Cybersecurity

France sees rise in cyberattacks surrounding Paris bombings

A disturbing increase.

On Nov 20, 2015 by Dell Cameron

Bernie Sanders comes out against CISA, a controversial cybersecurity bill

Sanders isn’t sure yet whether he’ll join a potential filibuster of the bill.

On Oct 12, 2015 by Eric Geller

Ashley Madison CEO knew of potential security flaws, leaked emails reveal

Security flaws were evidently reported around the time of the hack.

On Aug 25, 2015 by Dell Cameron

Anti-abortion hackers attack Planned Parenthood, release databases, employee data

Planned Parenthood is having a rough month.

On Jul 27, 2015 by William Turton

How the FBI may have infiltrated Darkode

Darkode was a major hub for cybercriminals—until the FBI came knocking.

On Jul 16, 2015 by William Turton

Games that teach you how to hack

Getting started in cybersecurity is easier than you think.

On Apr 16, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

How to find out if you’ve been hacked in under a minute

Now if we can only stop getting hacked.

On Sep 16, 2014 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

This map lets you watch DDoS attacks in real time

So much DDoS!

On Aug 5, 2014 by Eric Geller

Massive security flaws allowed for Stratfor hack, leaked report reveals

A previously unreleased audit by Verizon Business found that Stratfor failed to meet industry standards for cybersecurity. 

On Jun 13, 2014 by Dell Cameron

LulzSec hacker-informant Hector ‘Sabu’ Monsegur released on time served

Hector ‘Sabu’ Monsegur originally faced more than 120 years behind bars.

On May 27, 2014 by Kevin Collier

U.S. government hit by up to 200 cyberattacks every day

Don’t worry, they have a system to handle it.

On May 21, 2014 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

Report on Chinese cyberattacks gives CISPA a boost

CISPA sponsors Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger point to a detailed new report about China’s state-sponsored cyberattacks against the U.S. as evidence that the U.S. needs their cybersecurity bill.

On Feb 19, 2013 by Kevin Collier