Security

Very Few Knocked Offline as Malware Deadline Passes

Linda Braucht / Getty Images

If you’re reading this online, you’re fine. The day that was supposed to see thousands of people knocked off the Internet has arrived, but only a few people were affected.

British Airways to Search Google for Passenger Photos

Mike Wilkinson / Getty Images

Listen, we’ve all Googled other people and have ourselves been Googled. When it’s done by a major corporation, however, it just seems a little more creepy.

DNSChanger: No, the Internet Isn’t Shutting Down on Monday

Getty Images

Is the Internet really shutting down on Monday in what some are calling a “doomsday” event? Of course not. But you’ll want to double-check to ensure your computer’s free and clear of DNSChanger malware just the same.

Al-Jazeera Show’s Twitter Account Hacked

The Twitter account of Al-Jazeera’s English-language social media show has been hacked by supporters of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Malware May Knock Thousands Off the Internet on Monday

Linda Braucht / Getty Images

Despite repeated alerts, tens of thousands of Americans may still lose their Internet service Monday unless they do a quick check of their computers for malware that could have taken over their machines more than a year ago.

Olympic Experts Sure They Can Repel Cyber Threats

ANTHONY CHARLTON / AFP / GETTY IMAGES

Vital computer systems for London’s 2012 Olympic Games have come under repeated cyber-attacks – but only from hackers who were invited to join in thousands of hours of security tests.

How Exactly Do Cyber Criminals Steal $78 Million?

Let’s say you’re a cyberthief who just compromised hundreds of bank accounts worth millions of dollars. Congratulations! You’re now the scourge of the global community. Now, all you need to do is get your hands on that money. How do you do that?

Elaborate FBI Sting Disrupts Black Market for Online Financial Fraud

Caroline Purser / Getty Images

Dozens of people in four continents have been arrested in an elaborate sting targeting a black market for online financial fraud, federal officials in New York said Tuesday.

How to Get Freebies Without Giving Up Too Much Personal Information

Freebies are awesome. But giving up personal info, putting yourself at risk of identity theft, and having e-mail inboxes constantly clogged with spam? Not so awesome. There are ways, however, to snag loads of samples, perks, swag, and other promotional goodies at no cost—and with little or no risk.

ICANN Mistakenly Publishes Private Contact Info of Domain Bidders

ICANN

The organization in charge of introducing new Internet addresses to rival “.com” says it briefly suspended access to some documents on its website after it discovered a privacy breach.

Payment Processor Finds More Trouble from Credit Card Breach

Getty Images

A major payment processer suspects the fallout from a recent security breach may be worse than it initially believed.