Cybersecurity News
Android Malware Bypasses 2FA And Targets Telegram, Gmail Passwords
A new Android malware strain has been uncovered, part of the Rampant Kitten threat group's widespread surveillance campaign that targets Telegram credentials and more.
21 September 2020
Mozilla fixes flaw that let attackers hijack Firefox for Android via Wi‑Fi
Attackers could have exploited the flaw to steal victims’ login credentials or install malware on their devices
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21 September 2020
Patch by Tonight: CISA Issues Emergency Directive for Critical Netlogon Flaw
The directive requires all federal agencies to apply a patch for Windows Netlogon vulnerability CVE-2020-1472 by midnight on Sept. 21.21 September 2020
5 Steps to Greater Cyber Resiliency
Work from home isn't going away anytime soon, and the increased vulnerability means cyber resiliency will continue to be critical to business resiliency.21 September 2020
Hacking Yourself: Marie Moe and Pacemaker Security
Future consumer devices, including pacemakers, should be built with security from the start.21 September 2020
Phishing awareness training wears off after a few months
Retraining employees after six months is recommended.21 September 2020
Code execution, defense evasion are top tactics used in critical attacks against corporate endpoints
Cisco examines MITRE ATT&CK data to suggest the threat vectors enterprise security staff should focus their efforts on.21 September 2020
Consultants charged for bribing Amazon Marketplace employees to game the platform
Prosecutors allege the group paid handsome bribes to give clients a competitive advantage.21 September 2020
US govt orders federal agencies to patch dangerous Zerologon bug by Monday
DHS CISA tells government agencies to patch Zerologon bug by Monday, citing "unacceptable risk" posed to federal networks.20 September 2020
Hackers leak details of 1,000 high-ranking Belarus police officers
Hackers promise to leak more if police crackdown against anti-government protesters continues.20 September 2020
The TikTok Ban: Security Experts Weigh in on the App’s Risks
With no hard evidence of abuse, are bans warranted? The real security concerns will likely come after the ban goes into effect, researchers said in our exclusive roundtable.
18 September 2020
Firefox bug lets you hijack nearby mobile browsers via WiFi
Mozilla says users should update as soon as possible to Firefox v79 for Android.18 September 2020
Stubborn WooCommerce Plugin Bugs Get Third Patch
Users of the Discount Rules for WooCommerce WordPress plugin are urged to apply a third and (hopefully) final patch.
18 September 2020
A Hacker's Playlist
Nine security researchers share their favorite songs and genres.
18 September 2020
Deadly Ransomware Story Continues to Unfold
A ransomware attack with fatal consequences is attracting notice and comment from around the world.18 September 2020
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Zoom now supports two-factor authentication. A cyber attack, which affected 14 inboxes belonging to Quebec’s Department of Justice, was confirmed by ESET researchers.
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18 September 2020
SecOps Teams Wrestle with Manual Processes, HR Gaps
Enterprise security teams are "drowning in alerts."
18 September 2020
Security Takeaways from the Great Work-from-Home Experiment
As the pandemic drags on and remote workforces stay remote, zero-trust and other lessons learned should come to the fore.
18 September 2020
Spammers use hexadecimal IP addresses to evade detection
Links in spam emails looked like https://0xD83AC74E instead of "domain.com."18 September 2020
Maze Ransomware Adopts Ragnar Locker Virtual-Machine Approach
Maze continues to adopt tactics from rival cybercrime gangs.
18 September 2020