Cybersecurity News
Haken Malware Family Infests Google Play Store
Eight apps - mostly camera utilities and children's games - were discovered spreading a new malware strain that steals data and signs victims up for expensive premium services.
21 February 2020
Up close and personal with Linux malware
What are the main security threats facing Linux? A Q&A with ESET Senior Malware Researcher Marc‑Etienne M.Léveillé, whose work has been instrumental in uncovering a number of malware strains hitting Linux servers.
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21 February 2020
Digital Inheritance
What happens to our digital presence when we die or become incapacitated? Many of us have or know we should have a will and checklists of what loved ones need to know in the event of our passing. But what about all of our digital data and online accounts? Consider creating some type of digital will, often called a "Digital Inheritance" plan.21 February 2020
DOD DISA discloses data breach
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) handles IT and telecommunications support for the White House and military troops.20 February 2020
Google Bans 600 Android Apps for Obnoxious Ads
The Google Play apps violated the tech behemoth's disruptive advertising policies.
20 February 2020
Popular Mobile Document-Management Apps Put Data at Risk
Most iOS and Android apps that Cometdocs has published on Google and Apple app stores transmit entire documents - unencrypted.20 February 2020
Google removes 600 Android apps in Play Store adware crackdown
Google removes Android apps and bans app developers who used out-of-app ads to spam users.20 February 2020
Microsoft Announces General Availability of Threat Protection, Insider Risk Management
Microsoft made several security announcements ahead of RSA Conference, including its decision to bring Microsoft Defender to iOS and Android.20 February 2020
Ransomware Damage Hit $11.5B in 2019
A new report shows the scale of ransomware's harm and the growth of that damage year-over-year -- an average of $141,000 per incident.20 February 2020
It's Time to Break the 'Rule of Steve'
Today, in a room full of cybersecurity professionals, there are still more people called Steve than there are women.20 February 2020
Critical Cisco Bug Opens Software Licencing Manager to Remote Attack
A default password would let anyone access the Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem Base platform, even if it's not directly connected to the internet.
20 February 2020
Personal Info of 10.6M MGM Resort Guests Leaked Online
Data published on a hacking forum includes phone numbers and email addresses of travelers ranging from everyday tourists to celebrities and tech CEOs.20 February 2020
Coronavirus kills MWC, IBM withdraws from RSA: What about Kaspersky’s Security Analyst Summit?
Kaspersky has revealed its position on the potential cancellation of the Security Analyst Summit, due to take place in April.20 February 2020
Cybergang Favors G Suite and Physical Checks For BEC Attacks
Exaggerated Lion, a newly discovered cybercrime group, uses new and unique tactics to target U.S. companies in BEC attacks.
20 February 2020
Croatia's largest petrol station chain impacted by cyber-attack
A ransomware attack is believed to have impaired the chain's ability to issue invoices and accept loyalty cards.20 February 2020
MGM Resorts data breach exposes details of 10.6 million guests
A number of celebrities, government officials and tech CEOs were also caught up in the incident
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20 February 2020
5 Strategies to Secure Cloud Operations Against Today's Cyber Threats
With these fundamentals in mind, organizations can reduce their security and compliance risks as they reap the cloud's many benefits:20 February 2020
New Guidance: PCI DSS for Large Organizations
PCI Security Standards Council has published a new Information Supplement: PCI DSS for Large Organizations. This document was produced by the 2019 Special Interest Group (SIG), whose members provided their expertise and shared experience of managing PCI DSS assessments in large organizations.
20 February 2020
10 Tough Questions CEOs Are Asking CISOs
CEOs today are prepared with better questions than 'Are we secure,' and chief information security officers had better be ready to answer.
20 February 2020
Firms Improve Threat Detection but Face Increasingly Disruptive Attacks
In addition, more third parties are discovering the attacks rather than the companies themselves.20 February 2020