Cybersecurity News
StrandHogg 2.0 Emerges as 'Evil Twin' to Android Threat
The vulnerability, which exists in almost every version of Android, is both more dangerous and harder to detect than its predecessor.26 May 2020
Americans Care About Security But Don't Follow Through
Most Americans say they're very concerned about online security but still behave in insecure ways, according to a new survey.26 May 2020
StrandHogg 2.0 Critical Bug Allows Android App Hijacking
a malicious app installed on a device can hide behind legitimate apps.
26 May 2020
Turla Backdoor Adds Gmail Web Interface for Command-and-Control
The latest version of ComRAT is another sign of the threat actor's continued focus on targets in the government, military, and other sectors.26 May 2020
How to Pay a Ransom: A Step-By-Step Guide for Something You'd Never Do
Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, ransomware attacks were on the rise and becoming more expensive. Now your, um, friend's organization has fallen victim and is going to pay. Here's how they should handle it.
26 May 2020
How to Pay a Ransom
Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, ransomware attacks were on the rise and becoming more expensive. Now your organization has fallen victim and is going to pay. Here's how to handle it.
26 May 2020
Crooks threaten to leak customer data stolen from e‑commerce sites
A hack-and-extort campaign takes aim at poorly secured databases replete with customer information that can be exploited for further attacks
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26 May 2020
Benefits of a Cloud-Based, Automated Cyber Range
A cyber range is an irreplaceable tool that allows cybersecurity professionals to improve their response capabilities as well as their ability to identify risks.
26 May 2020
Q&A: Eugene Kaspersky on Tourism, the Pandemic, and Cybersecurity
The CEO and co-founder of eponymously named security vendor has launched a new travel accelerator program amid the COVID-19 crisis.
26 May 2020
World Leaders Urge Action Against Healthcare Cyberattacks
The global call to end cybercrime targeting healthcare facilities has been signed by government leaders and Nobel laureates.26 May 2020
Turla APT Revamps One of Its Go-To Spy Tools
An updated version of the ComRAT malware was discovered in attacks on governmental targets.
26 May 2020
Qihoo & Baidu disrupt malware botnet with hundreds of thousands of victims
There's malware in China, too. Meet DoubleGuns, one of China's largest malware botnets.26 May 2020
The Problem with Artificial Intelligence in Security
Any notion that AI is going to solve the cyber skills crisis is very wide of the mark. Here's why.26 May 2020
New iOS Jailbreak Tool Works on iPhone Models iOS 11 to iOS 13.5
Latest version of UnC0ver uses unpatched zero-day exploit to take complete control of devices, even those running iOS 13.5.
26 May 2020
Europol, Capgemini team up in cybercrime prevention, awareness campaigns
Capgemini is now also supporting the No More Ransom Project.26 May 2020
Forescout files lawsuit against Advent for withdrawal of merger plans due to COVID-19
Advent says the pandemic has resulted in “material” changes at Forescout. The company disagrees.26 May 2020
EasyJet faces £18 billion class-action lawsuit over data breach
The lawsuit aims to secure up to £2,000 per impacted customer.26 May 2020
From Agent.BTZ to ComRAT v4: A ten‑year journey
Turla has updated its ComRAT backdoor and now uses the Gmail web interface for Command and Control
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26 May 2020
Turla hacker group steals antivirus logs to see if its malware was detected
Turla, one of Russia's most advanced hacker groups, has created malware that gets its orders from email attachments sent to an arbitrary Gmail inbox.26 May 2020
Ransomware
Ransomware is a special type of malware. Once it infected your computer, it encrypts all of your files and demands you pay a ransome if you want your files back. Be suspicious of any emails trying to trick you into opening infected attachments or click on malicious links, common sense is your best defense. In addition. backups are often the only way you can recover from ransomware.26 May 2020