Cybersecurity News
Want to Avoid an Extreme Cyberloss? Focus on the Basics
New analysis of attacks and breaches -- to the tune of more than $20 million in damages and losses of at least 20 million records -- underscores the importance of planning for these events.11 November 2020
Google patches two more Chrome zero-days
Google has now patched five Chrome zero-days in three weeks.11 November 2020
Security Hiring Plans Remain Constant Despite Pandemic
Although we saw workforce gains this year, 56% of businesses surveyed report staff shortages are putting their organization at risk.11 November 2020
3 Tips For Successfully Running Tech Outside the IT Department
When marketing opts for "extra-departmental IT," coordination and communication are required to keep things secured.11 November 2020
Silver Peak SD-WAN Bugs Allow for Network Takeover
Three security vulnerabilities can be chained to enable unauthenticated remote code execution.
11 November 2020
7 Cool Cyberattack and Audit Tools to be Highlighted at Black Hat Europe
Platforms, open source tools, and other toolkits for penetration testers and other security practitioners will be showcased at the early December virtual event.
11 November 2020
Barracuda to Acquire Fyde for Zero-Trust Capabilities
Plans call for expanding the Barracuda CloudGen SASE platform.11 November 2020
9 New Tactics to Spread Security Awareness
Employees are often your first line of security defense when the bad guys come calling -- providing your workers are properly trained. Security leaders share how they're raising awareness.
11 November 2020
Nvidia Warns Windows Gamers of GeForce NOW Flaw
Both Nvidia and Intel faced severe security issues this week - including a high-severity bug in Nvidia's GeForce NOW.
11 November 2020
Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang Takes Out Facebook Ads in Key New Tactic
Following a Nov. 3 ransomware attack against Campari, Ragnar Locker group took out public Facebook ads threatening to release stolen data.
11 November 2020
Recent ransomware wave targeting Israel linked to Iranian threat actors
Israeli companies have seen an uptick in attacks and successful infections with the Pay2Key and WannaScream ransomware.11 November 2020
Minecraft Apps on Google Play Fleece Players Out of Big Money
Seven mobile apps for Android sneakily charge fans of Minecraft and Roblox hundreds of dollars per month.
11 November 2020
How to Successfully Transition Software from PA-DSS to the PCI Secure Software Standard
On 28 October 2022, the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) program will officially close. In this blog, Jake Marcinko, PCI SSC Senior Manager, Emerging Standards, shares how PA-DSS compares to its successor, the PCI Secure Software Standard, a standard within the PCI Software Security Framework (SSF); and Tracey Harrington, PCI SSC Manager, Certification Programs, offers key timelines and suggestions on how to prepare your organization to make the transition.
11 November 2020
Former Microsoft Software Engineer Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
The 26-year-old was convicted earlier this year of wire fraud, money laundering, and filing false tax returns, among other charges.11 November 2020
Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 17 critical flaws, Windows zero‑day
The second Tuesday of the month brings another fresh batch of fixes for security vulnerabilities in various Microsoft products
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11 November 2020
Play Store identified as main distribution vector for most Android malware
Mammoth research project using Symantec (now NortonLifeLock) telemetry confirms what everyone suspected.11 November 2020
How to Avoid Getting Killed by Ransomware
Using a series of processes, infosec pros can then tap automated data hygiene to find and fix files that attackers key in on.11 November 2020
High-Severity Cisco DoS Flaw Can Immobilize ASR Routers
The flaw stems from an issue with the ingress packet processing function of Cisco IOS XR software.
11 November 2020
COVID-19 Data-Sharing App Leaked Healthcare Worker Info
Philippines COVID-KAYA app allowed for unauthorized access typically protected by ‘superuser’ credentials and also may have exposed patient data.
11 November 2020
Palo Alto Networks acquires attack surface manager Expanse in $800m deal
Expanse’s platform will be added to the Cortex product suite.11 November 2020