Cybersecurity News
Credential-Stuffing Attacks Plague Loyalty Programs
But that's not the only type of web attack cybercriminals have been profiting from.FBI, CISA: Russian hackers breached US government networks, exfiltrated data
Intrusions blamed on a Russian hacker group known as Energetic Bear.NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden granted permanent residency in Russia
Edward Snowden has been living in Russia since June 2013.WordPress Plug-in Updated in Rare Forced Action
The Logonizer login security plug-in was automatically updated to patch a SQL injection vulnerability.8 New and Hot Cybersecurity Certifications for 2020

Researcher: I Hacked Trump’s Twitter by Guessing Password

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.Facebook, News and XSS Underpin Complex Browser Locker Attack

Microsoft Teams Phishing Attack Targets Office 365 Users

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.Chrome 86 Aims to Bar Abusive Notification Content

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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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.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.
Firefox 'Site Isolation' feature enters user testing, expected next year
Users can test Firefox Site Isolation in Nightly builds.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.Implementing Proactive Cyber Controls in OT: Myths vs. Reality
Debunking the myths surrounding the implementation of proactive cyber controls in operational technology.Feds: Iran Behind ‘Proud Boys’ Email Attacks on Democratic Voters
