Infosecurity News

Fortnite's Android Debut Sees Malicious Apps Launched
YouTube videos have been detected claiming to contain downloads for the Android version of Fortnite

A Third of UK Orgs Have Sacked Employees for Data Breach Negligence
Businesses recognize employee negligence as major security risk, but fail to take action with robust training programs

Younger Employees Identified as 'Main Culprits' of Security Breaches
New survey assesses senior-level attitudes towards security risks posed by 18-24-year-old workers

Attackers Spy and Steal from Financial Firms
Financial services companies are being targeted by sophisticated attackers.

Cyber Group Targets Satellites, Telecom
A newly identified group infiltrating telecom, defense and satellites is likely engaging in espionage.

Nation-State Actions Could Negatively Impact Businesses
Threats from Russia, China and the Five Eyes ranked as having potentially catastrophic impact for businesses.

Misguided “Bitcoin Baron” Hacker Gets 20 Months
Arizona man sent down for DDoS attacks

Olympic Destroyer Malware is Back to Wreak Havoc
Destructive malware that disrupted Winter Olympics has new targets

Hackers Steal $31m+ From South Korean Crypto-Exchange
Bithumb targeted yet again in evening raid

Email Mistake Costs Chicago School Employee a Job
A Chicago Public Schools employee accidentally sent an email containing student and family data.

Tesla's Tough Lesson on Malicious Insider Threats
Elon Musk suggests the malicious insider acted out of revenge.

Google Home and Chromecast Expose Location Data
A Tripwire researcher uses a new attack to pinpoint the exact location of connected Google devices.

Nearly Half of All Web Apps Vulnerable to Unauthorized Access
New research finds vulnerabilities in 100% of tested apps

US Fraudster Pleads Guilty to Using OPM Breach Data
Maryland woman applied for loans with stolen identity data

MPs: CNI Attacks Are UK's Biggest Cyber-Threat
NCC Group poll reveals growing awareness of cybersecurity in parliament

Experts Reveal Bugs in Hundreds of IP Cameras
VDOO claims multiple vulnerabilities in Axis Communications models could allow remote control

Get Your Apps for Nothing, Your Malware for Free
Rootkit-based malware has been found in adware.

Phishing Campaigns Target Sports Fans, Consumers
Cyber-criminals target World Cup, Adidas with phishing attacks.

Risks of Operating Workloads in the Cloud
Misconfiguration, non-secure protocols pose threats to container orchestration.

F-Secure Makes Acquisition Bid for MWR Infosecurity
F-Secure is set to acquire consultancy and research company MWR Infosecurity



