Emerging cyberattacks and threats
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Emerging cyberattacks and threats News
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July 13, 2018
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Jul'18
Ticketmaster breach part of worldwide card-skimming campaign
News roundup: The Ticketmaster breach was part of a massive digital credit card-skimming campaign. Plus, the U.K. fined Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and more.
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July 11, 2018
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Jul'18
GandCrab ransomware adds NSA tools for faster spreading
NSA exploit tools have already been used in high-profile malware. And now, GandCrab ransomware v4 has added the NSA's SMB exploit in order to spread faster.
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July 10, 2018
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Jul'18
Stolen digital certificates used in Plead malware spread
Researchers found the spread of Plead malware was aided by the use of stolen digital certificates, making the software appear legitimate and hiding the true nature of the attacks.
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June 29, 2018
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Jun'18
McAfee details rise in blockchain threats, cryptocurrency attacks
McAfee's new 'Blockchain Threat Report' charts a dramatic rise in cryptomining malware and details four major attack vectors for cryptocurrency-related threats.
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AI and machine learning in network security advance detection
Applying AI, and specifically machine learning, in network security helps protect enterprises against advanced persistent threats and sophisticated cybercriminals. Continue Reading
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Cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. Continue Reading
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cryptojacking
Cryptojacking is the surreptitious and unauthorized use of a target computer's resources for cryptocurrency mining. Continue Reading
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Domain fronting: Why cloud providers are concerned about it
Domain fronting is a popular way to bypass censorship controls, but cloud providers like AWS and Google have outlawed its use. Expert Michael Cobb explains why. Continue Reading
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Hospital cybersecurity might slightly increase heart attack deaths
Although the findings are not a slam-dunk, statistics in a study show some sort of link between more deaths of heart attack patients and hospitals' responses to data breaches. Continue Reading
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Machine learning security, a real advance in tech protection
Some pioneers of AI in cybersecurity find progress thus far limited, but machine learning still offers an advancement in protecting enterprise networks and data. Continue Reading
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Trojan.AndroidOS.Loapi: What is this jack-of-all-trades malware?
Kaspersky researchers found a new Android malware that can physically harm phones. Learn how this works and the steps to mitigate the attack with expert Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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Zealot campaign: How is the Apache Struts vulnerability used?
The Zealot campaign discovered by F5 Networks uses the same Apache Struts vulnerability exploited in the Equifax breach. Learn how else it performs cryptomining with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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Drupalgeddon 2.0: Why is this vulnerability highly critical?
A recently discovered Drupal vulnerability in its open source CMS allowed attackers to control websites. Learn how almost one million sites were affected with Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
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Cryptojacking emerging as a new threat to healthcare
Although cryptojacking attacks may appear relatively harmless compared to other cyberthreats, healthcare organizations should remain on alert for this new type of attack. Continue Reading
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How can a hardcoded password vulnerability affect Cisco PCP?
Cisco patched a hardcoded password vulnerability found in their PCP software. Learn how the software works and how attackers can exploit this vulnerability with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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Where machine learning for cybersecurity works best now
Need to up your endpoint protection endgame? Learn how applying machine learning for cybersecurity aids in the fight against botnets, evasive malware and more. Continue Reading