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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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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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18 May 2018
How does the Terror exploit kit spread through malicious ads
Zscaler recently discovered a malvertising campaign that spreads the Terror exploit kit through malicious ads. Discover more about the threat with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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17 May 2018
Securus hack exposes law enforcement customers of location tracking
Following news that it provides near real-time location data to law enforcement without warrants, a Securus hack exposed information on those law enforcement customers. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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17 May 2018
Risk & Repeat: Business email compromise on the rise
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the rise in business email compromise activity based on new data from the FBI's 2017 Internet Crime Report. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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17 May 2018
Are Meltdown and Spectre real vulnerabilities or mere flaws?
There's been some debate over whether Meltdown and Spectre are true vulnerabilities. Expert Michael Cobb discusses what qualifies as a vulnerability and if these two make the cut. Continue Reading
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16 May 2018
Vault 7 leak suspect is a former CIA employee already in custody
The U.S. government has identified a man already in custody on unrelated charges as the suspect in the Vault 7 leak, but it is unclear how much evidence supports the case. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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16 May 2018
Illumio: Subtle data manipulation attacks pose serious threats
Illumio CTO P.J. Kirner discusses the threat of data manipulation and explains why subtle, hard to detect attacks could have devastating effects on enterprises. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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16 May 2018
Efail disclosure troubles highlight branded vulnerability issues
The Efail disclosure process was one day away from completion, but attempts to generate hype for the vulnerabilities led to details leaking earlier than researchers intended. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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16 May 2018
How does a DDE attack exploit Microsoft Word functionality?
The SANS Internet Storm Center discovered a DDE attack spreading Locky ransomware through Microsoft Word. Learn what a DDE attack is and how to mitigate it with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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15 May 2018
How does the KRACK vulnerability use encryption keys?
The KRACK vulnerability was found in the WPA2 protocol for wireless networks and it enables attackers to crack encrypted connections. Learn how it works from Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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14 May 2018
FBI: Business email compromise tops $676 million in losses
Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report indicates an increase in ransomware while the FBI's Internet Crime Report shows a downward trend, with business email compromise on the rise. Continue Reading
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14 May 2018
Bad Rabbit ransomware: How does it compare to other variants?
Bad Rabbit ransomware mimics other recent ransomware variants, such as NotPetya. Discover the similarities and differences between the two with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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11 May 2018
Georgia governor vetoes controversial cybersecurity bill
News roundup: A controversial cybersecurity bill was vetoed by Georgia's governor this week after pressure from Microsoft and Google. Plus, IBM banned USB drives, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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11 May 2018
Hardware debug documentation leads to widespread vulnerability
A hardware debug bug, apparently caused by unclear Intel hardware architecture documentation, infested almost all major OSes, as well as leading virtualization software. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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09 May 2018
Microsoft patches Internet Explorer zero-day 'Double Kill'
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday for May includes fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities under attack, including an Internet Explorer exploit known as Double Kill. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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04 May 2018
Remote Android Rowhammer attack possible, but scope limited
A new Android Rowhammer PoC proves an attack is possible, but an expert said the limited scope of affected devices and feasibility of performing the attack lessens the danger. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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04 May 2018
'Gen V' attacks: The next cybersecurity problem?
In a recent online presentation, Check Point Software Technologies founder and CEO Gil Shwed stated that "we are at an inflection point" when it comes to cybersecurity. Shwed's statement came on ... Continue Reading
By- Tom Gambardella
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04 May 2018
Facebook APIs used by tens of thousands of malicious apps
News roundup: Researchers find tens of thousands of malicious apps use Facebook APIs and can access user data. Plus, AWS threatens to suspend Signal's use of the platform, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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03 May 2018
IoT botnets: How are new Mirai variants impacting systems?
An increase of IoT botnets has been seen since the Mirai malware source code was leaked. Learn how the new variants pose to be a serious threat to IoT devices with Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
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02 May 2018
How were Android Pixel vulnerabilities exploited?
Android Pixel vulnerabilities could open the smartphone up to attack. Expert Michael Cobb explains the vulnerabilities and how to defend against them. Continue Reading
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01 May 2018
How did an Electron framework flaw put Slack at risk?
An Electron framework flaw put users of Slack, Skype and other big apps at risk. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this remote code execution flaw works and how to prevent it. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2018
Windows NTFS flaw posted after disclosure gets nowhere
Proof-of-concept code showing how an NTFS flaw can shut down Windows systems was published by a security researcher nine months after he disclosed it to Microsoft. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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30 Apr 2018
Attackers seek Oracle WebLogic vulnerability after faulty patch
The combination of a broken Oracle WebLogic vulnerability and available proof-of-concept exploit code has led threat actors to search for any servers that are at risk. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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30 Apr 2018
Phishing threats still dwarf vulnerabilities, zero-days
Proofpoint research shows that while phishing attacks now require victims to take more steps, the success rate for such attacks hasn't declined and enterprises are still on the defensive. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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27 Apr 2018
DDoS-for-hire website taken down by law enforcement
Webstresser.org, a popular DDoS-for-hire website, was taken down by several law enforcement agencies across the globe. Details are sparse, but arrests have reportedly been made. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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27 Apr 2018
Keycard vulnerability threatens millions of hotel rooms
News roundup: Researchers found a keycard vulnerability that enabled them to enter millions of hotel rooms worldwide. Plus, Yahoo has been fined $35 million by the SEC, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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26 Apr 2018
Philip Tully: AI cyberattacks, AI arms race are coming
Malicious actors are working on AI cyberattacks and other ways to augment threat activity with AI. Philip Tully discusses how that can work and if enterprise security can keep pace. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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26 Apr 2018
SecureWorks warns of business email compromise campaign
SecureWorks researchers uncovered an extensive business email compromise campaign targeting the maritime shipping industry, which may have cost organizations millions of dollars. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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25 Apr 2018
BGP routing security flaw caused Amazon Route 53 incident
A BGP routing security flaw enabled unknown threat actors to steal cryptocurrency by hijacking internet routing and rerouting traffic to a phishing site in Russia. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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25 Apr 2018
Rachel Tobac: Social engineering attacks need real-world 2FA
Rachel Tobac discusses how to train employees to avoid social engineering attacks and how individuals can keep themselves safe with awareness and by being 'politely paranoid.' Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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20 Apr 2018
Government hacking tactics questioned at OURSA
The ACLU's Jennifer Granick took government hacking to task at the OURSA Conference this week, calling out mass surveillance techniques and the limited scope of search warrants. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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20 Apr 2018
Keeper Security forms vulnerability disclosure program with Bugcrowd
Following its controversial lawsuit against an Ars Technica security reporter, Keeper Security has teamed with Bugcrowd on a formal vulnerability disclosure program. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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20 Apr 2018
Another misconfigured Amazon S3 bucket exposes 48M records
News roundup: A misconfigured Amazon S3 bucket led to the exposure of 48 million records collected by a private data analytics firm. Plus, PCI SSC updated its cloud guidelines, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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19 Apr 2018
CrowdStrike unveils Meltdown exploit in unusual fashion
At RSA Conference 2018, CrowdStrike demonstrated a new Meltdown exploit that can harvest sensitive data such as passwords even on systems that are patched. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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18 Apr 2018
Paul Kocher weighs in on Spectre flaws, vulnerability disclosure
At RSA Conference 2018, Paul Kocher, who co-discovered the Spectre flaws, discussed the chip vulnerabilities and explained why disclosure and mitigation efforts were so troubled. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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17 Apr 2018
Microsoft's Brad Smith urges action on nation-state cyberthreats
At RSA Conference 2018, Microsoft President Brad Smith warned of nation-state cyberattacks and called on governments and the private sector to do more to address them. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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16 Apr 2018
Nuix hacker survey shows how easy it is to breach perimeters
The second annual Black Report -- a hacker survey aimed at getting a different perspective on cybersecurity -- detailed how long it takes to breach a perimeter and what attacks are easiest. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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13 Apr 2018
A UPnP vulnerability hides bad traffic in a new way
News roundup: Home routers are susceptible to a UPnP vulnerability that proxies bad traffic in a new way. Plus, AMD and Microsoft released patches for the Spectre flaw, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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12 Apr 2018
Cryptojacking attacks may not challenge ransomware dominance
Cryptojacking attacks are on the rise, but experts are unsure if the threat can overtake the malware dominance of ransomware due to regulatory and profit questions. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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11 Apr 2018
Ransomware threat tops Verizon Data Breach Report
After years of climbing the ranks in the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the ransomware threat has finally taken the top spot as the most prevalent malware type. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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06 Apr 2018
Misconfigured cloud storage leaves 1.5B files exposed
Researchers found misconfigured cloud storage across multiple platforms left huge amounts of data exposed, including medical information and payroll data. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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06 Apr 2018
Pipeline cyberattack shuts down natural gas company communications
News roundup: A pipeline cyberattack shut down communications for several U.S. natural gas providers. Plus, Facebook removed accounts and pages run by the Russian IRA, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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06 Apr 2018
Microsoft created Windows Defender flaw by breaking UnRAR code
Microsoft's poor coding when forking and modifying open source UnRAR code introduced a critical Windows Defender flaw that could allow an attacker full system rights. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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05 Apr 2018
Intel's Spectre microcode patch not coming for older chips
No Spectre microcode patches will be coming for older Intel processors, but the newest generation of Intel CPUs will have mitigations built in when they ship later this year. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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05 Apr 2018
How a Blizzard DNS rebinding flaw put millions of gamers at risk
A Blizzard DNS rebinding flaw could have put users of its online PC games at risk of attack. Expert Michael Cobb explains how a DNS rebinding attack works and what to do about it. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2018
New cloud threats as attackers embrace the power of cloud
Safeguarding your critical data is getting harder as threat actors embrace the advantages -- and missteps -- of cloud. Here's what to watch out for in 2018. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2018
OIG report on San Bernardino iPhone case criticizes FBI
A new government report claims poor communication was to blame for the FBI's court case being filed against Apple despite a San Bernardino iPhone unlock method being almost ready at the time. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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29 Mar 2018
How are logic devices like WAGO PFC200 used by hackers?
The Department of Homeland Security warned of a vulnerability affecting WAGO PFC200 logic devices. Discover how this flaw enables threat actors with expert Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2018
Windows Meltdown patches open up more severe issue
A security researcher discovered the recent Windows Meltdown patches may fix the Intel flaws, but also introduced a more severe vulnerability in some versions of Windows. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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28 Mar 2018
Zyklon malware: What Microsoft Office flaws does it exploit?
Zyklon malware targets three previously patched Microsoft Office vulnerabilities. Learn how attackers can access passwords and cryptocurrency wallet data with expert Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2018
How can a Moxa MXview vulnerability be exploited by hackers?
A vulnerability was found in Moxa MXview -- a software used to visualize network devices and physical connections. Learn how this vulnerability can enable privilege escalation. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2018
Intel AMT flaw: How are corporate endpoints put at risk?
A recent flaw in Intel's Advanced Management Technology enables hackers to gain access to endpoint devices. Discover how this flaw can be mitigated with expert Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2018
AMD patches for Ryzen chip flaws due 'in the coming weeks'
AMD patches are in the works for the Ryzen and EPYC chip flaws announced without the normal disclosure, but CTS Labs continues to stress the severity of the issues. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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20 Mar 2018
IBM outlines visions for crypto anchors, lattice cryptography
At IBM's Think conference, Big Blue researchers discussed new security-centric projects around blockchain databases, crypto anchors and quantum-resilient encryption. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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16 Mar 2018
Russian government hacking earns U.S. sanctions, warnings
The U.S. Treasury Department levied sanctions for Russian government hacking, as a joint alert from the FBI and DHS confirms election meddling and critical infrastructure attacks. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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16 Mar 2018
Addressing vulnerable web systems that are often overlooked
Web security vulnerability scanners often focus on large applications within the enterprise. However, there are plenty of overlooked web systems that contain hidden flaws. Continue Reading
By- Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC
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15 Mar 2018
Com.google.provision virus: How does it attack Android devices?
The com.google.provision virus reportedly targets Android users, but little is known about it. Nick Lewis discusses the mystery threat and how Common Malware Enumeration may help. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2018
Risk & Repeat: Assessing the Memcrashed attacks
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the Memcrashed exploit and the recent trend of record-setting DDoS attacks against enterprises. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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14 Mar 2018
Internet Explorer bug: How does it expose address bar info?
A bug in Microsoft's Internet Explorer update exposes information that users enter into the browser's address bar. Learn more about the bug and URL tracking with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
CCleaner malware: How dangerous is it to enterprises?
A watering hole attack led to CCleaner malware being installed on millions of systems. Nick Lewis explains how the attack worked and why it should concern enterprises. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2018
Olympic Destroyer was a false flag cyberattack, research claims
New research claims Olympic Destroyer was not the work of the North Korea-backed Lazarus Group; rather, it was a false flag cyberattack designed to mislead attribution efforts. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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12 Mar 2018
ExpensiveWall malware: How does this SMS attack function?
A new SMS malware known as ExpensiveWall was recently discovered by Check Point. Learn how it infects devices and puts Android device users at risk with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2018
NSA tracking program watched foreign hackers in action
Researchers discovered evidence of an NSA tracking program designed to watch nation-state hackers and gather information as attacks were in progress. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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08 Mar 2018
How does a WPAD attack work and how can it be prevented?
Google Project Zero discovered a WPAD attack that could target systems running Windows 10. Expert Michael Cobb explains how the attack works and how to bolster WPAD security. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
What the Azure AD Connect vulnerability can teach enterprises
Enterprises should learn from a Microsoft Azure AD Connect vulnerability that security requires a hands-on approach. Expert Rob Shapland takes a closer look at the permissions flaw. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2018
Terabit DDoS attack hits 1.7Tbps and experts expect higher
Five days after a record breaking terabit DDoS attack, a new 1.7Tbps DDoS attack was detected taking advantage of improperly secured memcached servers to launch a reflection attack. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget
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06 Mar 2018
Equifax data breach affected 2.4 million more consumers
The massive Equifax data breach affected even more people. The startling total is now 147.9 million U.S. consumers who had their information stolen by hackers. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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06 Mar 2018
How does Tizi spyware affect Android apps?
Android apps affected by Tizi spyware were found in the Google Play Store by Google's Play Protect team. Expert Michael Cobb reviews the threat and how it was fixed. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2018
Cellebrite claims it can unlock Apple devices, but questions remain
News roundup: Cellebrite claims it can unlock Apple devices, according to a Forbes report. Plus, iCloud encryption keys will now be stored in China, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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01 Mar 2018
Why the Bleichenbacher attack is still around
The Bleichenbacher attack got a new name after 20 years. Expert Michael Cobb reviews the ROBOT attack and discusses why it's still active this long after it emerged. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
Visa reports EMV chip cards thwart fraud, but criminals adapting
Visa points to a 70% drop in fraud due to EMV chip cards, as consumers and merchants adopt the new payment card technology. But criminals are shifting their own focus to adapt. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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28 Feb 2018
Fileless malware: What tools can jeopardize your system?
A report from CrowdStrike highlights the growth of malware-less attacks using certain command-line tools. Learn how to handle these growing attacks with Matt Pascucci. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
Risk & Repeat: Is the cyberthreat landscape shifting to cryptomining?
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss how new attacks, like cryptojacking, may be supplanting previous top cyberthreats, such as ransomware. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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27 Feb 2018
Ad network cryptojacking attack bypasses ad blockers
Qihoo 360's Netlab team discovered an online ad network has been bypassing ad blockers and running cryptomining software in the browsers of unsuspecting visitors. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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23 Feb 2018
Hackers used SWIFT-based attacks to steal millions from banks
News roundup: Hackers once again used SWIFT-based attacks to steal millions from Russian and Indian banks. Plus, hackers used an L.A. Times website for cryptojacking, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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23 Feb 2018
How did OurMine hackers use DNS poisoning to attack WikiLeaks?
The OurMine hacking group recently used DNS poisoning to attack WikiLeaks and take over its web address. Learn how this attack was performed from expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Typosquatting: How did threat actors access NPM libraries?
Typosquatting was used by threat actors to spread malware in the NPM registry. Learn from expert Nick Lewis how this method was used and what it means for users. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2018
Cryptojacking attacks hit enterprises' cloud servers
Cloud security vendor RedLock discovered threat actors had gained access to several enterprise cloud environments, including Tesla's, and used them for cryptojacking schemes. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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21 Feb 2018
Risk & Repeat: Intel bug bounty tackles side channel attacks
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors examine Intel's new bug bounty for side channel attacks and what it says about Meltdown and Spectre. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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21 Feb 2018
Google discloses Microsoft Edge vulnerability without a patch
Google's Project Zero publicly published an Edge browser vulnerability after the 90-day disclosure deadline expired, and Microsoft has yet to patch the flaw. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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20 Feb 2018
GD library: How did it open the Junos OS to attacks?
The GD library used in the Junos operating system has opened Junos up to attacks. Nick Lewis explains how it happened and what it means for companies using open source software. Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2018
Olympic Destroyer malware more complex than first thought
News roundup: The Olympic Destroyer malware is more sophisticated than researchers first thought. Plus, Microsoft looks to change identity management with blockchain, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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16 Feb 2018
SonicWall spots Meltdown exploits with machine learning tech
SonicWall says its new deep memory inspection technology, which powers the vendor's Capture Cloud sandbox service, can block Meltdown threats and other zero-day attacks. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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16 Feb 2018
What can be done to prevent a swatting attack?
A swatting attack resulted in the death of a Kansas man. Expert Judith Myerson looks at the technology these attacks use and what can be done to make sure they don't happen again. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2018
How does the Devil's Ivy bug compromise security cameras?
The Devil's Ivy bug affects millions of internet-connected security cameras. Expert Judith Myerson explains how the exploit works and what can be done to prevent it. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2018
Zero-day Telegram vulnerability exploited for cryptomining
Kaspersky Lab disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in Telegram that the security vendor says was abused by Russian cybercriminals in a cryptomining malware campaign. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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14 Feb 2018
How to prevent SQL injection attacks in your enterprise
SQL injection attacks threaten enterprise database security, but the use of cloud services can reduce the risk. Here's a look at some alternative SQL injection protection methods. Continue Reading
By- Frank Siemons, RedSec
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13 Feb 2018
Get ready for CISSP Domain 7: Cyberattack prevention quiz
Do you know what it takes to stop bad guys in their tracks? Find out with this practice quiz on cybersecurity methods and tools used to thwart or recover from an attack. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2018
How did a Microsoft Equation Editor flaw put systems at risk?
A stack buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Equation Editor may have put enterprises at risk of compromise. Expert Judith Myerson explains what went wrong. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2018
Apple's confidential iBoot source code leaked online
News roundup: Apple's highly protected iBoot source code was leaked online. Plus, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stops its Equifax breach investigation, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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08 Feb 2018
Symantec's untrusted certificates: How many are still in use?
A security researcher found that a significant number of popular websites are still using untrusted certificates from Symantec, which will be invalidated this year. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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08 Feb 2018
Mobile security issues require a unified approach
Security gaps in mobile devices can be many and varied, but they must be addressed immediately. Unified endpoint management is the next-gen way to close the gaps. Continue Reading
By- Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC
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08 Feb 2018
DoJ breaks up Infraud Organization with some help
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the shutdown of the Infraud Organization, which authorities claim is responsible for global cyberfraud losses in excess of $530 million. Continue Reading
By- Peter Loshin, Former Senior Technology Editor
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07 Feb 2018
Grammarly vulnerability exposed user documents
A Grammarly vulnerability in its browser extension authentication could have exposed users' sensitive documents if the popular spelling and grammar checker were left unpatched. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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Podcast
07 Feb 2018
Risk & Repeat: Cryptomining malware on the rise
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss how the threat of cryptomining malware is evolving and what it means for enterprises and infosec vendors. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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05 Feb 2018
Cryptojacking malware using EternalBlue to build botnets
Proofpoint researchers discovered a large Monero mining botnet that uses EternalBlue to spread, and it isn't the first time the Windows flaw has been used for cryptojacking. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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02 Feb 2018
Hackers use ATM jackpotting technique to steal $1M in US
News roundup: Hackers used ATM jackpotting attacks to steal over $1M in the U.S. Plus, a fitness tracking app accidentally exposed the locations of military bases, and more. Continue Reading
By- Madelyn Bacon, TechTarget
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01 Feb 2018
Meltdown and Spectre malware discovered in the wild
Nearly 140 samples of malware that exploit the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities have been discovered by AV-TEST, but most samples are based on existing proof-of-concept code. Continue Reading
By- Rob Wright, Senior News Director, Dark Reading
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31 Jan 2018
RSA-1024 keys: How does a Libgcrypt vulnerability expose them?
A Libgcrypt vulnerability could allow attackers to recover private RSA-1024 keys, as it allows a left-to-right sliding window that shows how specific parts of the algorithm work. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2018
CopyCat malware: How does this Android threat operate?
Check Point researchers discovered new Android malware named CopyCat, which has infected 14 million devices. Learn how this malware works and how it spread from expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2018
Critical Cisco ASA vulnerability patched against remote attacks
Experts urge users to patch a new Cisco ASA vulnerability that earned the most critical CVSS score of 10.0 and could lead to remote code execution and denial-of-service attacks. Continue Reading
By- Michael Heller, TechTarget