cybercrime

Attackers Can Make it Impossible to Dial 911
'Denial of service' cyberattacks are increasingly used to shut down websites. New research reveals that 911 call centers are vulnerable to the threat as well.

What is the Dark Web and How Does it Work?
The dark web, a complicated encrypted network, is known for its involvement in drug deals and terrorist plots to knife sales and child pornography.

Hacked by Your Fridge: the 'Internet of Things' Could Spark a New Wave of Cyber Attacks
Unless security measures "improve significantly in the next four years, there will be literally billions of devices that could be compromised and used for malicious purposes."

Why Did Yahoo Take So Long to Disclose its Massive Security Breach?
More than 500 million Yahoo accounts were compromised, but the company didn't announce the security breach for years.

Scientists Discovered an Advanced Malware That’s Gone Undetected for At Least 5 Years
It’s designed to infiltrate high-profile computer networks run by governments, military sites, and corporations.

If two countries waged cyber war on each another, here’s what to expect
"Protecting against such futuristic violence is one of the key challenges of the 21st century."