Microsoft rushes out software fix for Internet Explorer

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 22:40

Microsoft released an emergency software fix for Internet Explorer after hackers exploited a security flaw in the popular Web browser to attack an unknown number of users.

Cyber security costs soar at global financial institutions with increasing hacker attacks

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 18:46

Most IT security experts at the Sibos agreed that cyber security shall not be considered as a cost center, but as an investment into a bank`s financial soundness and reputation.

Hackers come up with new modus operandi for e-banking fraud

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 14:43

Delhi police have stumbled upon a new modus operandi of e-banking fraudsters in which they first hack the internet banking account of the target and then get mobile number blocked.

Top five things which should never be shared on Facebook

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 20:53

The social media has become an integral part of everyday life but users need to be aware of what and how much they share on sites like Facebook which might be used by malicious hackers.

Syrian hackers threaten response to US military strike

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 16:33

The Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-Assad hacking collective, may retaliate against a U.S. military strike with their own cyber assaults against the U.S. economy.

`Google's Android bug tweaked tactics to maximize profits in Q2`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 12:24

As per Intel's McAfee, hackers used malicious apps and SMS stealing to exploit the systems.

Chinese language website of Tibetan administration hacked: CTA

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 21:05

Suspected Chinese hackers have targeted the Chinese language website of Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in exile with some virus, making it inaccessible, a CTA official said.

Hackers plant false Gorbachev death rumour

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 16:59

The last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was forced to deny rumours of his death after hackers planted a false report on Twitter accounts of a state news agency.

US NSA revelations could hurt collaboration with `betrayed` hackers

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 10:25

The US government`s efforts to recruit talented hackers could suffer from the recent revelations about its vast domestic surveillance programs, as many private researchers express disillusionment with the National Security Agency.

Bug on `Network extender` allowed confidential data to be accessed by hackers

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 23:51

`Network extender` which provides extended cell-phone network coverage in low-coverage zones, reportedly had major security loophole providing access to attackers.

Microsoft claims `targeted attacks` by hackers on Windows OS

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 22:32

Software manufacturer Microsoft has reportedly claimed that hackers have launched ` targeted attacks ` on its Windows OS.

UK intelligence warns nations `hiring hackers` to launch attacks

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 13:07

UK`s intelligence agency, GCHQ in its annual report expressed concern over nations allegedly `hiring hackers` in order to launch attacks on enemy states.