Infosecurity News

Spread of 'Fake News' Could Affect Irish Elections, says Gov Report
Report has found Irish elections are exposed to interference through cyber-attacks and spread of fake news

"Red Alert" Warning on US Cyber-Attacks, Now at "Critical Point"
US under attack from persistent, pervasive attacks from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, according to national intelligence director

US Orgs Overly Optimistic About Cyber-Readiness
Attitudes and plans for tackling cybercrime are evolving, according to FICO.

Spambot Targets WordPress with Spray and Pray
A new comment spam campaign links to World Cup betting sites.

Australia's Airport Security Threatened by Hack
A hack of security ID cards puts airport security at risk.

New Ransomware Rumored to Spread SMB Exploit
Researchers are calling GandCrab v4.1 ransomware a speculative SMB exploit spreader.

Western E-Tailers Set to Lose Nearly $19bn to Fraud
Forrester claims blockchain might hold the answer

Users Warned of New Sextortion Attack
Hackers claim to have incriminating webcam footage

Crypto-mining Malware Doubles from Last Year
Check Point report reveals 42% of global enterprises were hit this year

Windows Malware Carries Valid Digital Signatures
The ROI on the cost of stolen certificates makes the investment worth it for criminals, researchers find.

Female Certified Security Pros Still Earn 8% Less
Despite having the same skills, female security pros are earning less than their male counterparts.

Not All Hacks Are Created Equal
Hacker-powered security increases vulnerability disclosure.

Unknown and Unsecure Domains Bother Businesses
Unknown and unsecure domains continue to be a problem for businesses

Hacker Touts Stolen Drone Docs on Dark Web
Recorded Future claims two-year-old Netgear flaw to blame

Timehop Reveals More Personal Data Was Breached
GDPR implications get more serious for firm

ICO Plans to Slap £500K Fine on Facebook
Cambridge Analytica fallout continues

Answers to Board Questions Should Educate, Engage
A new report reveals how to communicate in context when presenting to boards of directors.

Former Apple Employee Charged with Data Theft
FBI files criminal complaint of stealing trade secrets.

Travel Information Leaked at Thomas Cook Airlines
Researcher cooks up bad news for Thomas Cook Airlines.

Scores More Flaws to Fix This Patch Tuesday
Microsoft and Adobe updates make for a busy July



