Cybersecurity News
Hacker gains access to a small number of Microsoft's private GitHub repos
Hack considered harmless as the hacker did not gain access to the source code of any major Microsoft apps.07 May 2020
Early access to superannuation paused as police freeze $120,000 in allegedly stolen funds
‘Sophisticated’ identity theft attack leads to Australian Tax Office stopping early super withdrawals until Monday
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Allegations of identity theft involving 150 Australians have forced the government to pause the early release of superannuation, after police froze $120,000 believed to have been ripped off from retirement savings.
On Friday the assistant treasurer, Michael Sukkar, announced the Australian Tax Office would pause requests for early access of superannuation until Monday “out of an abundance of caution” to consider further anti-fraud protection.
Related: Under-40s twice as likely to access their super early under coronavirus scheme, survey finds
Related: Should I access my super early during the coronavirus? Here's how it will impact your money
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Cyber Subterfuge and Curious Sharks Threaten the World's Subsea Fiber-Optic Cables
Malware, spies, and hackers, plus erosion and sharks, pose huge risks to the fiber optics that transmit almost all the world's data.
07 May 2020
Cyber Subterfuge and Curious Sharks Threaten the World's Subsea Fiber-Optics Cables
Malware, spies and hackers, plus erosion and sharks, threaten fiber-optics that transmit almost all the world's data07 May 2020
Malicious Bots Infiltrate Online Food Delivery
With grocery delivery in higher demand than ever, new add-ons have emerged to secure slots for consumers, presenting a new pathway for bad bots to wreak havoc.07 May 2020
Microsoft: 150 million people are using passwordless logins each month
Internally, 90% of Microsoft employees already use a passwordless authentication solution.07 May 2020
Blue Mockingbird Monero-Mining Campaign Exploits Web Apps
The cybercriminals are using a deserialization vulnerability, CVE-2019-18935, to achieve remote code execution before moving laterally through the enterprise.
07 May 2020
Microsoft Identity VP Shares How and Why to Ditch Passwords
Passwords are on their way out, says Joy Chik, who offers guidance for businesses hoping to shift away from them.07 May 2020
Mac RAT Rides 2FA App Onto Systems
The new macOS remote access Trojan from the Lazarus Group uses a two-factor authentication app as its delivery mechanism.07 May 2020
Cisco Fixes High-Severity Flaws In Firepower Security Software, ASA
Cisco has fixed 12 high-severity flaws in its Adaptive Security Appliance software and Firepower Threat Defense software.
07 May 2020
Now More Than Ever? Securing the Software Life Cycle
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's true for software security, even in these turbulent times.07 May 2020
Zoom Beefs Up End-to-End Encryption to Thwart ‘Zoombombers’
As the company continues to battle security woes, it has acquired Keybase to boost security and privacy. A full cryptographic draft architecture will be available on May 22.
07 May 2020
Zoom Acquires Keybase, Plans for End-to-End Encrypted Chats
The company's first acquisition to date is part of a 90-day plan to improve security in its video communications platform.07 May 2020
Tech Support Scam Uses Child Porn Warning
A new email scam is making the rounds, warning recipients that someone using their Internet address has been caught viewing child pornography. The message claims to have been sent from Microsoft Support, and says the recipient's Windows license will be suspended unless they call an "MS Support" number to reinstate the license, but the number goes to a phony tech support scam that tries to trick callers into giving fraudsters direct access to their PCs.07 May 2020
Threat-Modeling Basics Using MITRE ATT&CK
When risk managers consider the role ATT&CK plays in the classic risk equation, they have to understand the role of threat modeling in building a complete risk scenario.07 May 2020
Cybersecurity Home School: Garfield Teaches Security
The famous cartoon cat can help kids ages 6 to 11 learn to be more secure when they're online.
07 May 2020
Pandemic Could Accelerate Passwordless Authentication
As we celebrate another World Password Day, security pros are hopeful that when we move out of the stay-at-home period, companies will continue to focus on digital technologies - and ditching passwords.07 May 2020
Hackers Dumpster Dive for Taxpayer Data in COVID-19 Relief Money Scams
Threat actors are buying and selling taxpayer data on hacker forums as well as using phishing and other campaigns to steal various U.S. government payouts.
07 May 2020
Digital transformation could be accelerated by COVID‑19
The pandemic has highlighted the need for businesses to act with alacrity and prepare for the long haul – and to do so with cybersecurity in mind
The post Digital transformation could be accelerated by COVID‑19 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
07 May 2020
7 Ways Parents Can Better Protect Their Online-Gamer Offspring
It's 11 a.m. Are your kids locked in their rooms playing games online?
07 May 2020