Cybersecurity News
Credential-Stuffing Attacks Plague Loyalty Programs
But that's not the only type of web attack cybercriminals have been profiting from.22 October 2020
FBI, CISA: Russian hackers breached US government networks, exfiltrated data
Intrusions blamed on a Russian hacker group known as Energetic Bear.22 October 2020
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden granted permanent residency in Russia
Edward Snowden has been living in Russia since June 2013.22 October 2020
WordPress Plug-in Updated in Rare Forced Action
The Logonizer login security plug-in was automatically updated to patch a SQL injection vulnerability.22 October 2020
8 New and Hot Cybersecurity Certifications for 2020
While the usual security certs remain popular, interest in privacy skills and cloud experience are pushing new credentials into the market.
22 October 2020
Researcher: I Hacked Trump’s Twitter by Guessing Password
Trump’s weak Twitter password and lack of basic two-factor authentication protections made it shockingly simple to hack his account, Dutch security researcher Victor Gevers reported.
22 October 2020
To Err Is Human: Misconfigurations & Employee Neglect Are a Fact of Life
The cyber kill chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so organizations should reinforce that link with a properly equipped dedicated security team.22 October 2020
Facebook, News and XSS Underpin Complex Browser Locker Attack
An elaborate set of redirections and hundreds of URLs make up a wide-ranging tech-support scam.
22 October 2020
Microsoft Teams Phishing Attack Targets Office 365 Users
Up to 50,000 Office 365 users are being targeted by a phishing campaign that purports to notify them of a "missed chat" from Microsoft Teams.
22 October 2020
EU sanctions Russia over 2015 German Parliament hack
Germany had been asking and pushing EU officials for an official statement and sanctions against Russia since earlier this year.22 October 2020
Chrome 86 Aims to Bar Abusive Notification Content
Google said Chrome 86 will automatically block malicious notifications that may be used for phishing or malware.
22 October 2020
Fraudsters crave loyalty points amid COVID‑19
Scammers even run their own dark-web “travel agencies”, misusing stolen loyalty points and credit card numbers
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22 October 2020
McAfee Raises $740M in Second IPO
The security software giant and its investors sold 37 million shares priced at $20 each, putting McAfee's value around $8.6 billion.22 October 2020
Making a Difference: Global Payments
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) recently announced the nomination period for the next PCI SSC Board of Advisors. The Board of Advisors represents PCI SSC Participating Organizations worldwide to ensure global industry involvement in the development of PCI Security Standards. As strategic partners, they bring industry, geographical and technical insight to PCI Council plans and projects. In this post, we talk with 2018 - 2020 PCI SSC Board of Advisor Member Stacy Hughes, Chief Information Security Officer, at Global Payments about the role of the PCI SSC Board of Advisors in shaping payment security globally.
22 October 2020
Firefox 'Site Isolation' feature enters user testing, expected next year
Users can test Firefox Site Isolation in Nightly builds.22 October 2020
Need for 'Guardrails' in Cloud-Native Applications Intensifies
With more organizations shifting to cloud services in the pandemic, experts say the traditionally manual process of securing them will be replaced by automated tools in 2021 and beyond.22 October 2020
Implementing Proactive Cyber Controls in OT: Myths vs. Reality
Debunking the myths surrounding the implementation of proactive cyber controls in operational technology.22 October 2020
Feds: Iran Behind ‘Proud Boys’ Email Attacks on Democratic Voters
Messages that threaten people to ‘vote for Trump or else’ are part of foreign adversaries’ attempts to interfere with the Nov. 3 election, according to feds.
22 October 2020
New Windows RAT can be controlled via a Telegram channel
New RAT shows a rising trend in the cybercrime underground, with more malware being released with control-by-Telegram features.22 October 2020
SEC issues Kik $5 million penalty over illegal cryptocurrency offering
The US regulator alleged that Kik’s ICO flouted investment and securities law.22 October 2020