ISIS Using Tech to Harm U.S.: GOP Candidate Fiorina
GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina drew on her experience in Silicon Valley in the first Republican debate.
Hackers Stole 21.5 Million Social Security Numbers
In the latest revelation that cyber crime is on the rise, the U.S. said Thursday that hackers stole social security numbers from 21.5 million people in a data breach.
What Are the Data Breach Notification Laws in Your State?
There's no federal law about data breach notification, and states are stepping up to fill in the gap. But is that the right way to do it?
Federal Agents Charged With Cyber Theft
A former special agent at the Drug Enforcement Administration and a former special agent at the U.S. Secret Service have been charged by the Justice Department with stealing digital currency.
Jackpot: Authorities Grapple with Dirty Online Gambling
Blackjack or Bust? As the online gambling market balloons, security experts warn it is becoming a hotbed for money laundering.
Feds Warn Banks of Cyber Attacks on ATMs
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council is sounding the alarm to banks about rising cyber-attacks on their websites and their cash machines.
Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Files for Bankruptcy After Losing Nearly $500M
Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox filed for bankruptcy Friday, losing nearly half-a-billion dollars worth of bitcoins, in a major blow to the crypto currency.
Report: China’s Lenovo Blocked From Buying BlackBerry by Security Jitters
Ottawa reportedly rebuffed efforts by Chinese electronics company Lenovo to acquire BlackBerry due to worries about national security.
Manhattan DA: Apple Needs to Protect Victims of Crime
Cyrus Vance, Jr., Manhattan’s District Attorney, wants more access to Apple iPhones and says the company needs to do more to protect victims of crime.
Some Mac users targeted by Ransomware
Apple hit by Ransomware
Apple Mac Users Targeted by Ransomware
Apple customers were targeted by hackers over the weekend in the first campaign against Macintosh computers using a pernicious type of software known as ransomware.
Washington Moves to Thwart U.S. Power Grid Attacks
With the hacks into the Ukraine power grid, and the latest cyber attack on Israel’s Electric Authority, attention has returned anew to the vulnerabilities of the U.S. power grid.
Is Ashley Madison Dead … and Is That a Bad Thing?
For a business that depends on secrecy, maintaining confidentiality should have been a core competency. It apparently wasn’t.
Are You 'Over-Exposed' Online? Lessons From IRS Hack
According to the IRS, the cyber thieves who stole tax return information from 100,000 Americans may have used social media to get in the door. Are you 'over-exposed' online?
Businesses Brace for Cyber Attacks
In the wake of hacks at companies like Sony and Home Depot, businesses have been ramping up efforts to combat cybercrime. Uber announced Thursday that it has hired its first Chief Security Officer and the White House issued an executive order aimed at foreign hackers.
2014 Saw Sharp Increase in Tech M&A, IPOs
Last year saw a 58% rise in the number of global technology transactions from 2013, the most in over five years, according to a new report from CB Insights that identifies 2,886 tech deals, with 79 IPOs and 2,809 M&A transactions taking place.
Sony Says 'The Interview' Will Stream Online Starting Christmas Eve
Sony Pictures said it will make the comedy movie, "The Interview," available for rental and purchase online on Wednesday on Google's YouTube site, Google Play, Microsoft Xbox Video and on its own dedicated website.
Ebay, Facebook Suffer Reported Outages
Both eBay and Facebook were experiencing technical difficulties on Wednesday, but the source of the outages was unclear.
Warning: Hackers Using Old-School Spying Technique in Digital Age
White Box or Trojan Horse? Cyber evildoers are tapping traditional spying tools to take control of your system.
AOL Probes 'Unauthorized' Security Breach, Spamming Scheme
AOL launched an investigation into a “security incident” involving unauthorized customer and employee data access – including encrypted passwords.