Tag: information security
Russian hackers targeted 21 US states in 2016 prez polls: DHS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday, September 22, notified 21 states that were targeted by Russian hackers to sway the 2016 U.S....
Deloitte hacked! Attackers may have exposed sensitive information
One of the ‘big four’ accountancy firms, Deloitte, is the newest victim of a massive cyber attack. Confidential emails and “plans of some its...
New York governor wants credit-reporting firms to comply with cybersecurity regulations
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently said that all credit-reporting firms should comply with the state’s cybersecurity regulations. The statement came in the wake...
Most Android phones prone to overlay attack: Researchers
Palo Alto researchers have discovered a vulnerability that can affect all Android devices running on any version older than Oreo. The vulnerability allows the...
iOS 11 to make data extraction difficult for law enforcement agencies
In a move that may not please law enforcement agencies, Apple is looking to add security features to its upcoming operating system iOS 11...
EU calls for increase in spending, diplomacy to boost cybersecurity
Looking to boost cybersecurity in the European Union, European Commission has laid down several proposals in its upcoming report. Some of the measures include...