Infosecurity News
Ukrainian Man Arrested Over NotPetya Distribution
Nikopol resident posted detailed video online
APT28 Mounts Spy Campaign Using Hotel Networks
The effort, which uses the EternalBlue exploit, is focused on collecting information on or from hotel guests of interest.
Cyber-attack Volume Doubled in First Half of 2017
F-Secure Labs has logged an overall increase of 223% in traffic to its honeypots as compared with H2 2016.
Malware-Laden DNA Could Attack Lab Machines
Researchers produce synthetic DNA containing malware for remote control
TalkTalk Gets £100K Fine After Wipro Fraud
Staff at outsourcer said to have taken advantage of poor security
Cyber-Attacks Soar by a Quarter as Phishing Dominates
NTT Security report reveals manufacturers were under fire in Q2
FBI Uses Malware to Trap Alleged Sextortionist
Suspect is said to have threatened young girls across the US
IRS Warns on Late Tax Filing Scam
A phishing scam targets tax preparation professionals ahead of the Oct. 15 deadline for extension filers.
Ukrainian Postal Service Knocked Offline By Repeated DDoS
The systems targeted by the unknown assailants are used to track customer parcels and shipments.
Australian Man Sentenced for Selling 8,000 Illegal Foxtel Subscriptions
An organized criminal network committed a wide range of intellectual property thefts of Foxtel services.
Plenty to Patch as Microsoft and Adobe Fix 115 Vulnerabilities
At least none are being actively exploited in the wild
Disney Faces Lawsuit Over Apps That Allegedly Spy On Kids
A slew of Disney apps, including some Star Wars, Moana and Disney Princess apps, are allegedly tracking children.
Criminals Drain Cash from ROBLOX Gamers
Criminals capture browser cookies to access accounts and steal ROBUX, later exchanging it for real cash.
Hotspot Shield VPN Accused of Breaking Privacy Promises
Non-profit group files FTC complaint
DHS CIO Staropoli Quits After Just Three Months
Latest departure bad news for federal cybersecurity strategy
Masses of Common Flaws Crack Open 55% of Corporate Networks
Corporate information systems became more vulnerable in 2016, even as user awareness regarding information security significantly decreased.
Russian Ebury Botnet Herder Jailed for Four Years
Maxim Senakh said to have helped generate millions of dollars from scams
Infosec Pros: AI Could Soon Be Used Against Us
Cylance study also finds Russia is now perceived as biggest threat to US
FCC Imposes $82M Fine for Spoofed Pernicious Robocalls
Calls targeted the elderly, the infirm and low-income families, “the dumber and more broke the better.”
WannaCry Attackers Empty Bitcoin Ransom Wallets and Disappear
More than $140,000 worth of Bitcoin ransom has been laundered and emptied from three online wallets.
