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Security is ensured by the unique property that quantum correlations can only be shared between the devices that created them, ensuring no hacker can learn the key.(credit : Pixabay)

US seeks to take control of infected routers from hackers

A federal judge in Pennsylvania gave the FBI permission to seize an internet domain that authorities charge a Russian...

24 May 2018 8:47 AM IST

The kind and the scale of these cyber weapons was such that even the CIA lost control of majority of its hacking arsenal which includes state of the art malware, viruses, Trojans and weaponised zero day exploits which can be worth millions of dollars each in dark web.

Chinese-speaking APT actor caught spying on pharmaceutical...

The infamous PlugX malware has been detected in pharmaceutical organisations in Vietnam, aimed at stealing precious...

15 March 2018 1:54 PM IST

The year, 2017, witnessed a variety of cybercrime spanning from malware attacks to data breaches Equifax, Deloitte and Verizon being the most notable firms to face breaches while Maersk, Merck, and FedEx were victims of ransomware.

Health care attacks, fileless malware, cryptocurrency mining on surge:...

McAfee catalogs 478 new cyber threats every minute, eight every second.

13 March 2018 2:55 PM IST

When choosing a certification in IT, however, one needs to map personal interests and aptitudes with the course sought to be mastered.

IT Certifications: A Holistic approach

In today's technology and business environment it is expected that the candidate is productive from the day of hiring.

22 Dec 2018 1:06 PM IST

Huawei today continues to expand into new areas including chip development, artificial intelligence and cloud computing. (Photo: AP)

Huawei to spend USD 2 billion over five years in cybersecurity push

Huawei has been communicating with governments worldwide regarding the independence of its operation.

19 Dec 2018 11:02 AM IST

The role of social engineering in successful attacks against businesses and individuals will continue to increase throughout the year.

More sophisticated attacks will dominate 2019: Report

Cybercriminals adapt tactics to prey upon evolving corporate technology environments.

15 Dec 2018 10:45 AM IST

Microsoft patents for a tablet with triple screens. (Photo: ANI)

Microsoft, Google find fresh flaw in chips, but risk is low

A security flaw is affecting a broad swath of computing chips and is related to the Spectre and Meltdown chip flaws,...

22 May 2018 9:53 AM IST

The password data was stored in plain text, which makes it easy for anyone with malicious intentions in the world to hack into someones account and steal all information. (Representative Image: Pexels)

Teen tracking app found to leak passwords, email IDs

The TeenSafe app on the App Store has been found to expose thousands of email IDs and passwords.

21 May 2018 9:40 PM IST

Rick Eaton, a senior researcher at the Wiesenthal Center, said hateful and violent posts on Instagram, which is part of Facebook, are quickly removed but not before they can be widely shared.

Vietnam set to tighten clamps on Facebook and Google, threatening...

Facebook, Google and other global companies are pushing back hard against provisions that would require them to store...

18 May 2018 6:05 PM IST

The spyware is spread through web pages mimicking leading mobile network operators. Skygofree is a sophisticated, multi-stage spyware that gives attackers full remote control of an infected device.

Preparing for the Next Mobile Attack

Prevention driven approach to mobile security can help organisations achieve the right balance of protection, mobility...

2 March 2018 11:58 AM IST

By the time you realise, your Facebook page information is lying in someones database, ready to be sold to someone sitting thousands of miles away waiting to perform cyber crime.

New Facebook email scam on the rise

If you have received any email from Facebook lately asking for account verification of your page, then read this.

24 March 2018 8:37 PM IST

In a typical targeted cyberattack, a threat actor once inside the attacked network establishes a foothold and then collects valuable information to subsequently transfer to the command and control server (C&C).

'A stitch in time saves nine' Mitigating security breach

A breach can cause immense loss if the concerned organisation is not prepared.

23 March 2018 2:03 PM IST