Computer hackers are traveling to the Vatican at the request of Pope Francis, who wants them to participate in a computer programming marathon to help provide better resources for migrants and the poor. The first “Vatican Hackathon” (or VHacks) will take place over 36 hours...
Due to a glitch in JPMorgan Chase’s systems, some customers saw the personal information of other clients on Wednesday (Feb. 21). The bank has since fixed the problem, CNBC reported. While the error only affected a “very low number” of accounts, people were still able...
Due to a vulnerability in Telegram’s messaging app, hackers have been able to rack up cryptocurrencies such as ZCash, as stated by Kaspersky Lab. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Telegram remains among the more popular messaging hubs tied to cryptocurrency stakeholders. The security firm said that...
Amazon Key customers beware: A security researcher has discovered a hack that hinders Amazon Key’s ability to lock, allowing anyone to get into a Key-enabled home. According to Tom’s Guide, the Bay Area researcher, identified simply as MG, posted a proof-of-concept video on Twitter on...
A duo of bills passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday (Jan. 29) that would curb financial abuse of senior citizens and also ease the way for consumers residing in rural areas to open their bank accounts via remote means. As reported on...
Critical companies in the United Kingdom could face a hefty fine – up to £17 million ($24 million) – if they don’t ensure that their cybersecurity systems are up to par. TechCrunch reported that companies in energy, transport, water, health and other critical services will...
Alphabet announced that it has launched Chronicle, a cybersecurity company that will enable companies to detect and prevent cyberattacks. Chronicle is currently offering two services: a new security intelligence and analytics platform for companies, as well as VirusTotal, an online malware and virus scanner acquired...
BlackBerry is looking to boost business through the release of new cybersecurity software specifically designed for self-driving cars. According to Reuters, the Canadian company launched the product, dubbed Jarvis, on Monday. The software is designed to pinpoint vulnerabilities in programs used in self-driving cars. Right...
Kraken, a large cryptocurrency exchange, was pulled down last week for maintenance that was scheduled to last as long as five hours, but stayed offline for more than two days. According to a report in Bloomberg, the company had expected the site to be down...
