Infosecurity News
Yahoo Offers New $117m Breach Settlement
Verizon also commits to doubling security spend at ailing web firm
Microsoft Fixes Another Two Zero Days in Patch Avalanche
Latest update round sees patches for over 70 vulnerabilities
UK Man Jailed for Porn Site Ransomware Scheme
Essex cyber-criminal was part of Russian Angler EK gang
New Grab-and-Go Stealer Is Making Waves
The Baldr stealer malware incorporates three threat actors, says researchers.
Crooks Appear Legitimate Using Stolen Digital IDs
Cyber-criminals are using digital doppelgangers traded in dark web marketplaces to avoid detection.
Verizon Issues Fix for Home Router Bugs
A researcher discovers three vulnerabilities in Verizon's home router.
EU Launches GDPR Probe into Microsoft Contracts
European Data Protection Supervisor follows up on Dutch investigation
Coin Mining Attack Cripples Production at Japanese Firm
Hoya saw output drop 40% after malware hit factories
Home Office Error to Blame for Windrush Privacy Snafu
Compensation claimants have personal details exposed
Fake Malware Tricks Radiologists Diagnosing Cancer
Penetration testers intercept CT scans, and inject or remove cancerous nodes on scans.
TrickBot Used in Tax Season Email Spoofing
Attackers impersonate tax services and payroll companies ahead of US tax filing deadline.
Nielsen Resigns Post as DHS Secretary
After only 16 months on the job, Secretary of DHS submits letter of resignation.
Nine in 10 CNI Providers Damaged by Cyber-Attacks
Tenable finds skills shortages and visibility key barriers to effective security
Senators’ Bill Aims Swift Sanctions at Election Meddlers
DETER Act looks to punish Russia and other rogue nations
London Council Fined £145K For Leaking Gangs Info
Local authority in the dock over 2017 incident
Attackers Target Home Routers with DNS Hijacking
Exploit attempts in a DNS hijacking campaign originated from hosts on Google Cloud Platform.
Facebook Home to 74 Black Market Groups
Researchers discover dozens of cyber-fraud services on Facebook.
Australia Law Bans Violent Content on Social Media
Social media executives could face fines for failure to remove "abhorrent violent material."
US Web Servers Hosted 10 Malware Families
Nevadan bullet-proof hoster enables massive phishing operation
BEC Gang “London Blue” Lines Up 8500 New Execs
Organized email scam group targets thousands more firms
