Infosecurity News

Just 20% of Orgs Have Breach Notification Plans
The majority (73%) said they were “somewhat prepared” and would have to figure things out “on the fly.”

Over 500,000 Windows Machines Infected with Monero Mining Software
Crypto-mining malware spreading via EternalBlue exploit

Bomgar Acquires Lieberman Software Adding Privilege to Access
Bomgar has acquired Lieberman Software to enhance its portfolio of secure access software

JenX Botnet Emerges to Target IoT Devices and Grand Theft Auto
The botnet is for rent. Its service description reads: “God’s wrath will be employed against the IP that you provide us.”

Critical Infrastructure More Vulnerable Than Ever Before
The number of internet-accessible industrial control systems (ICS) is increasing every year, as are vulnerabilities.

Criminals Move to Cash in on Cryptocurrency Gold Rush
Cybercriminals have developed several schemes to defraud those looking to profit from the growth in cryptocurrencies.

Cisco: Crypto-Mining Botnets Could Make $100m Annually
Black hats are eschewing ransomware in favor of easier ways to make cash

US Government in Whois GDPR Warning
NTIA wants info to remain freely accessible despite new European privacy laws

Fortune 500 Staff Spill 2.7 Million Log-Ins to Dark Web
Leaked usernames and passwords for online accounts represent a growing security risk

Security Not Keeping Up with Cloud-First Business Strategies
40% of respondents in a new survey felt that their security solutions aren’t as flexible as the rest of their cloud initiatives.

UK Financial Firms Admit to "Shocking" Cybersecurity Practices
67% of respondents admit that cybersecurity practices in their organizations “would shock outsiders.”

Vulnerable Medical Imaging Devices Open the Door to Death
Hacks against MRI machines and other devices can have a real-world impact on patient health.

Hackers Steal Ransomware Payments from Fellow Crims
Proofpoint discovers man-in-the-middle attacks targeting Tor proxy

US DoJ Launches Dark Web Drugs Taskforce
J-CODE is latest response to country’s opioid crisis

Blow for Snoopers' Charter After Liberty Court Victory
Judges rule previous surveillance regime is unlawful

White Hat Ball Raises £191,000 for NSPCC's Childline Service
Ballroom dancer, singer and television presenter Anton du Beke hosted the 13th White Hat Ball at London’s Lancaster Gate hotel

NATO Implements Fresh Cyber-Defense Training
The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence will coordinate education and training across the Alliance.

Most Top E-Retailers Open Customers to Phishing Attacks
Only 11.3% of top US retailer and 12.2% of top EU retailer domains have fully implemented DMARC and SPF.

Half of Orgs Hit with Ransomware in 2017
The median total cost of a ransomware attack was $133,000 last year, and most companies were hit twice.

Cybersecurity Salaries to Increase 7% in 2018
Developers and infrastructure specialists will also benefit from a 3% pay raise



