Infosecurity News
New ‘Ripper’ Site Names and Shames Dark Web Fraudsters
Helps black hats spot ‘dishonest’ rivals
KPMG: Online Fraud in 2016 Topped £120 Million
Stats likely to represent just the tip of the iceberg
Fake Netflix App Relentlessly Spies on All Mobile Activity
An espionage trojan called SpyNote RAT has been found masquerading as the popular Netflix app, to trick Android users.
Clash of Clans Maker Hacked
A vulnerability in the software it uses to run its forums allowed hackers to access forum user information.
Data Fragmentation Foments Big Security Gaps
76% of data security pros believe in the maturity of their data security strategy, but 93% report persistent technical challenges.
UK Firms Warned of Fake Ransomware Scams
Citrix claims 40% have experienced ‘bluff’ ransomware, with many paying up
Imperva: 1 in 3 Web Visitors is an Attack Bot
Report claims 94% of websites experienced an attack over a three-month period
Western Union to Pay $586 Million in Fraud Settlement
World’s biggest money services firm admits flawed corporate culture
HummingWhale Breaches the Surface of Google Play
The new variant of the HummingBad malware has been found hiding in more than 20 apps on Google Play.
GCHQ Director Hannigan Announces Resignation
GCHQ director Robert Hannigan has resigned his position, citing personal reasons.
Online Dating Fraud Hits Record High
The number of people defrauded in the UK by online dating scams reached an all-time high in 2016
Google Phish Tricks Even the Tech-Savvy
Insidiously, the location bar looks legit: accounts.google.com
Symantec Caught in Another Certificate Snafu
Security giant forced to revoke more certs
Barclays Launches BEC Awareness Campaign
Too many businesses still falling for whaling fraud, says lender
Phishing Awareness Grows, but Volumes Increase
76% of organizations have been victims of a phishing attack this year.
GCHQ Launches New Cybersecurity Comp for Teen Girls
UK government desperate to get more youngsters into the industry
Four in Five Britons Fearful Trump Will Abuse their Data
Demands for government assurances on safeguards
Severe Flaw in Samsung SmartCam Allows Remote Hijack
Anyone with the camera’s IP address can exploit the system.
Data Breaches Increase 40% in 2016
There were a total of 1,093 incidents in 2016, up from 780 in 2015.
A Third of Consumers Watch Pirated Content
69% of US consumers know that streaming or downloading pirated video content is illegal.
