Infosecurity News
Chinese APT Group Uses Dropbox to Target Hong Kong Media
Hackers used cloud storage platform as C&C server in info-stealing attacks.
Privacy Snafu Exposes Adele Fans’ Personal Data
Songkick apologizes for causing ‘alarm’
Power to the Endpoint: Avecto Snags $49Mn in Funding
The investment shows that prevention is back as a credible cyber-defense strategy.
RiskIQ Makes Facebook ThreatExchange Data Accessible
RiskIQ has teamed up with Facebook to provide a visual interface on top of the social network’s ThreatExchange product.
UK Regulator to Investigate Cloud Storage Complaints
Price rises and concerns over data loss top of the list.
UK Online Bankers the Most Secure
Eset report finds Russians least likely to use security software.
Crypto Reuse Opens Up Millions of Connected Devices to Attack
Impersonation, man-in-the-middle or passive decryption attacks could allow access to administrator credentials and sensitive info.
Industrial Control Systems Vulnerable to Shellshock, Heartbleed
Advantech industrial control systems that are used to power utilities and critical infrastructure networks are wide open to several known flaws.
Security Placing Too Much Focus on Technology and Reliance on IT Departments
Human error and ignorance among workforce are presenting enormous gaps in fortification
BlackBerry to Quit Pakistan after Backdoor Access Demands
Authorities wanted ‘unfettered access’ to BES servers, firm claims.
Global Police Join Up to Take Down Counterfeit Sites
A whopping 37,000 sites are now offline.
Woman Gave £1.6 Million to Dating Site Scammers
Met police warn netizens to be vigilant online.
Data Breach Trends to Evolve in 2016
For one, Experian predicts that consumers and businesses will be collateral damage in cyber-conflicts among countries.
A Third of Businesses Use Online Banking
The growing use of mobile devices for corporate banking could put company funds at risk.
Embedded Devices at Risk After Research Uncovers Industry-Wide Flaws
Crypto key reuse undermines HTTPS and SSH.
FBI Pegs ‘Mr Grey’ For Heist of 1.2bn Records
Court documents reveal investigation details.
Idea of Bargains Tempts UK, US Shoppers to Purchase without Checking Website Security
Prospect of reeling in a deal is blinding US and UK shoppers to potential cybersecurity issues.
Security Experts Welcome UK Government’s £1.9bn Cyber Security Pledge
Info sharing and education are two areas that need extra funds.
Hilton Hotels Admits POS Data Breach
Card payment data exposed over 17-week period
Quarter of Brits Would Switch Providers Following a Breach
NTT Com Security research emphasises importance of getting basics right
