Cybersecurity News
Mozilla fixes high‑risk Firefox flaws, bug in DoH feature
The browser maker rolls out updates on back-to-back days, including a patch to avoid unintentionally overloading DNS providers
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04 June 2020
Microsoft Office Files Most Popular for Exploit Tests
A new report examines attacker methodologies to better understand how exploit testing is conducted in the wild.04 June 2020
How to remove yourself from Internet search results and hide your identity
Here is a step-by-step guide to reducing your digital footprint online, whether you want to lock down data or vanish entirely.04 June 2020
Could Automation Kill the Security Analyst?
Five skills to ensure job security in the Age of Automation.04 June 2020
Google Faces Privacy Lawsuit Over Tracking Users in Incognito Mode
A $5 billion class-action lawsuit filed in a California federal court alleges that Google's Chrome incognito mode collects browser data without people’s knowledge or consent.
04 June 2020
What Usability Means to Security Pros
The last thing cybersecurity executives and practitioners need are even more tools that are difficult to operate. Here's what they look for when assessing new tools.
04 June 2020
ZLoader-Laced Emails Target Unemployed Victims
Researchers are warning of spear-phishing emails with CV lures that spread the ZLoader malware, which steals banking credentials from victims.
04 June 2020
Incognito mode detection still works in Chrome despite promise to fix
Google said last year that it would fix a bug that allowed sites to detect incognito mode, but no fix ever came.04 June 2020
Hackers hijack one of Coincheck's domains for spear-phishing attacks
Hackers hijacked Coincheck's domain registrar account and then changed DNS settings.03 June 2020
Romanian Skimmer Gang in Mexico Outed by KrebsOnSecurity Stole $1.2 Billion
An exhaustive inquiry published today by a consortium of investigative journalists says a three-part series KrebsOnSecurity published in 2015 on a Romanian ATM skimming gang operating in Mexico's top tourist destinations disrupted their highly profitable business, which raked in an estimated $20 million a month and enjoyed the protection of top Mexican authorities.03 June 2020
Kaspersky IDs Sophisticated New Malware Targeted at Air-Gapped Systems
'USBCulprit' is one of several tools that suggest previously known Cycldek group is more dangerous than previous assumed, security vendor says.03 June 2020
Sophisticated Info-Stealer Targets Air-Gapped Devices via USB
The newly discovered USBCulprit malware is part of the arsenal of an APT known as Cycldek, which targets government entities.
03 June 2020
Attackers Target 1M+ WordPress Sites To Harvest Database Credentials
An attack over the weekend unsuccessfully targeted 1.3 million WordPress websites, in attempts to download their configuration files and harvest database credentials.
03 June 2020
RATs 101: The Grimy Trojans That Scurry Through Remote Access Pipes
Remote Access Trojans (RATs) can be the beginning of very bad things on your network or workstations.
03 June 2020
Google Faces $5B Lawsuit for Tracking Users in Incognito Mode
A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses Google of collecting browser data from people who used "private" mode.03 June 2020
Chasing RobbinHood: Up Close with an Evolving Threat
A security researcher details how RobbinHood has changed and why it remains a threat for businesses to watch.03 June 2020
Old Spreadsheet Macro Tech Newly Popular with Criminals
A 30-year-old macro technology for Microsoft Excel is finding new popularity as a cybersecurity attack vector.03 June 2020
Google apps and websites get support for more security keys on iOS devices
You can now use hardware security keys to access Google apps and services running on iOS devices.03 June 2020
What Government Contractors Need to Know About NIST, DFARS Password Reqs
Organizations that fail to comply with these rules can get hit with backbreaking fines and class-action lawsuits.03 June 2020
TrickBot Adds BazarBackdoor to Malware Arsenal
The stealthy backdoor is delivered via mass-market phishing emails that are well-crafted to appear convincing.
03 June 2020