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The mobile telecommunication company T-Mobile US, Inc has revealed a data breach that compromised around two million users’ personal information. In an official announcement, the company informed its customers about the potential security breach that was discovered and stopped...
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) clarified that the suspected hacking attempt on its voter database was actually a simulated phishing test and not the work of cyber criminals. The party officials stated that the mishap was caused due to...
In order to fight against banking frauds and to get a better view of the new threats that payment service providers are facing, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has proposed new guidelines for cybersecurity standards. According to the newly...
Lake St. Louis-based cybersecurity startup Bandura Systems recently raised $4 million in a Series A financing round led by a group of investors that included Grotech Ventures, Gula Tech Adventures, Maryland Venture Fund, and Cultivation Capital. The new investment...
Hackers linked to Russian military intelligence tried to hack the websites of two conservative think-tanks in the United States ahead of November’s midterm elections, according to Microsoft. The Microsoft Corporation said that it has detected and seized websites that were...
A 16-year-old boy in Australia pleaded guilty to hacking Apple's computer systems multiple times over the course of a year and steal secure data. The unnamed teen from Melbourne told police that he loved Apple company and dreamed of working...
Video making service provider Animoto has revealed a data breach that occurred on July 10 which compromised users’ personal information like names, dates of birth, and email addresses. According to the official statement, on July 10, 2018, Animoto discovered and...
The Government of Australia recently opened a new headquarters of the Australian Cyber Security Center (ACSC) in Canberra. The fifth cybersecurity-focused center of the country is aimed to be a central hub for the cybersecurity information, advice, and assistance...
A recent survey from analytics software company FICO revealed that 62 percent of UK firms lack complete cybersecurity insurance. According to the research, only 38 percent of UK firms surveyed have cybersecurity insurance that covers all risks. Telecommunications firms lag...
A security researcher from technology company Nuix revealed that police body cameras are easy to hack and manipulate. Speaking at the DEFCON hacker conference in Las Vegas, cybersecurity expert Josh Mitchell demonstrated how to manipulate a footage from police body...