Cybersecurity News
Can Organizations Secure Remote Workers for the Long Haul?
By focusing on protection instead of detection, organizations can defend against targeted attacks without compromising security or productivity.Microsoft will soon remove Flash Player from Windows 10 devices
The Patch Tuesday security update due in July should hammer the last nail in the coffin of Adobe Flash Player
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Apple Fixes Zero‑Day Security Bugs Under Active Attack
On Monday, Apple released a quartet of unscheduled updates for iOS, macOS, and watchOS, slapping security patches on flaws in its WebKit browser engine.
Hundreds of Millions of Dell Users at Risk from Kernel-Privilege Bugs
The privilege-escalation bug remained hidden for 12 years and has been present in all Dell PCs, tablets and notebooks shipped since 2009.
Sneakers, Gaming, Nvidia Cards: Retailers Can Stop Shopping Bots
Jason Kent, hacker in residence at Cequence Security, says most retailers are applying 1970s solutions to the modern (and out-of-control) shopping-bot problem, and offers alternative ideas.
Three new malware families found in global finance phishing campaign
Doubledrag, Doubledrop, and Doubleback are the work of “experienced” threat actors.It's Time to Ditch Celebrity Cybersecurity
High-profile attacks and solutions are shiny objects that can distract from the defenses that afford the greatest protection.Bait Boost: Phishers Delivering Increasingly Convincing Lures
An intense hunt for corporate account credentials will continue into next quarter, researchers predict.
Patch issued to tackle critical security issues present in Dell driver software since 2009
Five critical security issues have been discovered.Researchers Explore Active Directory Attack Vectors
Incident responders who investigate attacks targeting Active Directory discuss methods used to gain entry, elevate privileges, and control target systems.Scripps Health Cyberattack Causes Widespread Hospital Outages
The San Diego-based hospital system diverted ambulances to other medical centers after a suspected ransomware attack.
New Attacks Slaughter All Spectre Defenses
The 3+ years computer scientists spent concocting ways to defend against these supply-chain attacks against chip architecture? It's bound for the dustbin.
Paving the way: Inspiring Women in Payments - A podcast featuring Anna-Magdalena Kohl
She started out pursuing a career in Human Resources, but soon learned it wasn’t the right fit. While pursuing her MBA, Anna-Magdalena Kohl took a chance on a work-study position at an IT security company, even though she had no formal technical training. It was a move that would define her career path. The company, in turn, took a chance on her, investing in her technical education. In this edition of our podcast, Anna-Magdalena explains that even without a technical background, many companies are very supportive and willing to provide on-the-job training opportunities – which can make all the difference in retaining women in the industry.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Plugs Critical Bug in Edge Platform Tool
Researchers warned that unpatched versions of HPE’s Edgeline Infrastructure Manager are open to remote authentication-bypass attacks.
Name That Edge Toon: Magical May
Feeling creative? Submit your caption in the comments, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.
Imperva to Buy API Security Firm CloudVector
The deal is intended to expand Imperva's API security portfolio, officials say.Buer Malware Variant Rewritten in Rust Programming Language
Researchers suggest a few reasons why operators rewrote Buer in an entirely new languageDeepfake Attacks Are About to Surge, Experts Warn
New deepfake products and services are cropping up across the Dark Web.
INTERPOL aims to deal a blow to digital piracy
The agency’s new initiative will also warn about the high cost of the free lunch – the increased risk of malware exposure
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New Buer Malware Downloader Rewritten in E-Z Rust Language
It's coming in emails disguised as DHL Support shipping notices and is apparently getting prepped for leasing on the underground.
