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81% of enterprise security staff ready to 'guarantee' data security
Remember all those data breaches in 2013-2014? Don't worry, most IT professionals are willing to "personally guarantee" they can keep customer data secure.
DarkHotel targets vulnerable Wi-Fi networks, victimizing company execs
DarkHotel is taking aim at users in several countries, with a specific focus on corporate espionage at C-level executives.
US State Department computers hacked, email system shut down
Hackers have taken aim at the US State Department, forcing the US government to temporarily shut down its own email service.
Chinese authorities arrest three suspects for creating WireLurker
Beijing police arrest three suspects likely involved in the creation and distribution of the WireLurker malware.
FBI confirms arresting cybercriminals difficult, but fight isn't over
FBI says arresting and convicting cybercrime is difficult, but the war is far from over.
Apple urges consumers to download apps only from authorized sources
Apple urges users to be careful where they download and install apps from, as cyberattacks aimed at OS X and iOS increase.
Cybercriminals taking interest in targeting Apple iOS, Mac OS X
Apple iOS and Mac OS X are still secure, especially compared to rival software, but cybercriminals are becoming more inventive in their attack strategies.
Lessons learned from JPMorgan Chase data breach, as attacks increase
JPMorgan Chase suffered a major data breach over the summer, with millions of its customers at risk - and the industry learned a brutal lesson
Gallup poll: Americans fear hackers more than any other crime
It only took a year of significant data breaches, but it appears Americans are finally aware of hackers compromising users.
Staples hit by data breach, with customers in Northeast hit
Staples is the latest U.S. company hit by a data breach, with customers in the Northeast targeted, according to reports.
Hackers targeting free software, shaking confidence among consumers
Security experts warn that free and open source software, which remains under attack by cybercriminals, has shaken confidence in a popular software segment.
Europol: Just 100 cybercrime kingpins worldwide, as threats increase
There are believed to be around 100 cybercriminal kingpins in the world, with many of them in Russian-speaking regions, according to Europol.
Universities struggle with cybersecurity efforts to keep data safe
Universities understand the importance of keeping data safe, but are struggling to keep employee and student information secure from hackers.
The fight to keep consumers safe online is important and difficult
Consumers need to be more aware of online threats, with criminals largely able to compromise victims, stealing their personal data and causing mayhem.
Dailymotion hit by attack, leaving video viewers vulnerable
Dailymotion compromised with cybercriminals able to install malware victimize users - but everything seems to be back to normal again.
Cybercriminals update Pony Loader malware to steal your bitcoins
Updated malware designed to compromise users and steal bitcoins, as users find it difficult to keep their digital currency safe online.
United States most popular target of online banking malware attacks
A new Trend Micro study found the United States accounted for 23 percent of online bank malware attacks during Q1 2014, as threat levels rise higher.
New phishing scam targets Bank of America Merrill Lynch customers
Bank of America Merrill Lynch customers are being targeted with a custom phishing attacks.
Leading website compromised, turns users into "DDoS zombies"
Unknown major video website, in Alexa top 50, was hacked and compromised to turn visitors into unsuspecting "DDoS zombies"
Miss Teen USA hacker sent to slammer for 18 months
Teenage hacker sent to prison for 18 months for his illegal hacking behavior.
Cybercriminals show no shame, try to extort non-profit group
A Minnesota non-profit group helping homeless youth in the state was hacked and criminals tried to extort the group.
Israel wants to turn country into cybersecurity "global center"
Silicon Valley and Israeli companies want to boost working relationships at a time when cybersecurity is a major initiative for national governments.