Cybersecurity News
NortonLifeLock Criticized for New Cryptomining Feature
While the crypto crowd applauds the move, critics worry about the environmental impact, supporting a currency used for ransomware, and mining further slowing down systems.07 June 2021
How Can I Test the Security of My Home-Office Employees' Routers?
From the most accurate to the most practical, here are a few ways to ensure both employees and organizations are protected from risk.
07 June 2021
The US Must Redefine Critical Infrastructure for the Digital Era
The template being used to manage essential connectivity isn't just outdated, it's actively counter-productive.07 June 2021
Adventures in Contacting the Russian FSB
KrebsOnSecurity recently had occasion to contact the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), the Russian equivalent of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In the process of doing so, I encountered a small snag: The FSB's website said in order to contact them securely, I needed to download and install an encryption and virtual private networking (VPN) appliance that is flagged by at least 20 antivirus products as malware. The reason I contacted the FSB -- one of the successor agencies to the Russian KGB -- ironically enough had to do with security concerns raised about the FSB's own preferred method of being contacted.07 June 2021
Siloscape: this new malware targets Windows containers to access Kubernetes clusters
Researchers say this is the first malware strain they know of that specifically targets Windows containers.07 June 2021
Hacking space: How to pwn a satellite
Hacking an orbiting satellite is not light years away – here’s how things can go wrong in outer space
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07 June 2021
The cost of ransomware attacks worldwide will go beyond $265 billion in the next decade
Ransomware has been likened to a hydra -- cut off one head, and more appear in its place.07 June 2021
Cyberattack Suspected in Cox TV and Radio Outages
Cox Media Group tv, radio station streams affected by a reported ransomware attack.
04 June 2021
SentinelOne Files S-1 for IPO
The security company looks to raise up to $100 million in its IPO, its filing reveals.04 June 2021
Organizations Shift Further Left in App Development
Most IT and security professionals surveyed think security is a critical enough reason to pause app development.04 June 2021
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
New ESET Threat Report is out – How to deal with online trolls – Teens, beware these 5 common scams
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04 June 2021
Supreme Court Limits Scope of Controversial Hacking Law
Judges rule that Georgia police officer did not violate CFAA when he accessed law-enforcement data in exchange for bribe money, a ruling that takes heat off ethical hackers.
04 June 2021
Welcome to the New Workplace
The pandemic has changed the landscape in which security pros work. Here are five ways how.
04 June 2021
What the FedEx Logo Taught Me About Cybersecurity
Cyber threats are staring you in the face, but you can't see them.
04 June 2021
New: Promote Your PCI SSC Certification with a Digital Badge
The PCI SSC offers a range of training and certification programs to support businesses in their payment security efforts. To help support the Council’s mission to educate and meet the needs of payment industry professionals, PCI SSC has recently launched a digital badging program. We talk with Travis Powell, Director of Training Programs, to learn more about this new program.
04 June 2021
REvil Ransomware Gang Spill Details on US Attacks
The REvil ransomware gang is interviewed on the Telegram channel called Russian OSINT.
04 June 2021
The Perfect Storm for PAM to Grow In
With more staff working remotely, privileged access management (or PAM) has never been more important. Market forecasts, drivers, and trends are explored.
04 June 2021
Fake News
Fake news is a false narrative that is published and promoted as if it were true. People (and organizations) create fake news to control and manipulate your thoughts and actions. Be skeptical of what you read on the Internet, use trusted sources that are vetted, check their motivations and funding.04 June 2021
Data Breaches Drive Higher Loan Interest Rates
Businesses that suffer a security breach may not see their stock price tumble, but they may pay higher rates for loans and be forced to provide collateral, researchers report.04 June 2021
Proposed Sale Casts Cloud Over Future of FireEye's Products
Symphony Technology Group, which is buying FireEye, already owns multiple security companies "with redundancies in numerous areas."03 June 2021