Database Ransom Attacks Hit CouchDB and Hadoop Servers

For the past week, unknown groups of cyber-criminals have taken control of and wiped data from…

Mirai botnet creator unmasked as DDOS protection developer tempted by the dark side

 Mirai, the botnet that subverted thousands of poorly secured internet of things devices and set them…

Intel CPUs Can Be Pwned via USB Port and Debugging Interface

Attackers with access to a device can take control over a target's computer and bypass all…

Remove the Fanli90.cn Browser Hijacker (Removal Guide)

The Fanli90.cn Browser Hijacker is a browser hijacker from the Adware/ShortcutHijacker family that changes the home…

Cloud security startup ProtectWise raises another $25 million

 ProtectWise, a security startup that records all your network traffic DVR-style, and saves it in the…

Russia extends Snowden’s temporary residency for ‘few more years’

 NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has had his temporary right to remain in Russia extended, according to…

Chrome Users Targeted with Malware via New "Font Wasn’t Found" Technique

Google Chrome users need to be on the lookout for websites trying to trick them into…

Indiana Cancer Agency Hit by Aggressive Ransomware Group

A ransomware group has infected the computers of an Indiana-based cancer agency and have asked for…