Security News > 2017 > January

Google Patches Android Custom Boot Mode Vulnerability (Threatpost)
2017-01-06 21:03

IBM's X-Force security team discovers a high-risk vulnerability in the Android platform opening phones up to DoS and elevation of privilege vulnerabilities.

Threatpost News Wrap, January 6, 2017 (Threatpost)
2017-01-06 17:00

Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week, including on this week's U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Service hearing, the Burlington Electric 'Hack', FireCrypt, and Security Without Borders.

The Effect of Real Names on Online Behavior (Schneier on Security)
2017-01-06 15:44

Good article debunking the myth that requiring people to use their real names on the Internet makes them behave better....

New infosec products of the week​: January 6, 2017 (Help Net Security)
2017-01-06 13:00

Fortress Cyber Security launches Fortress UTM Fortress UTM provides intrusion detection and prevention, firewall and anti-virus for all Wi-Fi and IoT/Ethernet attached systems, including smart...

Ransomware protection market to reach $17.36 billion by 2021 (Help Net Security)
2017-01-06 12:30

According to a new report on the ransomware protection market by MarketsandMarkets, the market size is expected to grow from $8.16 billion in 2016 to $17.36 billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual...

Experts Warn of Novel PDF-Based Phishing Scam (Threatpost)
2017-01-05 22:05

Security experts are warning of an active phishing campaign that utilizes PDF attachments in a novel ploy to harvest email credentials from victims.

FTC: D-Link Failed to Secure Routers, IP Cameras (Threatpost)
2017-01-05 21:57

The FTC alleged Thursday that D-Link neglected to adequately secure its wireless routers and IP cameras, putting its consumers at risk.

Attacks On MongoDB Rise As Hijackings Continue (Threatpost)
2017-01-05 19:53

Open MongoDB databases are being targeted by criminals who are deleting the contents and asking for a ransom.

U.S. Intelligence Report Due Next Week on Election Hack (Threatpost)
2017-01-05 18:14

The U.S. intelligence committee is expected to publish an unclassified report on Russia's involvement with influencing the presidential election.

FireCrypt Ransomware Contains DDoS Functionality (Threatpost)
2017-01-05 17:50

In addition to encrypting files, a new strain of ransomware, FireCrypt, also attempts to carry out a weak DDoS attack.