Cyber Security

Michaels, the nation’s largest arts and crafts chain, said it has identified and contained a data security breach that potentially compromised up to three million credit cards.

Companies are being hit by mafia-style extortion tactics carried out by hackers who conduct DDoS attacks or hold sensitive data hostage until they are paid a ransom. 

Target and one of its security vendors, Trustwave, were hit with another lawsuit earlier this week over the wide-scale data breach at the retailer.

Palo Alto Networks said it agreed to buy privately-held Israeli cyber security company Cyvera for about $200 million to expand its offerings that protect businesses from cyber attacks.

In the wake of massive data breaches at big-name retailers over the last several months, a new survey shows consumers are shifting their buying behavior and place the blame on retailers.

The beauty products retailer said credit card data from up to 25,000 customer accounts were compromised and may have been stolen in a breach of its systems.

Target said its security systems detected the massive breach that occurred during the holiday shopping season, yet the company didn’t follow up on the warning.

The tug-of-war over Ukraine has seeped into the cyber realm, marking the latest example of geopolitical conflicts increasingly playing out in cyberspace.

Sears said it is reviewing its systems and has yet to find any signs of a security breach.

Verizon is reportedly investigating two more breaches at retailers that appear to have been hacked at the same time as the vast breach at Target.

Mt. Gox's CEO assured customers he's 'working very hard' to find a solution to a number of problems keeping the exchange down for a third day.

Target's earnings tumbled 46% in the fourth quarter, as the fallout from a massive data breach during the holiday shopping season cut into the retailer’s net income and sales.

In the wake of Facebook’s $19 billion buyout WhatsApp, BlackBerry is reportedly open to eventually spinning off or selling BlackBerry Messenger service.

The downed exchange will temporarily close all transactions in an effort to protect the site and its users.

In the latest sign of strong demand for cyber security products, Palo Alto Networks beat the Street with a 46% leap in quarterly sales and stronger-than-expected adjusted profits.

As the banking experience becomes more digitized, hackers and scammers have increased their efforts to get their hands on this treasure trove of personal information and access to funds. 

The popular crowdfunding website said hackers recently stole some customer data in a computer attack.

As the fallout from Target’s massive holiday breach continues, consumers now have another threat on the horizon:  Yahoo revealed malware was used in an attempt to gain access to its mail system.

Hackers from the Syrian Electronic Army have claimed responsibility for a breach of CNN's social media sites.

Seizing on elevated privacy concerns sparked by the NSA scandal, startup Virtru provides a free email encryption service