Cybersecurity News
Covid-19 Privacy Poll: Phone Tracking, Public Health and Surveillance
Is sacrificing your personal privacy worth flattening the coronavirus infection curve? Weigh in on our Threatpost poll.
24 March 2020
Akamai to slow down video game downloads during COVID-19 outbreak
Akamai says its working together with Microsoft and Sony to avoid global internet traffic bottlenecks.24 March 2020
WHO Targeted in Espionage Attempt, COVID-19 Cyberattacks Spike
The DarkHotel group could have been looking for information on tests, vaccines or trial cures.
24 March 2020
Malware Found Hidden in Android Utility Apps, Children's Games
The 'Tekya' malware, as researchers call it, is designed to imitate the user's actions to click advertisements.24 March 2020
How to Secure Your Kubernetes Deployments
As more companies shift their software to a microservices-based architecture and orchestrate their containerized applications in Kubernetes, distributed security controls become a must.24 March 2020
New APT Targets Middle Eastern Victims
The new malware, dubbed "Milum," can take control of industrial devices.24 March 2020
Critical Adobe Flaw Fixed in Out-of-Band Security Update
Adobe has fixed a critical flaw in its Creative Cloud Desktop Application for Windows.
24 March 2020
Kaspersky finds new APT targeting the Middle East's industrial sector
Security firm says this is a new hacker group, with new malware and no links to any other past operations.24 March 2020
Cybercriminals' Promises to Pause During Pandemic Amount to Little
As pandemic worsens, online profiteering -- from fraudsters to ransomware operators to cybercriminal hacking -- continues unabated, despite some promises from the underground.24 March 2020
Automated Tools Make Cyberattacks Easier to Pull Off
Gone are the days when threat actors had to actually spend time and effort planning and developing an attack on their own, Recorded Future says.24 March 2020
Microsoft warns of two Windows zero‑day flaws
Updates for the critical-rated vulnerabilities, which are being actively exploited in the wild, are still weeks away
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24 March 2020
Vulnerability Management Isn't Just a Numbers Game
Attackers work 24/7, so you have to be vigilant around the clock. Time for some game theory.24 March 2020
TrickBot now pushes Android app for bypassing 2FA on banking accounts
Malicious TrickMo app seen deployed in Germany for now, but broader use is expected.24 March 2020
Domain Name Security: Important Measures You Need to Know
A domain name that points to a website hosting your generated content is still one of the most secure means to ensure that an online identity does not fall prey to hackers or hijackers.
24 March 2020
Tekya Malware Threatens Millions of Android Users via Google Play
The ad-fraud malware lurks in dozens of childrens' and utilities apps.
24 March 2020
Patch and Update
One of the most effective ways you can protect your computer at home is to make sure both the operating system and your applications are patched and updated. Enable automatic updating whenever possible.24 March 2020
White House pushes for more telework as first DOD contractor dies because of COVID-19
White House OMB tells agencies to "utilize technology to the greatest extent practicable" for remote staff work during coronavirus outbreak.23 March 2020
New York asks domain registrars to crack down on sites used for coronavirus scams
New York Attorney General wants GoDaddy, Namecheap and other domain registrars to crack down on coronavirus scam sites.23 March 2020
Microsoft Publishes Advisory for Windows Zero-Day
There is no available patch for the vulnerabilities, which Microsoft says exist in all supported versions of Windows.23 March 2020
Three Ways Your BEC Defense Is Failing & How to Do Better
Business email compromises cost the economy billions of dollars. Experts have advice on how to stop them from hitting you for millions at a pop.
23 March 2020