Infosecurity News
1.1 Million Hit by Hack at CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
This is the third health insurance data breach since the beginning of 2015, following Anthem and Premera.
Airbus Orders A400M Operators to Check for Engine Bugs
Software failure on new cargo and troop carrier may have led to fata crash
Hundreds of Tech Firms Rail Against TPP Trade Agreement
Secretive deal could criminalize whistleblowing via computer
(ISC)2 Unveils Government Infosec Winners
Winners of the annual U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Awards (GISLA) program were named in seven categories.
FREAK-like Logjam Attack Undermines TLS Security
Yet another relic of US government’s 90s crypto export restrictions
Six Chinese Nationals Indicted for Stealing US Trade Secrets
Two university professors among those accused of lifting FBAR technology
Retailers Take 197 Days to Discover Advanced Attacks
Arbor Networks research reveals info sharing and incident response could be better
United Airlines Rolls Out Bug Bounty
1 million frequent flier miles are up for grabs for remote code execution.
Federal Reserve Hijacked By Hackers
The attack redirected web searches for the Fed site to a web page set up by the attackers, to intercept login details and other info.
Porn at Work is Common and Dangerous
Research shows that workers visit inappropriate websites while at work despite typically being fully aware of the risks to their companies.
DDoS Attacks More than Double in 12 Months
Attacks are up 116.5% since last year, packing a smaller, longer-lasting punch.
Hackers Mix Old and New in Q1 Attacks
Trend Micro report confirms healthcare industry among hardest hit
Info-stealing Malware Found in GTA V
Popular game modifications contain keylogger trojan
ICO Fines South Wales Police £160K After Data Loss
Harrowing abuse victim interview was lost on DVD discs
Phantom Menace Attacker Set Sights on Oil Companies
Panda Security uncovers major targeted attack tied to 419 scam
China APT Group Hides C&C IP in TechNet Comments
APT17 looks to throw the white hats off the scent
Spyware Firm Hacked: 400,000 Victims’ Data Stuck on Dark Web
MSpy allowed users to snoop on targets’ mobile devices
MACH37 Cyber-Startup Accelerator Readies for Fall Class
Upon acceptance into the program, participants receive a $50,000 investment to develop and launch their ideas into the market.
(ISC)²: Federal Security Worse Off Than 2 Years Ago
The sector suffers from a poor understanding of risk management, inadequate funding and not enough qualified professionals.
Naikon APT: Stealing State Secrets for 5 Years at Least
This Chinese-speaking advanced persistent threat (APT) is one of the most active in Asia.
