Cybersecurity News
8 Phishing Lures Preying on Pandemic Panic
Phishing campaigns and scams are skyrocketing to take advantage of people concerned about COVID-19 impacts. Here are some key examples in action.
10 April 2020
8 Phishing Lures Preying on Pandemic Panic
Phishing campaigns and scams are skyrocketing to take advantage of people concerned about COVID-19 impacts. Here are some key examples in action.
10 April 2020
SEC settles with two suspects in EDGAR hacking case
Hacker directly responsible for the hack is still at large, though.10 April 2020
Compromised Zoom Credentials Swapped in Underground Forums
Thousands of compromised Zoom credentials were discovered in underground forums as cybercriminals look to tap into the burgeoning remote workforce.
10 April 2020
Probably NOT a real Gartner Hype Cycle
By William Knowles @c4i Senior Editor InfoSec News April 10, 2020 Its been a while since I’ve seen any up-to-date Gartner research, but it’s safe to say so I don’t get a cease and desist letter that this is likely a fake, but I won’t completely discount the conclusions pointed out as we’re likely reaching the peak […]10 April 2020
Zscaler to Buy Cloudneeti
The security service provider adds cloud security "posture" management with the deal.09 April 2020
Senator calls on FTC to create guidelines for video teleconferencing software
Senator says online conferencing software needs to be regulated and follow basic privacy and security rules.09 April 2020
Cloudflare Axes Google reCAPTCHA Due to Privacy, Price
Cloudflare's CEO said it is replacing Google's reCAPTCHA tool with hCaptcha due to pricing, privacy and availability concerns.
09 April 2020
Unique P2P Architecture Gives DDG Botnet ‘Unstoppable’ Status
DDG might be the world's first P2P-based cryptomining botnet.
09 April 2020
Ever needed a Zoom password? Probably not. But why not?
With Zoom – and Zoom-bombing – being all the rage, here’s why the app’s default password settings may be leaving the backdoor wide open
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09 April 2020
Emails Impersonating Trump, White House Seek to Exploit Pandemic Fears
The phishing campaign is only the latest among many related to COVID-19, INKY says.09 April 2020
Copycat Site Serves Up Raccoon Stealer
Visitors to the fake site expecting antivirus offerings will instead encounter the Fallout exploit kit and a possible malware infection.
09 April 2020
Zoom, Microsoft & NTT Data Leaders Share Work-from-Home Security Tips
Tech leaders encourage organizations to maintain security awareness training and offer advice on how to protect their information.09 April 2020
No STEM, No Problem: How to Close the Security Workforce Gap
Those who work well with others, learn quickly, and possess a proactive mindset toward the work can make great employees, even if their backgrounds aren't rooted in cybersecurity.09 April 2020
US Senate, German government tell employees not to use Zoom
The two organizations now join a list that also includes the Taiwanese government, the Australian government, SpaceX, Google, and New York state area schools.09 April 2020
US Senate, German government tell staff not to use Zoom
The two organizations now join a list that also includes the Taiwanese government, the Australian government, SpaceX, Google, and New York state area schools.09 April 2020
Schneier on Hacking Society
How the hacker mindset and skill set could play a role in improving and securing societal systems, according to renowned security technologist Bruce Schneier.
09 April 2020
Zoom Taps Ex-Facebook CISO Amid Security Snafus, Lawsuit
The online videoconferencing service added Alex Stamos to the team and has also formed an expert advisory board to grapple with the pains of its COVID-19 growth spurt.
09 April 2020
Medical Devices on the IoT Put Lives at Risk
Device security must become as important a product design feature as safety and efficacy.09 April 2020
Cisco ‘Critical Update’ Phishing Attack Steals Webex Credentials
Emails purporting to be a Cisco "critical security advisory" are actually part of a phishing campaign trying to steal victims' Webex credentials.
09 April 2020
