Cybersecurity News

What is Malware

Malware is software--a computer program--used to perform malicious actions. In fact, the term malware is a combination of the words malicious and software. Cyber criminals install malware on your computers or devices to gain control over them or gain access to what they contain. Once installed, these attackers can use malware to spy on your online activities, steal your passwords and files, or use your system to attack others.

16 January 2020

Chinese man arrested after making $1.6 million from selling VPN services

Chinese authorities continue their crackdown against unauthorized VPN services with what appears to be their biggest catch so far.

15 January 2020

2017 Data Breach Will Cost Equifax at Least $1.38 Billion

Company agrees to set aside a minimum of $380.5 million as breach compensation and spend another $1 billion on transforming its information security over the next five years. The 147 million US consumers affected by the breach have one week from today to file a claim.

15 January 2020

Critical WordPress Bug Leaves 320,000 Sites Open to Attack

Authentication bypass bugs in WordPress plugins InfiniteWP Client and WP Time Capsule leave hundreds of thousands of sites open to attack.

15 January 2020

A Practical Guide to Zero-Trust Security

There are five different pillars to implement when moving to a modern, zero-trust security model.

15 January 2020

Google Lets iPhone Users Turn Device into Security Key

The iPhone can now be used in lieu of a physical security key as a means of protecting Google accounts.

15 January 2020

Podcast: NSA Reports Major Crypto-Spoofing Bug to Microsoft

Threatpost talks to Venafi about the recently-disclosed Microsoft vulnerability and whether the hype around the flaw was warranted.

15 January 2020

Why Firewalls Aren't Going Anywhere

Written off multiple times as obsolete, firewalls continue to elude demise by adding features and ensuring that VPNs keep humming.

15 January 2020

U.N. Weathers Storm of Emotet-TrickBot Malware

A concerted, targeted phishing campaign took aim at 600 different staffers and officials, using Norway as a lure.

15 January 2020

Equifax Settles Class-Action Breach Lawsuit for $380.5M

Class members have until Jan. 22, next week, to claim benefits.

15 January 2020

How to Comprehend the Buzz About Honeypots

Honeypots are crucial tools for security researchers and security teams. Understanding what they are and what they can do can be critical for making them safe and useful for your organization.

15 January 2020

New Report Spotlights Changes in Phishing Techniques

Common and evolving strategies include the use of zero-font attacks, homograph attacks, and new tactics for fake attachments.

15 January 2020

More than 600 million users installed Android 'fleeceware' apps from the Play Store

A new set of 25 Android apps caught illegally charging users at the end of a trial period.

15 January 2020

ISACs Join Forces to Secure the Travel Industry

Together, the Travel & Hospitality ISAC and the Retail & Hospitality ISAC intend to improve communications and collaboration about the evolving threat landscape.

15 January 2020