Internet Security

Explained: What is Hermit, the new Pegasus-like spyware and how to protect yourself from it

Hermit is a new spyware which is more invasive and malicious than Pegasus. It is believed that it has been used to target iPhone and Android devices in Italy and Kazakhstan by government agencies. However, there are reports that certain malicious actors also have access to it.

US indicts operators of 'dark web' selling heroin, guns, other illegal goods

The case is being called "single most significant law enforcement disruption of the Darknet to date."

Microsoft turns to Linux for improving security of internet-connected computing devices

Microsoft once deemed the free, open-source Linux system as a threat to its intellectual property, but has changed its approach in recent years.

A forum on DarkNet is selling data stolen from over 6,000 Indian businesses including ISPs: QuickHeal

An advertisement on DarkNet forum claims to have access to data of over 6,000 Indian businesses that include ISPs, some of the government organisations.

The number of DDoS attacks declined by 55 percent globally in the second quarter of 2017

According to the global Internet security firm Verisign, the average attack peak size also decreased by 81 percent in the quarter.

Personal details of 143 million US consumers accessed by hackers from US credit score firm Equifax

Equifax Inc said that personal details of as many as 143 million US consumers were accessed by hackers between mid-May and July.

FBI has issued a warning to parents about privacy and safety risks from internet-connected toys

The FBI said that such toys may contain parts or capabilities that may disclose personal information.

Quantum communication devices brings 'complete privacy' dilemma to fore

Quantum communication devices being explored by Indian firm Srei Infrastructure Finance to protect information.

Symantec Report Reveals Threefold Increase In Small Business Attacks

Small businesses are attractive targets themselves and a way in to ultimately reach larger companies via "watering hole" techniques.

Malicious Attacks Grow 81 Percent In 2011: Symantec

The report highlights the spread of advanced targeted attacks to organisations of all sizes and variety of personnel, increase in data breaches, and focus on mobile threats by the attackers.