Cybersecurity News
COVID-19: Getting Ready for the Next Business Continuity Challenge
What comes after you've empowered your remote workforce in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic? Dealing with a large portion of that workforce getting sick at the same time.25 March 2020
World Health Organization, Facebook, Microsoft team up in COVID-19 hackathon
#BuildforCOVID19 focuses on the development of technology of value during the coronavirus outbreak.25 March 2020
TrickBot App Bypasses Non-SMS Banking 2FA
TrickBot victims are being fooled into downloading an app that records their screens - stealing non-SMS 2FA passcodes for banking websites.
25 March 2020
Apple Safari Blocks Ad-Targeting Cookie Support
The move follows Google’s announcement last May that it would do the same in Chrome by 2022.
25 March 2020
Privacy
Privacy is more than just settings in your Social Media account or using the Tor Browser. Your data and actions are collected in a variety of ways. The more aware you are of just how much of your data is collected, the better you can protect it.25 March 2020
Microsoft announces new 'Hardware-enforced Stack Protection' feature
The new "Hardware-enforced Stack Protection" feature is under development and an early preview is available in Windows 10 Insider previews builds (fast ring).25 March 2020
Android lets advertisers get a list of all your apps -- and this API feature is broadly used
In-depth study looks at the usage of installed application methods (IAMs) API calls across the Android ecosystem.24 March 2020
Apple blocks third-party cookies in Safari
Safari becomes second browser after the Tor Browser to block third-party cookies by default for all users.24 March 2020
How Attackers Could Use Azure Apps to Sneak into Microsoft 365
Researchers warn Microsoft 365 account holders to pay attention to unknown applications that request permissions.24 March 2020
Unknown ‘WildPressure’ Malware Campaign Lets Off Steam in Middle East
The cyberattacks -- some on industrial targets -- use a previously unknown trojan dubbed Milum.
24 March 2020
Covid-19 Privacy Poll: Phone Tracking, Public Health and Surveillance
Is sacrificing your personal privacy worth flattening the coronavirus infection curve? Weigh in on our Threatpost poll.
24 March 2020
Akamai to slow down video game downloads during COVID-19 outbreak
Akamai says its working together with Microsoft and Sony to avoid global internet traffic bottlenecks.24 March 2020
WHO Targeted in Espionage Attempt, COVID-19 Cyberattacks Spike
The DarkHotel group could have been looking for information on tests, vaccines or trial cures.
24 March 2020
Malware Found Hidden in Android Utility Apps, Children's Games
The 'Tekya' malware, as researchers call it, is designed to imitate the user's actions to click advertisements.24 March 2020
How to Secure Your Kubernetes Deployments
As more companies shift their software to a microservices-based architecture and orchestrate their containerized applications in Kubernetes, distributed security controls become a must.24 March 2020
New APT Targets Middle Eastern Victims
The new malware, dubbed "Milum," can take control of industrial devices.24 March 2020
Critical Adobe Flaw Fixed in Out-of-Band Security Update
Adobe has fixed a critical flaw in its Creative Cloud Desktop Application for Windows.
24 March 2020
Kaspersky finds new APT targeting the Middle East's industrial sector
Security firm says this is a new hacker group, with new malware and no links to any other past operations.24 March 2020
Cybercriminals' Promises to Pause During Pandemic Amount to Little
As pandemic worsens, online profiteering -- from fraudsters to ransomware operators to cybercriminal hacking -- continues unabated, despite some promises from the underground.24 March 2020
Automated Tools Make Cyberattacks Easier to Pull Off
Gone are the days when threat actors had to actually spend time and effort planning and developing an attack on their own, Recorded Future says.24 March 2020