Cybercrime

Google stomps on scammers — and helps open source

A recent rules change to Google Adwords may make it easier for open source projects to protect their good reputation

Controversial MacKeeper security program opens critical hole on Mac computers

The program's developers are urging users to update to its latest version as soon as possible

GPU malware can also affect Windows PCs, possibly Macs

A team of anonymous developers is trying to raise awareness about GPU malware

New Linux rootkit leverages GPUs for stealth

The Jellyfish proof-of-concept rootkit uses the processing power of graphics cards and runs in their dedicated memory

Rombertik malware destroys computers if detected

Rombertik is designed to steal any plain text entered into a browser window

Police break up cybergang that stole over $15 million from banks

With ransomware on the rise, cryptographers take it personally

The security industry is not doing enough and it's going to get worse, cryptographers said

Second time’s the charm? The welcome return of Aaron’s Law

Congress can finally right its wrongs with the Aaron Swartz tragedy with the passing of this much needed cyber crime bill

Privacy concerns remain as U.S. House approves cyber threat sharing bill

The legislation would continue to allow customer information to be passed to the NSA, privacy advocates said

Congress moves forward on cyber threat sharing bill despite privacy concerns

The House may vote this week on a bill that would allow shared cyber theat information to be passed to the NSA and law enforcement agencies