Infosecurity News
AA Password Reset Email Causes Data Breach Panic
Motoring association was not breached, but lack of transparency frustrates users
GhostHook Attack Targets Windows 10 Vulnerability
CyberArk Labs demonstrated an attack that can enable the installation of rootkit malware under Windows 10 64-bit
China Agrees to Cease Cyber-Attacks on Canadian Private Sector
A bilateral pact has been signed between the Chinese and Canadian governments that forbids cyber-attacks which constitute economic espionage
Ohio Governor John Kasich the Latest Target of Cyber-Attack
Many Ohio state government websites were attacked with defacement, featuring a message supposedly linked to ISIS. Included in the targeted websites was Ohio Governor John Kasich
Android Marcher Trojan Masquerades as Flash Update
Latest version targets scores of financial apps
Microsoft Patches Another Windows Defender Bug
Ormandy found vulnerability which could crash malware engine
Anthem to Fork Out $115m in Breach Settlement
Health insurance giant still paying for 2015 breach
Virgin Media Customers Urged to Change Passwords
New investigation reveals default credentials can be cracked within days
Two Men Arrested in Connection with Microsoft Hack
Customer data is safe, police and Redmond confirm
Cyber Essentials ‘Breach’ Exposes Firms to Phishers
Config error at Pervade Software led to disclosure of participating organizations
Fraudster Made £100K from Online Banking Bug
Bridlington man jailed for 16 months
Honda Forced to Shut Plant After WannaCry Returns
Carmaker tried to secure systems in mid-May
UK Uni Ransomware Attacks Linked to Malvertising Campaign
AdGholas banking Trojan group to blame, says Proofpoint
Median Dwell Time for Hackers Drops to 49 Days
Yet Trustwave report shows firms aren’t containing threats much quicker
Steganography Sees a Rise in 2017
McAfee has observed an increase in the use of images and videos to pass malicious information without detection.
Girl Scouts to Offer Cybersecurity Badges
GSUSA is partnering with Palo Alto on 18 new badges to be made available to girls in grades K-12 (ages 5 to 18).
Mexican Government Accused of Targeting Journos with Spyware
Citizen Lab report uncovers widespread campaign during 2015-16
Korean Hoster Coughs Up $1 Million to Ransomware Extorters
Nayana was hit by Erebus ransomware last week
ISACA Names 2017-2018 Board
ISACA has now named and installed its 2017-2018 Board of Directors, and has elected the Board Chair.
Nigerian Hackers Lift Reams of Info from Global Industrial Targets
There have been more than 500 attacked companies in more than 50 countries so far.
