Protecting data now as the quantum era approaches
Analysis Startup QuSecure is the latest vendor to jump into the field with its as-a-service offering
Security20 May 2022 | 2
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Hot glare of the spotlight doesn’t slow BlackByte ransomware gang
Crew's raids continue worldwide, Talos team warns
Research19 May 2022 | 4
Your snoozing iOS 15 iPhone may actually be sleeping with one antenna open
No, you're not really gonna be hacked. But you may be surprised
Research19 May 2022 | 40
Meet Wizard Spider, the multimillion-dollar gang behind Conti, Ryuk malware
Analysis Russia-linked crime-as-a-service crew is rich, professional – and investing in R&D
Research18 May 2022 | 3
Monero-mining botnet targets Windows, Linux web servers
Sysrv-K malware infects unpatched tin, Microsoft warns
Cyber-crime18 May 2022 | 10
(Our) hardware is still key in a multicloud world, Dell ISG chief insists
Analysis IT giant may be shifting its focus to software and services, but systems remain the foundation
Systems16 May 2022 | 3
Shopping for malware: $260 gets you a password stealer. $90 for a crypto-miner...
We take a look at low, low subscription prices – not that we want to give anyone any ideas
Research14 May 2022 | 6
Iran-linked Cobalt Mirage extracts money, info from US orgs – report
Khamenei, can you just not? Not right now, fam
Research13 May 2022 | 3
Anatomy of a campaign to inject JavaScript into compromised WordPress sites
Reverse-engineered code redirects visitors to dodgy corners of the internet
Research13 May 2022 | 8
Mystery of industry-targeting backdoored NPM JavaScript packages solved
Yup, 'the intern' did it
Devops12 May 2022 | 10
Fresh ransomware samples indicate REvil is back
Secureworks' investigation only the latest evidence Kaseya and JBS attackers are on the move again
Security11 May 2022 | 1
US offers $15m reward for information about Conti ransomware gang
The State Department notice comes in wake of the cybercrims’ attack on Costa Rican government
Security09 May 2022 | 1
F5, Cisco admins: Stop what you're doing and check if you need to install these patches
Updated BIG-IP iControl authentication bypass, NFV VM escape, and more
Patches06 May 2022 | 6
Microsoft, Apple, Google accelerate push to eliminate passwords
Analysis Passphrases PIP'd, FIDO and W3C projects promoted
CSO05 May 2022 | 76
Zero trust is more than just vendors and products – it requires process
Dell Technologies World IT orgs need to adapt their procedures to make it all work, says Dell
Security03 May 2022 | 3
SSE kicks the ‘A’ out of SASE
Analysis Security Service Edge separates cloud-delivered defenses from SD-WAN as debate rages
Security02 May 2022 | 3
Dell brings data recovery tools to Apex and the cloud
Dell shows off full stack of cyber recovery SaaS, partners with Snowflake for data analytics
Security02 May 2022 |
Don’t expect to get your data back from the Onyx ransomware group
The cybercriminals trash files larger than 2MB, forever losing them to the void
Security29 Apr 2022 | 13
Bumblebee malware loader emerges as Conti's BazarLoader fades
At least three threat groups are using the loader in malicious email campaigns
Research29 Apr 2022 | 3
Cloudflare stomps huge DDoS attack on crypto platform
At 15.3 million requests per second, the assault was the largest HTTPS blitz on record lasting 15 seconds
Security28 Apr 2022 | 15
Microsoft points at Linux and shouts: Look, look! Privilege-escalation flaws here, too!
Will Redmond start code-naming Windows make-me-admin bugs?
Patches27 Apr 2022 | 110
China turns cyber-espionage eyes to Russia as Ukraine invasion grinds on
State-sponsored Bronze President group launches cyber-espionage malware campaign against notional ally
Security27 Apr 2022 | 18
Intuit sued over alleged cryptocurrency thefts via Mailchimp intrusion
Financial software giant slammed for 'poor security practices'
Cyber-crime25 Apr 2022 | 13
Flaw could have granted criminals control over Ever Surf crypto wallets
Check Point uncovers web vulnerability that could have led to cryptocurrency theft
Security25 Apr 2022 | 1
US DOJ probes Google's $5.4b Mandiant acquisition
Not a social network or an instant-chat app used by tens of millions, so scrutiny it is, then
Security22 Apr 2022 | 5
Hive ransomware affiliate zeros in on Exchange servers
Threat actor exploited known vulnerabilities in the Microsoft software to compromise multiple systems
Cyber-crime22 Apr 2022 | 4
Emotet reestablishes itself at the top of the malware world
Botnet infrastructure shut down last year, now central to a fast-spreading email scam, researchers say
Security21 Apr 2022 | 5
So, what happened with GitHub, Heroku, and those raided private repos?
Analysis Who knew what when and what did they do?
Devops21 Apr 2022 | 10
Russian-linked Shuckworm crew ramps up Ukraine attacks
Cyber-espionage gang using multiple variants of its custom backdoor to ensure persistence, Symantec warns
Security20 Apr 2022 | 4
Criminals adopting new methods to bypass improved defenses, says Zscaler
PhaaS, SMiShing, and remote work drive increase in phishing attacks
Research20 Apr 2022 | 5
US warns North Korean Lazarus gang rising against cryptocurrency outfits
Malware-laced recruitment emails are more Kim job ill than Kim Jong-un
Security20 Apr 2022 | 5
Star loses $500,000 NFT after crooks exploit Rarible market
This isn't the moving-fast-and-breaking-things future we wanted
Security15 Apr 2022 | 37
Google issues third emergency fix for Chrome this year
The latest patch is aimed at a type confusion vulnerability that is actively being exploited
Security15 Apr 2022 | 17
Threat group builds custom malware to attack industrial systems
US security agencies say the tools can give hackers control of ICS and SCADA devices
Security14 Apr 2022 | 8
Microsoft details how China-linked crew's malware hides scheduled Windows tasks
All so that it can maintain backdoor access across reboots
Security14 Apr 2022 | 22
Enemybot botnet uses Gafgyt source code with a sprinkling of Mirai
Keksec malware used for DDoS attacks, may spread to cryptomining, Fortinet says
Security13 Apr 2022 | 1
Backup frustration brought this CTO to forefront of ransomware protection
Interview Constant versioning of file systems is the way to go, Nasuni cofounder says
Storage12 Apr 2022 | 14
Attackers exploit Spring4Shell flaw to let loose the Mirai botnet
Trend Micro says vulnerable systems in Singapore have been compromised
Security11 Apr 2022 | 3
Microsoft dogs Strontium domains to stop attacks on Ukraine
Software giant sinkholes systems used by Russian gang
Security08 Apr 2022 | 33
Fintech platform flaw could have allowed bank transfers, exposed data
Fintech provider flaw could have hit dozens of U.S. banks, says Salt Security
Security07 Apr 2022 | 9
How do China's cyber-spies snoop on governments, NGOs? Probably like this
Cicada's months-long global espionage campaign marks an expansion of team's capabilities
Security07 Apr 2022 | 8
Hamas-linked cyber-spies 'target high-ranking Israelis'
Sensitive info swiped from Windows and Android devices, according to report
Security06 Apr 2022 | 6
Block claims ex-employee downloaded customer data after leaving firm
Leak highlights worker offboarding policies as SaaS use grows
Security06 Apr 2022 | 10
Cooler heads needed in heated E2EE debate, says think tank
RUSI argues for collaboration, while others note all 'scans' compromise secure encryption
Security05 Apr 2022 | 45
Borat RAT: Multiple threat of ransomware, DDoS and spyware
Thought Sacha Baron Cohen was a terrible threat actor? Get a load of this: encrypts/steals data, records audio/video and controls keyboard
Security04 Apr 2022 | 6
Cryptomining groups fight fiercely for cloud resources
Oh look, someone else who thinks on-prem is old hat
Security31 Mar 2022 | 10
VMware Horizon platform pummeled by Log4j-fueled attacks
Miscreants deployed cryptominers, backdoors since late December, Sophos says
Security30 Mar 2022 | 4
Ukraine security agency shutters Russian disinformation bot farms
Operators used social media to distort status of fighting, instill panic in residents
Security29 Mar 2022 | 17
Sophos fixes critical hijack flaw in firewall offering
Authentication bypass followed by remote-code execution at the network boundary
Security28 Mar 2022 |
China APT group using Russia invasion, COVID-19 in phishing attacks
Mustang Panda deploys variant of Korplug malware to target European officials and ISPs
Security28 Mar 2022 |
‘Precursor malware’ infection may be sign you're about to get ransomware, says startup
As more and more biz pays up to restore data, we're told
Security26 Mar 2022 | 15
How AI can help reverse-engineer malware: Predicting function names of code
GTC Or: What kind of research Google's getting in its Mandiant takeover
AI + ML26 Mar 2022 | 7
Check Point spreads AI goodness throughout its security portfolio
GTC Evolving threat environment means preventative AI – and SmartNICs – are needed to improve protection
Security24 Mar 2022 |
F-Secure spins out new enterprise security business: WithSecure
CEO tells The Reg of new branding ahead of Finnish vendor's corporate split
Security24 Mar 2022 | 5
This is a BlackCat you don't want crossing your path
Plus: Android trojan in 100,000+ app installs, Solaris malware
Security22 Mar 2022 | 3
What does Go-written malware look like? Here's a sample under the microscope
Arid Gopher sticks its head out from its burrow
Security22 Mar 2022 | 6
AvosLocker group is targeting US critical infrastructure, FBI says
Ransomware affiliates threaten to publish stolen data or launch DDoS attacks if victims don’t pay
Security21 Mar 2022 |
Exotic Lily is a business-like access broker for ransomware gangs
Google's TAG details operations of prolific group, including 9-to-5 workdays
Security18 Mar 2022 | 4
Devil-may-care Lapsus$ gang is not the aspirational brand infosec needs
Analysis Hitting big targets, untouchable, technically proficient. Who will it inspire next?
Security17 Mar 2022 | 10
LokiLocker ransomware family spotted with built-in wiper
BlackBerry says extortionists erase documents if ransom unpaid
Security16 Mar 2022 | 1
