IOS 9, the Apple’s new operating system is here and along with it comes a mission on its behalf – to slowly rehabilitate the brand image that has been under scrutiny in recent months. Beyond doubts over the amount of space that the new system occupies and how long the batteries will last, Apple’s integrity […]
Summary information: Gaza cybergang is a politically motivated Arabic cybercriminal group operating in the MENA (Middle East North Africa) region, targeting mainly Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The group has been operating since 2012 and became particularly active in Q2 2015. One interesting new fact about Gaza cybergang activities is that they are actively […]
Multiple sources in the banking industry say they have traced a pattern of credit card fraud that suggests hackers have compromised point-of-sale registers in gift shops and restaurants at a large number of Hilton Hotel and franchise properties across the United States. Hilton says it is investigating the claims. In August, Visa sent confidential alerts to numerous […]
With the Smartphone revolution and the wide choice of free messaging services available, receiving an SMS is definitely an unusual occurrence. Instead of being a way for friends and family to communicate, it has now become the preferred way for businesses to get in contact with you. However, you need to be vigilant of exactly […]
The debate over the convenience of getting a mobile device for your children, or the age at which they should have one, is nothing new. Society seems to have accepted that kids now carry smartphone sin their pockets and the apps that come with them are a lifesaver for parents who are looking for […]
A growing community of private and highly-vetted cybercrime forums is redefining the very meaning of “targeted attacks.” These bid-and-ask forums match crooks who are looking for access to specific data, resources or systems within major corporations with hired muscle who are up to the task or who already have access to those resources. A good […]
Following the recent XcodeGhost attack on the Apple Store in China, the eternal debate has reignited: iOS or Android? This is the dilemma that you face when it comes to choosing which mobile device to purchase and it goes far beyond just preferences regarding the camera or types of apps that are available to download. Whichever […]
In what is a timely reminder that even the largest, and seemingly controlled, companies can face a cyberattack, Apple revealed that its Chinese App Store had been attacked by malware. In what is thought to be the first attack on Apple’s App Store, the infection consisted of malicious code placed into iPad and iPhone apps that […]