Infosecurity News

  1. Chile and Montenegro Floored by Ransomware

    Governments reveal system compromise in separate incidents

  2. Source Code of Over 1800 Android and iOS Apps Gives Access to AWS Credentials

    Roughly 50% of all the apps analyzed were seen using the same AWS tokens found in other apps

  3. Ragnar Locker Ransomware Targets Energy Sector, Cybereason Suggests

    The malware can also check if specific products are installed, particularly security software

  4. Apple Releases Update for iOS 12 to Patch Exploited Vulnerability

    The flaw would allow the processing of maliciously crafted web content and arbitrary code execution

  5. Standards Body Publishes Guidelines for IoT Security Testing

    Document will help testers create benchmarks for security products

  6. Detected Cyber-Threats Surge 52% in 1H 2022

    Trend Micro warns of Linux-based ransomware

  7. Microsoft Finds Account Takeover Bug in TikTok

    Vulnerability impacted social media firm’s Android app

  8. Golang-based Malware Campaign Relies on James Webb Telescope's Image

    Initial infection begins with a phishing email containing a Microsoft Office attachment

  9. Evil Corp and Conti Linked to Cisco Data Breach, eSentire Suggests

    The firm said the tools used to attack Cisco were also deployed to compromise one of its clients

  10. UK Imposes Tough New Cybersecurity Rules for Telecom Providers

    Ofcom will be able to issue fines for non-compliance of up to 10% of turnover

  11. Intel Selects Check Point Quantum IoT Protect for RISC-V Platform

    IoT device manufacturers can now incorporate security at the start of the product life-cycle

  12. Initiative Aims to Encourage Diverse Talent into Cyber

    National Cybersecurity Alliance launches HBCU career program

  13. Ukrainian Police Bust Crypto Fraud Call Centers

    Scammers spoofed legitimate banks’ phone numbers

  14. ICO Pursues Traffic Accident Data Thieves

    Data protection regulator begins criminal proceedings

  15. ModernLoader Delivers Stealers, Cryptominers and RATs Via Fake Amazon Gift Cards

    The association between the three apparently unrelated campaigns was made by Cisco Talos

  16. Baker & Taylor's Systems Remain Offline a Week After Ransomware Attack

    The company said it will proceed to restore its systems as soon as they are sanitized

  17. Cryptominer Disguised as Google Translate Targeted 11 Countries

    Created by a Turkish-speaking entity, the malware claimed around 111,000 victims in 11 countries

  18. Google Launches Major Open Source Bug Bounty Program

    Initiative is part of $10bn commitment to improve cybersecurity

  19. New Go-based Ransomware 'Agenda' Delivers Customized Attacks

    Agenda can reboot systems in safe mode and stop many server-specific processes and services

  20. FBI: Hackers Are Exploiting DeFi Bugs to Steal Funds

    Users of decentralized finance platforms at risk

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