by cybercriminals to target unsuspecting businesses, steal sensitive data, and extort money. Many businesses fear falling victim to a REvil ransomware…

A British firm which sells people's location data has admitted that some of its information was gained without seeking permission from users. Huq uses location data from apps on people's phones, and sells it on to clients,…

Iran has said a foreign country was behind a cyberattack that paralysed its petrol distribution network on Tuesday. A group called itself Predatory Sparrow claimed it carried out the hack, but Iran's top internet…