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05 Oct 2026
Threat summer 2026: Editors discuss top cyber incidents
In this edition of the Reporters' Notebook video series, our cybersecurity reporters explore their picks for the most significant security incidents over the summer of 2026. Continue Reading
By- Richard Livingston, Site Editor
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News
02 Oct 2026
Developers facing a patchwork of competing AI safety regulations
Policymakers are moving swiftly to regulate agentic AI, creating varying mandates across regions and leaving developers to figure out compliance. Experts explain how the industry can keep pace. Continue Reading
By- Richard Livingston, Site Editor
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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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News
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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News
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 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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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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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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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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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
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Podcast
06 Sep 2018
Risk & Repeat: Fortnite flaw disclosure enrages Epic Games
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the dispute between Google and Epic Games over a newly disclosed flaw in the Android version of Fortnite. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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06 Sep 2018
IonCube malware: Who do these malicious files put at risk?
Malicious files posing as legitimate ionCube files were recently found by WordPress and Joomla admins. Learn how the ionCube malware works with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2018
Five Eyes wants to weaken encryption, or legislation may be needed
Five Eyes -- the government intelligence alliance between Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S. -- vows not to weaken encryption, while pushing for encryption backdoors. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
31 Aug 2018
Another patched Apache Struts vulnerability exploited
News roundup: A new Apache Struts vulnerability was exploited in the wild mere days after it was patched. Plus, Facebook removes app over privacy concerns and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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Podcast
30 Aug 2018
Risk & Repeat: Are the Meltdown and Spectre flaws overhyped?
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss whether or not Meltdown and Spectre deserved to be nominated for the Pwnie Awards' Most Overhyped Bug. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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29 Aug 2018
ATM jackpotting: How does the Ploutus.D malware work?
Ploutus.D malware recently started popping up in the U.S. after several ATM jackpotting attacks. Discover how this is possible and what banks can do to prevent this with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2018
Windows 10 zero-day disclosed on Twitter, no fix in sight
Security researcher SandboxEscaper released proof-of-concept code for a Windows 10 zero-day on Twitter, but Microsoft has no details for a potential patch. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
28 Aug 2018
Fortnite vulnerability on Android causes disclosure tension
Epic Games patched a Fortnite vulnerability in its Android installer, but Google's disclosure policy comes under fire once again as Epic Games' founder called the disclosure 'irresponsible.' Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
24 Aug 2018
NSA leaker Reality Winner sentenced to five years in jail
NSA leaker Reality Winner sentenced to 63 months in prison for releasing classified documents detailing an attack by the Russian military against U.S. election systems. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
24 Aug 2018
Hundreds of Facebook accounts deleted for spreading misinformation
News roundup: Social media platforms shut down accounts spreading misinformation. The Facebook accounts deleted were tied to Iran, Russia. Plus, Ryuk ransomware spreads, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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24 Aug 2018
What risks does the OpenFlow protocol vulnerability present?
Researchers found a vulnerability in OpenFlow that can cause problems. Learn how vendor-specific SDN controllers may cause these OpenFlow protocol vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2018
Intel disclosed Spectre-like L1TF vulnerabilities
News roundup: Intel disclosed L1TF vulnerabilities with similarities to Spectre, but with a focus on data. Plus, the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act is now a law, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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17 Aug 2018
How is Oracle Micros POS affected by CVE 2018-2636?
A security researcher found a security flaw dubbed CVE-2018-2636 that enables the installation of malware on Oracle Micros POS systems. Learn more about the vulnerability. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2018
Skygofree Trojan: What makes this spyware unique?
Android malware was discovered by Kaspersky Labs and named Skygofree. This Trojan targets smartphones and tablets using spyware and gathers user information and app data. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2018
Google location tracking continues even when turned off
New research has discovered mobile apps may still store where users have been even after Google location-tracking services have been turned off. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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13 Aug 2018
Okiru malware: How does this Mirai malware variant work?
A Mirai variant has the ability to put billions of devices at risk of becoming part of a botnet. Discover how this works and what devices are at risk with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2018
Web cache poisoning attacks demonstrated on major websites, platforms
PortSwigger's James Kettle doesn't believe web cache poisoning is theoretical and to prove it, he demonstrated several attacks on major websites and platforms at Black Hat 2018. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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News
10 Aug 2018
WhatsApp vulnerabilities let hackers alter messages
News roundup: New WhatsApp vulnerabilities enabled hackers to alter messages sent in the app. Plus, the PGA was hit with a ransomware attack, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
09 Aug 2018
Irregularities discovered in WinVote voting machines
At Black Hat 2018, security researcher Carsten Schuermann unveiled the results of a forensic analysis of eight WinVote voting machines that had been used in Virginia elections. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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09 Aug 2018
UPnP vulnerability: How is the UPnP protocol being misused?
The UPnP protocol is being misused to distribute malware through home routers. Expert Michael Cobb explains the UPnP vulnerability and how to defend against it. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2018
Four new Mac malware strains exposed by Malwarebytes
Mac platforms are at risk after Malwarebytes discovered four new Mac malware strains. Learn how to protect your enterprise and how to mitigate these attacks with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2018
BGP hijacking attacks target payment systems
Researchers discovered a wave of BGP hijacking attacks aimed at DNS servers related to payment-processing systems in an apparent effort to steal money from unsuspecting users. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
06 Aug 2018
Coinhive malware infects tens of thousands of MikroTik routers
The cryptominer Coinhive malware has infected tens of thousands of MikroTik routers around the world, as malicious actors take advantage of poor patching habits by users. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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06 Aug 2018
Microsoft's NTFS flaw: What are the potential consequences?
A security researcher exposed an NTFS flaw that Microsoft deliberately hasn't patched. Expert Michael Cobb explains how the bug works and why it isn't being treated as severe. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2018
Disclose.io launches vulnerability disclosure 'safe harbor'
News roundup: Disclose.io offers legal bug bounty framework to give researchers safe harbor from legal action for vulnerability disclosures. Plus, Stamos exits Facebook, and more. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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Podcast
02 Aug 2018
Risk & Repeat: A deep dive on SamSam ransomware
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors talk about the SamSam ransomware campaign, which may be the work of a single hacker who's made nearly $6 million. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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News
02 Aug 2018
FIN7 members arrested after stealing 15 million credit card records
The FBI arrested three members of the FIN7 cybercrime gang -- also known as the Carbanak Group -- for targeting more than 100 businesses and stealing 15 million credit card records. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
31 Jul 2018
Malvertising campaign tied to legitimate online ad companies
A new report from Check Point Research uncovers an extensive malvertising campaign known as Master134 and implicates several online advertising companies in the scheme. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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News
31 Jul 2018
SamSam ransomware payments reach nearly $6 million
New research reveals SamSam ransomware campaign has generated almost $6 million for attacker and appears to be the work of a single hacker who shows no sign of slowing down. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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News
31 Jul 2018
NetSpectre is a remote side-channel attack, but a slow one
A new PoC attack using Spectre variant 1 called NetSpectre marks the first time Spectre v1 has been exploited remotely, although questions remain on the practicality of the attack. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
27 Jul 2018
LifeLock vulnerability exposed user email addresses to public
News roundup: A LifeLock vulnerability exposed the email addresses of millions of customers. Plus, Amazon's Rekognition misidentified 28 members of Congress as criminals, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
27 Jul 2018
Senator wants government to stop Adobe Flash use
Senator Ron Wyden wrote a letter to multiple government agencies advocating that the entire U.S. government stop Adobe Flash use on all systems due to security risks. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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News
26 Jul 2018
Ponemon: Mega breaches, data breach costs on the rise
The Ponemon Institute's '2018 Cost of a Data Breach Study' details a rise in data breaches with a look at mega breaches and why U.S. companies experience the greatest loss. Continue Reading
By- Casey Clark, TechTarget
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26 Jul 2018
How does SirenJack put emergency warning systems at risk?
Bastille researchers created the SirenJack proof of concept to show how a vulnerability could put San Francisco's emergency warning system at risk. Judith Myerson explains how it works. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2018
DHS details electrical grid attacks by Russian agents
For the first time, DHS has offered more detailed and unclassified information about electrical grid attacks carried out by Russian hackers and the dangers to U.S. infrastructure. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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25 Jul 2018
How is Apple iOS 11 affected by a QR code vulnerability?
A QR code vulnerability was recently discovered in the Apple iOS 11 camera app. Learn how an attacker could exploit it and how to avoid the issue with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2018
Bouncy Castle keystore: How are files vulnerable to brute force?
BKS files are being exposed to hash collisions, enabling hackers to use brute force attacks against C# and Java applications. Learn how this occurs and possible solutions with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2018
How did a Navarino Infinity flaw expose unauthenticated scripts?
Navarino Infinity, a satellite communication system, found and fixed a flaw that exposed an unauthenticated script. Discover what threats this flaw enabled with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Critical Cisco vulnerabilities patched in Policy Suite
News roundup: Critical Cisco vulnerabilities in Policy Suite products were patched this week. Plus, Venmo's API is set to public, exposing a trove of customer data, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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News
20 Jul 2018
Cloud misconfigurations can be caused by too many admins
Cloud misconfigurations have reached a point where sensitive data can't be protected with manual control, says BetterCloud's David Politis. And part of the issue is too many admins. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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20 Jul 2018
Trojan.AndroidOS.Loapi: What is this jack-of-all-trades malware?
Kaspersky researchers found a new Android malware that can physically harm phones. Learn how this works and the steps to mitigate the attack with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2018
Vendor admits election systems included remote software
A vendor admitted to compromising its election system security by installing remote access software on systems over the span of six years, but claims to have stopped the practice. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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19 Jul 2018
Domain fronting: Why cloud providers are concerned about it
Domain fronting is a popular way to bypass censorship controls, but cloud providers like AWS and Google have outlawed its use. Expert Michael Cobb explains why. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2018
Zealot campaign: How is the Apache Struts vulnerability used?
The Zealot campaign discovered by F5 Networks uses the same Apache Struts vulnerability exploited in the Equifax breach. Learn how else it performs cryptomining with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2018
Digimine bot: How does social media influence cryptojacking?
Facebook Messenger is being used to reach more victims with a cryptojacking bot that Trend Micro researchers named Digimine. Learn how this bot works with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2018
X-Agent malware lurked on DNC systems for months after hack
The indictment of Russian intelligence officers accused of hacking the DNC revealed a troubling timeline, including the X-Agent malware lurking on DNC systems for months. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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17 Jul 2018
Spider ransomware: How do ransomware attacks differ?
Spider ransomware has been found spreading malicious files via a phishing campaign that gives victims a 96-hour deadline. Learn how this attack is similar to past attacks with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2018
Android vulnerability: How can users mitigate Janus malware?
The Janus vulnerability was found injecting malicious code into reputable Android apps. Once injected, users' endpoints become infected. Learn how to prevent this with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2018
Russian intelligence officers indicted for DNC hack
A grand jury for special counsel Robert Mueller's election-interference investigation indicted 12 Russian intelligence officers for crimes related to the DNC and DCCC hacks. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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News
13 Jul 2018
New Spectre variants earn $100,000 bounty from Intel
Researchers discovered two new Spectre variants that can be used to bypass protections and attack systems and earned $100,000 in bug bounties from Intel. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget