Infosecurity News
Glibc Flaw Affects Linux Machines and IoT
A vulnerability in the GNU C Library could result in remote code execution, and may affect most Linux machines.
Spear Phishing Incident Average Cost is $1.6M
84% of respondents experienced spear phishing attacks that penetrated their security solutions.
Mazar BOT Can Erase Android Phones
The malware also can read SMS messages, including authentication codes sent as part of two-factor authentication mechanisms.
Anonymous Hacks South African Government
1,000+ easy passwords leaked in #OpAfrica hacktivist effort.
Patients Sent Away as Ransomware Hits Hollywood Hospital
Malware infection causes chaos
Enisa: Backdoors Will Undermine Society and Industry
EU security agency in favor of strong and trustworthy crypto
UK Teen Arrested Following CIA Director Hack
Boy cuffed after individual breached John Brennan’s email account last year
Hexadite Gains HP Support in Series A Funding
The company plans to use the funds to accelerate the push behind its automated cyber security incident response, Hexadite AIRSÔ.
Skype Hit in Latest Malvertising Push
The latest campaign shows that non-browser-based applications can also be hit.
Online Dating Fraud Warning Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Love birds beware – the scammers are ready and waiting
Deloitte: Cybersecurity Moves to the Offensive
High-speed access to abundant datasets, innovative automation and evolving forensic and incident response tools are driving increasing sophistication.
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.
