Infosecurity News
Mobile Surveillance Trojans for iOS and Android Proliferate Worldwide
Kaspersky Lab says they make use of "legal" spying tool to watch political targets.
It’s a Trap! Notorious Pony Loader Malware Updated to Steal Bitcoins
Info-stealing malware used to distribute Gameover Zeus gets a facelift
Cisco Open-sources Experimental Cipher
FNR is aimed specifically at small web objects.
Watering Hole Hackers Sniff Out Industrial Control Systems for Future Attack
F-Secure spots Havex malware group narrowing a focus on ICS/SCADA systems
Online Daters Targeted by Massive Phishing Campaign
Attacks aim to compromise user accounts so gangs can follow up with dating fraud.
Code Spaces Demise Exposes Cloud Security Failings
Site forced to close after attacker infiltrated its EC2 control panel.
FBI, NYPD, and MTA Team on Cybersecurity Task Force
The groups are pooling resources to better assess and prevent attacks.
Columbia Boffins Flag Major Key Flaw in Google Play Apps
Researchers claim many developers are storing their authentication keys in the source code.
Beijing Implicated As Hong Kong Vote Sites Crash Under Massive DDoS
Even Amazon Web Services servers couldn’t cope with traffic overload.
Ramdo Click Fraud is Resurgent, with Ties to Kelihos Botnet
Takedown-resistant click-fraud spike is expected to continue.
Thai Army Patrols the Web For Anti-Monarchy Slurs
Lese majeste laws are a post-coup priority for new junta.
Dominos Pizza Customers Exposed After Massive Data Breach
Hackers claim to have stolen sensitive information from over 600,000 European customers.
Britain’s Top Code Breakers Announced as Cyber Security Challenge Schools Champs
Cabinet Office co-sponsors pioneering program to find best country’s best young coders
Watch Out For Sneaky Cyber Attacks, M&A Firms Warned
FireEye claims attackers are out to compromise businesses involved in acquisitions for IP gain or access to sensitive info on the deal.
Cyber-challenge for Kids Slated for DEF CON
Kids as young as five are invited to test their social engineering skills.
Mobile Trojan Svpeng Implements Ransomware
The Android-targeting banking bug is morphing rapidly.
Plan Now For Europe’s NIS Cyber Security Directive, Firms Warned
Experts urge EEMA conference attendees to get ready, even though requirements are vague.
TweetDeck Taken Offline After XSS Flaw Hits Users
Problems seem to have stemmed from a 19-year-old Austrian who wanted to tweet a heart symbol.
Zeus Used to Mastermind DDoS and Attacks on Cloud Apps
Prolexic warns that infamous crimeware kit is being customized for use in variety of scenarios.
ICS-CERT: Federal Highway Signs Are Easily Hackable
Expect DUI warnings to be replaced with zombie alerts.
