Hackers are in your car

If you have a newer car, there’s a good chance it’s connected to the Internet. That’s great, if you need directions or want to stream music on the go. But we’ve told you several times that hackers can hack into your car and take it over. In fact, Chrysler recalled…

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Hackers paid by FBI to get cell data

WASHINGTON — The FBI cracked a San Bernardino terrorist’s phone with the help of professional hackers who discovered and brought to the bureau at least one previously unknown software flaw, according to people familiar with the matter. The new information was then used to create a piece of hardware that…

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Philippines Voter Database Exposed By Hackers

The breach could be the biggest-yet hack of government-held data, according to Trend Micro A breach of the Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) affecting about 55 million people could be the largest hack of government-held data ever, according to security specialists. Government representatives have downplayed the seriousness of the breach,…

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Ethical hackers to test computer network security

Leicester city council have hired ‘ethical hackers’ to help them improve their cyber security. Over the past 18 months, 11 council staff have had their computers infected, which caused localised disruption to their desktops. The council have decided to employ two IT auditors as part of their cyber resilience programme…

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Hackers’ Next Big Target Are EHR Vendors

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Over the course of 2015, countless data breaches occurred within hospital networks, health insurers, physicians’ offices, and other organizations in the healthcare industry. In fact, Community Health Systems, Premera and Anthem were just a few of the most notable names who…

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Cyber Justice Against Foreign Hackers

Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans A number of high-profile cases involving international cyber attacks on the U.S. have been unsealed for the public. The incidents, released by the Department of Justice, involve everything from hacking U.S. banks to online hoaxes regarding a terrorist attack, and hacking…

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