Hackers use connected home appliances to launch global cyberattack

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 21:11

Researchers at Proofpoint have discovered the 'global cyberattack' launched from more than 100,000 everyday consumer gadgets such as home-networking routers, televisions and refrigerators.

Hackers use connected home appliances to launch global cyberattack

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:18

In the age of ` Internet of Things`, connected appliances, including smart televisions and refrigerators, have reportedly helped in launching what is said to be a global cyberattack, a security firm has revealed.

New model helps predict when cyberattacks may happen

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 13:41

US researchers have developed a mathematical model that can predict when a cyber attack may be launched.

Japan seeking US assistance to obtain counter cyberattack capability

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 11:27

A source said that the ability would include being able to attack a server in self-defense if government computer systems were attacked.

Dutchman arrested in Spain for `biggest ever` cyber attack

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 15:55

The 35 year old identified only as SK was arrested in Barcelona and the house where he was staying searched by Spanish police, said a statement.

Cyberattack deprives millions of Dutch of online ID

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 10:20

More than 10 million Dutch citizens were unable to use their official online signature to pay bills and taxes because of a cyberattack, officials said Wednesday.

South Korea ready for more cyberattacks; banks recover

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 14:38

As investigators tried to determine if North Korea was behind shutdown of computers at 6 South Korean banks and media companies, South Korea said it was preparing for possibility of more cyberattacks.

IBM eyes cybersecurity market with new platform

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:39

IBM said that its QRadar Security Intelligence Platform allowed it to analyze real-time data feeds from more than 400 different sources.

India-US hacking mystery deepens

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 13:08

A memo triggered a US investigation into a possible cyberattack by Indian military intelligence.

WikiLeaks site comes under attack

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 09:26

The WikiLeaks website crashed in an apparent cyberattack after the accelerated publication of tens of thousands of once-secret State Department cables.