Ashley Carman

Recent articles by Ashley Carman

Australia takes part in Interpol's first 'dark web' training program

Australia takes part in Interpol's first 'dark web' training program

As use of darknets grows.
Ashley Carman Aug 4 2015 12:50PM Security
New malware strain destroys master boot record to avoid detection

New malware strain destroys master boot record to avoid detection

Takes evasion tactics to a new level.
Ashley Carman May 6 2015 1:27PM Security
Trojan targeting Linux systems could be amassing DDoS 'army'

Trojan targeting Linux systems could be amassing DDoS 'army'

'XOR.DDoS' discovered by researchers.
Ashley Carman Jan 8 2015 1:51PM Security
WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption

WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption

Offers extra-strength security.
Ashley Carman Nov 20 2014 3:32PM Financial Services
LaCie's online payment system breached

LaCie's online payment system breached

Customer details exposed for almost a year.
Ashley Carman Apr 16 2014 2:04PM Security
One-minute role in Anonymous DDoS attack earns man $183k fine, probation

One-minute role in Anonymous DDoS attack earns man $183k fine, probation

A Wisconsin man was sentenced to two years of federal probation and fined $183,000 for his part in a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack organized by Anonymous.
Ashley Carman Dec 13 2013 1:00PM Security
Hackers infiltrate European ministry networks at G20 summit

Hackers infiltrate European ministry networks at G20 summit

Chinese hackers spied on five European ministries' computers by way of a phishing attack at September's G20 Summit, according to new research.
Ashley Carman Dec 11 2013 7:00AM Security
Hotfile settles with MPAA

Hotfile settles with MPAA

File-sharing site Hotfile agreed to pay $80 million to the Motion Picture Association of America on Tuesday, thus settling a two-year lawsuit.
Ashley Carman Dec 5 2013 5:08PM Security
Microsoft to beef up crypto in wake of NSA spying

Microsoft to beef up crypto in wake of NSA spying

Plans ironed out next week.
Ashley Carman Nov 28 2013 7:02AM Security
Pirate Bay co-founder to be extradited on hacking charges

Pirate Bay co-founder to be extradited on hacking charges

New hacking allegations against Gottfrid Svartholm Warg.
Ashley Carman Nov 25 2013 12:00PM Security

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