Security News > 2016 > May

Ubiquity routers hit by backdoor-generating worm (Help Net Security)
2016-05-20 18:08

A worm targeting wireless network equipment developed by US-based Ubiquity Networks has already managed to compromise thousands of routers across the world. To spread it, whoever is behind these...

Tech support locker scam poses as failed Microsoft Update (The Register)
2016-05-20 17:54

Internet usage monitoring becomes the norm in Brazil (ZDNet)
2016-05-20 17:39

Hacker Leaks Data From Sydney Morning Herald Archive Site (InfoRiskToday)
2016-05-20 16:54

This week in security: Airport screening, bank hacks, dead ransomware (quiz) (ZDNet)
2016-05-20 16:54

Google Allo a Clash of Privacy and Functionality (Threatpost)
2016-05-20 16:39

Google Allo has an end-to-end encryption capability powered by Signal, but it's not turned on by default because it would interfere with an artificial intelligence powering Google Assistant.

LinkedIn Slams Breach Data Reseller With Cease and Desist Order (Threatpost)
2016-05-20 16:35

LinkedIn is striking back against websites that are attempting to monetize the 117 million usernames and passwords stolen from the company as part of a 2012 data breach.

Multi-Purpose Ransomware Fuels DDoS Attacks (SecurityWeek)
2016-05-20 16:24

Phineas Fisher records, publishes latest attack (Help Net Security)
2016-05-20 16:04

Phineas Fisher, the hacker behing the Gamma International and Hacking Team breaches and data leaks, is at it again. This time his target was Sindicat de Mossos d’Esquadra (the Catalan police...

Threatpost News Wrap, May 20, 2016 (Threatpost)
2016-05-20 15:46

Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week, including a big LinkedIn breach, TeslaCrypt closing up shop, and a breakthrough in random number generation. The two also recap this...