Infosecurity News
Leaky Mobile Apps Expose Personal Info for Millions
In an analysis of more than 400,000 apps available from the Google Play store, the report found that overall, 10.8% of all apps leak sensitive data over the network.
Faux Insiders Represent the Greatest Cyber-threat to Organizations
Perpetrators often use social engineering techniques to gain insider access—a much easier job for hackers than writing zero-day exploits.
Dyre Trojan Silenced After Moscow Raid
Police raid linked to malware disruption
VTech Tells Customers to ‘Assume Responsibility’ Following Breach
Electronics firm says customers use its products at their own risk
Security Pros Struggling with Increasing Workplace Pressure
Trustwave report claims projects are being rushed out too soon
IRS Hack Affects 101,000 Tax Returns
The IRS said that identity thieves used an automated botnet in an attempt to generate E-file PINs.
Android SMS Stealer Masquerades as Fake AliPay Security App
It portrays itself as "security controls," tricking victims into thinking it’s an app enhancing AliPay, which is the PayPal of the East.
Data Breaches led 3 Million Brits to Switch Service Provider
According to new research a by Privitar 3 million Brits have changed service providers as a direct result of data breaches.
Obama Debuts $19Bn Cybersecurity National Action Plan
Part of the plan is a much-needed software patching and updating audit, and more training and recruiting for cybersecurity specialists.
Poseidon Group Carries Out Global Cyber Espionage by Land, Air and Sea
The Poseidon Group is a previously undiscovered but long-standing team that's been stealing information for at least 10 years.
Microsoft Adds Mobile Email Protection for Exchange
With a Skycure integration, Microsoft Exchange is building in protection for the sensitive information stored in email.
Imation Sells IronKey Technology to Kingston Digital and DataLocker
Kingston Digital has acquired the USB technology and assets of IronKey from Imation, and Imation has also sold the IronKey Enterprise Management Services (EMS) platform, to DataLocker.
Over 80% of UK Kids Exposed to Online Hate – Study
Safer Internet Day aims to promote a more inclusive net
Adwind Malware-as-a-Service Platform Hit 400,000 Victims Globally
The Adwind RAT is a cross-platform, multifunctional malware available via a single malware-as-a-service platform.
Massive Brute-Force Attack on Alibaba Affects Millions
TaoBao, a commerce site that could be considered the eBay of China, was the subject of an ongoing offensive from mid-October to November.
TMZ Users Hit with Malvertising Blitz
Gossip site the latest to be struck in ongoing campaign
Avast Patches Critical SafeZone Flaw
Latest AV vendor to get the Project Zero treatment
University of Central Florida Breach Affects 63,000
The perpetrators gained unauthorized access to Social Security numbers for thousands of current and former UCF students and staff.
GitHub Pays Out $100K in Bounties in 2 Years
58 unique researchers submitted more than 7,000 reports.
Researchers Build ‘Hack Proof’ RFID Chip
Discovery could boost contactless card security
