Cybersecurity News
Senators ask Juniper for the results of its 2015 NSA backdoor investigation
Thirteen US senators ask Juniper to publish the findings of its 2015 investigation.10 June 2020
When Your Biggest Security and Privacy Threats Come From the Ones You Love
Research examines the risks and design challenges of accounting for privacy threats in intimate relationships.10 June 2020
Misconfigured Databases Targeted Hours After Deployment
Researchers left a poorly configured database open on the Internet to learn who would connect to it and what they would steal.10 June 2020
Rate of Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare Slows in H1 2020
But lull is unlikely to continue for long, some security experts say.10 June 2020
Employees Stream Entertainment on Enterprise Systems During Pandemic
Employees aren't limiting use of their work computers to business purposes while working from home.10 June 2020
Helping Remote Workers Overcome Remote Attacks
Because remote workers' devices are all connected to a home network, they don’t even need to be attacked directly. Instead, attackers have multiple avenues of attack that can be exploited.
10 June 2020
Snake Ransomware Delivers Double-Strike on Honda, Energy Co.
The ICS/SCADA-focused malware is likely behind a duo of attacks this week, on Honda and a South American energy company, researchers said.
10 June 2020
Vast hack‑for‑hire scheme targeted thousands of people, organizations
An obscure Indian company operated a scheme targeting banks, non-profits, politicians and journalists all over the world, a report says
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10 June 2020
Critical Intel Flaws Fixed in Active Management Technology
Two critical flaws in Intel AMT, which could enable privilege escalation, were patched along with 20 other bugs in its June security update.
10 June 2020
The Telehealth Attack Surface
Amid the surge in digital healthcare stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, security is taking a backseat to usability.10 June 2020
What to Know About the Approved Scanning Vendor Program
New vulnerabilities, security holes and bugs are being discovered daily. It is vital to have Internet-facing systems scanned regularly for vulnerabilities to help identify new threats so they can be addressed as soon as possible. Gill Woodcock, VP Global Head of Programs, answers common questions about the Approved Scanning Vendor program.
10 June 2020
Fake COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Apps Infect Android Phones
Researchers find 12 Android applications disguised as official COVID-19 contact tracing apps installing malware onto devices.10 June 2020
Slovak police seize wiretapping devices connected to government network
Slovak police also arrest four people, including the head of the government agency responsible for managing the government network.10 June 2020
Asset Management Mess? How to Get Organized
Hardware and software deployments all over the place due to the pandemic scramble? Here are the essential steps to ensure you can find what you need -- and secure it.
10 June 2020
Microsoft ships hefty patch load this month
The latest Patch Tuesday knocks out a record-high number of vulnerabilities, including new bugs in the SMB protocol
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10 June 2020
Efficient Security Testing Requires Automation, but Humans Are Needed Too
An annual survey of penetration testers finds that although machines can quickly find many classes of vulnerabilities, human analysts are still necessary to gauge the severity of discovered issues.10 June 2020
Jenkins team avoids security disaster after partial user database loss
Loophole caused by deleted user database could have allowed threat actors to hijack the user accounts of Jenkins plugin authors.10 June 2020
Encryption Utility Firm Accused of Bundling Malware Functions in Product
The increasingly prevalent GuLoader malware has been traced back to a far-reaching encryption service that attempts to pass as above-board.
10 June 2020
3 Ways the Pandemic Will Affect Enterprise Security in the Future
While CISOs have been focused on immediate threats, it's time to look ahead to what a post-COVID-19 future will look like.10 June 2020
Thanos Ransomware First to Weaponize RIPlace Tactic
Thanos is the first ransomware family to feature the weaponized RIPlace tactic, enabling it to bypass ransomware protections.
10 June 2020