Cybersecurity News
Malware authors already taking aim at Apple M1 Macs
The first instance of malicious code native to Apple Silicon M1 Macs emerged a month after the release of devices equipped with the company’s in-house CPUs
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18 February 2021
Data security accountability in an age of regular breaches
As the number of vendors impacted by supply-chain breaches grows, one constant question remains: where exactly does accountability for data security lie, and what part do end users play in their own data breach protection?18 February 2021
RIPE NCC discloses failed brute-force attack on its SSO service
RIPE NCC, which manages the IP address space for the EMEA region, is now asking its 20,000 member orgs to enable 2FA for their accounts.18 February 2021
How to Run a Successful Penetration Test

18 February 2021
How to Run a Successful Penetration Test

18 February 2021
Mac Malware Targets Apple’s In-House M1 Processor

18 February 2021
CrowdStrike acquires Humio for $400 million
Deal expected to close at the end of Q1 2021.18 February 2021
Virginia Takes Different Tack Than California With Data Privacy Law
Online businesses targeting Virginia consumers and have personal data of 100,000 consumers in the state must conform to the new statute.18 February 2021
The Edge Pro Tip: Say What You Know

18 February 2021
Pro Tip: Say What You Know

18 February 2021
SDK Bug Lets Attackers Spy on User’s Video Calls Across Dating, Healthcare Apps

18 February 2021
Windows and Linux servers targeted by new WatchDog botnet for almost two years
WatchDog botnet uses exploits to take over servers and mine cryptocurrency.18 February 2021
Masslogger Trojan reinvented in quest to steal Outlook, Chrome credentials
The operators have also been linked to the use of AgentTesla, Formbook, and AsyncRAT.18 February 2021
Egregor Arrests a Blow, But Ransomware Will Likely Bounce Back
Similar to previous ransomware takedowns, this disruption to the ransomware-as-a-service model will likely be short-lived, security experts say.17 February 2021
US Unseals Indictments Against North Korean Cyberattackers for Thefts Totaling $1.3B

17 February 2021
White House Says 100 Private Sector Orgs Hit in SolarWinds Campaign
Anne Neuberger, a top Biden cybersecurity official, provided an update on the government's investigation into the massive breach.17 February 2021
Microsoft starts removing Flash from Windows devices via new KB4577586 update
Windows 10 users are reporting seeing a new update this week that permanently removes Flash from their systems.17 February 2021
Stolen Jones Day Law Firm Files Posted on Dark Web

17 February 2021
Windows, Linux Devices Hijacked In Two-Year Cryptojacking Campaign

17 February 2021
U.S. Indicts North Korean Hackers in Theft of $200 Million
The U.S. Justice Department today unsealed indictments against three men accused of working with the North Korean regime to carry out some of the most damaging cybercrime attacks over the past decade, including the 2014 hack of Sony Pictures, the global WannaCry ransomware contagion of 2017, and the theft of roughly $200 million and attempted theft of more than $1.2 billion from banks and other victims worldwide.17 February 2021