Week in review: Apple tackles XcodeGhost malware, AVG will sell user data, iOS 9 exploit is worth $1 million
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles:Symantec fires employees who issued rogue Google certificatesOne of these testing …
Mapping the underground cybercrime economy in order to disrupt it
You’ve surely heard – everybody has – about the existence of an underground economy that allowed the proliferation of Internet crime. Many years ago cyber …
Mobile payments data breaches expected to grow
A survey of 900 cybersecurity experts shows an overwhelming majority (87%) expect an increase in mobile payment data breaches over the next 12 months, yet 42% have used this …
Free tool helps organizations respond to vulnerability reports
HackerOne released a new tool designed to help organizations improve the way they respond to reports about vulnerabilities in their software.The Vulnerability Coordination …
Scandinavian users hit with fake post office emails, ransomware
“Scandinavian PC users are the latest group to be targeted with Cryptolocker ransomware. According to Heimdal Security, the threat comes via email. The malware peddlers …
GreenDispenser malware makes ATMs spit out cash
“A new type of malware is being used to drain ATMs in Mexico of all the cash they contain. Dubbed GreenDispenser by Proofpoint researchers, the malware displays an …
Cisco releases tool for detecting malicious router implants
“Cisco Systems has provided a tool that allows enterprise users to scan their networks and discover if their routers have been compromised with malicious SYNful Knock …
Vulnerabilities in security software leave users open to attacks
In most people’s minds, antivirus and security software equals better security. But thanks to security researchers who have taken it upon themselves to analyze some of …
The number of fingerprints stolen in OPM hack rose to 5.6 million
Once again, the scope of the breach at the US Office of Personnel Management has been amended: OPM’s press secretary Sam Schumach announced on Wednesday that “of …
CUJO: Plug-n-play protection for all devices
CUJO is a smart device that brings business level Internet security to guard all of your connected home devices. It’s simple to start with no installation necessary.You …
Healthcare industry sees 340% more security incidents than the average industry
Raytheon|Websense examined the current state of cyber threats and data-stealing attacks against an increasingly digital healthcare industry. Healthcare is highly-targeted and …
Free WordPress plugin for a password-free login
Nearly 25 percent of the Internet runs on WordPress, and now these sites can be more secure thanks to a free WordPress plugin available from LaunchKey.The plugin enables …
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