In 2015, more cyber criminals will turn to darknets and exclusive-access forums to share and sell crime ware; increased cyber activity will translate to better, bigger and more successful hacking tools and attempts; and exploit kits will target Android as […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Icelandic hacker says guilty of stealing money from Wikileaks
(Reuters) – An Icelandic computer hacker and former associate of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange unexpectedly pleaded guilty on Wednesday to embezzling 30 million Icelandic crowns ($240,000) from the organization. Sigurdur Thordarsson’s courtroom plea is the latest twist in the saga […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
NSA Privacy Director says fears of government spying are unwarranted
It was one of the final questions of the NSA’s open Q&A today, and one that’s weighed heavily on the minds of American citizens since the Prism scandal last year: “Are our fears of being discreetly spied on merited? Read […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
State Department email attack ‘fits pattern’ of Russian hackers, says expert
The State Department has shut down its email system after it was reportedly hacked. The department’s entire unclassified email system was closed down to repair possible damage. A senior US official said that the department detected “activity of concern” in […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Hacked: U.S. Postal Service Says It Was Victim of Data Breach
The U.S. Postal Service said Monday that its more than 500,000 employees could be affected by a data breach that may have compromised data including names, Social Security numbers and addresses. The Postal Service said its revenue systems–including at post […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Erase an iPhone? A Mother Says She’s No Hacker
Eileen Lagala, a Staten Island resident for 55 of her 60 years, and a mother of three sons and four daughters, added two new titles in the past year — one when she became a grandmother and the other when […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Six types of killer use Facebook to commit crimes, says study
Researchers at Birmingham City University have identified six types of killer who use Facebook to commit crimes, in the first-ever study on how the social networking site can affect criminal behaviour. Dr Elizabeth Yardley and Prof David Wilson, from the […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
China Says It Is Primarily a Victim of Cyberhacking, Not the Hacker
The kid accused on the playground as being the school bully is now saying he is the victim. In the shadow of a May indictment of five Chinese nationals, accused of working in China’s army on cyber espionage missions, China’s […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Hacking scandal celebrities were ‘dumb’ to keep naked selfies on their computers and phones, says EU digital commissioner
The European Union’s new digital head has accused celebrities whose naked photos have been leaked online of being ‘dumb’ for having taken them in the first place. Images of more than 80 stars including Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, singer Rihanna […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…
Jimmy John’s Says Hacker Stole Credit-Card Data at 216 Stores
Jimmy John’s, a sandwich-shop chain based in Champaign, Illinois, said a hacker accessed payment systems at about 216 of its locations and stole credit- and debit-card information. The incident occurred after an intruder took log-in credentials from Jimmy John’s payment-technology […] For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net…