Cyber
Kaspersky Security Software of Russia to be banned in the United States
Use of Kaspersky Security Software in government agencies of United States will now on be banned as per a new law formulated by House Science Committee. And according to the details available to our Cybersecurity Insiders, usage of the said security software has already been restricted in 22 US government agencies which include General Services […]
Cyber attack can prove as a potent weapon to tame all nasty intentions of North Korea
Yes, you have read it right! Forget Military Invasion, Cyber Attack now seems to prove as a potent weapon to tame North Korea’s Kim Jung Un nasty intentions. Just days ago, Theresa May stressed on this fact and now officials from US Department of Defense are endorsing this fact with great anticipation. As the tension […]
Yahoo to face litigation after more than 1 billion users’ info was leaked in Cyber Attack
Yahoo is said to face legal charges after more than 1 billion users information was leaked in a cyber attack. This includes names, emails, phone numbers, passwords and security questions. Yahoo was found guilty for being slow to disclose the attacks as it waited 3 years before revealing details about the first attack. Readers of […]
FDA to recall 745,000 pacemakers vulnerable to Cyber Attack
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of United States has issued an alert this week for a voluntary recall of approximately 745,000 pacemakers made by St Jude Medical, now owned by US Manufacturer Abbott. And as per the data available with the FDA, more than 465,000 of the pacemakers are implanted in US patients and […]
Britisher who launched Cyber Attacks on Lloyds and Barclays extradited
British National Daniel Kaye who launched cyber attacks on Lloyds and Barclays banks has been extradited from Germany to face charges in the UK. The alleged mastermind is facing charges for launching DDoS attacks and disrupting up to 20 million accounts. Daniel, 29, is also accused of attempting to blackmail the bank’s senior officials by […]
Hackers steal 2 million customer details from CEX via Cyber Attack
A cyber attack launched by some hackers hailing from Briton is said to have leaked customer details of more than 2 million CEX customers. The details include personal info like names, email addresses, contact numbers and some financial data which include encrypted credit card details. CEX which sells second-hand mobile phones, games and electronics said […]
Theresa May could use Cyber Warfare to retaliate North Korea missile attacks on Japan
Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May has issued a stern warning to North Korea in retaliation for latter’s missile attacks on Japan. The ex-minister who is now touring Japan issued a media briefing a few hours ago in which she reacted sharply to the escalating crisis of Pyongyang’s latest missile launch. While leaving the conference […]
Over 6 billion Cyber Attacks were recorded in 2016
A recent survey taken up by NTT Communications reveals that over 6 billion cyber attacks were recorded in 2016 and the number will surge up in the current year. The reason for the surge in attacks is due to the fact that record numbers of consumers are using online services related to news, video entertainment, […]
GE offers a ‘Digital Ghost’ to make power plants immune to Cyber Threats
General Electric is offering a human immune system inspired ‘Digital Ghost’ which has the ability to make power plants immune to Cyber Threats. The American conglomerate says that its new offering helps power grids identify and fight harmful cyber threats in time before any cyber crisis causes disruption. In a media briefing offered to our […]
British Holidaymakers are vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
GCHQ has issued a warning that foreign travelers visiting Britain are vulnerable to cyber attacks launched by Russian Federation. Thus, as a precautionary measure, the UK’s Cyber Security and Intelligence agency is requesting the holiday makers to protect their mobile phones and laptops from “insecure” WiFi networks available in hotels, lodges, and dormitories across Britain. […]
