Infosecurity News
Government Report Criticizes Aircraft Cybersecurity
FAA must try harder to prevent mile-high hacking, says GAO
Misconfigured DNS Servers Leak Network Info
US-CERT warns that DNS servers may reveal internal network structure and potentially sensitive information.
LA Plans to Remotely Control Streetlights
There are a number of perks to giving the system the Internet of Things (IoT) treatment, but security concerns abound.
Internet of Evil Things Lurks in Corporate Networks
With more than 16 billion connected devices now deployed, rogue or unauthorized devices could be operating, undetected, across networks.
(ISC)2 Expands Operations in the National Capital Region
The expanded corporate presence reflects the large member concentration that the organization has in the Washington, D.C. area.
Log-in Stealing Attack Builds on 18-Year-Old Flaw
Redirect to SMB could give MITM attackers keys to the kingdom
China Pegged for Long-Running APT 30 Attack Group
Southeast Asia-focused group jumped air gaps to steal info
Moto Modem Flaws Could Give Attackers Full Control
Combination of vulnerabilities is bad news for home internet users
SendGrid Used to Attack Coinbase Bitcoin Exchange
SendGrid offers an easy path to target-rich environments for phishing artists—and Bitcoin is a popular end game.
Georgia Tackles Critical Infrastructure Attacks
A fictional utility and its three power, water and gas subsidiaries will be the subject of four hybrid cyber/physical attacks.
SANS Reveals Insider Threat Security Gaps
IT security pros have poor visbility into the problem, according to institute
Upgrade iOS Now to Avoid Phantom Flaw, Say Researchers
New vulnerability fixed in iOS 8.3 could brick handsets
French TV Network TV5Monde Shunted Off Air By Pro-ISIS Hackers
Attackers most likely planned a precise targeted attack, say experts
AT&T to Pay $25 Million, Largest-Ever FCC Fine
The fine settles violations that exposed information for more than 250,000 customers in the US.
Gamarue Malware Taking Aim at Hundreds of Home Improvement Forums on the Web
Insecure code and watering-hole attacks are being used in combination in this active campaign.
54% of UK Firms Keep Sensitive Data in the Cloud
Because 80% use cloud in general, it’s clear that security remains a genuine concern and a major stumbling block for many.
Internet of Things Day: Time to Consider IoT Threats, Say Experts
Security flaws should set alarm bells ringing
UK Cyber Insurance Demand Rockets After Breaches
Increasing numbers of firms want to cover themselves in the event of an incident
White House: Russian Hackers May Still Be on the Network
A phishing scam was likely the initial vector.
Destructive Cyber-Attacks Blitz Critical Infrastructure – Report
CNI attacks on the rise and growing in sophistication in the Americas
