Smartphones attract organized, international, profit-driven scammers
The mobile computing technology explosion has brought out seriously organized, international and profit-driven cybercriminals.
Michael Cooney | 12 May | Read more
Stories by Michael Cooney
CIA opens spy chest to reveal WWI-era secret writing techniques
The CIA has declassified the six oldest documents in its secret vault revealing a host of invisible ink recipes and one way to open sealed envelopes without being caught.
Michael Cooney | 27 Apr | Read more
Epsilon breach grabs US Senate attention
Seems that the recent Epsilon breach has rankled a couple members of the U.S. Senate who are now pushing for further investigation into the irritating violation of privacy.
Michael Cooney | 16 Apr | Read more
US takes out Coreflood botnet
The US Department of Justice and FBI said today they had filed a civil complaint, executed criminal warrants, and a temporary restraining order as part of what they called the most comprehensive enforcement action ever taken by US authorities to disable an international botnet.
Michael Cooney | 14 Apr | Read more
Watchdogs sniff out six critical cybersecurity challenges facing the electrical grid
As the country's electricity grid undergoes a transformation and moves toward a more intelligently networked, automated system, it faces an increasing amount cybersecurity issues.
Michael Cooney | 14 Jan | Read more
Forget your password? Use your eyes to open your computer, car or front door
An Australian researcher is developing technology that would let you use your eyes - or more specifically your iris - to unlock your PC, access secure buildings or open your front door.
Michael Cooney | 05 Dec | Read more
FBI: Operation Bot Roast finds over 1 million botnet victims
The Department of Justice and FBI Wednesday said ongoing investigations have identified more than 1 million botnet crime victims.
Michael Cooney | 14 Jun | Read more