Cybersecurity News
Hiding in Plain Sight: What the SolarWinds Attack Revealed About Efficacy
Multilayered infiltration involved custom malicious tooling, backdoors, and cloaked code, far beyond the skills of script kiddies.18 February 2021
Exploit Details Emerge for Unpatched Microsoft Bug
A malicious website or malicious ad can trigger an exploit for the IE zero-day bug, opening the door for data theft and code execution, new analysis notes.
18 February 2021
Microsoft says SolarWinds hackers downloaded some Azure, Exchange, and Intune source code
Microsoft says it has completed its investigation into its SolarWinds-related breach.18 February 2021
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
These seven tips will help ensure a penetration test improves your organization's overall security posture.
18 February 2021
How to Run a Successful Penetration Test
These seven tips will help ensure a penetration test improves your organization's overall security posture.
18 February 2021
Mac Malware Targets Apple’s In-House M1 Processor
A malicious adware-distributing application specifically targets Apple's new M1 SoC, used in its newest-generation MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini devices.
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
During the immediate period following a breach, it's vital to move fast - but not trip over yourself.
18 February 2021
Pro Tip: Say What You Know
During the immediate period following a breach, it's vital to move fast - but not trip over yourself.
18 February 2021
SDK Bug Lets Attackers Spy on User’s Video Calls Across Dating, Healthcare Apps
Apps like eHarmony and MeetMe are affected by a flaw in the Agora toolkit that went unpatched for eight months, researchers discovered.
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
FBI, CISA, and Treasury Department also release details about North Korean malware used in cryptocurrency thefts since 2018.
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