Web browsing will get much riskier for millions of people when a key security algorithm stops being used, warns Facebook. The algorithm, known as SHA-1, will stop being supported by…
Day: December 11, 2015
NetNames confirms easily.co.uk whacked by cyber crims
‘Unauthorised access’ gained…. no data stolen but change your password anyway’. Paul Kunert The UKs number two website hosting business, Easily.co.uk, has confirmed to customers it has fallen prey to…
Hackers add exploit kit to article asking 'Is cyber crime out of control?'
Net menaces show warped sense of humour in attack on Grauniad story. Darren Pauli Hackers have hosed an article published by The Guardian using the world’s nastiest exploit kit Angler…
Cybercriminals will target Apple in 2016, say experts
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting Apple devices and 2016 will see a rise in attacks on its operating systems, security experts suggest. According to security firm Symantec, the amount of malware…
Xbox Live keys mistakenly disclosed, says Microsoft
Encryption keys that secure Xbox Live accounts have been “inadvertently disclosed”, Microsoft has said. The keys in question are designed to be kept private so they can guarantee the authenticity…