Cyber attacks stories - Page 130

If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.

Palo Alto Networks adds machine learning to its security software, enhancing its malware and exploit prevention capabilities.

The interactive, on-demand and computer-based training covers high-risk topics and how you can identify red flags in your system.

Ransomware activity is on the rise in Australia, with small businesses losing $1.6m in the past six months. SMEs are the most targeted organisations.

Arbor Networks recently released global DDoS attack data for the first six months of 2016 that paints a pretty grim picture.

Carbon Black's acquisition of nextgen antivirus company Confer opens up big opportunities for the local channel says local boss Kane Lightowler.

FireEye have recently detected a cerber ransomware campaign with Exploit Guard, a new feature of FireEye Endpoint Security (HX).

Provided the printer is connected to the Internet, hackers can make their way in and introduce internal defects as the component is being printed.

Verint Systems highlights the continued threat of the Enfal malware, which has been lurking since 2004 but has been most active over the last 7 years.

New Trojan, Delilah, recruits insiders through social engineering and extortion, using ransomware techniques. Insider threats set to increase.

With the evolving tech landscape, it is almost impossible to guarantee network security - here are some tips for hardening cyber defences.

Survey: 84% of IT execs hold firm against paying ransoms, but 43% of hacked companies do pay up, highlighting cybersecurity dilemmas.

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing the wrong aspects of cyber security, according to Palo Alto Networks.

The escalation in volume and complexity of cyber threats today have compelled organisations to turn to next-generation security solutions.

Disgruntled employees are gladly selling their services to the bad guys in order to inflict harm on their employers.

The amount of global malware families just keeps going, with an increase of 15% in May 2016, totalling 2300 unique and active malware families.

Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information. Here's the rundown.

McAfee Labs Threats Report: June 2016 shows that mobile app collusion and the W32/Pinkslipbot Trojan are the biggest cyber threats lurking.

Data leaks, especially from an organization's point of view, are a huge and growing problem, as the fallout can be devastating.

A recently discovered vulnerability in Facebook Messenger could have had monumental consequences - here is some advice for protecting yourself.