Infosecurity News

Elon Musk Bitcoin Scammers Hijack Verified Status Accounts
Some reports suggest users were conned out of $180,000

HSBC Customer Accounts Breached in US
Bank enhances authentication after unauthorized entry

Symantec Acquires Appthority and Javelin Networks
Symantec expands endpoint security solutions, purchasing Appthority and Javelin Networks.

Side-Channel Vulnerability PortSmash Steals Keys
Intel processors are being attacked by a new vulnerability that steals encrypted data.

SCOTUS Refuses to Hear Appeal of Net Neutrality
The FCC ruling to repeal net neutrality regulations remains contested.

Fake Telegram Apps Used to Spy on Iranian Users
Cisco Talos details new surveillance campaigns

UK Government Warns Telcos of 5G Security Review
Letter could signal change of approach to Chinese players

National Guard on Standby for Midterm Election Day
Cyber units ready to help in several states

Veracode Acquired by Thoma Bravo and Splits from CA After Broadcom Deal
Thoma Bravo has agreed to acquire Veracode, on the same day that its parent CA Technologies were acquired by Broadcom.

Magecart Strikes Again, and Kitronik Is Latest Victim
Payment-card-swiping malware continues to attack.

Stolen Data Valued at Less Than $50 on Dark Web
Our digital lives sell for a pittance on the dark web, says Kaspersky Lab.

Kemp Investigates Dems, Not the Reported Vulnerability
Alleging the Democratic Party tried to hack voting system, Kemp shifts focus away from real threat of vulnerabilities in state’s My Voter Page.

Equifax Set to Share More PII with Experian
Credit monitoring service extension may alarm breach victims

Dozens of Spies Killed Thanks to Flawed CIA Comms
Report claims Iranian and Chinese intelligence dismantled US spy networks

Over 80,000 Facebook User Accounts Compromised
Dark web seller shares private messages

Stuxnet Returns, Striking Iran with New Variant
Iran’s critical infrastructure and strategic networks were attacked by a next generation of Stuxnet.

Bluetooth Bugs Speak to Lack of Security in DevOps
Taking proactive security steps could have thwarted two Bluetooth bugs, says Synopsys Inc.

New Data Protection Act Calls for Jail Time, Fines
Sen. Wyden proposes hefty fines and potential jail time for misuse of consumer data.

ICO Fines Nuisance Call Firms £220,000
Two firms targeted users who’d opted out from marketing calls

Radisson Hotel Group Spills Customer Data
Breach hit rewards club members



