Security News > 2017 > June

'Elsa' Tool Allows CIA to Locate Users via Wi-Fi (Security Week)
2017-06-28 17:32

WikiLeaks has published a document detailing “Elsa,” a tool allegedly used by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to track people’s locations via their laptop’s Wi-Fi. read more

NotPetya outbreak: What we know so far (Help Net Security)
2017-06-28 16:50

Tuesday’s ransomware outbreak hit many businesses and government entities around the world, but by far the most numerous victims are located in Ukraine. The infection process The delivered malware...

New Petya Distribution Vectors Bubbling to Surface (Threatpost)
2017-06-28 16:26

Microsoft has made a definitive link between MEDoc and initial distribution of the Petya ransomware. Kaspersky Lab, meanwhile, has identified a Ukrainian government website used in a watering hole attack.

Average Bug Bounty Payments Growing (Threatpost)
2017-06-28 16:15

HackerOne released its first report on its bug bounty program, and reveals an industry shift toward enlisting hackers for better cybersecurity.

What makes a good security analyst: The character traits you need (Help Net Security)
2017-06-28 15:20

Of all the skillsets IT decision-makers are looking to hire for, cybersecurity is easily the most challenging. According to Global Knowledge’s 10th annual IT Skills and Salary Survey, 31% of IT...

Making the Shift to Human-Centered Security (InfoRiskToday)
2017-06-28 15:03

Traditionally in cybersecurity, technology is the central focus. Adversaries act; security controls respond. But Richard Ford of Forcepoint says it is time to change the dynamic with a shift to...

By the Book: How to Thwart Cyberattacks (InfoRiskToday)
2017-06-28 15:03

Cyber Threat Alliance's Michael Daniel on Disrupting Attacker's Business ModelThe Cyber Threat Alliance is developing playbooks that will show organizations how to stop hackers from causing havoc....

UK's Metropolitan Police Still Using 10,000 Windows XP Computers (Security Week)
2017-06-28 14:56

Legacy Windows XP systems used by public authorities in the UK remains a concern. The WannaCry outbreak last month followed by the current 'NotPetya' outbreak -- both using a vulnerability patched...

Making the Shift to Human-Centered Security (InfoRiskToday)
2017-06-28 14:33

Traditionally in cybersecurity, technology is the central focus. Adversaries act; security controls respond. But Richard Ford of Forcepoint says it is time to change the dynamic with a shift to...