Infosecurity News
Canada Bombarded with COVID-19-Themed Cyber-attacks
COVID-19-themed cyber-attacks hit more than a quarter of Canadian organizations
John McAfee Indicted for Tax Evasion
Cybersecurity pioneer arrested in Spain and charged with failing to file tax returns for years
Corporate Credentials on the Dark Web Up by 429% This Year
A typical organization has 17 sets of corporate credentials available on the dark web
Over Half of IT and OT Professionals in Industrial Enterprises Experiencing Rise in Cyber-Threats
72% of IT and OT pros say their jobs have become more challenging since COVID-19
Endpoint Security Primary Pain Point in 2020
Endpoint security leads vulnerability management and remote access a main issue for security
Cisco Ordered to Pay $1.9bn for Security Patent Infringement
Virginian firm Centripetal in legal triumph
Europol Warning as Cybercrime Adapts Quickest to New Normal
Ransomware still the most dominant threat facing firms
PCI DSS Compliance Slumps 28% Since 2016
Verizon Business points to decline for third year in a row
New Cryptojacking Malware Variant Targeting Cloud Systems Discovered
The new variant gives TeamTNT enhanced cryptojacking capabilities
Diplomats Attacked with Firmware Bootkit
Custom version of leaked 2015 bootkit is being used to attack diplomats and NGOs
Ransomware Disrupts COVID-19 Medical Trials
Medical trials slowed down after ransomware attack on American company holds data hostage
Video Game Pirates in Custody
US arrests two leaders of notorious video game piracy group, Team Xecuter
KnowBe4 Launches New Resource Center as Part of #NCSAM
Resources in the center include a training plan and awareness posters
HMRC Hit by Multiple Phishing and Spam Emails
More than 15,000 emails with malware were sent to HMRC this year
Most Healthcare Apps Are Riddled with Bugs
Intertrust warns patient data and sensitive IP are at risk
Critical Grindr Account Takeover Bug Rings Alarm Bells
Flaw could have enabled attackers to reset user passwords
UN Shipping Agency Forced Offline After Cyber-Attack
International Maritime Organization appears to have recovered swiftly
Spawn of Demonbot Attacks IoT Devices
Novel attacker uses Demonbot variant of Mirai malware to attack port 60001
Two Charged in ATO Attack on US Athletes
Charges brought after illegal takeover of NFL and NBA players’ social media accounts
US Treasury: Paying Ransomware Gangs Could Violate Regulations
US Treasury issues advisory on potential sanctions risks for facilitating ransomware payments
