Infosecurity News
Virlock Ransomware Spreads User-to-User for Massive Viral Infection
Virlock ransomware has hit the scene, with the brand-new capability of infecting every file it comes into contact with.
Google Launches All-Out War on XSS
New tools designed to help developers confound popular attacks
GozNym Frankenstein Trojan Has Four Faces
Talos identified several spear phishing campaigns which are used to distribute the GozNym malware.
Malvertising Attack Threatens 2 Million answers.com Visitors Daily
The attack is making use of the RIG exploit kit to drop the CrypMIC ransomware.
Hospital Security Fears as Pagers Come Under Spotlight
Trend Micro research claims sensitive messages can be spoofed and read
iOS 10 Flaw Could Expose Backup Data to Hackers
Flaw in latest iPhone and iPad software could make it easier for hackers to access sensitive information
Caught on the Drive-by: Buhtrap Banking Malware Returns
Targeting Russian banks, it shows advanced capabilities like keylogging, spying, smartcard reading etc.
Hackers Leak Michelle Obama's Passport Online
The scan appeared on a site with suspected ties to Russia, DCLeaks.com.
Krebs Website Offline After Akamai Withdraws DDoS Protection
Website of security researcher and blogger Brian Krebs offline after huge DDoS attack
97% of Top 1,000 Orgs Suffer Credential Compromise
The breaches impacting the global 1,000 companies the most were heists at LinkedIn and Adobe.
The PC Recycle Bin Lurks as a Major Data Breach Source
More than half (53%) of global IT professionals confuse “erasing” data with “deleting” data.
Krebs Website Hit By 620 Gbps DDoS Attack
One of the biggest DDoS attacks ever recorded targeted security researcher and blogger Brian Krebs
Social Media and BYOD Are Biggest Internal Security Threats
Social media and BYOD are still causing IT security headaches
Chinese Hackers Remotely Control Tesla Cars
Researchers find a way to apply the brakes
ISF Debuts Best Practice Framework for Protecting 'Crown Jewels'
ISF defines a structured, methodical process for determining the approaches required to protect mission-critical information assets.
Smart Home Goes Mainstream Amidst Endemic Security Issues
The ecosystem remains woefully insecure due to users’ failure to follow best practices.
Lord David Blunkett Urges Orgs to take Cyber Highway to Better Security
Former Home Secretary Lord David Blunkett launched The Cyber Highway which offers a new, unique and user-friendly online portal for large enterprises seeking to sure up the cyber defense of their supply chain
Over 90% of Euro Firms Hit by Data Breach
Lloyds report highlights low boardroom awareness
Fancy Bear Strikes Again: Tennis Star Nadal's Medical Info Leaked
The Russian APT group leaked medical data stolen from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for Nadal, Rose, Farah and others.
NSPCC: Online Child Abuse Up 24%, More Youngsters Using Apps & Webcams
New research from the NSPCC’s Childline service has revealed the number of counselling sessions for online sexual abuse worries rose by 24% last year, a result of more and more children now using apps and webcams
