Infosecurity News
Chinese Military Spy Sentenced to 46 Months in the Clink
Su Bin admitted to helping his homeland make off with blueprints for Pentagon military jet components—for profit only, he said.
Sextortion Bill Introduced in US Congress
The legislation makes online sexual extortion a federal crime, defined as the use of extortion and threats to coerce sexual activity.
Walsall Council Sends Social Care Info to Wrong People
Yet another local authority in data breach blunder
Omni Hotels Becomes the Latest Hotel to Suffer PoS Malware
Malware collected payment card information, including cardholder name, credit/debit card number, security code and expiration date.
Brand-New 'Stampado' Ransomware Hits Dark Web for $39
Similar to CryptoLocker in functionality, Stampado will delete a random file from the victim’s PC every six hours until the ransom is paid.
GDPR Fines Could Cost Firms Over $320 Billion
Capgemini claims consumer goods firms need to tighten security and privacy
Adobe Trumps Microsoft with Patch Avalanche
Software maker releases fixes for 80+ bugs
Nymaim Ransomware-Downloader Spikes Big
Nymaim is using phishing and has now made its way to South America, with attacks targeting financial institutions in Brazil.
Pokemon GO Catches a Ton of Personal Info
The cultural phenomenon has already become a criminal’s present on a platter, because it collects a scary amount of personal information.
More Analysis: HummingBad Is NOT Just Shedun Redux
The back-and-forth in the security community over HummingBad's DNA continues.
Symantec Name President and COO
Symantec has announced that Michael Fey is to join the company as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Experts Raise Security Concerns over Pokémon Go App
As Pokémon fans try to ‘catch ‘em all’ with new GPS-based augmented mobile game Pokémon Go, several security issues have reared their heads as the popularity of the app continues to skyrocket
Symantec: BEC Threat Now Hits 400+ Firms Per Day
Most scam IP addresses linked to Nigeria
Experts: UK Driverless Car Consultation Must Consider Hacker Threat
Government accelerates push to make Britain global leader on the roads
Security Skills Shortage Leaves UK Orgs Fearful of Cyber Threats
Report finds 77% of UK CIOs believe lack of skilled security staff will lead to more security threats
Home Entertainment Tops IoT Security Fears List
Lastline research at Infosecurity Europe reveals IT pro concerns
Security Holes Found in Local London Sites
Bugs could allow users to impersonate councillors
Researchers Find Bugs in ConnectedDrive Portal
More trouble on the roads
Lookout: HummingBad is Just Shedun Renamed
Detections of Shedun/HummingBad spiked over 300% in March, and further spiked over 600% in the past month.
Ponemon: More than Half of SMBs Have Suffered a Cyber-Attack in Last Year
The most prevalent attacks against smaller businesses are web-based and phishing/social engineering.
