Cybersecurity News
Avon recovering after mysterious cyber-security incident
Parts of the Avon It network has been down since last week, according to SEC documents.16 June 2020
IoT Security Trends & Challenges in the Wake of COVID-19
The demand for Internet of Things security practices that protect sensitive medical equipment and data will double within the next five years. Here's why.16 June 2020
Ripple20 vulnerabilities will haunt the IoT landscape for years to come
Security researchers disclose 19 vulnerabilities impacting a TCP/IP library found at the base of many IoT products.16 June 2020
Shadow IT: Why It’s Still a Major Risk in Today’s Environments
According to industry analyst firm Gartner, as many as one-third of successful attacks on enterprises target data that are housed in unsanctioned IT resources.
16 June 2020
Old GTP protocol vulnerabilities will also impact future 5G networks
Bugs allow denial-of-service, user impersonation, user tracking, and fraud attacks, two separate reports warn.15 June 2020
Ryuk Continues to Dominate Ransomware Response Cases
Analysis reveals how Ryuk's operators are changing their techniques and using new means to break in.15 June 2020
Now-Former eBay Security Team Members Charged in Bizarre Cyberstalking Campaign
A bloody pig mask, doxing threats, and a foiled surveillance attempt were among the actions six ex-eBay employees took against an editor and publisher of a newsletter.15 June 2020
Twitter Disrupts Wide-Ranging Political Disinformation Campaigns
This removal, of 32K accounts, is not the first time Twitter has taken action to protect its users from influence operations. Researchers weighed in on the practice with Threatpost.
15 June 2020
Intel Tackles Malware Related to Memory Security at Hardware Level
New control-flow enforcement technology will become available with upcoming Tiger Lake mobile processor, chipmaker says.15 June 2020
Intel Adds Anti-Malware Protection in Tiger Lake CPUs
Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs will come with Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET), aimed at battling common control-flow hijacking attacks.
15 June 2020
WFH Alert: Critical Bug Found in Old D-Link Router Models
Researchers find six bugs in consumer D-Link DIR-865L Wireless AC 1750 Dual Band Cloud Router.
15 June 2020
WFH Alert: Critical Bug Found in Old D-Link Router Models
Researchers find six bugs in consumer D-Link DIR-865L Wireless AC 1750 Dual Band Cloud Router.
15 June 2020
Microsoft Releases Update for DoS Flaw in .NET Core
Customers are advised to install the latest version of PowerShell to fully address CVE-2020-1108.15 June 2020
Claire’s Customers Targeted with Magecart Payment-Card Skimmer
The Magecart group targeted the tween accessories specialist starting the day after it shuttered its retail locations due to coronavirus.
15 June 2020
‘Lamphone’ Hack Uses Lightbulb Vibrations to Eavesdrop on Homes
A new hack allowed researchers to discern sound -- including "Let it Be" by the Beatles, and audio from a Donald Trump speech -- from lightbulb vibrations.
15 June 2020
Warning issued over hackable security cameras
The owners of the vulnerable indoor cameras are advised to unplug the devices immediately
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15 June 2020
South African bank to replace 12m cards after employees stole master key
Postbank says employees printed its master key at one of its data centers and then used it to steal $3.2 million.15 June 2020
The Bright Side of the Dark Web
As the hitmen and fraudsters retreat, the Dark Web could become freedom's most important ally.15 June 2020
Intel brings novel CET technology to Tiger Lake mobile CPUs
Intel says CET can protect against ROP/JOP/COP malware.15 June 2020
Web skimmers found on the websites of Intersport, Claire's, and Icing
The malicious code has now been removed from all stores, but users are advised to review card statements for suspicious transactions.15 June 2020