Cybersecurity News
Inbox Attacks: The Miserable Year (2020) That Was
Reflecting on 2020's record-breaking year of spam and inbox threats.
01 January 2021
SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code
Microsoft says this is no big deal as the company doesn't rely on the secrecy of source code for the security of its products.31 December 2020
Microsoft Reveals That Russian Attackers Accessed Some of Its Source Code
Malicious SolarWinds Orion backdoor installed in Microsoft's network led to the attackers viewing some of its source code.31 December 2020
How to Build Cyber Resilience in a Dangerous Atmosphere
Our polarized climate and COVID-19 are putting the nation's cybersecurity in imminent danger, and it's past time to act.31 December 2020
What’s Next for Ransomware in 2021?
Ransomware response demands a whole-of-business plan before the next attack, according to our roundtable of experts.
31 December 2020
The Coolest Hacks of 2020
Despite a pandemic and possibly the worst cyberattack campaign ever waged against the US, the year still had some bright spots when it came to "good" and creative hacks.31 December 2020
20 for 2020: The Edge's Top Articles of the Year
Variety is the spice of life, and it's also the perfect analogy for the article topics that resonated most with Edge readers this past year.
31 December 2020
Would you take the bait? Take our phishing quiz to find out!
Is the message real or fake? Take our Phishing Derby quiz to find out how much you know about phishing.
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31 December 2020
New warning issued over COVID‑19 vaccine fraud, cyberattacks
Cybercriminals look to cash in on the vaccine rollout, including by falsely offering to help people jump the line
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30 December 2020
FBI Warn Hackers are Using Hijacked Home Security Devices for ‘Swatting’
Stolen email credentials are being used to hijack home surveillance devices, such as Ring, to call police with a fake emergency, then watch the chaos unfold.
30 December 2020
CISA updates SolarWinds guidance, tells US govt agencies to update right away
US federal agencies must update by the end of the year or take all SolarWinds Orion apps offline.30 December 2020
Taking a Neighborhood Watch Approach to Retail Cybersecurity
Bugcrowd CTO Casey Ellis covers new cybersecurity challenges for online retailers.
30 December 2020
Mobile Endpoint Security: Still the Crack in the Enterprise's Cyber Armor
A combination of best practices and best-in-class technology will help keep your enterprise from falling victim to ever-growing threats.30 December 2020
DDoS Attacks Spiked, Became More Complex in 2020
Global pandemic and the easy availability of for-hire services and inexpensive tool sets gave adversaries more opportunities to attack.30 December 2020
The 5 Most-Wanted Threatpost Stories of 2020
A look back at what was hot with readers -- offering a snapshot of the security stories that were most top-of-mind for security professionals and consumers throughout the year.
30 December 2020
Happy 11th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity!
Today marks the 11th anniversary of KrebsOnSecurity! Thank you, Dear Readers, for your continued encouragement and support! With the ongoing disruption to life and livelihood wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 has been a fairly horrid year by most accounts. And it’s perhaps fitting that this was also a leap year, piling on an extra […]29 December 2020
FBI: Pranksters are hijacking smart devices to live-stream swatting incidents
The FBI said it's working with smart device makers to address the issue.29 December 2020
Lawsuit Claims Flawed Facial Recognition Led to Man’s Wrongful Arrest
Black man sues police, saying he was falsely ID’d by facial recognition, joining other Black Americans falling victim to the technology’s racial bias.
29 December 2020
Reducing the Risk of Third-Party SaaS Apps to Your Organization
Such apps may try to leak your data, or can contain malicious code. And even legitimate apps may be poorly written, creating security risks.29 December 2020
6 Questions Attackers Ask Before Choosing an Asset to Exploit
David “moose” Wolpoff at Randori explains how hackers pick their targets, and how understanding "hacker logic" can help prioritize defenses.
29 December 2020