Some messages sent through WhatsApp can be intercepted and read thanks to a bug in the app, suggests research. The bug arises because of the way WhatsApp encrypts the messages…
Month: January 2017
‘Migrant Helpline’ phishing emails lead to Ramnit malware
Fraudsters are sending out a high number of phishing emails purporting to be from the charity ‘Migrant Helpline’ that lead to Ramnit – a type of banking malware. The email…
Phone-cracking firm Cellebrite hacked
Information about the customers of Cellebrite, an Israeli firm that markets hacking tools, has been stolen in a cyber-attack. By Chris Baraniuk, Technology reporter The breach was first reported by…
GCHQ backs cybersecurity start-ups in new Cheltenham hub
The UK’s intelligence agency GCHQ is backing a new hub for tech start-ups in a rare glimpse into its approach to cybersecurity. Among the companies is a firm using artificial…
Report on Russian hacking leaves many questions unanswered
Experts have been pouring over the JAR released two weeks ago, but there isn’t enough detail in the document to help organizations defend themselves. By Maria Korolov Security experts have…
Digital video recorder installers master password list 'leaked' – claims
If true, we’re talking remote viewing of people’s CCTV cams John Leyden Xiongmai, the vendor behind many Mirai-vulnerable DVRs, has earned the consternation of security watchers once again. The vendor’s…