Infosecurity News
#BHUSA: Microsoft AMSI Stops Script-based Attacks
Stopping script-based attacks can often be an issue of using the protections that are available, and an anti-malware scan interface can help, says pen test expert at Black Hat
(ISC)2 Approves Live, Online CISSP Certification Test Prep
The program includes 300+ hours of structured learning, including more than 70 hours of live and on-demand expert instruction.
Iranian Hackers Map 15 Million Telegram Secure Messaging Users
The breach may have been done in collusion with Iranian authorities in an effort to uncover dissidents.
Gozi Ups Its Game in Global PayPal, Bank Attacks
The victim simply sees a deposit-pending alert requesting the security key to complete a transfer.
COPS Open Incident Response Standard Hits the Scene
The Collaborative Open Playbook Standard allows sharing of standard playbooks and incident response procedures between organizations.
Kaspersky Earmarks $50K for Bug Bounty Program
Bug bounty participants will examine the Russian firm’s Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Endpoint Security products.
International Police Operation Bags Suspected BEC Mastermind
Nigerian police cuff alleged leader of 40-strong team
WhatsApp Privacy Fears as Deleted Chats Are Recovered
Researcher reveals forensic trace on iOS
Around 200 Million Yahoo Credentials Dumped Online
MySpace, LinkedIn hacker is back, but log-ins could be a few years' old
Pokémon Go CEO Twitter Account Hacked by OurMine
The attackers used the commandeered website to tweet that the hack was “for Brazil," a country without official access to Pokémon Go.
NTT Security Opens its Doors as a Standalone Business
The new company brings together NTT's advanced analytics technologies, threat intelligence and security experts.
Russia Uncovers Major APT-style Cyber Attack
Kremlin claims hackers targeted 20 key organizations
Official Black Hat USA App Allows Spying, Attendee Impersonation
After guessing a registrant’s email address, an attacker can log in as that person, post messages, track movements and more.
Chinese Hackers Attack Airports Across Vietnam
One source said that personal data of some 411,000 passengers had been lifted as well.
Most Brits Don’t Want Snoopers’ Charter – Report
Government not trusted with its citizens’ data
Ransomware Author Leaks Rival’s Decryption Keys
Fresh hope for victims of Chimera malware
AdGholas Malvertising Campaign Snared 1 Million Victims Per Day
AdGholas carefully targeted malicious ads and filtered impressions based on the victim’s language settings, time zone and even PC brand.
DDoS Reflection Attacks Soar 80% in Q2
Nexusguard points to growing hacktivist threat
Russian Site Deer.io is ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Cybercrime
Site offers the first 'all in one' criminal service of its kind
Locky Rises to the Top of the Email Threat Heap
Malicious mails were up 230% quarter-over-quarter, with campaigns peaking at hundreds of millions of messages per day.
