Flaw could have granted criminals control over Ever Surf crypto wallets
Check Point uncovers web vulnerability that could have led to cryptocurrency theft
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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
Russia-linked attackers breach NGO by exploiting MFA, PrintNightmare vuln
Patch flaws and enforce authentication policies, CISA and FBI warn
Security16 Mar 2022 | 3
The Windows malware on Ukraine CERT's radar
Government agencies impersonated, fake antivirus, another wiper, backdoors
Security16 Mar 2022 |
Huge DDoS attack temporarily kicks Israeli government sites offline
A state of emergency is declared as officials assess the damage and look for culprits
Security15 Mar 2022 |
Ukraine uses Clearview AI facial-recognition technology
Controversial search engine being used to identify dead and Russian operatives
AI + ML14 Mar 2022 | 7
Dunno about you, but we're seeing an 800% increase in cyberattacks, says one MSP
Cyberwarfare escalates for some as Russia continues to invade Ukraine
Security11 Mar 2022 | 7
Mitel VoIP systems used in staggering DDoS attacks
One malicious network packet can theoretically spark billions more against a victim
Security10 Mar 2022 | 10
App, security teams need closer bond to fend off cyberattacks
Enterprises should shift left to protect themselves, says Immersive Labs
Security09 Mar 2022 | 1
What should we do about 'systemic' cyber risks? Wait, what even are those
Analysis Complexity and scale of the internet hold back our ability to tackle disaster
Security08 Mar 2022 | 4
UN mulls Russia's pitch for cybercrime treaty
US, EU, human-rights bods say proposal would allow more nation-state abuses
Security07 Mar 2022 | 10
Photonics startup Luminous Computing bags $105m
Bill Gates among those plowing funds into AI supercomputing tech
HPC05 Mar 2022 | 7
Russia’s invasion kicks Senate into cybersecurity law mode
Critical infrastructure, federal agencies must report intrusions, ransomware payments within hours, draft rules state
Security05 Mar 2022 | 22
CrowdStrike offers fully managed identity-threat-detection-as-a-service
The further you move from the office, the more wild the product descriptions
Security03 Mar 2022 | 2
Conti ransomware gang's source code leaked
Latest info dump days after anonymous outing of 60,000 messages
Security02 Mar 2022 | 7
The zero-password future can't come soon enough
SpyCloud highlights poor password hygiene of consumers and the threat to enterprises
Security02 Mar 2022 | 121
Microsoft: Russia invasion of Ukraine ‘unlawful, unjustified’
Windows giant says it detected 'destructive cyberattacks', DDoS malware aimed at now occupied nation
Security01 Mar 2022 | 26
Verizon expands network-as-a-service with VMware SD-WAN
MWC If enterprise apps are going into the cloud, someone needs to provide the extra plumbing
Virtualization28 Feb 2022 |
Techniques to fool AI with hidden triggers are outpacing defenses – study
Here's how to catch up with those poisoning machine-learning systems
AI + ML25 Feb 2022 | 8
BlueVoyant pulls in another $250m in venture funding
Company offers protection against internal and supply chain threats
Security24 Feb 2022 |
Millions of dollars pour into security compliance startups amid pressure on business
There's gold in them thar forms
Security23 Feb 2022 | 2
