Infosecurity News

DDoS Attackers Leveraging Joomla Vulnerability
There are more than 150,000 potential Joomla reflectors on the Internet, Akamai said.

Kaspersky Tackles Critical Infrastructure with Embeddable System
The Kaspersky Security System platform is a dedicated solution for systems like ERP, smart grids, the internet of things (IoT) and critical infrastructure.

Kids' Android Tablets Leak Personal Info, Photos
Bluebox found that all devices examined were susceptible to at least three vulnerabilities.

Feds Offer $3 Million for GameOver Zeus Mastermind
Potential windfall for anyone who can spot Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev outside the Motherland

Zeus Fraudster Infects Himself with Ramnit Malware
Even malware slingers sometimes forget basic security best practice

Insider Thieves Pilfer High-finance Trading Algorithms
The algorithm information can be used for blackmailing companines or selling it to other traders on the black market.

(ISC)2 Opens GISLA Nominations
This year’s GISLA program will recognize government information security professionals who see opportunity in crisis, whether in federal or state/local service.

Hackers Spend 200+ Days Inside Systems Before Discovery
M-Trends report notes drop in average detection time but plenty to keep security teams busy

McAfee Warns of Persistent Mobile MITM Flaws
Unpatched SSL vulnerabilities could be exposing millions to attack

Telegram's 'Encrypted' Mobile Chats Easily Hacked
A critical vulnerability exposes more than 50 million users who believe the app provides the security to chat freely.

Google Wallet, CloudPay Take Aim at Mobile Payment Ubiquity
Options for turning mobile devices into payment mechanisms are making their way to the mainstream market.

Norton Update Breaks Internet Explorer
Security giant forced to do emergency repairs over the weekend

Lenovo Releases Superfish Removal Tool
Users finally have means to uninstall controversial adware

American Sniper Takes Home the Award for...Most-Pirated Film
Oscar nominations sparked a triple-digit uptick in piracy, costing studios as much as $40 million in lost revenue.

Google Gives Developers a Helping Hand with Cloud Scanner
New tool will help weed out cross-site scripting and mixed content flaws

Power-Off Malware Stays Awake to Take Over your Phone
AVG warns of new threat to smartphone users

Lenovo Claims Superfish Preloads Stopped in January but Fears Persist
Users urged to uninstall adware which launches Man in the Middle attacks against them

UK Worst in Europe for Cookie Volumes
But ICO study does claim British sites are best at explaining cookies to visitors

UK Government Admits Lawyer-Client Spying Broke Rights Laws
Shock admission puts intelligence services in the dock again

Microsoft Pushes New Security Features on Outlook App
Redmond claims it’s making application more business-friendly



