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October 05, 2017 05 Oct'17
Risk & Repeat: Are hacking victims taking too much blame?

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss comments from the FBI's Donald Freese on the practice of blaming and shaming hacking victims and its effects.
October 05, 2017 05 Oct'17
Yahoo data breach found to affect all 3 billion users

Newly uncovered information indicated that all 3 billion users were affected by the 2013 Yahoo data breach, but Oath claimed passwords and credit card info was safe.
October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17
DHS cyberinsurance research could improve security

A longitudinal cyberinsurance study performed by the Department of Homeland Security could improve enterprise security but the effects depend on the data collected, said experts.
September 29, 2017 29 Sep'17
Government data requests on the rise for Apple and Google

One expert is concerned about the large increase of government data requests received by Apple and the effects this surveillance activity has on user privacy.
September 29, 2017 29 Sep'17
FBI's Freese: It's time to stop blaming hacking victims

The FBI's Don Freese spoke at the (ISC)2 Security Congress this week about the need to end the practice of blaming hacking victims. But will infosec professionals listen?
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September 29, 2017 29 Sep'17
Deloitte hack compromised sensitive emails, client data

News roundup: During the Deloitte hack, attackers had access to client data and internal email servers. Plus, the U.S. asks China not to enforce its Cybersecurity Law, and more.
September 29, 2017 29 Sep'17
Proof-of-concept iOS exploit released by Google's Project Zero

Google's Project Zero released a proof-of-concept iOS exploit similar to the Broadpwn Wi-Fi flaw that could allow an attacker to run code or implant a backdoor.
September 28, 2017 28 Sep'17
Network lateral movement from an attacker's perspective

A security researcher describes the network lateral movement process from an attacker's perspective and a few key points of focus for IT pros, at DerbyCon.
September 27, 2017 27 Sep'17
Ransomware attackers using more sophisticated techniques

At the (ISC)2 Security Congress, infosec professionals warned of sophisticated ransomware attackers that are using more advanced techniques to encrypt entire networks.
September 27, 2017 27 Sep'17
Risk & Repeat: Kaspersky ban turns ugly

In this week's 'Risk & Repeat' podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the U.S. government's Kaspersky ban and how competitors like McAfee are trying to capitalize on it.
September 27, 2017 27 Sep'17
Windows digital signature bypassed with two registry edits

The DerbyCon keynote covered why security research is an approachable field, as well as how to bypass a Windows digital signature check to run unwanted code.
September 25, 2017 25 Sep'17
Freese: Cyber-risk management is the key to good infosec hygiene

Speaking at the (ISC)2 Security Congress, FBI Deputy Assistant Director Don Freese spoke about need for security pros to replace fear and emotion with proper cyber-risk management.
September 22, 2017 22 Sep'17
DerbyCon cybersecurity conference is unique and troubling

Walking up to DerbyCon 7.0 cybersecurity conference it immediately has a very different feel from the "major" infosec conferences. Attendees would never be caught loitering outside of the Black Hat ...
September 22, 2017 22 Sep'17
Users plagued by iOS app security issues, according to new research

News roundup: Researchers uncovered a large number of iOS app security risks. Plus, Viacom exposed its critical data through a misconfigured AWS S3 bucket, and more.
September 21, 2017 21 Sep'17
Undisclosed SEC breach may have led to illegal stock trades

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission admitted a 2016 breach that was previously undisclosed may have enabled threat actors to engage in illegal stock trades.
September 21, 2017 21 Sep'17
Undocumented Word feature could lead to system information theft

An undocumented Word feature found by Kaspersky Lab could lead to system information theft and affects users on both PCs and mobile devices.
September 21, 2017 21 Sep'17
Risk & Repeat: Equifax data breach fallout continues

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors continue discussing the Equifax data breach and examine new details about an Apache Struts flaw tied to the attack.
September 19, 2017 19 Sep'17
CCleaner malware spread via supply chain attack

CCleaner malware was spread to users via an infected software update for close to one month, highlighting the dangers of supply chain attacks and the need for code signing.
September 15, 2017 15 Sep'17
Fearmongering around Apple Face ID security announcement

As fears grow over government surveillance, the phrase "facial recognition" often triggers a bit of panic in the public, and some commentators are exploiting that fear to overstate any risks ...
September 15, 2017 15 Sep'17
DHS banned Kaspersky software from all government systems

News roundup: DHS has banned Kaspersky software from use in government systems. Plus, the commonwealth of Virginia decided to do away with touchscreen voting machines, and more.
September 15, 2017 15 Sep'17
Apache Struts vulnerability blamed for Equifax data breach

Equifax has confirmed an unpatched critical Apache Struts vulnerability was exploited in the breach that compromised the personal data of 143 million U.S. citizens.
September 14, 2017 14 Sep'17
BlueBorne Bluetooth vulnerabilities affect billions of devices

A set of eight Bluetooth vulnerabilities, branded together as BlueBorne, affect billions of devices and could be one of the most dangerous issues, according to experts.
September 13, 2017 13 Sep'17
Equifax breach response deemed insufficient in multiple ways

Experts criticized the Equifax breach response as insufficient, given the size and scope of the data loss, and they said the company was likely not prepared for such an incident.
September 13, 2017 13 Sep'17
Risk & Repeat: Equifax data breach response called into question

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors tackle the massive Equifax data breach and how the credit bureau's response to the security incident is creating more problems.
September 13, 2017 13 Sep'17
Apple claims iPhone X Face ID has better security than Touch ID

Apple announced the new iPhone X Face ID system, which replaces Touch ID in favor of facial recognition and may offer 20 times fewer false positives than fingerprint scanning.
September 08, 2017 08 Sep'17
Equifax breach exposes 143 million consumers' personal data

A massive Equifax breach, which was discovered in July, exposed the personal information, including names, birth dates and Social Security numbers, of 143 million Americans.
September 08, 2017 08 Sep'17
Six new vulnerabilities in Android bootloaders uncovered

News roundup: Researchers used the new BootStomp tool to uncover six vulnerabilities in Android bootloaders. Plus, a new wave of AWS S3 bucket data leaks strikes and more.
September 08, 2017 08 Sep'17
Apache Struts vulnerability affects versions since 2008

A researcher discovered a remotely exploitable Apache Struts vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. A patch was released, and users were urged to update software immediately.
September 07, 2017 07 Sep'17
Dragonfly 2.0 hacker group seen targeting U.S. power grid

Security researchers claim to be tracking a threat group called Dragonfly 2.0 hacker group that has been attacking critical infrastructure and setting up persistent infections on ICS networks.
September 07, 2017 07 Sep'17
SHA-1 hashes recovered for 320M breached passwords

Security researchers once again proved how easy it can be to recover SHA-1 hashes by cracking the hashes on nearly 320 million passwords related to data breaches.
September 06, 2017 06 Sep'17
Risk & Repeat: Payment card security a growing concern

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss new research from Verizon on payment card security and the effectiveness of PCI DSS compliance for enterprises.
September 01, 2017 01 Sep'17
Intel kill switch ME code indicates connection to NSA

Researchers discovered an Intel kill switch hiding in one of the chipmaker's software products, along with references to an NSA program focused on secure computing.
September 01, 2017 01 Sep'17
Enterprise compliance with PCI DSS is up, says Verizon

News roundup: More than half of enterprises are in compliance with PCI DSS, according to a Verizon report. Plus, Turla is on the attack again with a new campaign, and more.
September 01, 2017 01 Sep'17
Risk & Repeat: Alternative infosec conferences on the rise

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss how smaller, more targeted infosec conferences are making a name for themselves in the shadow of much larger events.
August 31, 2017 31 Aug'17
Spambot email leak compromises 711M records

An email leak containing 711 million records was found in a breach of a spambot list stored in the Netherlands and included both addresses and passwords used to access email accounts.
August 29, 2017 29 Aug'17
Kaspersky-Russian ties still unclear, despite FBI push

The specter of Kaspersky-Russian ties has reportedly led to an FBI campaign urging private organizations to drop Kaspersky Lab products; experts urge the FBI to share more evidence.
August 25, 2017 25 Aug'17
Alleged Sakula malware attacker arrested by FBI

The FBI arrested Chinese national Yu Pingan for alleged involvement with cyberattacks using the Sakula malware, the same malware reportedly used in the OPM breach.
August 25, 2017 25 Aug'17
U.S. government cybersecurity is a mess, according to officials

News roundup: John McCain, NIAC and others called out the administration for not doing enough on U.S. government cybersecurity. Plus, the Ropemaker exploit alters emails, and more.
August 24, 2017 24 Aug'17
Google Chrome Enterprise adds management options

The Google Chrome Enterprise offering officially allows organizations to manage Google Play Store apps, extensions, Microsoft Active Directory and integrate VMware on Chromebooks.
August 23, 2017 23 Aug'17
Project Treble is another attempt at faster Android updates

Google has historically had a problem with getting mobile device manufacturers to push out Android updates, which has left hundreds of millions in the Android ecosystem at risk. Google hopes that ...
August 23, 2017 23 Aug'17
Risk & Repeat: Was the DNC hack an inside job?

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors examine claims from intelligence veterans that the DNC hack was an inside job, and not the work of Russian hackers.
August 21, 2017 21 Aug'17
iPhone Secure Enclave firmware encryption key leaked

Experts and Apple say despite the leak of the iPhone Secure Enclave Processor encryption key that can be used to decrypt firmware code, user data and biometric information are still safe.
August 18, 2017 18 Aug'17
Valerie Plame: U.S. government cyberdefense must be improved

Former CIA officer Valerie Plame discusses why America's cyberdefense is lagging behind -- and what the government and private sector should do to reverse the trend.
August 18, 2017 18 Aug'17
Offensive cyberweapons from enemies may be re-engineered

The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency wants to isolate, study, customize and re-engineer malware from adversaries to be used as its own offensive cyberweapons.
August 18, 2017 18 Aug'17
Hijacked Chrome extensions infect millions of users

News roundup: Hackers leveraged eight hijacked Chrome extensions to attack 4.8 million browser users. Plus, Cloudflare stopped protecting a neo-Nazi website from DDoS attacks, and more.
August 17, 2017 17 Aug'17
NotPetya ransomware impact costs Maersk hundreds of millions

Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk said the NotPetya ransomware attacks severely damaged business processes and the impact has been estimated at as much as $300 million in lost revenue.
August 17, 2017 17 Aug'17
Authorities can't force smartphone access in iOS 11

IOS 11 will allow users to avoid authorities attempting to force smartphone access by temporarily disabling biometric unlocking of mobile devices.
August 16, 2017 16 Aug'17
Risk & Repeat: MalwareTech indictment raises questions

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors explore the FBI's case against security researcher Marcus Hutchins, better known as MalwareTech.
August 15, 2017 15 Aug'17
Mobile data theft a risk from shared app libraries

Researchers claim malicious actors could commit mobile data theft by using shared third-party libraries and abusing elevated privileges that the permissions granted.
August 11, 2017 11 Aug'17
Microsoft antivirus policy changes under Kaspersky pressure

Microsoft antivirus policy changes for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update in order to avoid further action in an antitrust case brought by Kaspersky.
August 11, 2017 11 Aug'17
FBI's Next Generation Identification system exempt from Privacy Act

News roundup: The FBI Next Generation Identification biometrics database is exempt from the Privacy Act. Plus, Salesforce fired two top staffers after DEFCON, and more.
August 11, 2017 11 Aug'17
U.S. attorney: Gathering cybercrime evidence can be difficult

Assistant U.S. attorney says jurors and courts are getting smarter about cybercrime evidence, although digital cases overall may be getting more difficult to prosecute.
August 11, 2017 11 Aug'17
How threat actors weaponized Mia Ash for a social media attack

Dell SecureWorks researchers detected suspicious activity on social media accounts of Mia Ash. When they dug deeper, they discovered a new, complex social engineering attack.
August 10, 2017 10 Aug'17
Risk & Repeat: Voting machine hacking brings good and bad news

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors look back at DEFCON 2017's voting machine hacking and what it could mean for the future of U.S. election security.
August 09, 2017 09 Aug'17
Windows 10 Linux subsystem gets first patches

Microsoft's August 2017 Patch Tuesday brought the first Windows 10 Linux subsystem patches, just as a new version of the Linux subsystem is released for Windows Server.
August 08, 2017 08 Aug'17
The Symantec-Google feud can't be swept under the rug

The Symantec-Google feud regarding the antivirus vendor's web certificate practices appears to be over. But that doesn't mean it should be minimized or ignored.
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
Ransomware recovery goes beyond data loss for enterprises

Enterprises may see paying up as a quick path to ransomware recovery, but experts said there are many issues to consider when making that choice.
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
IoT device security bill mandates security standards

News roundup: U.S. Senators introduce a bipartisan bill to standardize IoT device security for government vendors. Plus, Anthem suffers another data breach, and more.
August 03, 2017 03 Aug'17
MalwareTech arrested for Kronos banking Trojan connection

The FBI arrested the famed security researcher known as MalwareTech after a two-year investigation into the creation and distribution of the Kronos banking Trojan.
August 03, 2017 03 Aug'17
Symantec Website Security, certificate authority business sold to DigiCert

DigiCert agrees to buy majority stake in Symantec Website Security just days after Google releases an April 2018 distrust date for Symantec certificates.
August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17
Hacking voting machines takes center stage at DEFCON

DEFCON attendees were successful in hacking voting machines and now that there is proof the systems are insecure, more work needs to be done to change election laws and practices.
August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17
Risk & Repeat: Black Hat 2017 highlights

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors recap Black Hat 2017 and discuss some of the big news from the event, including the Broadpwn remote exploit.
August 01, 2017 01 Aug'17
Experts debate Vulnerabilities Equities Process disclosure

Experts debated how the government should weigh disclosure in the Vulnerabilities Equities Process and whether to err on the side of offense or defense.
July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17
Breaking down the Broadpwn exploit, world's first Wi-Fi worm

At Black Hat 2017, Exodus Intelligence researcher Nitay Artenstein unveiled the Broadpwn exploit, which he called the world's first Wi-Fi worm and which puts billions of iOS and Android devices at risk.
July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17
Risk & Repeat: Why are Amazon S3 buckets spilling on the web?

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the series of enterprise data leaks through misconfigured Amazon S3 buckets and what should be done about them.
July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17
Adobe's Flash end of life scheduled, finally, for 2020

News roundup: Adobe announced that Flash end of life will happen by the end of 2020. Plus, Microsoft expands its bug bounty program, the 2017 Pwnie Awards winners, and more.
July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17
Who are the Shadow Brokers? Signs point to an intelligence insider

At Black Hat 2017, security researcher Matt Suiche analyzed the Shadow Brokers dumps, postings and behavior to get to the bottom of one of the infosec industry's biggest questions.
July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17
Cyber-risk analysis, time are keys to infosec says game theory

Analyzing infosec through the lens of game theory shows that cyber-risk analysis and wasting attacker time may be highly effective cybersecurity strategies.
July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17
Samsung Knox platform: Can it improve Android device security?

Application security expert Michael Cobb discusses the Samsung Knox platform and its ability to improve Android device security in the enterprise.
July 27, 2017 27 Jul'17
Phishing research shows troubling trends for enterprise users

Karla Burnett of Stripe presented sobering results of phishing research from her company at Black Hat 2017, suggesting phishing training is ineffective against today's threats.
July 27, 2017 27 Jul'17
Industroyer malware a turning point for ICS security

Security researchers at Black Hat 2017 analyzed the Industroyer malware, the attack on Ukraine's power grid and what it means for industrial control system security in the U.S.
July 26, 2017 26 Jul'17
Stamos preaches defensive security research in Black Hat keynote

Facebook's Alex Stamos used his Black Hat 2017 keynote to address a wide variety of issues, including defensive security research and diversity in the infosec community.
July 26, 2017 26 Jul'17
At Black Hat 2017, an industry hits a milestone and finds new directions

Long a conference that has thrived on technical sophistication and nuanced attacks, Black Hat USA 2017 in Las Vegas also found room for softer themes.
July 25, 2017 25 Jul'17
Fancy Bear C&C servers taken down by Microsoft lawsuit

Experts applaud Microsoft for clever use of a lawsuit to claim command and control server domains used by malicious Russian APT group Fancy Bear.
July 21, 2017 21 Jul'17
Dark web markets' shutdown may lead to more arrests

Cooperation between law enforcement from around the world led to the shutdown of the AlphaBay and Hansa dark web markets and potential leads of illegal vendors.
July 21, 2017 21 Jul'17
Bipartisan group launches effort to improve election security

News roundup: The Defending Digital Democracy project brings together security experts to tackle election security. Plus, government shake-ups could hit cybersecurity, and more.
July 20, 2017 20 Jul'17
Industry reacts to Symantec certificate authority trust remediation

As the Symantec certificate authority scrambles to transition its certificate-issuance operations to a subordinate certificate authority, the CA industry sharpens its knives.
July 19, 2017 19 Jul'17
Risk & Repeat: Kaspersky Lab removed from GSA Schedule 70

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the Trump administration's removal of Kaspersky Lab from the GSA Schedule 70 for federal IT contracts.
July 19, 2017 19 Jul'17
Symantec agrees to transfer certificate issuance to third party

Symantec has agreed to a plan that would transfer its certificate issuance and validation operations to as-yet-unnamed third-party partner starting Dec. 1.
July 18, 2017 18 Jul'17
Another AWS data leakage due to misconfiguration

Dow Jones becomes the latest organization to be affected by an AWS cloud data leakage due to misconfiguration and user error.
July 14, 2017 14 Jul'17
Google tackles Android app privacy with machine learning

Google will use machine learning and automated peer review scans to improve Android app privacy and limit app permissions overreach.
July 14, 2017 14 Jul'17
AWS S3 bucket leak exposes millions of Verizon customers' data

News roundup: An AWS S3 bucket leak containing personal data of millions of Verizon customers was exposed to the public. Plus, DNC hack victims are suing the Trump campaign, and more.
July 13, 2017 13 Jul'17
Petya malware behavior may change based on AV installed

Researchers found changes in malware behavior when Petya detected certain security products, but experts are unsure why these features might exist.
July 13, 2017 13 Jul'17
Symantec certificate authority business reportedly for sale

As Google and Mozilla prepare plans to reduce trust for Symantec's certificate authority, the antivirus vendor is reported to be seeking a buyer for its web certificate business.
July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17
Windows NTLM vulnerabilties addressed in July 2017 Patch Tuesday

Client-side security takes the forefront in Microsoft's July 2017 Patch Tuesday, which includes a fix for legacy Windows NTLM authentication processes.
July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17
Risk & Repeat: Should IAM systems be run by machine learning?

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the identity and access management industry and how machine learning algorithms could govern IAM systems.
July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17
IT diversity and the cyberskills gap Q&A with Jules Okafor

Jules Okafor discusses the skills gap in the cybersecurity industry, how better IT diversity could help, and what is needed to bring in more women and minorities.
July 12, 2017 12 Jul'17
Q&A: Ping CEO on contextual authentication, intelligent identity

Ping Identity CEO Andre Durand talks with SearchSecurity about the data-driven move toward contextual authentication and intelligent identity and what this means for enterprises.
July 11, 2017 11 Jul'17
Android Samba app from Google only uses broken SMBv1

Experts said the new Android Samba app from Google supported only unsafe SMBv1 despite susceptibility to WannaCry exploits and unclear demand from users.
July 10, 2017 10 Jul'17
WoSign CA certificates get end-of-trust date in Chrome

Google to distrust all WoSign CA certificates in Chrome starting in September, as the troubled certificate authority passed a key audit and is seeking a new CEO to help return trust.
July 07, 2017 07 Jul'17
Tax software backdoor allowed NotPetya ransomware attacks

Researchers analyze the software backdoor used to deliver NotPetya ransomware to Ukraine targets, while the threat actors behind the attacks ask for more money.
July 07, 2017 07 Jul'17
Flawed Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets get a fix, but flaw remains a mystery

Broadpwn, a flaw in Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets, is patched, but Google withholds details. Plus, the latest in the antivirus drama between the U.S. and Russia, and more.
July 07, 2017 07 Jul'17
Cybersecurity skills gap fixes must support minorities

A new survey shows a majority of organizations are facing a cybersecurity skills gap and experts say more focus on women and minorities could be key to finding talent.
July 05, 2017 05 Jul'17
Risk & Repeat: NotPetya ransomware raises the stakes

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the NotPetya ransomware, its impact and the growing trend of sophisticated ransomware attacks.
June 30, 2017 30 Jun'17
The ELSA project enables hackers to track and store geolocation data

News roundup: The ELSA project -- one of the released CIA hacking tools -- can track device locations. Plus, Senators move to ban Kaspersky Lab products from the military, and more.
June 30, 2017 30 Jun'17
NotPetya ransomware trend moving toward sophistication

NotPetya represented advanced malware compared to its cousin WannaCry, but also showed sophistication that experts worry may be a ransomware trend.
June 30, 2017 30 Jun'17
Q&A: How the Cyber Threat Alliance solved threat intelligence sharing

Palo Alto Networks CSO Rick Howard talks with SearchSecurity about his experiences with the Cyber Threat Alliance and how the group approaches threat intelligence sharing.
June 29, 2017 29 Jun'17
Risk & Repeat: RNC voter database left open to the public

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss how the Republican National Committee's voter database was accidentally exposed in an Amazon S3 bucket.
June 28, 2017 28 Jun'17
Petya ransomware scam: Lost files can't be restored

Researchers discovered the rash of Petya-like attacks are nothing more than a ransomware scam, and list files are impossible to restore.
June 28, 2017 28 Jun'17
Petya-like global ransomware attack can be mitigated

A new global ransomware attack has been spreading quickly using the same exploits as WannaCry, but researchers have already found ways to protect users from the damage.

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