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Hackers using Coronavirus chaos to trick people into downloading malware

In a situation where many employees work from home or access wi-fi networks that operate at enterprise-level security, devices such as routers can be hacked to plant a range of malware

Hackers using Coronavirus chaos to trick people into downloading malware
Updated On : 10 Mar 2020 | 11:03 PM IST

US adds hacktivists, social media manipulators to top intelligence threats

USA's new strategy report adds Cuba, Hezbollah, Islamic State and Al-Qaeda as groups able to undertake intelligence operations against the country.

US adds hacktivists, social media manipulators to top intelligence threats
Updated On : 12 Feb 2020 | 9:15 AM IST

Microsoft takes down 50 web domains used by North Korean hacking groups

The hackers also used malicious software which can access other data on a victim's computer

Microsoft takes down 50 web domains used by North Korean hacking groups
Updated On : 31 Dec 2019 | 8:06 AM IST

IBM offers AI platform Watson to Indian companies to keep hackers at bay

IBM's technology leverages various forms of AI, including machine-learning algorithms and deep-learning networks that get stronger and smarter over time

IBM offers AI platform Watson to Indian companies to keep hackers at bay
Updated On : 26 Aug 2019 | 12:12 AM IST

Automakers warm up to friendly hackers at cybersecurity conference

Known for its sprawling resorts and casinos, Las Vegas once a year becomes the gathering place for tens of thousands of cybersecurity enthusiasts who attend DEF CON

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2019 | 1:55 AM IST

Russians impersonating US State Dept aide in hacking campaign: Researchers

US intelligence agencies have charged that Russia was behind a string of hacks in the 2016 presidential campaign in a bid to boost support for Donald Trump

Russians impersonating US State Dept aide in hacking campaign: Researchers
Updated On : 17 Nov 2018 | 11:01 PM IST

Beware! Hackers can guess PINs using your smartphone's sensor data

Instruments in smartphones such as the gyroscope and proximity sensors represent a potential security vulnerability

Beware! Hackers can guess PINs using your smartphone's sensor data
Updated On : 30 Dec 2017 | 8:37 PM IST

Identity thieves hijack cellphone accounts to go after virtual currency

Hackers appear to be focusing on anyone who talks on social media about owning virtual currencies

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Updated On : 23 Aug 2017 | 3:23 AM IST

Entertainment bigwigs have an Achilles heel, and hackers know how to use it

The security weaknesses of vendors are increasingly the weaknesses of their clients

Entertainment bigwigs have an Achilles heel, and hackers know how to use it
Updated On : 08 May 2017 | 3:35 PM IST

Hackers take payment e-commerce firms for a ride

"The complainant had provided voluminous data, requiring careful analysis

Hackers take payment e-commerce firms for a ride
Updated On : 26 Jan 2017 | 12:47 AM IST

Pakistani hackers attack Noida management institute's website

Probe has so far revealed that the site was hacked on Monday night and the hackers also posted a message - "hacked by Pakistani hackers Mister ji"

Pakistani hackers attack Noida management institute's website
Updated On : 07 Jul 2016 | 9:17 AM IST