There were a number of big security breaches during 2014, but which was the biggest? We count down the top 5.
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Tag Archives: Cybercrime
Taylor Swift hacked, but denies naked pictures will be leaked
Singer Taylor Swift has had her Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked, but laughed off claims that the hackers will release nude photographs of her.
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Flurry of cyberattacks causes concern for Davos elites at World Economic Forum
Cybercrime was the focus of everyone’s attention at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Private cybersecurity school set to open in London
A school entirely focussed on teaching cybersecurity skills has launched in the UK, reports Computer Business Review.
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Blackhat: Lessons from the Michael Mann, Chris Hemsworth movie?
Blackhat, the hacker movie directed by Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth, could spread awareness of digital threats. If it is a learning opportunity, what are the lessons?
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Madonna hacking suspect arrested by Israeli police
Police have arrested a man who allegedly hacked into computer systems and stole unfinished versions of songs from Madonna’s upcoming “Rebel Heart” album.
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Le Monde’s Twitter account hacked to say “Je ne suis pas Charlieâ€
The Syrian Electronic Army strikes again. Are you using two-factor authentication? You should be.
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Cybercrime deterrence: 6 important steps
Cybercrime: there’s too much of it, and we need to do more to deter it. With the President of the United States now making frequent references to “doing more about cybercrime” now is a good time to look at what steps must be taken.
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Lizard Squad DDoS-for-hire service hacked – users’ details revealed
Lizard Squad failed to encrypt its database of LizardStresser’s registered users – storing details of their usernames and passwords in plaintext. A schoolboy error if ever I heard one.
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Cybersecurity and commitment: issues in the fight against cybercrime
Cybersecurity and cybercrime are a hot political topic in America these days, but a history of ignoring warning signs suggests a lack of commitment to acting on the rhetoric.
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