Syrian hackers attack Twitter, NY Times, Huffington Post
Media companies lost control of their websites after an attack by hackers supporting the Syrian government
Virus generates fake social network activity in new fraud twist
In the world of cyber fraud, a fake fan on Instagram can be worth five times more than a stolen credit card number.
US "got lucky" catching Russian master hackers
Two Russians arrested for online fraud were caught through a combination of high-tech tools, dogged detective work and sheer luck.
Nasdaq website hacked, user data stolen
Cyber-criminals targeted Nasdaq’s community forum and gained access to the e-mail usernames and passwords of the members
Four-year hacking spree in South Korea blamed on ‘Dark Seoul Gang’
Researchers with Symantec say they have uncovered digital evidence that links cyber attacks on South Korea to a single hacking group – the “Dark Seoul Gang.”
Microsoft offers hefty bounties to thwart hackers
Microsoft is looking to recruit computer geeks in its ongoing efforts to protect Windows PCs from attacks
China has ‘mountains of data’ about US cyber attacks: official
China’s top Internet security official says he has “mountains of data” pointing to extensive US hacking aimed at China
Hacking, cyber-crime overshadows summit between US and China
With an assertive new Chinese leadership seeking a bigger place at the global table and the United States pushing back, especially in the battle over cyberspace.
Hacker activist pleads guilty to US government hacks
A self-described anarchist and hacker activist in pleaded guilty to charges he illegally accessed computer systems of US law enforcement agencies and government contractors.
“Irrational” hackers a growing concern
Concerns are growing that “irrational” cyber actors – such as extremist groups, rogue nations or hacker activists – are infiltrating U.S. systems to hunt for security gaps.
LulzSec hackers "at cutting edge" of cyber crime
Four British hackers who took part in 2011 cyber-attacks on targets ranging from the CIA to Sony were audacious, arrogant men whose motivation was “anarchic self-amusement”
How will cyber-heist banks get their money back?
The two Middle East banks hit in a $45 million ATM heist face an uncertain path in trying to recover their losses
Who’s to blame for $45 million cyber heist?
Two companies with major operations in India were the weak links that opened the door to a $45 million global cyber heist
Cyber attacks hurt China’s credibility, says US
Cyber attacks against the United States from China are eroding the country’s credibility and scaring off potential foreign investors afraid of losing their intellectual property, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.
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.
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