Michael Kan
U.S. Correspondent
Michael Kan covers security for the IDG News Service.
Sneaky Gmail phishing attack fools with fake Google Docs app
Russian hackers resorted to a similar method to abuse the OAuth protocol to phish user accounts
Vulnerability hits Intel enterprise PCs going back 10 years
The security hole involves enterprise IT remote management features in the chipmaker’s firmware
Old Windows Server machines can still fend off hacks. Here's how
Many businesses still use Windows Server 2003, even as Microsoft no longer supports the OS
At $175, this ransomware service is a boon to cybercriminals
Cybercriminals can engage in more ransomware attacks, thanks to a new variant called Karmen that hackers can buy on the black market for $175
Rival IoT malware clash in a botnet territory battle
The Hajime malware is competing with the Mirai malware to enslave some internet of things devices
Microsoft: Past patches address leaked NSA exploits
The patches -- one of which was issued last month -- address the exploits found in the Shadow Brokers leak
Leaked NSA exploits plant a bull's-eye on Windows Server
A hacking group leaked spying tools that can target older versions of Windows
Microsoft Word exploit linked to cyberspying in Ukraine conflict
A severe Microsoft Office vulnerability was recently used to deliver spyware to Russian-speaking targets, in a possible case of cyberespionage.
US dismantles Kelihos botnet after Russian hacker's arrest
Peter Levashov has been accused of running the Kelihos botnet, according to the U.S.
US says laptop ban may expand to more airports
The U.S. might add other airports to its ban restricting passengers from bringing laptops on board certain flights from the Middle East.
Notorious iOS spyware has an Android sibling
The Android variant can steal data from messaging apps, spy from a phone’s camera or microphone, and self-destruct
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