Computer Security News

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Scripps reporter Isaac Wolf has been accused of hacking after his research turned up personal customer data that was publicly available on the websites of TerraCom Inc.

Whistle-blowers' information on crime has been downloaded when the official South African Police Service website was hacked into, says Sita.

Detective accused of hiring hackers to obtain webmail access credentials for 30 targets, accessing federal crime-information database without authorization.

The Will County Courts website is currently experiencing down time, following a recent cyber attack, Sun-Times Media reports .

Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan said the importance of securing the nation's electrical grid is becoming more serious as hackers invade computer systems linked to the nation's infrastructure.

The House Ways and Mean Committee proposal varies from a Senate bill – as well as recommendations from a state-hired consultant – that would keep computer work at individual state agencies while centralizing security in a S.C. Budget and Control Board division.

Chinese hackers who breached Google's servers several years ago gained access to a sensitive database with years' worth of information about U.S. surveillance targets, according to current and former government officials.

Conservative Party leader Colin Craig says his Twitter account was hacked after an offensive tweet was posted on his feed.

Just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it's not there. Students at Monte Vista High School in Danville got a lesson in that axiom during an educational presentation last Thursday.

An NYPD detective hacked into computers to collect private e-mail accounts and passwords of 21 fellow officers and nine other people, said authorities after arresting the man Tuesday.

A slew of attorneys are available to answer questions from residents who may be concerned about their information being compromised during last week's cyber attack on the city's website.

NEWS ANALYSIS: The Chinese Army added to its cyber-warfare arsenal and is attacking U.S. networks that haven't been strengthened since the last attacks.

You may not realize it, but that small device in your pocket could be giving out confidential information to unwanted guests.

An NYPD detective is accused of cyberstalking his ex-girlfriend and hacking into the emails of other cops in his precinct because he thought she was cheating on him, NBC 4 New York has learned.

Hackers backed by China's military appear to have resumed a campaign of cyberattacks on U.S. businesses, the New York Times is reporting.

Last year, the FCC 'tightened' the rules for the program by requiring Lifeline phone carriers to document applicants' eligibility, which led to collecting more sensitive information from citizens.

Smartphones are like mini-computers, but because of that, they are at risk of being hacked, so it's important to know how hackers can get in and what to look for to know if your phone has been compromised.

There is little doubt that small businesses face a growing cyberthreat - and hackers are not showing any signs of letting up.

Chinese hackers who breached Google's servers several years ago gained access to a sensitive database with years' worth of information about US surveillance targets, according to current and former American officials.