Remote login software TeamViewer beefs up its security controls following a spate of users reporting their accounts have been hacked. Installed on millions of PCs, the TeamViewer software lets people…
Month: June 2016
'Alarming' rise in ransomware tracked
By Mark Ward Technology correspondent, BBC News Cyber-thieves are adopting ransomware in “alarming” numbers, say security researchers. There are now more than 120 separate families of ransomware, said experts studying…
A new WordPress plug-in exploit endangers thousands of websites
WP Mobile Detector flaw allowed hackers to install malicious files on servers. By Lucian Constantin Over the past few days, attackers have been exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in WP Mobile…
Swift Could Ban Banks with Weak Security
Swift has released a new set of guidelines for its clients designed to improve baseline security. By Phil Muncaster Global financial messaging provider Swift is mooting the idea of dropping…
Zuckerberg's social media accounts targeted by hackers
He might run the world’s biggest social networking site, but not even Mark Zuckerberg is immune to being hacked. By Chris Johnston, Business reporter The Facebook founder’s accounts on sites…
Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid car alarm 'hacked'
The alarm on Mitsubishi’s Outlander hybrid car can be turned off via security bugs in its on-board wi-fi, researchers have found. The loophole could mean thieves who exploit the bugs…