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Week in review: Keylogger in HP laptops, ICS-tailored malware, new issue of (IN)SECURE
2017-12-18 01:39

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Keylogger found in Synaptics driver on HP laptops For the second time this year, a security researcher unearthed a...

French Aerospace Giant Thales Acquires SIM Maker Gemalto
2017-12-17 17:43

French aerospace and defence group Thales said Sunday it has bought European SIM manufacturer Gemalto in a bid to become a global leader in digital security. read more

Microsoft Disables Dynamic Update Exchange Protocol  in Word
2017-12-16 23:11

In an attempt to prevent cybercriminals from abusing the Dynamic read more

Pre-Installed Password Manager On Windows 10 Lets Hackers Steal All Your Passwords
2017-12-16 08:33

If you are running Windows 10 on your PC, then there are chances that your computer contains a pre-installed 3rd-party password manager that lets attackers steal all your credentials remotely....

Friday Squid Blogging: Baby Sea Otters Prefer Shrimp to Squid
2017-12-15 22:21

At least, this one does. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven't covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here....

Attackers disrupt plant operations with ICS-tailored malware
2017-12-15 20:27

Security researchers from FireEye and Dragos have analyzed and detailed a new piece of malware targeting industrial control systems (ICS). Dubbed “TRITON” and “TRISIS” by the two groups of...

New infosec products of the week​: December 15, 2017
2017-12-15 19:55

EventTracker 9: New UI and faster threat hunting EventTracker released a new version of its SIEM, which enables faster threat hunting and simplified compliance auditing. The new platform,...

Security company Fox-IT reveals, details MitM attack they suffered in September
2017-12-15 18:48

Dutch IT security consultancy/service provider Fox-IT has revealed on Thursday that it has suffered a security breach, which resulted in some files and emails sent by the company’s customers to be...

Triton Malware Targets Industrial Control Systems in Middle East
2017-12-15 18:30

Malware intended for a “high-impact” attack against safety systems likely would of caused physical damage to a targeted company located in the Middle East.