Security

The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Wednesday, June 24

Cyber-extortionists are liars

The good news about cyber criminals who go in for extortion is that they also tend to be liars.

Fourth-oldest dot-com domain now relegated to serving up scareware at $400 a victim

Cybercrime: Much more organized

Cybercrime offers the potential for immense profits. So it is no surprise that the digital “mob” has moved into the space. According to some experts, there is no such thing as “disorganized cybercrime” any more

Some users will ‘kick and scream’ at paying with slower chip cards

Confusion expected as consumers adapt to using smart cards and new point-of-sale terminals

Study: Cyber risks overshadow corporate board security confidence

Corporate security pros need to advise directors regularly about the threat landscape

Federal investigator to plead guilty to Silk Road robbery

Air Force cybersecurity scheme aims to deceive and survive

Air Force Research Laboratory evaluating artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber-deception technologies

The government is falling behind on application security

Phishers target middle management