Google Inc said on Tuesday it would roll out an “advanced protection program” to provide stronger email security for some users such as government officials, political activists and journalists who are at a higher risk of being targeted by sophisticated hackers. Google users will have the ability to opt in to security settings aimed at protecting Gmail, Google Drive and YouTube data from phishing attacks.
Hackers Attack UK TV Drama About North Korea
North Korean hackers targeted a British television company making a drama about the country, it has emerged.
The series - due to be written by an Oscar-nominated screenwriter - has been shelved.
Mystery Hacker Steals Australian Defense Data
A mystery hacker who was given the alias of a TV soap opera character has stolen sensitive information about Australia's multi-billion dollar warplane and navy projects. Intelligence officials say the break was significant, although the Australian government insists that only low-level data was taken. The identity of the cyber criminal is not known.
Russia Set To Ban Cryptocurrency Websites As Concern Grows
The Central Bank of Russia could be set to outlaw "dubious" cryptocurrency exchange websites, according to the institution's first deputy chairman, Sergey Shvetsov.
Flaw In Wi-Fi Network Could Make Your Device Vulnerable
A new security flaw discovered by researcher, Mathy Vanhoef of the University of Leuven in Belgium, appears to be affecting Wi-Fi connections.
The issue stems from WPA2, a protocol that secures wireless networks. The flaw, called KRACK (short for Key Reinstallation Attack), could let a hacker within range of your device break encryption and potentially steal and manipulate data.
Trickbot Malware Targets Bank Account In More Than 40 Countries
A notorious computer Trojan which can be used by cybercriminals to drain bank accounts is now active in more than 40 countries across the world, researchers have found.
Youtube Bans Gun Modification Tutorials Following Las Vegas Shooting
In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting that left 58 dead and nearly 500 injured, YouTube has banned videos providing gun modification tutorials on their site to prevent people from making weapons deadlier, according to a report in The Telegraph.