Infosecurity News
G-7 Issues Cybersecurity Guidelines
The G-7 released the Fundamental Elements of Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector this week, which are guidelines for protecting the global financial sector from cyberattacks.
A Quarter of UK Police Websites Are Insecure
25% lack automatic secure connections, and many are open to POODLE attacks, despite increased spending.
Eko Malware Targets Facebook Users
Eko subjects users to unwanted advertisements, and can spy on users, collecting their personal data.
Lloyds Combats Call Center Fraudsters with New Tech
Pindrop will analyze calls and provide a risk score for staff
UN Nuke Boss: Plant Hit by Cyber Attack
Attack caused ‘disruption’ at unnamed facility
Alleged JPMorgan Hacker Detained in Moscow
Joshua Aaron is reported to have broken rules of his visa
TVMonde Attack Linked to Russian Hackers, Not ISIS
The crippling attack, which knocked 12 channels off the air, almost “destroyed” the TV station, the director-general has revealed.
StrongPity APT Emerges with Trojanized Crypto-tools
Multiple encryption-enabled software applications were targeted with watering hole, social engineering tactics and spyware.
Tech Support Scams Put UK Users at Risk
Eset claims related malware has hit a new high
The FBI Needs Access to Another iPhone
Another potential showdown looming with Apple
US Directly Blames Moscow for DNC Hacks
Washington on the offensive after string of attacks
Lizard Squad Hacker-Teens Arrested and Charged
Two teens in the group that hacked World of Warcraft, among other targets, have been arrested.
G20 Summit Attacked Over 133,000 Times
Meeting continues to be a major draw for hackers
High Cybersecurity Staff Turnover is an 'Existential Threat'
Nearly 65% of cyber professionals struggle to define their career paths—leading to a high turnover rate that opens up big security holes.
Police Bust Multi-Million Dollar Indian Vishing Ring
Call center staff duped US consumers by impersonating IRS
Two-thirds of IT Bosses Fear Ransomware Attack
Trend Micro report claims many are failing on best practice security
ICO Slaps TalkTalk with £400K Fine After Breach
Privacy watchdog gets tough after basic security failings exposed user data
Spotify Free is Serving Up Malware
An apparent malvertising attack is pushing malware-laden pop-ups for unsuspecting users of the free desktop app.
#IPEXPO: Prof Nick Bostrom on Controlling 'Super Intelligent' AI
Professor Nick Bostrom explores whether it's possible for AI to become super intelligent and still be under our control
Report Claims Yahoo Secretly Searched Emails for US Government
Provider allegedly built custom program to find incoming data in real-time
