Infosecurity News
Social Engineering Employed to Steal Data
One in three cyberattacks during Q4 2018 used social engineering tactics, says Positive Technologies.
IoT Flaws Reveal Need to Work with Researchers
McAfee researchers disclose two vulnerabilities in common IoT devices.
UK Banks Reported 480% More Breaches in 2018
GDPR likely to have forced greater transparency
ICANN: We Need DNSSEC Everywhere to Combat Hackers
Escalating DNS threats require a global response, says internet oversight body
Surrey Uni and NCC Group Launch Space Infosec Center
Partnership promises high-impact research into evolving satellite threats
Flaws Discovered in Popular Password Managers, Report Claims
Security flaws have been discovered in multiple password managers
Entrust to Acquire nCipher Security to Approve Gemalto Deal
Entrust set to acquire nCipher Security, allowing Thales to complete Gemalto deal.
Two US Committees Ready to Talk Privacy Regs
Pressure continues to mount for a federal framework for privacy regulations.
Trojan Attack Masked as Payment Confirmation
A newly detected Trojan attack pattern evades detection by changing names.
Sydney Airport Gets 24/7 Security Operations Center
Critical infrastructure requires improved security
POS Firm Hacked, Malware Deployed at 130+ Outlets
Clients of North County Business Products hit by data breach
Labour Issues GDPR Warning After Breach Rumors
Party suggests breakaway MPs tried to illegally access data
Criminals Phishing for Porn Site Credentials
Attackers actively use porn tags to promote malware, finds Kaspersky Lab.
Criminals Use Stolen Data in Sextortion Campaigns
Stolen credentials come back to haunt users in extortion-based attacks.
Formjacking Replaced Cryptojacking, Ransomware in 2018
Formjacking was the breakthrough threat of 2018, says Symantec.
Value of Stolen Card and Amazon Account Details Rockets
Top10VPN report reveals surging dark web prices in some categories
Aussie Heart Hospital Hit by Ransomware Blitz
Cabrini Hospital has reportedly been unable to access patient files for over three weeks
NCSC Boss: Huawei Security Concerns Aren’t About China
But think tank warns allowing firm to build 5G networks would be irresponsible
Lazarus Suspected of Targeting Russian Orgs
An APT believed to be sponsored by North Korea allegedly targeted financial institutions in Russia, says Check Point.
Ransomware Revenue Earning Does Not Match Infection Decline
Ransomware revenue does not decline due to businesses being targeted.
