Security News > 2017 > September

macOS High Sierra Available—And Vulnerable to Keychain Attack
2017-09-26 18:00

Researcher Patrick Wardle has discovered a critical vulnerability that allows an attacker to dump passwords in plaintext from the macOS Keychain. The vulnerability is in macOS High Sierra, Sierra...

Vulnerabilities Found in Many Mobile Stock Trading Apps
2017-09-26 17:52

An analysis of popular mobile stock trading apps showed that many of them are vulnerable to hacker attacks due to the existence of flaws and the lack of important security features. read more

Real-Time Incident Response
2017-09-26 17:48

In today's dynamic threat landscape, "real-time" is the operative phrase - and it needs to apply both to threat detection and incident response, says Tim Bandos of Digital Guardian. What are the...

SEC Chair Wants More Cyber Risk Disclosure From Public Firms
2017-09-26 17:48

Jay Clayton Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee on SEC, Equifax BreachesPublicly traded companies should do a better job of disclosing cyber risks they face in their filings with the...

Europol Warns Banks ATM Cyber Attacks on the Rise
2017-09-26 17:35

Cyber criminals are increasingly accessing ATM machines through the banks' networks, with squads of money mules standing by ready to pick up the stolen cash, Europe's policing agency warned...

Senate Testimony: SEC Chairman Offers Cyber 'Mea Culpa'
2017-09-26 17:18

Regulator Also Launches 'Cyber Unit' to Investigate 'Cyber-Related Misconduct'The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton, promised the Senate banking committee Tuesday...

XPCTRA financial malware leaves no stone unturned
2017-09-26 16:58

A Trojan that has previously been only stealing users’ banking credentials has been modified to do much more than that. This new variant, dubbed XPCTRA, can also steal users credentials for...

Android Malware Exploits Dirty COW Vulnerability
2017-09-26 16:06

A recently discovered piece of Android malware is exploiting the infamous "Dirty COW" Linux vulnerability discover read more

Backup Database Reveals Scale of CCleaner Hack
2017-09-26 15:55

A backup of a database containing information on Windows systems compromised via a maliciously modified version of the CCleaner software utility has provided investigators with a clearer view of...

After Mega-Breach at Equifax, CEO Richard Smith is Out
2017-09-26 15:48

Following in CIO and CSO's Footsteps, Smith Has 'Retired,' Equifax Board SaysRichard Smith has exited the Equifax building. Following in the footsteps of the CIO and CSO, Richard Smith - Equifax's...