Biometric security authentication technology has been available for many years and adopted in many industries, including healthcare, to identify an individual’s name with a unique biological trait. This can include a fingerprint, iris scan, voice pattern, token or hand print, among other options.
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Ministries lose Shs180b to hackers
A new report by International Police, also known as Interpol, has revealed how cyber criminals, working with crooked officials, are pilfering data and billions of shillings from various government ministries and private companies. For instance, in 2016 alone, the damage from hacks costs businesses and ministries a staggering $50m .
Fifth Harmony’s website is hacked with ISIS message
Fifth Harmony’s website is hacked with shocking ISIS message… as singers and their former bandmate Camilla Cabello attend Kids’ Choice Awards It was already an awkward Saturday for Fifth Harmony, when they attended the Kids’ Choice Awards and watched their former Camilla Cabello make her solo debut. But they also faced trouble on the internet, when their official website was hacked by a person who put up an expletive-riddled message about ISIS .
What You Need to Know About #Blockchain | @CloudExpo #Bitcoin #FinTech
The first thing you need to know about blockchain is that it enables the creation of virtual currencies & intelligent contracts The first thing you need to know about blockchain is that it enables the creation of virtual currencies and intelligent contracts. At its core is the concept of a “distributed ledger,” where data on transactions is recorded across a range of specified databases.
Roger Stone admits having contacts with alleged DNC hacker
President Donald Trump’s longtime confidant and former campaign adviser, Roger Stone, confessed Friday that he had contacts with a self-described Romanian hacker, “Guccifer 2.0,” who claimed to have hacked the Democratic National Committee last year and also allegedly stole information and passed it on to WikiLeaks.
International Intrigue: Hacked Texts Of Paul Manafort’s…
Back in August 2016, Paul Manafort was forced to resign as campaign manager to the Trump presidential campaign, because, in his words, he was becoming a “distraction.” Manafort’s alleged involvement with the Ukrainian government was being scrutinized by media, and it added to the intrigue of those who felt the Trump campaign to be heavily influenced by the Kremlin, or at least, friends of Russia.
Massive scale of CIA’s digital efforts revealed
The documents contain references to hundreds of CIA hacking tools. One dubbed “Hammerdrill” is designed to get data from devices that are not connected to the Internet.
Top Trump confidante admits to speaking privately with…
OCTOBER 08: Political consultant Roger Stone speaks onstage during The New Yorker Festival 2016 – ‘President Trump: Life As We May Know It,’ featuring Max Boot, Amy Davidson, Roger Stone, and Sean Wilentz in conversation with Evan Osnos at MasterCard Stage at SVA Theatre on October 8, 2016 in New York City.
Ukraine lawyer seeks probe of alleged hacked texts of Manafort’s daughter
A Ukrainian human rights attorney representing the victims of mass police shootings in Kiev in 2014 has asked prosecutors to investigate what are purported to be the hacked text messages of one of Paul Manafort’s daughters, saying the texts point to possible influence Manafort had with Ukraine’s president during that period. “You know he has killed people in Ukraine? Knowingly,” Andrea Manafort allegedly wrote of her father in March 2015 in an angry series of texts to her sister, Jessica, about her father’s personal and professional life.
Cymulate announces a $3M Series A Financing from Susquehanna Growth Equity
Cymulate is a SaaS based cyber attack simulation company that helps organizations with complex security solutions safeguard their business-critical assets. Cymulate’s unique platform assesses the security preparedness of their customers’ systems.
Boney Kapoor’s Twitter account hacked, complaint registered against culprits
Five days after the film Producer Boney Kapoor’s Twitter account was hacked, Bollywood producer has filed a complaint at the cyber police station of Bandra-Kurla complex against an unknown person. Boney’s account was inactive since September 20, 2015 when he last retweeted the picture of his wife and actress Sridevi.
WikiLeaks claims publication of secret Central Intelligence Agency hacking tools
This was replaced by an updated version of iOS previous year – the latest release is 10.2 – and “nearly 80 per cent of users run the latest version of [the] operating system”, according to Apple, potentially protecting them from older forms of malware. Apple said in a statement on Tuesday that “many of the issues” leaked had already been patched in the latest version of its operating system.
Central Intelligence Agency warns: Americans should be deeply troubled by WikiLeaks breach
“The American public should be deeply troubled by any WikiLeaks disclosure created to damage the Intelligence Community’s ability to protect America against terrorists and other adversaries”, the CIA said in a terse statement . “Considering what we think is the best way to proceed and hearing these calls from some of the manufacturers, we have chose to work with them to give them some exclusive access to the addition technical details that we have so that the fixes can be developed and pushed out, so people can be secure”, Assange said, speaking from the Ecuadorean embassy in London where he has been holed up since 2012.
Apple, Samsung, Microsoft express concern about Central Intelligence…
“It lools like not only is [the Central Intelligence Agency arsenal] being spread around contractors and former American computer hackers for hire, but now maybe around the black market or being used by these American hackers who sometimes, you know cross both sides of the fence-they’re called grey hats-for attacking others”, Assange said . To Snowden, the biggest story about ” Vault 7 ” is that US intelligence services have purchased software vulnerabilities so it could use them to spy on people, when, in the interests of public safety, it should have turned over the information to the makers of the software.
Ohio National Guard Brings Together Businesses and Individuals to Combat Cyber Threats
U.S. Air Force Major Gen. Mark Bartman has spent decades protecting the nation from assaults.
CIA hacking? Hooray! Privacy advocates see an upside – CNET
It appears US spies are using targeted hacking tools in their investigations. The surprise: That could mean your data is safer.
WikiLeaks claims to reveal how CIA hacks TVs and phones all over the world
The CIA has become the preeminent hacking operation, sneaking into high-tech phones and televisions to spy on people worldwide, according to an explosive WikiLeaks publication of purported internal CIA documents on Tuesday. To hide its operations, the CIA routinely adopted hacking techniques that enabled them to appear as if they were hackers in Russia, WikiLeaks said.
Bunnie Huang’s tour-de-force “Hardware Hacker” book is finally in print
Last December, I published my review of Andrew “bunnie” Huang’s astoundingly great book The Hardware Hacker: Adventures in Making and Breaking Hardware — without realizing that the book’s release had been delayed because the published decided to do some very fancy and cool stuff with the printing process.
FBI investigating source of WikiLeaks’ purported CIA document dump
The last time something similar happened was when NSA contractor Edward Snowden had revealed that the agency was secretly collecting call metadata from United States citizens. “That’s today”, tweeted Edward Snowden, who leaked classified government information four years ago and claimed that yesterday’s WikiLeaks revelations “look authentic” and are “genuinely a big deal”.
What the CIA thinks of your anti-virus program
Peppering the 8,000 pages of purported Central Intelligence Agency hacking data released Tuesday by WikiLeaks are reviews of some of the world’s most popular anti-virus products. The hackers are quoted taking potshots at anti-virus firms, suggesting the American intelligence agencies are keenly aware of flaws in the products meant to be keeping us all safe online.
The real impact of the Vault 7 CIA data leak
The leak of almost 9,000 documents detailing hacking and surveillance techniques used by the CIA is shocking, but not for the reasons many people think. Reading that your Smart TV or mobile phone could be monitoring what you say in your own house is alarming, but the real issue isn’t that the CIA spies on people.
CIA blasts WikiLeaks for publishing secret documents
The Central Intelligence Agency accused WikiLeaks of endangering Americans, helping US rivals and hampering the fight against terror threats by releasing what the anti-secrecy site claimed was a trove of CIA hacking tools. A CIA spokeswoman would not confirm the authenticity of the materials published by WikiLeaks, which said they were leaked from the spy agency’s hacking operations.
CIA blasts WikiLeaks for publishing secret documents
The Central Intelligence Agency on Wednesday accused WikiLeaks of endangering Americans, helping US rivals and hampering Washington’s fight against terror threats by releasing what the anti-secrecy site claimed was a trove of CIA hacking tools. A CIA spokeswoman would not confirm the authenticity of the materials published a day earlier by WikiLeaks, which said they were leaked from the spy agency’s hacking operations.
In fact- Making sense of WikiLeaks’ latest: What Vault 7 has, why it’s worrying
WikiLeaks has released a tranche of 8,761 documents that demonstrate how the US Central Intelligence Agency uses hacking tools to breaks into apps, phones and other devices. However, the implications of the latest “Vault 7” leaks seem to be more for the technology companies than for the intelligence agency in question.
‘Black Passports’: Leak exposes spies’ secret how-to guide
WikiLeaks has released over 8,000 CIA documents that expose the intelligence agency of developing new technology to hack and extract information from your tech devices. TRAVEL secrets of undercover CIA hackers have been uncovered in the latest WikiLeaks data dump including claims the US Consulate in Frankfurt is a covert base for hackers.
WikiLeaks disclosure exposes rapid growth of CIA digital operations – and agency vulnerabilities
On his workplace bio, he describes himself as a “malt beverage enthusiast,” a fitness buff fond of carrying a backpack full of bricks, and a “recovering World of Warcraft-aholic.” He is also a cyber warrior for the CIA, an experienced hacker whose rA sumA lists assignments at clandestine branches devoted to finding vulnerabilities in smartphones and penetrating the computer defenses of the Russian government.
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The anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks raised the prospect Wednesday of sharing sensitive details it uncovered about CIA hacking tools with leading technology companies whose flagship products and services were targeted by the U.S. government’s hacker-spies. If that sharing should take place, the unusual cooperation would give companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung and others an opportunity to identify and repair any flaws in their software and devices that were being exploited by U.S. spy agencies and some foreign allies, as described in nearly 9,000 pages of secret CIA files WikiLeaks published on Tuesday.
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An alleged CIA surveillance program disclosed by WikiLeaks on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, purporte… WASHINGTON – The anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks raised the prospect Wednesday of sharing sensitive details it uncovered about CIA hacking tools with leading technology companies whose flagship products and services were targeted by the U.S. government’s hacker-spies. If that sharing should take place, the unusual cooperation would give companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung and others an opportunity to identify and repair any flaws in their software and devices that were being exploited by U.S. spy agencies and some foreign allies, as described in nearly 9,000 pages of secret CIA files WikiLeaks published on Tuesday.
Study: Healthcare Organizations Are Top Targets for Hackers – 68% Have Compromised Email Credentials
The research , conducted in a collaboration between Evolve IP and ID Agent, reveals the pervasive nature of email-based cybersecurity attacks and sheds light on the quantity, variety, sources and consistent growth of these threats. Healthcare IT leaders place a high priority on preventing breaches, but despite their best efforts, hackers often break through the organization’s weakest link – end user email credentials.
The CIA Is Allegedly Stockpiling Methods To Hack Your Phone
Newly leaked documents allege that the U.S. government can hack into smartphones and spy on their owners – potentially putting millions of iPhone and Android users at risk. , dated between 2013 and 2016 – describing malware and other tools the agency has stockpiled and could potentially use to hack into consumer electronics.
EOTB’s Rogan O’Connor claims Bianca Gascoigne ‘used’ him
Hoaxer convinces live German TV show he is Ryan Gosling and goes on stage to accept La La Land award as stars including Nicole Kidman and Jane Fonda look on in horror Watched by the ‘Weeping Angels’: How Samsung TV viewers were ‘recorded via their sets by US spies who hacked into devices with a virus named after eerie Doctor Who villains’ How can you stop YOUR TV and car spying on you? Experts reveal how to stay safe in light of WikiLeaks bombshell Who’s the new mole? FBI prepares hunt for the source of CIA documents published by WikiLeaks after latest catastrophic breach for the US intelligence community CIA has stolen spying techniques from Russia allowing it to carry out ‘false flag’ attacks which fool targets into thinking they’ve been hacked by the Kremlin, WikiLeaks documents reveal ‘There are some bad people who have Samsung TVs’: Ex-CIA chief says spy agency would never hack into … (more)
EOTB’s Rogan O’Connor claims Bianca Gascoigne ‘used’ him
Hoaxer convinces live German TV show he is Ryan Gosling and goes on stage to accept La La Land award as stars including Nicole Kidman and Jane Fonda look on in horror Watched by the ‘Weeping Angels’: How Samsung TV viewers were ‘recorded via their sets by US spies who hacked into devices with a virus named after eerie Doctor Who villains’ How can you stop YOUR TV and car spying on you? Experts reveal how to stay safe in light of WikiLeaks bombshell Who’s the new mole? FBI prepares hunt for the source of CIA documents published by WikiLeaks after latest catastrophic breach for the US intelligence community CIA has stolen spying techniques from Russia allowing it to carry out ‘false flag’ attacks which fool targets into thinking they’ve been hacked by the Kremlin, WikiLeaks documents reveal ‘There are some bad people who have Samsung TVs’: Ex-CIA chief says spy agency would never hack into … (more)
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield get their own dolls
Hoaxer convinces live German TV show he is Ryan Gosling and goes on stage to accept La La Land award as stars including Nicole Kidman and Jane Fonda look on in horror Watched by the ‘Weeping Angels’: How Samsung TV viewers were ‘recorded via their sets by US spies who hacked into devices with a virus named after eerie Doctor Who villains’ German government demands answers from the US over WikiLeaks’ claims there is a CIA listening post in Frankfurt as it attempts to verify leaked documents Who’s the new mole? FBI prepares hunt for the source of CIA documents published by WikiLeaks after latest catastrophic breach for the US intelligence community CIA has stolen spying techniques from Russia allowing it to carry out ‘false flag’ attacks which fool targets into thinking they’ve been hacked by the Kremlin, WikiLeaks documents reveal ‘There are some bad people who have Samsung TVs’: Ex-CIA … (more)
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield get their own dolls
Hoaxer convinces live German TV show he is Ryan Gosling and goes on stage to accept La La Land award as stars including Nicole Kidman and Jane Fonda look on in horror Watched by the ‘Weeping Angels’: How Samsung TV viewers were ‘recorded via their sets by US spies who hacked into devices with a virus named after eerie Doctor Who villains’ German government demands answers from the US over WikiLeaks’ claims there is a CIA listening post in Frankfurt as it attempts to verify leaked documents Who’s the new mole? FBI prepares hunt for the source of CIA documents published by WikiLeaks after latest catastrophic breach for the US intelligence community CIA has stolen spying techniques from Russia allowing it to carry out ‘false flag’ attacks which fool targets into thinking they’ve been hacked by the Kremlin, WikiLeaks documents reveal ‘There are some bad people who have Samsung TVs’: Ex-CIA … (more)
What the CIA thinks of your antivirus program
Peppering the 8,000 pages of purported Central Intelligence Agency hacking data released Tuesday by WikiLeaks are reviews of some of the world’s most popular antivirus products. The hackers are quoted taking potshots at antivirus firms, suggesting the American intelligence agencies are keenly aware of flaws in the products meant to be keeping us all safe online.
WikiLeaks CIA files: Are they real and are they a risk?13 minutes ago
WikiLeaks has published thousands of documents that the anti-secrecy organization said were classified files revealing scores of secrets about CIA hacking tools used to break into targeted computers, cellphones and even smart TVs. The CIA and the Trump administration declined to comment on the authenticity of the files Tuesday, but prior WikiLeaks releases divulged government secrets maintained by the State Department, Pentagon and other agencies that have since been acknowledged as genuine.
CIA hacking claims: How worried should you be?
Allegations that the U.S. agency has hacked into smartphones, laptops, and internet-connected TVs to spy on people around the world are enough to make anyone paranoid. But security experts are urging tech consumers to keep calm and take a few simple precautions.
Nearly 20% small, medium-sized businesses hit by cyber attack: Survey
Norton SMB Cybersecurity Survey has found that nearly 20% of small and medium-sized businesses in Australia have experienced a cyber attack at some point, Herald Sun reports. The survey also found that more than 10% of small businesses had been hit by ransomware attacks.
Revelations Illustrate Aggressive CIA Hacking, Sloppy Security Of Smart Services
Wikileaks today released over 8,000 documents illustrating hacking activities of the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA. In what has been described by some commentators as a bigger leak than the Snowden revelations about the National Security Agency in 2013, the whistleblower platform allowed a glimpse into the CIA hacking into smart TVs and smartphones and presented a list of zero day vulnerabilities found, bought and sometimes shared with colleagues in other agencies, including British colleagues.
‘this Isn’t Science Fiction’: How Cia lost its big weapon
AMERICA’S spy agency has created a series of cyberweapons that it has now lost control of and can now be used against the US by rival countries, cyber mafia and even teenage hackers. In a massive release of documents code-named “Vault 7” , WikiLeaks said the Central Intelligence Agency has recently lost control of the majority of its hacking arsenal.