Infosecurity News
Pokemon GO Catches a Ton of Personal Info
The cultural phenomenon has already become a criminal’s present on a platter, because it collects a scary amount of personal information.
More Analysis: HummingBad Is NOT Just Shedun Redux
The back-and-forth in the security community over HummingBad's DNA continues.
Symantec Name President and COO
Symantec has announced that Michael Fey is to join the company as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Experts Raise Security Concerns over Pokémon Go App
As Pokémon fans try to ‘catch ‘em all’ with new GPS-based augmented mobile game Pokémon Go, several security issues have reared their heads as the popularity of the app continues to skyrocket
Symantec: BEC Threat Now Hits 400+ Firms Per Day
Most scam IP addresses linked to Nigeria
Experts: UK Driverless Car Consultation Must Consider Hacker Threat
Government accelerates push to make Britain global leader on the roads
Security Skills Shortage Leaves UK Orgs Fearful of Cyber Threats
Report finds 77% of UK CIOs believe lack of skilled security staff will lead to more security threats
Home Entertainment Tops IoT Security Fears List
Lastline research at Infosecurity Europe reveals IT pro concerns
Security Holes Found in Local London Sites
Bugs could allow users to impersonate councillors
Researchers Find Bugs in ConnectedDrive Portal
More trouble on the roads
Lookout: HummingBad is Just Shedun Renamed
Detections of Shedun/HummingBad spiked over 300% in March, and further spiked over 600% in the past month.
Ponemon: More than Half of SMBs Have Suffered a Cyber-Attack in Last Year
The most prevalent attacks against smaller businesses are web-based and phishing/social engineering.
D-Link Bug Could Affect Over 400,000 IoT Devices
Stack overflow flaw could allow for remote control
NetTraveler Returns in Chinese APT Targeting Russia
Info-stealer has been around for over a decade
Wendy’s Breach Hit Over 1000 Stores
Burger chain’s POS nightmare continues
CIS Security Controls Added to Law Enforcement Cyber-Guide
The US government has recognized them as key to helping state and local law enforcement minimize the threat of cyber-attacks.
Patchwork APT Emerges to Threaten Mideast, Asian Governments
Indicators point to the threat actor possibly being of Indian origin—a heretofore quiet locale for cyber-espionage activity.
Teenage DDoS-er Found Guilty of Bomb Threats
Devon youth will be sentenced later this month
NCA: ‘Stronger Team Work Will Help Beat Cybercrime’
Agency claims just a few hundred super criminals responsible for worst incidents
Avast to Acquire AVG in $1BN Deal
Avast Software is to acquire anti-virus rival AVG for $1.3 billion to take advantage of emerging growth opportunities in internet security as well as organizational efficiencies
