The data is questionable, but the risk is a real concern. By Steve Ragan On Monday, a random posting to Pastebin offered 1,300 email addresses and passwords to anyone who…
Month: December 2015
Security of UK net firms under scrutiny
He said he found plenty of bugs that could be exploited by hackers. By Jane Wakefield The security of the UK’s biggest internet service providers needs “major improvement”, according to…
6.4m kids - Vtech hack in numbers
“Our database was not as secure as it should have been.” Dave Lee Children’s toy company Vtech announced it was hacked last week – with millions of children’s accounts accessed.…
Hackers Demand Major Bitcoin Ransom From Greek Banks
Armada Collective group has carried out three attacks in five days and is demanding 20,000 Bitcoin from each bank. Michael Moore Greece may be about to suffer another hit to…
Core financial services 'under threat from cyber attack'
The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) said firms needed to ensure cyber risk was seen as a “strategic priority” in the boardroom – rather than a “narrow technology issue”. The Bank…
Core financial services 'under threat from cyber attack'
The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) said firms needed to ensure cyber risk was seen as a “strategic priority” in the boardroom – rather than a “narrow technology issue”. The Bank…