Infosecurity News
World Backup Day Returns as Ransomware Epidemic Bites
Awareness raising initiative has never been more important, say experts
Moonpig Hacker Escapes Jail Term
Cumbria man has to pay just £200 and complete 100 hours unpaid work
Kaiten Malware Returns to Threaten IoT
ESET researchers characterize the new version as “a Linux bot on steroids," with an improved spreading mechanism.
Data Safety Tops Cloud Database Security Concerns
As the cloud expands, 44% of enterprise organizations are still hesitant in moving sensitive information to cloud hosted databases.
Cyber-Upgrades Coming for Trident Nuclear Missile Program
American and British Trident missiles will be upgraded because there is “legitimate concern” about threats from the cyber-realm.
MedStar Health Hit by Possible Ransomware Attack
For now, employees are using pen and paper to get their work done.
Toy Giant Mattel Narrowly Escapes Phishing Scam
US-based manufacturer was able to avoid shelling out $3 million to cyber-criminals thanks to one thing – a bank holiday
FBI Refuses to Reveal Details of 'Torpedo' Sting
Court requested information on a likely Tor exploit
German Security Firm Fires Starting Pistol on Badlock Bug
Black hats now have two weeks to research an exploit
US Government Finally Drops Apple Backdoor Request
FBI said it has successfully broken into killer’s iPhone
Smart PowerWare Ransomware Uses PowerShell for the Dirty Work
In a twist, the malware uses the scripting language inherent to Microsoft operating systems.
Surprise Ransomware Spreading Via TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a cloud-based remote collaboration and sharing app used by 90%+ of Fortune 500s.
Brussels Attacks Likely to Bring Cyber-Aftermath
These typically involve hackers targeting critical infrastructure to cause chaos, physical damage, fear and financial damage.
1.5Mn Customer Records Breached at Verizon Enterprise
The customer info was found up for sale on an underground cybercrime forum, with a price tag of $100,000.
Iran Behind NY Dam Attack, Financial DDoS Onslaught
Iranian nationals working on behalf of the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard indicted for attacks.
March Madness Malware: All Top 10 US Sports Sites Serve Up Risk
Sport sites like Yahoo! Sports and ESPN have been found to have vulnerabilities, and are serving active code from risky background sites.
EC-Council Website Distributes Angler Exploit Kit
The website of the security certification provider EC-Council has been serving a malicious drive-by towards the Angler exploit kit since Monday.
Water Treatment Plant Hit by Cyber-attack
Hackers were able to change the levels of chemicals used to treat tap water
‘Lock Screen’ Ransomware Makes a Comeback
Cyphort Labs finds new variant using Tor to hide
SentinelOne Finds Apple OS X Zero Day Bug
SentinelOne has unearthed a major flaw in all versions of Apple’s OS X operating system which allows for bypass of System Integrity Protection
