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How (And Why) Hackers Target Your Business?

Though the cyber attacks on businesses are increasing yet people are not paying much attention — It’s time to protect your business from hackers Reports of hackers attacking big businesses like Target and Ashley Madison is a norm. The data acquired by them through such attacks is their strongest driving force. In today’s world, knowledge […]

Google Appoints VMware co-founder to Charge Up Cloud Ventures

Diane Greene, well-known tech expert and co-founder of  VMware, is now senior the vice president for Google’s enterprise businesses. The New York Times reported that Google has also acquired Bebop Technologies, Greene’s startup and pioneer in cloud technology. Ms. Greene, is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and UC Berkeley and is one of […]

UK companies have ‘misplaced confidence’ on cyber security

A majority of British businesses are convinced that they won’t fall victim to a damaging cyber attack, despite that fact that high-profile hacking incidents are increasingly grabbing headlines in the UK and around the world. That’s according to research conducted by the identity and access management firm Ilex International, which is warning that there is […]

Are hackers experiencing karma in the Underground Economy?

The underground economy is a large group of websites that make it possible for hackers and fraudsters to trade illegal services and stolen goods such as credit card and online account credentials. And there’s a rather straight-forward method in which operations typically take place in the underground, one that involves sellers, buyers, and sometimes forum moderators and administrators who […]

PayPal will Pay $7.7 Million to U.S. Government For Breaching Sanctions Law

Paypal got itself into a heavy fine totaling $7.7 million after being alleged to have processed payments for highly suspicious customers that led to the breach of US sanctions. Paypal made a settlement with the U.S Treasury Department to pay the fine for having processed the suspicious payments amounting to $44000. Paypal however did not […]