Threats, Cyberattacks & Vulnerabilities
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29 Jul 2026
What to know about deepfake phishing simulation software
Deepfake phishing simulation software uses AI to probe organizational resistance to state-of-the-art social engineering attacks. Learn why they should be on CISOs' radar. Continue Reading
By- John Burke, Nemertes Research
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News
23 Jul 2026
OpenAI models escape containment, hack Hugging Face
In an unprecedented -- and unintended -- cyberattack, frontier AI models autonomously escaped their contained testing environment and breached another company's systems. Continue Reading
By- Richard Livingston, Site Editor
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14 Dec 2018
Facebook API bug exposed photos of 6.8 million users
GDPR regulators are already investigating a new Facebook API bug the social media giant announced Friday that might have exposed photos belonging to up to 6.8 million users. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
14 Dec 2018
Mozilla distrusts all Symantec certificates with Firefox 64 release
News roundup: Mozilla finally removes trust for Symantec certificates with Firefox 64. Plus, Supermicro's investigation challenges Bloomberg Businessweek's report, and more. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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14 Dec 2018
How does the new Dharma Ransomware variant work?
Brrr ransomware, a Dharma variant, was found adding malicious extensions to encrypted files. Discover how this is possible and how this attack can be mitigated with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2018
Project Zero finds Logitech Options app critically flawed
Tavis Ormandy of Google's Project Zero discovered a serious authentication vulnerability in Logitech's Options application, but the peripheral device maker has yet to address the flaw. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2018
Operation Sharpshooter targets infrastructure around the world
Operation Sharpshooter is a recently discovered global cyberattack campaign targeting critical infrastructure organizations, including nuclear, defense and financial companies. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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13 Dec 2018
How a flaw in Apple DEP misuses an MDM server
Hackers are able to enroll their devices in an organization's MDM server via a flaw in Apple DEP. Expert Michael Cobb explains how hackers conduct these attacks. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2018
Why is preloading HTTP Strict Transport Security risky?
Despite being designed to improve security, infosec experts have warned against preloading the HSTS protocol. Learn about the risks of preloaded HSTS with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2018
Equifax breach report highlights multiple security failures
An Equifax breach report, based on a government investigation, blamed the incident on multiple security failures and concluded the breach was preventable. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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11 Dec 2018
FragmentSmack: How is this denial-of-service exploited?
FragmentSmack, a DDoS vulnerability first discovered in Linux, affects Windows as well as nearly 90 Cisco products. Discover how it can be exploited with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2018
How did WhatsApp vulnerabilities get around encryption?
WhatsApp vulnerabilities can enable hackers to bypass end-to-end encryption and spoof messages. Expert Michael Cobb explains how these attacks work and how to prevent them. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2018
NRCC email breach confirmed eight months later
A security company was brought in to investigate a National Republican Congressional Committee breach from April, but little is known about the NRCC email theft. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
06 Dec 2018
NSO Group's Pegasus spyware linked to Saudi journalist death
Soon after the Pegasus spyware was linked to the death of a Mexican journalist, a new lawsuit alleged the NSO Group and its spyware were also linked to the death of a Saudi journalist. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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04 Dec 2018
How do L1TF vulnerabilities compare to Spectre?
Foreshadow, a set of newly discovered L1TF vulnerabilities, exploits Intel processors via side-channel attacks. Learn about L1TF and its variations from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2018
Are US hacker indictments more than Justice Theater?
New hacker indictments and U.S.Treasury Department sanctions highlight the disconnect between government action and real world consequences for threat actors. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
30 Nov 2018
Marriott discloses Starwood data breach affecting 500 million guests
Marriott International admitted to a Starwood data breach that began in 2014 and affects about 500 million customers. Experts are unsure about the GDPR implications. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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Opinion
30 Nov 2018
Why U.S. election security needs an immediate overhaul
There's no evidence that threat actors have been able to manipulate or change vote counts in our elections, but Kevin McDonald says that doesn't mean it can't -- or won't -- happen. Continue Reading
By- Kevin McDonald, Alvaka Networks
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News
29 Nov 2018
SamSam ransomware actors charged, sanctioned by US government
The FBI indicted two threat actors involved with the SamSam ransomware attacks while the US Treasury sanctioned two others for their role in exchanging Bitcoin earned from attacks. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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Blog Post
29 Nov 2018
Breaking down Dell's "potential cybersecurity incident" announcement
Dell provided some information about a "potential cybersecurity incident" earlier this month, but it's unclear how the company and customers should be reacting. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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Blog Post
29 Nov 2018
Will cybersecurity safety ever equal air travel safety?
Guaranteeing cybersecurity safety is one of the biggest challenges facing the tech industry, but using aviation safety as a model may help achieve that goal. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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28 Nov 2018
Botnet takedown snares 3ve, Methbot ad fraud campaigns
The Justice Department indicted eight individuals accused of running major ad fraud campaigns, including the 3ve botnet, which generated millions of dollars in fake ad revenue. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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28 Nov 2018
How did the Emotet banking Trojan lead to a rise in attacks?
A report on cybercrime shows a rise in banking Trojans, such as Emotet, targeting businesses over consumers. Malwarebytes' Adam Kujawa shares his thoughts on what's behind this shift. Continue Reading
By- Casey Clark, TechTarget
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27 Nov 2018
How bring-your-own-land attacks are challenging enterprises
FireEye researchers developed a new technique called bring your own land, which involves attackers creating their own tools. Discover more about how this works with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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23 Nov 2018
How was a MikroTik router hack used to hijack traffic?
Qihoo 360 Netlab researchers found that TZSP traffic was being redirected from vulnerable routers. Learn what this type of traffic is and how this attack is possible. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2018
How was a black box attack used to exploit ATM vulnerabilities?
Researchers from Positive Technologies found flaws affecting NCR ATMs. Discover how these ATM vulnerabilities work and how a patch can mitigate this attack. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2018
Recorded Future names Tessa88 suspect in LinkedIn, Myspace breaches
Researchers at Recorded Future identified the individual behind the notorious Tessa88 hacker handle, but it's unclear what role he played in the LinkedIn and Myspace breaches. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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20 Nov 2018
Can a D-Link router vulnerability threaten bank customers?
A D-Link router vulnerability was used to send banking users to a fake site in order to steal their information. Learn more about this vulnerability with expert Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2018
How does a Bluetooth vulnerability enable validation attacks?
Bluetooth devices might be at risk after a new Bluetooth vulnerability was found targeting firmware and operating system software drivers. Learn how it works and can be mitigated. Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2018
Firefox Monitor offers breach alerts on visited websites
The promised integration with Have I Been Pwned is expanding in Firefox Monitor with new breach alerts when a user visits a recently compromised website. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
16 Nov 2018
Google BGP route leak was accidental, not hijacking
Despite early speculation, experts concluded the BGP route leak that sent Google traffic through China and Russia was due to an accidental misconfiguration and not malicious activity. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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Podcast
16 Nov 2018
Risk & Repeat: Are we winning the war on cybercrime?
On this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, Chet Wisniewski of Sophos discusses his company's latest research and explains why there's reason for optimism in the war on cybercrime. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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News
16 Nov 2018
After 2015 OPM data breach, agency failed to update security
News roundup: Three years after the OPM data breach, the agency still hasn't implemented basic security. Plus, seven new Meltdown, Spectre attacks were uncovered, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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15 Nov 2018
How is the Trezor cryptocurrency online wallet under attack?
A phishing campaign targeting Trezor wallets may have poisoned DNS or hijacked BGP to gain access. Learn how the attack worked and how to mitigate it with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2018
Cybercrime agreement signed by 50 nations, not U.S., China and Russia
An international cybercrime agreement was signed by 50 nations and 150 companies in Paris, but the U.S., China and Russia were not part of the accord. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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12 Nov 2018
SSD encryption failures made worse by BitLocker settings
Researchers discover major manufacturers poorly implemented SSD encryption, allowing easy access to data, and Microsoft BitLocker made the issue worse. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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12 Nov 2018
How does new MacOS malware target users through chat?
New malware targets cryptocurrency investors through MacOS and chat platforms were recently discovered. Learn how OSX.Dummy malware works and what users can do to spot the attack. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2018
New spam botnet infects over 100,000 home routers
News roundup: A new spam botnet infected over 100,000 home routers through a UPnP vulnerability, according to researchers. Plus, HSBC Bank reported a data breach, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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09 Nov 2018
How is Plead malware used for cyberespionage attacks?
Cyberespionage hackers have used stolen digital certificates to steal data. Expert Michael Cobb explains how hackers sign Plead malware to conduct these attacks. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2018
U.S. Cyber Command malware samples to be logged in VirusTotal
The Cyber National Mission Force will share unclassified U.S. Cyber Command malware samples to VirusTotal and one expert hopes there will be more action taken to help researchers. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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08 Nov 2018
What is behind the growing trend of BEC attacks?
BEC attacks cost over $676 million in 2017, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Report. Learn how to recognize possible BEC attacks from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2018
How does site isolation defend against Spectre vulnerabilities?
Spectre exploits how processors manage performance-enhancing features. Expert Michael Cobb explains Google Chrome's initiative to use site isolation as a defense mechanism. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2018
PortSmash side-channel attack targets Intel Hyper-Threading
The latest side-channel attack against Intel chips, known as PortSmash, targets Hyper-Threading in order to steal data, such as private OpenSSL keys from a TLS server. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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05 Nov 2018
How deception technologies improve threat hunting, response
Deception tech tools enable more effective threat hunting and incident response. Learn how these tools can give security pros an edge in defending their company systems and data. Continue Reading
By- Dave Shackleford, Voodoo Security
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News
05 Nov 2018
As PHP v5 nears its end, enterprises face serious threats
The majority of websites still use the outdated PHP v5, according to recent data, causing concern over the fact that it will stop receiving security support at the end of the year. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
02 Nov 2018
Bleedingbit vulnerabilities put Wi-Fi access points at risk
Armis researchers discovered two chip-level Bluetooth vulnerabilities -- dubbed Bleedingbit -- that could allow pseudo-remote code execution on wireless access points. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
02 Nov 2018
SamSam ransomware campaigns continue to target U.S. in 2018
News roundup: SamSam ransomware targeted 67 organizations in 2018, according to research. Plus, Equifax is sending its breach victims to Experian for credit monitoring, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
02 Nov 2018
Kraken ransomware gets packaged into Fallout EK
Researchers found Kraken ransomware has become more popular after being packaged in the Fallout exploit kit and becoming part of an affiliate program. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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30 Oct 2018
Enterprises should reconsider SMS-based 2FA use after breach
A Reddit breach was triggered by threat actors intercepting SMS messages used to authenticate employees to access sensitive data. Learn why enterprises should reconsider SMS for 2FA. Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2018
Settlement in Yahoo data breach leaves company to pay $50M
News roundup: The Yahoo data breach will cost the company another $50 million in a settlement deal. Plus, Check Point acquired cloud security company Dome9, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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26 Oct 2018
WebExec vulnerability leaves Webex open to insider attacks
A remote code execution flaw in Cisco Webex -- called WebExec -- could be an easy vector for insider attacks, and the researchers who found it say it's easier to exploit than detect. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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25 Oct 2018
Malwarebytes cybercrime report shows increase in attacks on businesses
Malwarebytes' report, 'Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques Q3 2018,' highlights how businesses became the focus of cyberattacks versus consumers over the past three months. Continue Reading
By- Casey Clark, TechTarget
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25 Oct 2018
FireEye ties Russia to Triton malware attack in Saudi Arabia
FireEye security researchers claimed the Russian government was 'most likely' behind the Triton malware attack on an industrial control system in Saudi Arabia last year. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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25 Oct 2018
Does pcAnywhere put election management systems at risk?
ES&S admitted it installed the insecure remote access program pcAnywhere on election management systems. Learn what pcAnywhere is and what this risk means for election systems. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2018
Siemens Siclock: How do threat actors exploit these devices?
Siemens disclosed six Siclock flaws that were found within its central plant clocks. Discover why three flaws have been rated critical and how threat actors can exploit devices. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2018
Zero-day jQuery plugin vulnerability exploited for 3 years
A zero-day in jQuery File Upload could affect thousands of projects because the jQuery plugin vulnerability has existed for eight years and actively exploited for at least three years. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
19 Oct 2018
Facebook hack the work of spammers, not foreign adversary
News roundup: The Facebook hack was the work of spammers, according to The Wall Street Journal. Plus, 35 million voter records are for sale on the dark web, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
19 Oct 2018
GreyEnergy threat group detected attacking high-value targets
Researchers claim a new threat group called GreyEnergy is the successor to BlackEnergy, but experts are unsure if the evidence supports the claims or warnings of future attacks. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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Podcast
19 Oct 2018
Risk & Repeat: Military cybersecurity scrutinized in GAO report
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast discusses the GAO report on vulnerabilities and weaknesses in modern weapons systems and what they mean for the U.S. military. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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18 Oct 2018
The implications of the NetSpectre vulnerability
The NetSpectre vulnerability could enable a slow leak of data remotely via side channels. Expert Michael Cobb explains why data on secure microprocessors is not actually safe. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2018
How did the IcedID and TrickBot banking Trojans join forces?
The TrickBot banking Trojan joined forces with IcedID to form a dual threat that targets victims for money. Discover how this union occurred and how it has changed their behaviors. Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2018
How does the APT attack Double Kill work in Office documents?
The Qihoo 360 Core Security team found a Microsoft vulnerability -- named Double Kill -- that affects applications via Office documents. Learn how this is possible with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2018
How does the MnuBot banking Trojan use unusual C&C servers?
IBM X-Force found MnuBot -- a new banking Trojan -- manipulating C&C servers in an unusual way. Learn how this is possible and how this malware differs from those in the past. Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2018
Facebook breach affected 20 million fewer than thought
The recent Facebook breach affected 20 million fewer accounts than was previously thought. The company now says 29 million accounts had data exposed to attackers. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
12 Oct 2018
Mozilla delays distrust of Symantec TLS certificates, Google doesn't
Mozilla delays plans to distrust Symantec TLS certificates in Firefox because despite more than one year's notice, approximately 13,000 websites still use the insecure certificates. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
12 Oct 2018
Industroyer, NotPetya linked to TeleBots group by ESET researchers
News roundup: An APT group called TeleBots group was linked to Industroyer malware and NotPetya ransomware, according to researchers. Plus, Imperva is acquired by Thoma Bravo and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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11 Oct 2018
Paul Vixie wants to stop malicious domains before they're created
Farsight Security's Paul Vixie says his company's new research into domain name lifespans and causes of death shows the need for new policies and action to curb malicious domains. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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News
11 Oct 2018
U.S. weapon systems cybersecurity failing, GAO report says
A U.S. Government Accountability Office report gave failing grades to military weapon systems cybersecurity, but some experts say the report should be a source of encouragement. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
11 Oct 2018
Patched MikroTik router vulnerability worse than initially thought
Tenable Research finds new exploits of an already patched MikroTik router vulnerability that could enable hackers to launch remote code execution attacks. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
05 Oct 2018
GRU indictment accuses 7 Russians in global cyberattacks
The U.S., U.K. and other allies accused seven Russian military officers in cybercrimes around the world, and the GRU indictment from the U.S. formally pressed charges. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
05 Oct 2018
Compromised Supermicro chips reportedly infiltrated US
News roundup: A Bloomberg report claimed China infiltrated U.S. companies and government agencies through tiny Supermicro chips on motherboards. Plus, a new Telegram flaw and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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05 Oct 2018
How does FacexWorm malware use Facebook Messenger to spread?
Researchers at Trend Micro found a new strain of malware -- dubbed FacexWorm -- that targets users via a malicious Chrome extension. Discover how this attack works with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2018
North Korean cybertheft of $100-plus million attributed to APT38
Security researchers tracked an aggressive cybertheft campaign -- attributed to North Korean APT38 -- in which threat actors attempted to steal more than $1 billion and destroy all evidence along the way. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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04 Oct 2018
How is Android Accessibility Service affected by a banking Trojan?
ThreatFabric researchers uncovered MysteryBot, Android malware that uses overlay attacks to avoid detection. Learn how this malware affects Google's Android Accessibility Service. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2018
How does stegware malware exploit steganography techniques?
Researchers at the 2018 RSA Conference discussed the increasing availability of malware that uses steganography, dubbed stegware. Discover how this works with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2018
Beware of the gray hat hacker, survey warns
Close to 40% of security professionals either know, or have known, a legitimate security practitioner who has participated at some point in black hat activities. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2018
How does MassMiner malware infect systems across the web?
Researchers from AlienVault found a new cryptocurrency mining malware -- dubbed MassMiner -- that infects systems across the web. Learn how this malware operates with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2018
FBI, DHS blaming the victims on Remote Desktop Protocol
FBI, DHS call on users to mitigate Remote Desktop Protocol vulnerabilities and handle RDP exploits on their own, even as the "going dark" campaign continues unabated. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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01 Oct 2018
SamSam ransomware: How is this version different from others?
Sophos recently discovered a SamSam extortion code that performs company-wide attacks using a range of vulnerability exploits. Discover how this version differs from past variants. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2018
DEF CON report: Election equipment plagued by 10-year-old flaw
The DEF CON report from the 2018 Voting Village paints a troubling picture for election equipment vendors, including a machine with a flaw known since 2007 left unpatched. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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28 Sep 2018
How can live chat widgets leak personal employee data?
Project Insecurity researchers found live chat software leaking personal employee data. Learn how attackers can use this leaked information and data to hurt organizations. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2018
Congressional websites need to work on TLS
Congressional websites may not always have the best security, according to Joshua Franklin. Although, senators may be better at website security than House representatives. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
27 Sep 2018
Election website security a mess for states and candidates alike
Joshua Franklin has been researching election website security for congressional candidates, and he found a lot of misconfigurations on official pages and other sites meant to confuse voters. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
26 Sep 2018
Browser Reaper POC exploit crashes Mozilla Firefox
A security researcher developed a proof-of-concept attack on Firefox, called Browser Reaper, which can crash or freeze the browser. But he gave Mozilla short notice of the flaw. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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26 Sep 2018
Android Trojan: How is data being stolen from messaging apps?
Trustlook Labs discovered an Android Trojan stealing data from messaging apps. Learn what mobile security pros should look for to detect this malware with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2018
GoScanSSH: How does this malware work and differ from others?
A group of malware was discovered targeting public SSH servers. However, it avoided certain IP addresses. Discover how this is possible and how the malware works with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2018
Mirai botnet creators avoid jail time after helping the FBI
News roundup: The Mirai botnet creators will not serve time in prison after they worked with the FBI. Plus, the Department of Defense updated its cyber strategy, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
20 Sep 2018
GovPayNow leak exposes 14 million records dating back six years
Experts question the security audit and government agency vetting that took place before the GovPayNow leak, which affected 14 million customer records dating back six years. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
19 Sep 2018
NSS Labs lawsuit takes aim at CrowdStrike, Symantec and ESET
In an antitrust lawsuit, NSS Labs accused some of the top antimalware vendors in the industry, including CrowdStrike and Symantec, of conspiring to undermine its testing efforts. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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News
18 Sep 2018
WannaMine cryptojacker targets unpatched EternalBlue flaw
Unpatched systems are still being targeted by the WannaMine cryptojacker, despite warnings and global cyberattacks using the EternalBlue exploit leaked from the NSA. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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17 Sep 2018
How can attackers exploit a buffer underflow vulnerability?
A buffer underflow was found to be caused by a vulnerability in strongSwan's open source VPN. Learn how this is possible and how attackers can exploit it with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2018
Researchers bring back cold boot attacks on modern computers
The idea of cold boot attacks began 10 years ago, but researchers at F-Secure found the attack can be used on modern computers to steal encryption keys and other data. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
14 Sep 2018
British Airways data breach may be the work of Magecart
News roundup: The British Airways data breach may be the handiwork of hacking group Magecart, according to researchers. Plus, hacker Guccifer will be extradited to U.S., and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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14 Sep 2018
How does the SynAck ransomware use Process Doppelgänging?
A technique called Process Doppelgänging was used by the SynAck ransomware to bypass security software. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this technique works and why it's unique. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2018
Understanding the risk SQL injection vulnerabilities pose
SQL injection vulnerabilities put a system at risk and are often unknown to users. Discover how this web vulnerability works and how to prevent it with expert Kevin Beaver. Continue Reading
By- Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC
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13 Sep 2018
How does Telegram malware bypass end-to-end encryption?
A Telegram malware called Telegrab targets Telegram's desktop instant messaging service to collect and exfiltrate cache data. Expert Michael Cobb explains how Telegrab works. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2018
Microsoft patches Windows ALPC flaw exploited in the wild
Microsoft's September 2018 Patch Tuesday release included a fix for the Windows ALPC vulnerability that was exploited in the wild for about two weeks before being patched. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
11 Sep 2018
Trend Micro apps on Mac accused of stealing data
Researchers claimed Trend Micro apps in the Mac App Store were stealing data. The company removed the offending features, but researchers are still not sold on Trend Micro's excuse. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
11 Sep 2018
Robot social engineering works because people personify robots
Brittany 'Straithe' Postnikoff studied robot social engineering and found personification of robots can lead to effective attacks, regardless of whether or not AI is involved. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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10 Sep 2018
How does the Android Rowhammer exploit affect users?
Android Rowhammer is a hardware weakness in older devices that puts users at risk of remote exploits. Expert Michael Cobb explains why it's important to upgrade to newer devices. Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2018
Another mSpy leak exposed millions of sensitive user records
News roundup: An mSpy leak has again exposed millions of customer records on the internet. Plus, the FIDO Alliance launched a biometrics certification, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
07 Sep 2018
Lazarus Group hacker charged in WannaCry, Sony attacks
The Department of Justice charged one Lazarus Group hacker, Park Jin Hyok, for his role in the WannaCry attack, Sony hack, SWIFT banking theft and more. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget