Infosecurity News
Quarter of Brits Would Switch Providers Following a Breach
NTT Com Security research emphasises importance of getting basics right
2016: Smarter Bad Guys, Better-Armed Good Guys
Offensive and defensive measures will start to be used together, as technology advancements like machine learning appear on the scene.
IT Body: 'Let’s Not Weaken Encryption in Wake of Terror Attacks'
ITIC stands firm despite renewed calls for impossible ‘workarounds’
Amazon Forces Password Reset on Some Users
Fears some credentials may have ended up in wrong hands
TalkTalk Breach: Police Arrest Fifth Person
Llanelli teen caught on suspicion of blackmail
Former UK Defense Secretary in Trident Cyber Warning
Disarmament campaigner fails to acknowledge fact that nukes would be air-gapped.
Mobile Payment Apps: Easy Attack Avenues
Five of the most popular solutions for both Android and iOS devices have glaring, dangerous flaws.
Dell PCs Ship Preloaded with Flawed Certificates
Attackers could easily clone the certificates to impersonate any HTTPS-protected website, such as online banking and Google.
Porn is Mobile Malware's Favorite Disguise
More instances of mobile ransomware are disguised as porn apps and steal personal data from mobile devices.
NCA and Trend Micro Team Up to Arrest Alleged Cybercriminals
Two cuffed on suspicion of running CAV and crypting services
Networking Engineer Crowned UK Cybersecurity Champion
38-year old network engineer wins challenge comprising series of virtual and face-to-face competitions to identify talented people for UK cybersecurity industry
Russian Cybercrime Gangs Flourish with 1,000 New Employees
Kaspersky Lab report analyzes the people behind the attacks
Starwood Hotels Hit with Card Data Breach
The malware collected cardholder name, payment card number, security code and expiration date.
Majority of Companies Allow Fake Registrations
Signing up online with false identities is a common practice among cyber-criminals, who use these identities to commit fraud.
Q3 Sees 21 Million New Malware Samples
PandaLabs report claims 230,000 new threats emerged each day.
US Lawmakers Unveil Anti-Swatting Bill
New law will make hoax calls illegal
Insider Breaches: 40% of Firms Think They’ll be Hit
Firms need to improve communication and awareness-raising over the next 12 months.
Blackhole EK Resurfaces in Recent Attacks
Malwarebytes Labs has picked up on Blackhole use in its honeypots, even though it disappeared from view in 2013.
Smart Cities Cybersecurity Guidelines Focus on Technology Choices
The guide provides an overview of the key elements needed to implement technology with a lower risk and exposure to cyber-threats.
Mobile Security Precautions Lag Among Users
A quarter mistakenly believe that deleting sensitive files/folders and locking devices with a passcode are effective and trustworthy precautions.
