Teenager Found Guilty for Hacking PSN and XBOX Live

A Finnish teenager is the hacker and key member of infamous hacking gang Lizard Squad, responsible for bringing down the PlayStation and XBOX Live networks.

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‘Hacking Team’ Breach Reveals Critical Flash Bug

Several critical exploits have been uncovered from the recent Hacking Team breach including a crucial Flash vulnerability that is yet to be patched.

Bitcoin Exchange Breach Results in $5.3 Million Theft

A leaked report from Bitstamp, a Bitcoin exchange, revealed how the cryptocurrency was stolen from the company to the tune of $5.3 million.

Outplaying the House and Making Off with $1Million in Bitcoin

How was a single hacker able to outplay the house of the largest bitcoin casino in the world and making it off with $1 million?

8 Colleges Impacted in Harvard Data Breach

Harvard University has revealed that it was the victim of an IT systems breach that occurred in June, impacting 8 separate schools in its University.

US Hosts Most Botnets Around the Globe

A research titled ‘Safeguarding the Internet’ conducted by telecom giant Level 3 showed that the largest source of botnet servers in the world is the US.

Spyware Provider ‘Hacking Team’ Hacked

Spyware creator Hacker Team have been hacked, resulting in a data breach that comprises over 400 GB of data, revealing the firm's dealing with many regimes.

Ad Fraud Trojan Updates Flash, Blocks Other Malware

An Ad Fraud Trojan that infects computers through web-based exploits actively updates the Flash Player, effectively shutting the door for other malware.

Brazilian Malware Kingpin Is a 20-Yr Old Student

A 20 year old computer science student was revealed as the malware kingpin who developed a large number of banking Trojans targeting many Brazilian banks.

VPNs Aren’t as Secure as You Think

Contrary to popular belief, 14 of the most commercial VPN providers are insecure and vulnerable to leaking user data, claim researchers.

Hacktivist Group GhostShell Claims it Hacked Over 300 Websites

GhostShell, a hacktivist group has resurfaced after a 3-year hiatus, claiming hundreds of websites and US universities as victims in a hacking spree.

Human Rights Group Amnesty Spied upon by the UK Government

Amnesty International has just been notified by an investigatory British Tribunal that it was spied upon by UK's own spy agency through illegal means.

China Passes New Security Law to Tighten Control of Cyber Security

The National Security Law has just been passed in China, giving authorities more authority and control over the internet and cybersecurity in China.

Serious Vulnerability Found in LG Phones

A vulnerability discovered on most LG phones leaves them open to be exploited by attackers who can push malicious applications in place of legit apps.

Banking Cybercriminal Gang Dismantled by Europol

Europol and various law enforcement organizations across Europe including the US have arrested key members of a notorious cybercriminal gang from Ukraine.