Infosecurity News
US-CERT: Belkin Wi-Fi Router Has a Slew of Flaws
Attacks could run the gamut from arbitrary file injection to man-in-the-middle attacks to cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
Comcast Appoints a CISO
The move indicates that broadband providers may be finally taking cybersecurity for their end users more seriously.
London Makes Top 10 for Safe Web 'Hoods
In contrast, some TLDs, like .zip, are used for the sole purpose of playing host to a large number of scams and spam.
Foreign Spooks Use Hacked US Data to Root Out Spies – Report
OPM, Anthem, Ashley Madison et al provide treasure trove of intelligence
Four Out of Five US Healthcare Firms Have Been Hit by Cyber-Attacks
KPMG study claims industry weaknesses are a national security risk
KeyRaider Steals iPhone Credentials for App Purchases
KeyRaider appears to be behind the largest known Apple account theft caused by malware to date.
Pawn Storm Serves Malware Via Fake EFF Site
Hackers have set up a fake domain for the Electronic Frontier Foundation as part of a targeted malware campaign.
Teenagers Collared for Using Lizard Squad DDoS Tool
Six males, aged between 15 and 18, arrested by NCA
Security Fears Drive Netflix Partner to Infrastructure Upgrade
As the media and entertainment industry becomes an increasing target for attacks, the knock-on effect of the increased cost of appropriate defense can be immense as shown by digital media supply-chain specialist Visual Data Media Services (VDMS)
SANS Institute Identifies Cyber-Defenders of the Future
32 candidates chosen for Cyber Academy boot camp
Phishing Education Can Save Nearly $4m Annually
The appropriate employee training can significantly reduce the financial consequences of phishing in the workplace clams a new research report from Wombat Security Technologies and the Ponemon Institute.
Unmanaged Apple Devices ‘a Liability’ for Corporations
Lack of encryption and weak or shared passwords on Apple devices in the workplace are exposing sensitive corporate and customer information says research from identity protection specialist Centrify Corporation.
Thomson exposes hundreds of passengers’ details
Its web site asserts that its customers are in safe hands, but it may be another case when it comes to customers’ personal details at holiday firm Thomson.
Twitter cuts off access to deleted lawmakers’ texts in 30 more countries
The social network platform may say that it is acting out of best interest but Twitter has been slammed for suspending access in 30 more countries to Diplotwoops and Politwoops.
Dating Site PlentyofFish Hit with Malvertising Wave
Those infected are receiving the Nuclear exploit kit, which can drop banking Trojans and more onto users’ machines. Thousands are likely infected.
Cloud-based Shadow IT Threatens Financial Services
The average financial services organization uses 1,004 cloud services – over 15 times more than what IT estimates.
Popular Android Camera App Leaks Sensitive Data
This gives malicious parties unauthorized access to users’ Camera360 Cloud accounts and photos.
93,000 Web.com Customer Credit Cards Compromised
Web.com also owns numerous brands, including Network Solutions and Register.com.
Kudelski Allies with Allianz for Cybersecurity Incident Response Services
On the back of its parent reporting robust results for the second quarter of 2015, Kudelski Security has announced a partnership with Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS).
Brits Abroad Ignore Wi-Fi Security Dangers
Intel Security finds cavalier attitude from 18-24-year-olds
