WhatsApp vulnerability allows hackers to install spyware through a call
If you never cared about updating your WhatsApp version earlier, it is time that you do so urgently. Ignoring the warning signs of WhatsApp update […]
Tag: Cybercrime
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck hacked; loses half a billion dollars
Owning a currency riding in a speculative way has inherent dangers. The description holds true for Bitcoins holders in Japan. In an unfortunate incident, Tokyo-based […]
NotPetya is not a Ransomware; its a Wiper, say security researchers now!
Petya…NotPetya… now Not a Ransomware! Reports from leading security researchers suggest NotPetya, an infection that invaded computers worldwide is a Wiper (since it overwrites parts […]
Malware writer renames Ransomware after a security researcher
In an attempt to ruin the reputation of Fabian Wosar – the man who bears the reputation as a Ransomware decrypter, Apocalypse malware writers have […]
Incidence of Cyber Crime surpasses Physical Crime in the UK
Cyber-crime is the biggest recorded offense in the UK lately. A new Cyber Crime Assessment 2016 report released by NCA (National Crime Agency) confirms that cybercrime […]
Microsoft releases a cybersecurity checklist for Government agencies
Government agencies are the ones that have been the epicenter of cyber attacks. Since the Government agencies have a sensitive database which might contain crucial […]
Microsoft publishes e-book on Trends in Cybersecurity 2016
If you are looking for some good information on trends in cyber security for this year, then Microsoft is here for your help. Microsoft has […]
Microsoft to show how to respond to major business security risks
Microsoft has come up with a security webinar that is aimed at empowering business owners on how to tackle some of the major security threats. […]
UK computers under Cyber criminals’ attacks
Microsoft’s News Center in UK recently reported the growing attacks on UK computers by the cyber criminals. As technology is advancing, cyber criminals too are […]
Microsoft inaugurates a new Cybersecurity Center in Korea
In the wake of rising cybersecurity threats, Microsoft Korea, a subsidiary branch of Microsoft Corp. today launched its new Cybersecurity Center (CSC) in Korea. The […]
Cyber Security Trends 2016: Safeguard your Businesses
Cyberattacks are on the rise and the midmarket companies are the major targets as they hardly use any data protection. A recent report published by […]
Cyber criminals are targeting eBay: Buyers and sellers beware
eBay, one of the biggest e-commerce websites on the web, is not as safe as some might believe. We understand that the platform has come […]
Venom, bigger than Heartbleed, affects all datacenters as a zero day bug
Even as people are still patching Heartbleed, another zero day bug called Venom, has surfaced, that leaves almost all data centers vulnerable to hackers. Heartbleed […]
The Great Cannon of China can bring down websites across the globe
According to a report from Citizen Labs, China may have developed a tool to attack websites hosted at any part of the planet. The Internet […]
Criminal Justice as a Service – Microsoft’s Viewpoint
In a recent blog post, Microsoft talks about criminals being global threat. It says crime travels borders and has high mobility. According to Microsoft, Criminal […]
