Israel braces for hack attack
Israeli computer system administrators and security experts were bracing themselves Friday for an assault by pro-Palestinian hackers, who have vowed to disable Israeli websites this weekend.
North Korea Twitter account hacked
Hackers apparently broke into at least two of North Korea’s government-run online sites Thursday, as tensions rose on the Korean Peninsula.
SA embezzling hackers in court
Three of four men accused of embezzling funds from a Mpumalanga municipality appeared in the Secunda Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, the Hawks said.
Cyber-attack on South Korea might not have come from China: regulator
This week’s cyber-attack on South Korean broadcasters and banks may not have originated in China after all
Hacker "Guccifer" leaks emails from noted venture capitalist
A venture capitalist known for early investments in companies such as Amazon and Google, has become the latest victim of the hacker known as Guccifer
South Korea TV networks, banks hit with cyber attacks
South Korean police are investigating reports from several major broadcasters and banks that their computer networks had come under a concerted cyber attack.
Hacker senteced to 3.5 years in jail for stealing iPad user data
A computer hacker was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for stealing the personal data of about 120,000 Apple iPad users
Hacking attacks: China open to talks with US
China reached out to the US to discuss information security concerns after a spate of accusations about hacking attacks.
Hackers post Michelle Obama, FBI private data
The US Secret Service launched an investigation after hackers posted personal data of lady Michelle Obama
Australian central bank hacked
Australia’s central bank confirmed it had been targeted by cyber attacks and that no data had been lost or systems compromised
Hackers assault Czech news websites in latest media blitz
Hackers attacked some of the Czech Republic’s main news websites in the latest in a series of cyber assaults on media outlets across the world.
Evernote hacked and user data stolen
Web-based note-sharing service Evernote said it was resetting the passwords of its 50 million users because hackers managed to breach its computer network
Hackers target European governments: researchers
Hackers targeted dozens of computer systems at government agencies across Europe in a series of attacks that exploited a recently discovered security flaw in Adobe software
NBC website safe again following security scare
NBC.com says its website is safe following a security scare that it was infected with malicious software
Google app store privacy policy raises concerns
Google’s privacy practices are drawing heat after an Australian software developer said the company was providing him with personal information
Cyber attacks against the media are on the rise: rights group
Cyber attacks against journalists and media organizations around the world have increased over the past few years
Cyber-security battle on the cards
President Obama’s order aimed at ramping up protection from cyberattacks will address only a small portion of threats
Obama to issue executive order against cyber-attacks
US President Barack Obama plans to release a long-awaited executive order aimed at improving the nation’s defenses against cyberattacks as early as Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Warning: Hacking threat to common household networking gear
The US Department of Homeland Security urged computer users to disable a common networking technology feature, after researchers warned that hackers could exploit flaws to gain access to tens of millions of vulnerable devices.