Cybersecurity News
New MrbMiner malware has infected thousands of MSSQL databases
A hacker group is brute-forcing MSSQL servers with weak passwords and installing crypto-mining malware.16 September 2020
How IT Security Organizations are Attacking the Cybersecurity Problem
The COVID-19 pandemic turned the world -- and enterprise computing -- on end. Here's a look at how cybersecurity teams are retrenching their defense strategies, rebuilding their teams, and selecting new technologies to stop the oncoming rise of online attacks.
16 September 2020
Rethinking Resilience: Tips for Your Disaster Recovery Plan
As more organizations face disruptions, a defined approach to recovery is imperative so they can successfully recover, experts say.15 September 2020
Data Breaches Exposes Vets, COVID-19 Patients
Social engineering and employee mistakes lead to breach Veteran's Administration and the National Health Service.
15 September 2020
More Cyberattacks in the First Half of 2020 Than in All of 2019
The pandemic-related shift to remote work and the growing availability of ransomware-as-a-service were two major drivers, CrowdStrike says.15 September 2020
Billions of devices vulnerable to new 'BLESA' Bluetooth security flaw
New BLESA attack goes after the often ignored Bluetooth reconnection process, unlike previous vulnerabilities, most found in the pairing operation.15 September 2020
5 Security Lessons Humans Can Learn From Their Dogs
Without the right reinforcements, you could be barking at the moon.
15 September 2020
QR Codes Serve Up a Menu of Security Concerns
QR code usage is soaring in the pandemic -- but malicious versions aren't something that most people think about.
15 September 2020
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Security Open to RCE
Two bugs (CVE-2020-4703 and CVE-2020-4711) in IBM's Spectrum Protect Plus data-storage protection solution could enable remote code execution.
15 September 2020
US charges two hackers for defacing US websites following Soleimani killing
US authorities have tracked down the two hackers behind a January 2020 mass-defacement campaign.15 September 2020
CISA Issues Alert for Microsoft Netlogon Vulnerability
CISA has issued an alert following the discovery of publicly available exploit code for Windows elevation of privilege flaw CVE-2020-1472.15 September 2020
Taking Security With You in the WFH Era: What to Do Next
As many organizations pivot to working from home, here are some considerations for prioritizing the new security protocols.15 September 2020
Research Finds Nearly 800,000 Access Keys Exposed Online
The keys were primarily for access to databases and cloud services.15 September 2020
PCI SSC to Host its 2020 Community Meetings Online as Virtual Events
In an unprecedented year, PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) will host its 2020 Community Meetings online, as virtual events, for the first time in the Council’s history. The annual North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific Community Meetings offer an opportunity to bring the PCI SSC community together to network with colleagues, share regional insights, and hear important Council updates.
15 September 2020
Encrypted Traffic Inference: An Alternative to Enterprise Network Traffic Decryption
Finding threats in encrypted inbound network traffic is complex and expensive for enterprises, but a fascinating new approach could eliminate the need for decryption.15 September 2020
Windows Exploit Released For Microsoft ‘Zerologon’ Flaw
Security researchers and U.S. government authorities alike are urging admins to address Microsoft's critical privilege escalation flaw.
15 September 2020
MITRE releases emulation plan for FIN6 hacking group, more to follow
New MITRE project to provide free emulation plans that mimic major threat actors in order to train and help defenders.15 September 2020
Simplify Your Privacy Approach to Overcome CCPA Challenges
By building a privacy-forward culture from the ground up and automating processes, organizations can simplify their approach to privacy and be prepared for any upcoming regulations.15 September 2020
MFA Bypass Bugs Opened Microsoft 365 to Attack
Vulnerabilities ‘that have existed for years’ in WS-Trust could be exploited to attack other services such as Azure and Visual Studio.
15 September 2020
US reaches $1.5 billion settlement with Daimler over emissions scandal
Daimler must also recall and repair Mercedes-Benz diesel cars that cheat the system.15 September 2020