Infosecurity News

#Infosec18: Experts in EFI Update Warning
Duo Security calls for greater transparency from tech firms

Cyber-Criminals Work Around Road Blocks
Criminals find new tactics after takedown of dark web marketplaces.

Big Bank Blunder from Down Under
Commonwealth Bank of Australia accidentally sent customer data to the wrong email address.

#Infosec18: Cybersecurity Can Enable Businesses to be More Agile
Cybersecurity can be an enabler of digital transformation, if an agile environment works for you

#Infosec18: Infosec Pros Must “Get Their Hands Dirty” with Quantum Computing
KPN CISO Baloo claims time’s running out

#Infosec18: Security Pros Must “Speak Truth to Power”
Board members still aren’t asking the right questions on cyber-risk, says Dido Harding

#Infosec18: Stealthier Attacks are Blurring the Lines Between Cybercrime & Statecraft
CrowdStrike CEO reflects on the global threat landscape and latest cyber-trends

#Infosec18: Regulation is Top Driver of Cybersecurity, Now & in the Future
New report reveals the top key trends driving cybersecurity now and in the next five years

Qualys Expand Military Presence with Acquisition
Qualys is to acquire Second Front Systems to boost its military presence, while Microsoft buys Git Hub for $7.5bn

FIFA Host Cities Tackle Wi-Fi Problems
20% of Wi-Fi hot-spots in FIFA World Cup host cities have cybersecurity issues.

Members of CEO Fraud Ring Arrested
French National Gendarmerie, Israeli authorities, and Europol arrest those behind a CEO fraud ring.

Technology Makes Employees Happier
An Aruba survey finds digital environment brings increased satisfaction for employees.

Success of Mirai Variants Highlights Security Dangers
Netscout Arbor report details how black hats are building on Mirai code

DHS Reveals Use of Stingrays Near White House
Senator Wyden calls for urgent action on mobile threats

TSB Privacy Snafu as Letters Sent to Wrong Customers
Letters acknowledged recent IT incident, but leaked PII of others

Problems Loom for Buyers Following Healthcare M&A
Cybersecurity issues are uncovered at acquired healthcare companies after the deal is done.

All Women on Deck at RESET Cyber Conference
RESET is the first security conference with an all-female speaker lineup.

Customer Data Flies Away with Ticketfly Hacker
A hacker blames poor security for defacing Ticketfly homepage--and they're not sorry.

Queen’s University Belfast Launches Cyber-Testing Labs
New £500K facility will help advance security research

Face, Iris and Pulse Biometrics Close in on Fingerprint Tech
ABI Research claims newer authentication methods are gaining traction



