Infosecurity News
#BHEU: Social Engineer Shows How to Get Easy Cash
Crumbaugh demonstrated how to get a target to install malware, bypass anti-virus and how he won the confidence of the target
Kylie Makeup, Yeezy Trainers and Holiday Online Shopping Scams
Three-quarters of UK consumers have been scammed in the process of purchasing goods online.
#BHEU: Government Agreements Needed on How to Prevent Cyber-Conflict
Better understanding of cybersecurity issues, cross-border agreements and the tools to take action will offer better security for governments
Connected Rental Cars Leak Personal Driver Data
Privacy International claims firms are failing to protect driver and passenger privacy
Israeli Start-Up Leaks Data on 31m Users
Virtual keyboard maker collected huge range of personal and device data
#BHEU: Security Created Fragility Without Consideration for the World
Understanding and communication of problems will continue to be a challenge for security practitioners
UK CNI Firms Face 100% Increase in Attacks
Huntsman Security warns skills shortage will hamper efforts over next two years
Mailsploit Allows Spoofed Mails to Fool DMARC
The spoofing is not detected by email servers, and can thus circumvent email security mechanisms such as DMARC.
Breached Password-Trading Site Leakbase Goes Dark
It now redirects to legit breach notification site
Security is Biggest Barrier to Smart City, IIoT Projects
Wi-SUN Alliance research finds many struggling to implement initiatives
Global Police Dismantle Andromeda Botnet
Malware-spewing infrastructure gets sinkholed
Most Consumers Aware of Connected Car Security Issues
About 85% of consumers in a new survey are aware that connected cars have the potential to be targeted by a cyberattack.
Tech Support Scam Malware Fakes the Blue Screen of Death
Troubleshooter asks for $25 to fix the fake problem.
PayPal Admits Acquired Company Suffered Major Breach
Theft of PII hit 1.6m customers of TIO Networks
IT Staff Blame Themselves for Security Risk
IT staff have access to business-critical data through the IT systems they manage, making them a prime target for cyber-criminals.
NHS DMARC Fail Leaves Patients Exposed to Phishing
Virtually all domains are unprotected, Agari claims
Over 100GB of Secret Consumer Credit Data Leaked Online
National Credit Federation caught out by AWS misconfiguration
Consumers Overwhelmingly Blame Businesses for Breaches
70% would stop doing business with companies following a data breach; yet they feel no responsibility for their own poor data security habits.
Over a Quarter of Ransomware Now Targets Corporates
Remote desktop systems an increasingly popular vector, says Kaspersky Lab
UK Shipper Clarksons Suffers Data Breach
CEO says firm won’t be held hostage by hackers
