Cybersecurity News
9 New Tactics to Spread Security Awareness
Employees are often your first line of security defense when the bad guys come calling -- providing your workers are properly trained. Security leaders share how they're raising awareness.
11 November 2020
Nvidia Warns Windows Gamers of GeForce NOW Flaw
Both Nvidia and Intel faced severe security issues this week - including a high-severity bug in Nvidia's GeForce NOW.
11 November 2020
Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang Takes Out Facebook Ads in Key New Tactic
Following a Nov. 3 ransomware attack against Campari, Ragnar Locker group took out public Facebook ads threatening to release stolen data.
11 November 2020
Recent ransomware wave targeting Israel linked to Iranian threat actors
Israeli companies have seen an uptick in attacks and successful infections with the Pay2Key and WannaScream ransomware.11 November 2020
Minecraft Apps on Google Play Fleece Players Out of Big Money
Seven mobile apps for Android sneakily charge fans of Minecraft and Roblox hundreds of dollars per month.
11 November 2020
How to Successfully Transition Software from PA-DSS to the PCI Secure Software Standard
On 28 October 2022, the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) program will officially close. In this blog, Jake Marcinko, PCI SSC Senior Manager, Emerging Standards, shares how PA-DSS compares to its successor, the PCI Secure Software Standard, a standard within the PCI Software Security Framework (SSF); and Tracey Harrington, PCI SSC Manager, Certification Programs, offers key timelines and suggestions on how to prepare your organization to make the transition.
11 November 2020
Former Microsoft Software Engineer Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
The 26-year-old was convicted earlier this year of wire fraud, money laundering, and filing false tax returns, among other charges.11 November 2020
Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 17 critical flaws, Windows zero‑day
The second Tuesday of the month brings another fresh batch of fixes for security vulnerabilities in various Microsoft products
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11 November 2020
Play Store identified as main distribution vector for most Android malware
Mammoth research project using Symantec (now NortonLifeLock) telemetry confirms what everyone suspected.11 November 2020
How to Avoid Getting Killed by Ransomware
Using a series of processes, infosec pros can then tap automated data hygiene to find and fix files that attackers key in on.11 November 2020
High-Severity Cisco DoS Flaw Can Immobilize ASR Routers
The flaw stems from an issue with the ingress packet processing function of Cisco IOS XR software.
11 November 2020
COVID-19 Data-Sharing App Leaked Healthcare Worker Info
Philippines COVID-KAYA app allowed for unauthorized access typically protected by ‘superuser’ credentials and also may have exposed patient data.
11 November 2020
Palo Alto Networks acquires attack surface manager Expanse in $800m deal
Expanse’s platform will be added to the Cortex product suite.11 November 2020
Avast warns of Minecraft skin, mod apps fleecing ‘millions’ of Android users
Ridiculously expensive subscriptions are costing users as much as $120 per month.11 November 2020
Why you should keep your Netflix password to yourself
Sharing is caring – except when it isn’t. Here’s why you shouldn’t share your password for online media services with other people.
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11 November 2020
Adobe releases new security fixes for Connect, Reader Mobile
This month’s update is small in comparison to last month’s flurry of emergency fixes.11 November 2020
Facebook link preview feature used as a proxy in website-scraping scheme
Mysterious groups have been scraping data from internet sites by abusing Facebook's link preview feature, using Facebook API servers as proxies to avoid getting blacklisted.11 November 2020
Patch Tuesday, November 2020 Edition
Adobe and Microsoft each issued a bevy of updates today to plug critical security holes in their software. Microsoft's release includes fixes for 112 separate flaws, including one zero-day vulnerability that is already being exploited to attack Windows users. Microsoft also is taking flak for changing its security advisories and limiting the amount of information disclosed about each bug.10 November 2020
Flaws in Privileged Management Apps Expose Machines to Attack
The Intel Support Assistant is the latest Windows utility to be found that could expose millions of computers to privilege-escalation attacks through file manipulation and symbolic links.10 November 2020
Malware Hidden in Encrypted Traffic Surges Amid Pandemic
Zscaler says attacks involving the use of SSL/TLS encryption jumped 260% in the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same period last year.10 November 2020