Cybersecurity News
Hackers are actively exploiting zero-days in several WordPress plugins
There's quite the WordPress p0wnage going on right now.01 March 2020
Walgreens says mobile app leaked users' personal data
US pharmacy store says mobile app exposed names, prescription details, and shipping addresses.01 March 2020
Meet the white-hat group fighting Emotet, the world's most dangerous malware
A private group of 20+ security researchers and system administrators have been waging a silent war against Emotet, today's most dangerous malware operation.29 February 2020
FCC Proposes to Fine Wireless Carriers $200M for Selling Customer Location Data
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today proposed fines of more than $200 million against the nation's four largest wireless carriers for selling access to their customers' location information without taking adequate precautions to prevent unauthorized access to that data. While the fines would be among the largest the FCC has ever levied, critics say the penalties don't go far enough to deter wireless carriers from continuing to sell customer location data.28 February 2020
New Trickbot Delivery Method Focuses on Windows 10
Researchers discover attackers abusing the latest version of the remote desktop ActiveX control class introduced for Windows 10.28 February 2020
Bruce Schneier Proposes ‘Hacking Society’ for a Better Tomorrow
The security industry has the perfect skillset and adversarial defense outlook to deal with some of the emerging societal issues in today's world, said security technologist Bruce Schneier.
28 February 2020
6 Truths About Disinformation Campaigns
Disinformation goes far beyond just influencing election outcomes. Here's what security pros need to know.
28 February 2020
Exploitation, Phishing Top Worries for Mobile Users
Reports find that mobile malware appears on the decline, but the exploitation of vulnerabilities along with phishing has led to a rise in compromises, experts say.28 February 2020
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research uncovers a vulnerability in Wi-Fi chips – How to protect yourself against tax refund fraud – Clearview AI suffers a data breach
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28 February 2020
Reducing Risk with Data Minimization
Putting your company on a data diet that reduces the amount of the sensitive data you store or use is a smart way to achieve compliance with GDPR and CCPA.28 February 2020
Ghostcat bug impacts all Apache Tomcat versions released in the last 13 years
Ghostcat vulnerability can allow hackers to read configuration files or plant backdoors on Tomcat servers.28 February 2020
Facebook, Google, Twitter spark mutiny over Pakistan censorship demands
The companies have joined forces in a threat to abandon the country entirely.28 February 2020
Firefox turns on DNS over HTTPS by default for US users
People in other parts of the world also have the option to flip on DNS encryption
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28 February 2020
RSAC 2020: Ransomware a ‘National Crisis,’ CISA Says, Ramps ICS Focus
The federal agency plans a slew of initiatives to address industrial control security this year.
28 February 2020
Patrick Wardle: Apple Devices Hit With Recycled macOS Malware
Patrick Wardle talks about the biggest threats he's seeing impacting Apple devices.
28 February 2020
Scientist sentenced to 2 years behind bars for stealing next-generation battery tech secrets
The intellectual property had an estimated value of $1 billion to the US company it belonged to.28 February 2020
Educating Educators: Microsoft's Tips for Security Awareness Training
Microsoft's director of security education and awareness shares his approach to helping train employees in defensive practices.28 February 2020
Cyberbullying: How is it different from face‑to‑face bullying?
The digital age has added a whole new dimension to hurtful behavior, and we look at some of the key features that set in-person and online bullying apart
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28 February 2020
Report identifies the most dangerous mobile app store on the internet
And, no! It's not the Google Play Store.28 February 2020
Clearview AI Customers Exposed in Data Breach
Customers for the controversial facial recognition company were detailed in a log file leaked to news organizations.27 February 2020