Infosecurity News
Afghan-Based Attack Disguised as News
Attackers use Metasploit to target victims with malware.
ACLU Warns on Forced Malicious Software Updates
The ACLU has issued guidance on how software developers should deal with demands on malicious security updates.
Attackers Pick Microsoft Office for Zero-Day Exploits
Malicious actors leverage Word as the vector of choice.
New HospitalGown Variant in iOS, Android Apps
A Firebase variant was reportedly downloaded 620 million times.
Oregon.Gov Email Domain Remains Blacklisted
A successful phishing campaign leaves oregon.gov email on many blacklists.
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
