Infosecurity News

Phishing Kit 16Shop Targets Apple Users, Hackers
16Shop is a go-to-kit for hackers, but it’s also tracking hackers through a hidden backdoor.

Fifth of Docker Containers Have No Root Passwords
Security oversight could expose them to exploitation

KnowBe4 Announces Acquisition of CLTRe
KnowBe4 has announced the acquisition of CLTRe, adding the capability to measure security culture into its portfolio

Ecuador Shares Assange's Legal Docs with US
Assange's lawyer calls the exchange of materials "illegal seizure of his property."

New South Wales Announces New Cybersecurity Position
Australia's New South Wales advances efforts to improve cybersecurity for its citizens

Online Account Hijacker Forum OGUsers Hacked
Usernames and private messages of forum members were exposed in the data breach.

LeakedSource Company Pleads Guilty
Site allowed criminals to access stolen data for a fee

Ex-CIA Man Gets 20 Years for Handing China Secrets
Kevin Patrick Mallory, 62, of Leesburg, was found guilty by a federal jury in June 2018

Chipmakers Cut Huawei Shipments
Google also said to be complying with US order

Download Hijack Flaw Patched in Slack Patches for Windows
Slack users are urged to upgrade to the most recent version of the app.

More Orgs Use Booby Traps for Counterintelligence
A NISC survey finds that one in five organizations already using forensic investigations.

Baltimore Won't Pay Ransom, Systems Remain Down
The deadline to pay ransom has arrived, and Mayor Young says Baltimore will not pay.

Hacktivist Attacks Have Fallen 95% Since 2015
IBM stats reveal decline of Anonymous

Facebook Bans Israeli Firm For Election Meddling
Archimedes Group boasts of “winning campaigns worldwide”

Europol and US Police Disrupt $100m Cybercrime Gang
Europol and US Police Disrupt $100m Cybercrime Gang. GozNym group targeted over 40,000 machines

Critical Vulnerabilities in Cisco Products
Cisco released two vulnerability advisories with plans to issue patches.

Forbes Site Up, Then Down Again after Magecart Attack
Forbes.com was hit with credit card skimming malware.

Supply Chain Attack Hits Best of the Web Website
Best of the Web's seal was injected with keyloggers and more than 100 websites are still linked to it.

UK Fraud Complaints Surge Over 40%
APP fraud drives major losses for consumers

Rights Group Win Allows Courts to Scrutinize Spy Agencies
Supreme Court ruling means decisions made by secret tribunal aren’t final



