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Analysis: Another Medical Device Security Issue (InfoRiskToday)
2017-08-15 15:48

In this latest edition of the ISMG Security Report we learn more about certain Siemens medical devices containing vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to remotely execute arbitrary code. Also:...

WannaCry 'Hero' Pleads Not Guilty, Allowed Back Online (InfoRiskToday)
2017-08-15 15:48

Marcus Hutchins Can Work, But Not Touch WannaCry's SinkholeThe British security researcher credited with stopping the WannaCry ransomware outbreak pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he...

Uber Settles Complaint Over Data Protection for Riders, Drivers (Security Week)
2017-08-15 15:11

Uber agreed to implement new data protection measures to settle complaints that it failed to prevent improper snooping on driver and customer information, officials said Tuesday. read more

Spam Domains Imitating Popular Banks Spreading Trickbot Banking Trojan (Threatpost)
2017-08-15 14:36

Researchers at My Online Security and the SANS Internet Storm Center have analyzed spam campaigns utilizing plausible imitations of legitimate banking domains to spread the Trickbot banking malware.

No More Network Blind Spots: See Um, Secure Um (Security Week)
2017-08-15 14:01

East Coast summer nights of my childhood were thick with humidity, fireflies and unfortunately, merciless mosquitoes and biting midges. So, when a West Coast friend said she had a summertime...

WannaCry 'Hero' Pleads Not Guilty, Allowed Back Online (InfoRiskToday)
2017-08-15 13:18

Marcus Hutchins Can Work, But Not Touch WannaCry's SinkholeThe British security researcher credited with stopping the WannaCry ransomware outbreak pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he...

Public Cloud Is Most Secure: Report (Security Week)
2017-08-15 13:07

Public cloud environments are more secure than private and hybrid clouds and on-premises networks, according to data collected by cloud security solutions provider Alert Logic over a period of 18...

New "Disdain" Exploit Kit Spotted on Underground Forums (Security Week)
2017-08-15 12:46

A new exploit kit (EK) has emerged recently on underground forums, where a malware developer is advertising it starting at just $80. read more

Webroot Acquires Security Awareness Training Firm Securecast (Security Week)
2017-08-15 12:00

Endpoint and network security solutions provider Webroot announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Securecast, an Oregon-based company that specializes in security awareness training. Financial...