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Brewery became victim of targeted ransomware attack via job vacancy ad
You may not need a cautionary tale about opening email attachments, but this story is a reminder that you don’t have to be the biggest and most …
Windows is recording every keystroke on devices with handwriting recognition enabled
<b>Facepalm:</b> From the moment you first handwrote or enabled handwriting recognition on your PC, your WaitList.dat file began compiling every text file …
Cyber crooks try to divert direct-deposit paychecks into their accounts, FBI warns
Hackers are now out to reroute the direct deposit of your paycheck into accounts controlled by the cyber crooks.<p>So, take a little extra time to verify that your paycheck hit your bank account. And beware of any official-looking emails related to company surveys, too.<p>According to the latest alert …
Social IssuesData on Millions from Unwiped Servers Sold Over Craigslist
A shady dealer on Craigslist appears to have been selling access to millions of customer records taken from servers used by a bankrupt electronics …
AuctionsHacker gets a whopping 14 years in prison for running Scan4You service
Ruslan Bondars run a "VirusTotal-for-crooks" operation from 2009 to 2017.<p>Ruslan Bondars, a 37-year-old man from Latvia was sentenced to a whopping 14 …
Trend MicroEnterprise IoT Security: Addressing the Challenge in 2019
The primary focus of IoT-driven innovations - as with all technology innovations - is functionality. These devices are proliferating at an …
Administrative LawRomanian Hacker Pleads Guilty for Role in Inauguration Surveillance Ransomware
Attack against the Metropolitan Police Department was disrupted before malware could be sent to additional systems.
Information SecurityHow Can Companies Defend Against Adversarial Machine Learning Attacks in the Age of AI?
The use of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity is on the rise. These technologies can deliver advanced insights that security teams can use to …
Machine LearningUnderstanding California's Consumer Privacy Act: The 'American GDPR'
As enterprises around the world deal with legislative backlash following years of unfettered data collection, companies are confused about how to …
Online PrivacyBusiness Email Compromises Fuel Procurement Fraud
Allan Stojanovic of the University of Toronto on Fraud-Fighting Challenges Nick Holland (@nickster2407) September 21, 2018<p>Business email …
University of TorontoScotland's Arran Brewery Slammed by Dharma Bip Ransomware
Ransomware Crypto-Locked via Domain Controller, Complicating Restoration Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) September 21, 2018<p>A Scottish brewery was …
RansomwareCybercrime Markets Sell Access to Hacked Sites, Databases
Payment Card Theft, Ransomware Facilitated by Cybercrime-as-a-Service Offerings Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) September 21, 2018<p>One mystery with …
Lucy Gang Debuts with Unusual Android MaaS Package
There’s a fresh bloom in the malware-as-a-service garden: Researchers have uncovered a new Russian-speaking threat actor hawking a proprietary …
Cyber-attacksUnpatched Microsoft Zero-Day in JET Allows Remote Code-Execution
A Microsoft zero-day has been uncovered that could allow remote code-execution; and as of now, it remains unpatched.<p>According to the Zero Day …
Trend MicroLegitimate RATs Pose Serious Risk to Industrial Systems
<b>Remote administration tools (RATs) installed for legitimate purposes in operational technology (OT) networks can pose a serious security risk,</b> …
Kaspersky LabZDI Shares Details of Microsoft JET Database Zero-Day
<b>Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) on Thursday made public details on a vulnerability impacting the Microsoft JET Database Engine, although a</b> …
Trend MicroNew Virobot Ransomware and Botnet Emerges
<b>A newly discovered piece of malware combines ransomware and botnet capabilities in a single package, Trend Micro security researchers reveal.</b><p>Dubbed</b> …
Trend MicroData Security – Sharing the Responsibility
Does your service provider’s cyber security measures meet the demands of the digital business environment today? Of course, having perimeter defences …
Personal InformationiOS 12 Improves Security, Performance of iPhones, iPads
DAILY VIDEO: Apple iOS 12 isn't flashy but has improved security and performance, and Lenovo and NetApp combine forces in servers and all-flash …
iOSCloudflare Launches Security Service for Tor Users
<b>Cloudflare on Thursday announced a new service to provide Tor users with improved security and performance, while also aiming at reducing malicious</b> …
Domain NamesUS Approves Cyber Weapons Against Foreign Enemies
The White House is changing the rules on its use of digital weapons to fight adversaries targeting US networks.<p>The Trump administration has …
Obama AdministrationWindows May Be Storing All Your Email and Docs as Unencrypted Plaintext
By on September 21, 2018 at 10:02 am<p>Forensic analyst and data recovery expert Barnaby Skeggs has discovered a troubling design decision in Windows …
Windows 10Researcher Discloses New Zero-Day Affecting All Versions of Windows
A security researcher has publicly disclosed an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in all supported versions of Microsoft Windows operating system …
Trend Micro6 Security Training Hacks to Increase Cyber IQ Org-Wide
Move beyond generic, annual security awareness training with these important tips.
HackingCisco releases fixes for remote code execution flaws in Webex Network Recording Player
The bugs could be weaponized to hijack vulnerable software and cause untold damage to victim machines.<p>Cisco has patched a set of severe …
Trend MicroCybercrime: 15 Top Threats and Trends
Europol's Internet Threat Report Finds That Older Crimes Remain Alive and Well Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) September 19, 2018<p>Criminals …
Social IssuesData Manipulation: How Security Pros Can Respond to an Emerging Threat
Industry leaders are scrambling to address the issue, which will take new thinking to overcome.<p>This year, the US government paid out its largest bug …
Information SecurityExecutive Branch Makes Significant Progress As DMARC Deadline Nears
The DHS directive on email security has an approaching deadline that most departments in the executive branch might actually meet.
Information SecurityWhen Will GDPR Show Its Teeth?
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report takes a look at the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, including the outlook for enforcement and …
GDPRNew ransomware can turn your computer into a hacker's tool
This new malware isn't letting any part of an infected computer go to waste.<p>The Virobot ransomware -- spotted on Sept. 17 by Trend Micro researchers -- doesn't just lock up infected computers, it also enlists them as part of its massive botnet.<p>Ransomware is a prevalent tool for cybercriminals, …
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