Two New Locky Ransomware Variants Have Been Identified
Locky ransomware is the biggest type of malware threatening both consumers and enterprises around the globe today. Even though this malware has been in existence for quite some time …
Category: Security
Mirai Source Code Boosts Popularity of DDoS-as-a-Service Criminal Activity
December 16, 2016
News, Security, Technology
As one would come to expect from the recent Mirai botnet attacks, DDoS-as-a-service is becoming quite the booming industry. Seemingly everyone in the world holds a grudge against online …
Several Dozen Cheap Android Devices Are Prone To Malware Downloaders
The Android ecosystem continues to be targeted by criminals who are looking to distribute malware. Notably cheaper Android smartphones are being targeted by this trend, which is quite troublesome. …
Alpha Version Of The Sandboxed Tor Browser Is Available For Testing
December 14, 2016
News, Security, Technology
Not too long ago, we touched upon the subject of a new Tor Browser release that would offer significant improvements. A sandboxed version of this tool has now been …
Turkish Crime Syndicate Launches Global DDoS Competition Against Prominent Targets
December 14, 2016
News, Security, Technology
Cyber criminals are coming up with new and creative ways to make life impossible for Internet users. A Turkish crime group has come up with a new scheme that …
Automation in The Job Sector Will Eventually Increase Consumer Spending Power
December 13, 2016
News, Security, Technology
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of discussion related to the automation of jobs. Many people feel that this trend will lead to inevitable job …
Windows XP Usage Dominance Makes Healthcare Sector Prone To Cyber Attacks
December 11, 2016
News, Security, Technology
The healthcare sector is targeted by hackers and online criminals more often than any other industry. That is not surprising by any means, as the vast majority of healthcare …
OpenVPN 2.4 Cryptographic Audit Will be Conducted By Matthew D. Green
December 10, 2016
News, Security, Technology
VPN Solutions are becoming far more commonly used than ever before, not only because consumers want to hide their real location from hackers and governments, but also because a …
Canadian Bitcoin Holders Still Using The Galaxy Note 7 Will Be Cut Off Next Week
December 9, 2016
Crypto, News, Security, Technology
Ever since the Galaxy Note 7 production line was halted, Samsung has been working hard on recalling all of the device units. While they have been successful for the …