Cybersecurity News
Dragos & IronNet Partner on Critical Infrastructure Security
The IT and OT security providers will integrate solutions aimed at improving critical infrastructure security13 May 2021
HelpSystems expands email, cloud security portfolio with acquisition of Agari, Beyond Security
The vendor is targeting areas ripe for growth in the cybersecurity field.13 May 2021
When AI Becomes the Hacker
Bruce Schneier explores the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems gone rogue in society.
13 May 2021
Microsoft Adds GPS Location to Identity & Access Control in Azure AD
New capabilities let admins restrict access to resources from privileged access workstations or regions based on GPS location.13 May 2021
Adapting to the Security Threat of Climate Change
Business continuity plans that address natural and manmade disasters can help turn a cataclysmic business event into a minor slowdown.13 May 2021
European police bust major online investment fraud ring
The operation was carried out against an organized group that used online trading platforms to swindle victims out of US$36 million
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13 May 2021
Beyond MFA: Rethinking the Authentication Key
Tony Lauro, director of security technology and strategy at Akamai, discusses hardware security dongles and using phones to act as surrogates for them.
13 May 2021
Fresh Loader Targets Aviation Victims with Spy RATs
The campaign is harvesting screenshots, keystrokes, credentials, webcam feeds, browser and clipboard data and more, with RevengeRAT or AsyncRAT payloads.
13 May 2021
Colonial Pipeline paid close to $5 million in ransomware blackmail payment
The payment was reportedly made soon after the attack began. It wasn’t enough to stop the disruption.13 May 2021
Defending the Castle: How World History Can Teach Cybersecurity a Lesson
Cybersecurity attackers follow the same principles practiced in warfare for millennia. They show up in unexpected places, seeking out portions of an organization's attack surface that are largely unmonitored and undefended.
13 May 2021
Apple’s ‘Find My’ Network Exploited via Bluetooth
The ‘Send My’ exploit can use Apple's locator service to collect and send information from nearby devices for later upload to iCloud servers.
13 May 2021
Five Critical Password Security Rules Your Employees Are Ignoring
According to Keeper Security’s Workplace Password Malpractice Report, many remote workers aren’t following best practices for password security.
13 May 2021
Verizon DBIR 2021: "Winners" No Surprise, But All-round Vigilance Essential
Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) covers 2020 -- a year like no other. Phishing, ransomware, and innovation caused big problems.13 May 2021
Pipeline Update: Biden Executive Order, DarkSide Detailed and Gas Bags
FBI/CISA warn about the RaaS network behind the Colonial hack, Colonial restarts operations, and researchers details groups that rent the ransomware.
13 May 2021
Fake Android, iOS apps promise lucrative investments while stealing your money
Hundreds of malicious cryptocurrency, stock, and banking apps have been discovered by researchers.13 May 2021
Identity Theft
Identity theft is when someone steals information about you and then uses that information to pretend to be you and commit crimes, such as credit card fraud. One of the key steps to protecting yourself is monitoring your financial, credit score and credit card accounts. The sooner you detect fraud in any of these accounts, the sooner you can minimize the damage.13 May 2021
Despite Heightened Breach Fears, Incident Response Capabilities Lag
Many organizations remain unprepared to detect, respond, and contain a breach, a new survey shows.12 May 2021
Researchers Unearth 167 Fake iOS & Android Trading Apps
The apps are disguised as financial trading, banking, and cryptocurrency apps from well-known and trusted organizations.12 May 2021
Putting The Spotlight on DarkSide
Incident responders share insight on the DarkSide ransomware group connected to the recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.12 May 2021
66% of CISOs Feel Unprepared for Cyberattacks
More than half of CISOs surveyed are more concerned about a cyberattack in 2021 than in 2020, researchers report.12 May 2021