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The effected devices include models of ThinkPad L560 and P40 Yoga and many more.

Lenovo fingerprints can be hacked

The company says Fingerprint Manager Pro is a utility for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 that allows users to log into their PCs.

31 Jan 2018 9:28 PM

UIDAI said since it maintains full log and traceability of the facility, legal action including FIR against the persons involved in the case, is being initiated.

UIDAI dismisses breach claim of Aadhaar data being sold on WhatsApp for Rs 500

The reported case appears to be an instance of misuse of the grievance redressal search facility, claims the UIDAI's report.

05 Jan 2018 8:38 AM

Imgur says that it’s still investigating the incident.

Imgur hack: data of 1.7 millions leaked

The site claims that it recently learned of a security breach, which happened back in 2014 that compromised the e-mails and passwords

26 Nov 2017 12:48 PM

Beware: Your car stereo can leak your sensitive, private data

A software engineer, recently decided to investigate his car’s infotainment found that it was not designed using modern software security

17 Nov 2017 3:07 PM

As per developers, the app is unsophisticated and can be easily bypassed by tech-savvy users. Representative Photo: Pixabay.

App threatening privacy made mandatory in China's Xinjiang

The software also scans phones for digital fingerprints of illicit files, and informs authorities when it finds them.

15 Nov 2017 4:04 PM

Ransomware is a malicious software and the Locky Ransomware is learnt to be demanding ransom of half bitcoin. (Photo: File)

Govt issues alert on spread of 'Locky Ransomware'

The malware can lock computers and demand ransom for unlocking them.

03 Sep 2017 8:54 AM

The detailed report on the cyber spying comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region.

India and Pakistan hit by spy malware, says cybersecurity firm

In a threat intelligence report that was sent to clients in July, Symantec said the online espionage effort dated back to October 2016.

28 Aug 2017 7:37 PM

This whole reboot started when Modern Family star Sarah Hyland got hacked and her nude photos were posted online by an unnamed hacker in July,

The Fappening’s list of celebrities whose private pics got leaked

The Fappening started in 2014 when a hacker managed to access the iCloud accounts of several celebrities.

27 Aug 2017 1:58 PM

In archives attached to the email, cybercriminals sent out exploit packages targeted at stealing FTP, email and other passwords.

Spammers misused WannaCry fear to market fraudulent data-protection services

One of the main trends in the past three months is the number of mass mailings targeted at corporate networks.

25 Aug 2017 7:39 PM

On online forums where criminals "advertise their ill-gotten gains," there is now entertainment content "popping up as basically sections of these websites," Rasmussen said.

Hollywood's hacking pains are bigger than movie leaks

While the attention is on leaked emails, that's not to say Hollywood isn't worried about piracy.

20 Aug 2017 8:54 AM

The hack included the theft of proprietary information, such as programming.

Mumbai police arrest 4 after Game of Thrones leak

The four have been charged with criminal breach of trust and computer-related offences.

16 Aug 2017 7:54 AM

The hackers demanded "six month salary," which, according to the video, would be more than $6 million. (Representational image)

HBO offers $250,000 to hackers, here’s why

HBO, a unit of the media group Time Warner, did not respond to a query about the Variety report.

13 Aug 2017 10:06 AM

This output from a sequencing machine includes the UW team’s exploit, which is being sequenced with a number of unrelated strands. Each dot represents one strand of DNA in a given sample. (Image: Dennis Wise/University of Washington)

Researcher hacks system using malware encoded in DNA

DNA sequencing tools lack robust protections against cybersecurity risks.

11 Aug 2017 8:12 AM

The email message is a fake and ends up taking you to a website where the scamster makes you see ads and makes money by your visits.

New scam: Email from ‘Facebook’ claims ‘your messages will be deleted’

A new method adopted by scamsters is an email from ‘Facebook’ which forces unsuspecting victims to click on the link in the message.

09 Aug 2017 12:12 PM

The new guidelines will also ensure that engineers seek to design out cyber security threats as they develop new vehicles, the government said. (Image used for representational purposes)

UK government sets out tougher guidelines to protect smart cars from hackers

The government said it was concerned that smart vehicles, which allow drivers to do things such as access maps and travel information.

06 Aug 2017 9:36 PM

The Philippines, which is hosting the ASEAN meetings, is among those most affected.

Asia security forum to push social media use to fight extremism

The ARF is expected to discuss creating a mechanism to boost efforts on Security of Information Communication Technology.

06 Aug 2017 9:34 PM

The leak of the episode, titled "The Spoils of War," was separate from a hack on HBO that was disclosed earlier this week.

New 'Game of Thrones' episode leaks online through HBO partner

The unaired fourth episode of the new season of HBO's hit series "Game of Thrones" has been leaked online.

05 Aug 2017 10:26 AM

It is however important to note that Dumbo requires physical access to the target computer.

CIA can hack CCTV cameras using Windows OS: WikiLeaks

According to manuals published by WikiLeaks and last updated in June 2015 reveals that Dumbo reached version 3.0.

04 Aug 2017 9:44 PM

Entertainment Weekly reported on Monday that hackers stole 1.5 terabytes of data and leaked online a script or treatment for an upcoming episode of the network's popular series "Game of Thrones," along with yet-to-be-broadcast episodes of the series "Ballers" and "Room 104."

HBO conducts forensic review to understand scope of hack

The hack comes at a sensitive time for HBO.

03 Aug 2017 9:43 AM

Norton had earlier hinted that cyber criminals are looking for a target in bulk, and India suits well to them — a large, “vulnerable” population with “money”.

Digital era: Is India ready for new security threats?

The government needs to be prepared for the pitfalls that will accompany this tremendous push towards a digital economy, experts say.

03 Aug 2017 8:13 AM

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