Hackers tried to access over 20 million active accounts on the Taobao shopping site, Chinese state media has said. Inputting login details from a stolen database of 99 million, they…
Day: February 5, 2016
Auction site eBay 'fixes' bug but only partially
EBay says it has partially fixed a vulnerability on its online auction site that could have allowed hackers to trick users into downloading malware. In December, a security company told…
Auction site eBay 'fixes' bug but only partially
EBay says it has partially fixed a vulnerability on its online auction site that could have allowed hackers to trick users into downloading malware. In December, a security company told…
Action Fraud warning after serious rise in CEO fraud
Action Fraud is warning businesses to be on high alert after increased reports and financial losses from CEO fraud. A recent report from the City of London Polices National Fraud…
What Motivates Cyber-criminals and Who Are They Targeting?
Real-life hacking can be slow, tedious work that that often returns little financial gain Michael Hill There is a part of me that finds hackers, or cyber-criminals, of fascinating interest.…