Infosecurity News

Xenotime Attack Group Expands Activity
A known threat group, active since 2014, targets ICS using highly sophisticated malware.

EU Privacy Activist Targets US with GDPR Rules
With GDPR in effect, an Austrian privacy activist targets US companies over consent.

One in Three HCOs Hit by Cyber-Attack
Imperva poll reveals many don’t have an incident response plan in place

BMW Fixes 14 Vulnerabilities in Connected Cars
Bugs could have allowed remote control of vehicle

Privacy International Launches GDPR Probe into Data Companies
Group believes behind-the-scenes data hoarders could be breaking the new law

#Oktane18: Interview: Yassir Abousselham, CSO, Okta
One year into his role as CSO, Yassir Abousselham sits down in Las Vegas with Eleanor Dallaway to talk about life as a chief security officer at enterprise identity provider, Okta

Testing of Uber's Self-Driving Car Crashes to a Halt
While Uber ceases the self-driving vehicle program in Arizona, Apple revs up its engines.

Collaboration Shows Trust Among EU Agencies
Four EU agencies signed an agreement to enhance collaboration and cyber-defense.

New Bill to Reduce Synthetic Identity Fraud
Congress moves to protect the privacy of minors and other vulnerable consumers.

Phishers Target Facebook to Harvest User Data
Kaspersky Lab report claims the social network remains prime target

UK: We'll Return Fire Against Deadly State Cyber-Attacks
Attorney general sends message to nation state hackers

Cisco: Destructive VPNFilter Malware Has Infected 500K Devices
Sophisticated state-backed campaign linked to Russia

#Oktane18: Solving Identity is the Challenge of Our Time says Okta CEO
Okta CEO and co-founder, Todd McKinnon, declared identity the “challenge of our time” as he opened Oktane 18 conference in Las Vegas.

More Unsecure Wi-Fi and Phishing? Not So Flashy
A growing mobile workforce and the proliferation of devices increase risk to enterprise security.

Security Shifts Focus From Defense to Response
A new survey shows that organizations feel better prepared to respond to a security breach.

GPON Home Routers Are Over TheMoon Botnet
Once again, GPON routers are attacked with new zero-day exploits.

Mobile Fraud Soars as Social Sites Help Scammers
RSA finds legitimate social platforms are unwittingly helping fraudsters

#Oktane18: The Best Password is No Password says Okta CEO
At Oktane 18 in Las Vegas, Okta announced that organizations will be able to eliminate the login password as a primary factor of authentication

FBI Admits Overestimating Number of Encrypted Phones it Cannot Access
Admission damages arguments for encryption backdoors

ICO Fines Soar to Over £4m in 2017 Ahead of GDPR
PwC stats show 54 fines were handed out last year



