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Law firm computers raided, siphoned of info – and companies can pay to redact files, it is claimed

The hackers who claim to have breached a British insurer last year say their cache of pilfered files include confidential documents on the September 11 terrorist attacks.…

ESET sheds new light on 'Lojax' firmware infection

ESET eggheads have shed more light on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) rootkit being used by the Kremlin's Fancy Bear hacking crew.…

Bruce Schneier discusses the clash between critical infrastructure and cyber threats.

As the bug bounty programs begin to roll out in January, security experts worry that the programs miss the mark on truly securing open source projects.

Attackers could craft a campaign that makes use of the device profile in order to exploit any vulnerabilities in a targeted fashion.

Ten intensive courses promise to cover every angle

Promo  As new and ever more inventive threats keep crowding over the IT horizon, the security professional is under constant pressure to stay ahead of the cybercriminals.…

New year, new security fails, new CVE

Happy New Year! Oh, and if you include GNU's wget utility in software you write, pull down the new version released on Boxing Day and push out updates to your users.…

Plus: Your vulture clocked the Northern Lights from the Arctic Circle

Boatnotes  What's it like aboard a warship? Aside from the glamorous bits when Russian jets are whizzing past and there's lots to do? El Reg not only went aboard HMS Enterprise to find out – we scored a trip to the Arctic Circle courtesy of the Royal Navy.…

Vulnerabilities, stolen credentials and an evolution of marketplaces mark the Dark Web in Q3.

Here are 10 top malware trends to watch for in the New Year.

Reports have linked the attack to the Ryuk ransomware.

Cryptocurrency wallets Trezor and Ledger are vulnerable to a number of different type attacks, researchers say.

Facebook tracks Android users via apps, even if they aren’t Facebook users.

Woman who helped hide Edward Snowden faces uncertain future and says she has no regrets.

Researcher at ESET outlines research on the first successful UEFI rootkit used in the wild.

The home surveillance cams have hard-coded credentials.

Proof-of-concept hack of a voicemail systems shows how it can lead to account takeovers multiple online services.

Conference showcases cutting-edge cybersecurity research, hacking collectives and art.

The scam targets Netflix users and asks for payment information.

From fried chips to stuffed elections, a look back at the year that was

The 2018 calendar year saw an interesting mix of both technical and strategic questions, as engineers were met with new problems and execs were forced to cope with stark new realities.…