Information security threats
Mitigating information security threats is an ongoing battle. Here you'll find information on the latest malware and cyberattacks facing enterprises, from viruses and Trojans to social engineering techniques, as well as news, expert advice and learning tools to address these threats.
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Information security threats News
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August 17, 2018
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Intel disclosed Spectre-like L1TF vulnerabilities
News roundup: Intel disclosed L1TF vulnerabilities with similarities to Spectre, but with a focus on data. Plus, the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act is now a law, and more.
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August 17, 2018
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ICS security fails the Black Hat test
Industrial control systems hit the mainstream at Black Hat this year, with over two dozen program sessions tackling different angles of the subject. The takeaway: Vendors still aren't really trying.
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August 10, 2018
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2018 Pwnie Awards cast light and shade on infosec winners
The Meltdown and Spectre research teams won big at the Pwnie Awards this year at Black Hat, while the late-entry Bitfi Wallet team overwhelmingly won for Lamest Vendor Response.
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August 10, 2018
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WhatsApp vulnerabilities let hackers alter messages
News roundup: New WhatsApp vulnerabilities enabled hackers to alter messages sent in the app. Plus, the PGA was hit with a ransomware attack, and more.
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hacktivism
Hacktivism is the act of hacking, or breaking into a computer system, for a politically or socially motivated purpose. Continue Reading
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advanced persistent threat (APT)
An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period of time. Continue Reading
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whaling attack (whaling phishing)
A whaling attack, also known as whaling phishing or a whaling phishing attack, is a specific type of phishing attack that targets high-profile employees, such as the CEO or CFO, in order to steal sensitive information from a company, as those that ... Continue Reading
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What are three recent magnetic tape storage advancements?
With tape storage still playing a role for such use cases as offline protection from ransomware, what are some key improvements in the media technology? 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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How is Oracle Micros POS affected by CVE 2018-2636?
A security researcher found a security flaw dubbed CVE-2018-2636 that enables the installation of malware on Oracle Micros POS systems. Learn more about the vulnerability. Continue Reading
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How to mitigate the Efail flaws in OpenPGP and S/MIME
Efail exploits vulnerabilities in the OpenPGP and S/MIME standards to reveal the plaintext in encrypted emails. Learn more about the Efail vulnerabilities from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
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Skygofree Trojan: What makes this spyware unique?
Android malware was discovered by Kaspersky Labs and named Skygofree. This Trojan targets smartphones and tablets using spyware and gathers user information and app data. Continue Reading
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Four new Mac malware strains exposed by Malwarebytes
Mac platforms are at risk after Malwarebytes discovered four new Mac malware strains. Learn how to protect your enterprise and how to mitigate these attacks with expert Nick Lewis. 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 studying the black hat community can help enterprises
White hat hackers often assimilate themselves into the black hat community to track the latest threats. Discover how this behavior actually benefits the enterprise with David Geer. Continue Reading