Cybersecurity News
FBI warns of surge in online shopping scams
In one scheme, shoppers ordering gadgets or gym equipment are in for a rude surprise – they receive disposable face masks instead
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04 August 2020
Google & Amazon Replace Apple as Phishers' Favorite Brands
Google and Amazon were the most imitated brands in the second quarter, knocking out Apple.04 August 2020
Twitter Could Face $250M FTC Fine Over Improper Data Use
The potential FTC fine comes after Twitter last year acknowledged that user emails and phone numbers were being used for targeted advertising.
04 August 2020
Securing IoT as a Remote Workforce Strategy
Digital transformation with Internet of Things devices offers organizations a way forward in the era of COVID-19. Optimizing this approach for the future will need to start with security.04 August 2020
Apple Knocked Off Perch as Most Imitated Brand for Phishing Attacks
COVID-19 pandemic spurs spoofing preference changes, plus a surge in email-based attacks.
04 August 2020
Podcast: Learning to ‘Speak the Language’ of OT Security Teams
Andrew Ginter, VP Industrial Security at Waterfall Security Solutions, talks about the differing priorities between IT and OT security teams as industrial control systems become connected.
04 August 2020
Ransomware gang publishes tens of GBs of internal data from LG and Xerox
Maze gang publishes internal data from LG and Xerox after failed extortion attempt.03 August 2020
Ahead of US election, Google bans ads linking to hacked political content
New Google Ads policy to enter into effect on September 1, 2020.03 August 2020
11 Hot Startups to Watch at Black Hat USA
A sneak peek at the up-and-coming organizations to check out on the Black Hat USA virtual show floor.
03 August 2020
11 Hot Startups to Watch at Black Hat USA
A sneak peek at the up-and-coming organizations to check out on the Black Hat USA virtual show floor.
03 August 2020
Robocall Legal Advocate Leaks Customer Data
A California company that helps telemarketing firms avoid getting sued for violating a federal law that seeks to curb robocalls has leaked the phone numbers, email addresses and passwords of all its customers, as well as the mobile phone numbers and other data on people who have hired lawyers to go after telemarketers.03 August 2020
FBI Warns on New E-Commerce Fraud
A wave of new, fraudulent websites has popped up to take advantage of the rise in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic.03 August 2020
DHS Urges 'Highest Priority' Attention on Old Chinese Malware Threat
"Taidoor" is a remote access tool that has been used in numerous cyber espionage campaigns since at least 2008.03 August 2020
New 'Nanodegree' Program Provides Hands-On Cybersecurity Training
Emerging streamlined curriculum programs aim to help narrow the skills gap.03 August 2020
Google Updates Ad Policies to Counter Influence Campaigns, Extortion
Starting Sept. 1, Google will crack down on misinformation, a lack of transparency and the ability to amplify or circulate politically influential content.
03 August 2020
How much is your personal data worth on the dark web?
The going prices are lower than you probably think – your credit card details, for example, can sell for a few bucks
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03 August 2020
Why Data Ethics is a Growing CISO Priority
With data collection growing, and increased concern about how it is handled, a synergy between security and data teams will be essential.
03 August 2020
Netgear Won’t Patch 45 Router Models Vulnerable to Serious Flaw
Almost two months after a high-severity flaw was disclosed - and seven months after it was first reported - Netgear has yet to issue fixes for 45 of its router models.
03 August 2020
Omdia Cybersecurity Accelerator Analysts to Take Part in Black Hat USA 2020
Analysts will participate in the Black Hat Briefings, taking place Aug. 4-6, discussing cybersecurity research, offering exclusive video presentations, and meeting with vendors and attendees.03 August 2020
CISA, DOD, FBI expose new Chinese malware strain named Taidoor
US government agencies say the Taidoor remote access trojan (RAT) has been used as far back as 2008.03 August 2020