Infosecurity News
US Government Finally Drops Apple Backdoor Request
FBI said it has successfully broken into killer’s iPhone
Smart PowerWare Ransomware Uses PowerShell for the Dirty Work
In a twist, the malware uses the scripting language inherent to Microsoft operating systems.
Surprise Ransomware Spreading Via TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a cloud-based remote collaboration and sharing app used by 90%+ of Fortune 500s.
Brussels Attacks Likely to Bring Cyber-Aftermath
These typically involve hackers targeting critical infrastructure to cause chaos, physical damage, fear and financial damage.
1.5Mn Customer Records Breached at Verizon Enterprise
The customer info was found up for sale on an underground cybercrime forum, with a price tag of $100,000.
Iran Behind NY Dam Attack, Financial DDoS Onslaught
Iranian nationals working on behalf of the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard indicted for attacks.
March Madness Malware: All Top 10 US Sports Sites Serve Up Risk
Sport sites like Yahoo! Sports and ESPN have been found to have vulnerabilities, and are serving active code from risky background sites.
EC-Council Website Distributes Angler Exploit Kit
The website of the security certification provider EC-Council has been serving a malicious drive-by towards the Angler exploit kit since Monday.
Water Treatment Plant Hit by Cyber-attack
Hackers were able to change the levels of chemicals used to treat tap water
‘Lock Screen’ Ransomware Makes a Comeback
Cyphort Labs finds new variant using Tor to hide
SentinelOne Finds Apple OS X Zero Day Bug
SentinelOne has unearthed a major flaw in all versions of Apple’s OS X operating system which allows for bypass of System Integrity Protection
W-2 Whaling Epidemic Hits Sprouts Grocery
A payroll employee at the company HQ complied with a fake email request to send over 2015 W-2 statements for all Sprouts workers.
Malicious Domains Hit Near-Record Highs
Cyber-criminals are constantly creating new domains and subdomains to unleash exploit kits, phishing, spoofing and DDoS attacks.
Former US Diplomat Goes to Jail for 'Sextortion'
Using phished PII, he extorted women to send videos of “sexy girls” undressing in changing rooms at pools, gyms and clothing stores.
Canada’s Denham Set for New Role as UK's Information Commissioner
British Columbia privacy commissioner chosen as next watchdog
IISP: Security Budgets Failing to Keep Pace with Threats
Professional body’s first members’ poll highlights industry challenges
Online Ticket Scams Soar 55% in 2015
Get Safe Online urges punters only to buy from official channels
FBI Postpones Apple Case, Claims Ability to Break into iPhone
The FBI has dropped its case against Apple, after it apparently found a way to get access to data on the phone without Apple’s help.
Less Than Half of Orgs Share CTI, but That Can Change with Better Trust
Report by Intel Security finds large proportion of cybersecurity professionals think CTI sharing helps build stronger security, but just 42% of companies currently do it
SWIFT to Warn Banks on Cybersecurity
Fall-out from Bangladesh Bank hack continues
