Wifatch was first discovered in late 2014 and since then has been steadily scouring the web for routers and other smart devices running vulnerable software. A benevolent virus has been…
Month: October 2015
Home routers 'vaccinated' by benign virus
Wifatch was first discovered in late 2014 and since then has been steadily scouring the web for routers and other smart devices running vulnerable software. A benevolent virus has been…
Only a matter of time before cyber-attack hits broader finance
Irish Central Bank deputy governor expresses concerns. Danielle Correa, Production Editor Ireland’s Central Bank’s deputy governor, Cyril Roux, has warned that it may only be a matter of time before a…
Public urged to be vigilant against Cybercrime
North Yorkshire Police (NYP) has launched a campaign in the fight against Cybercrime. The campaign, which will run throughout October, aims to raise awareness of the threat of this complex…
Hackers steal T-Mobile data on 15 million US customers
Chief executive John Legere said he is “incredibly angry”. Hackers have stolen personal information on about 15 million T-Mobile US customers and applicants. The breach was at a unit of…
Cyber-crime on the corporate agenda
Constant innovation by hackers is seeing a surge in attacks. The onus now falls on the industry, government and law enforcement to try and find a solution, reports Kate O’Flaherty.…