Security News > 2018 > January

The team behind the popular open-source framework Electron warns a remote code execution flaw could compromise user privacy.

Eight rights groups including Human Rights Watch called on Lebanese authorities Wednesday to investigate reports of a massive espionage campaign traced back to a government security agency. read more

A new Internet of Things-targeting piece of malware based on Mirai’s publicly released source code has been observed at large, ensnaring devices into a botnet. read more

read more

Action Comes After $17.2 Million Lawsuit SettlementAfter settling a breach lawsuit for $17.2 million, Aetna has signed another large settlement related to privacy breaches involving mailings to...

In this in-depth interview, Daniel Cohen of RSA discusses how open banking, also known as banking as a service, will affect the fight against fraud and offers insights on the security steps banks...

The team behind the popular open-source framework Electron warns a remote code execution flaw could compromise user privacy.

Facebook has acquired Confirm, a Boston-based startup that specializes in identity verification solutions. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. read more

A remote code execution vulnerability was addressed in the Electron framework, which powers highly popular desktop applications, including Slack, Skype, Signal, GitHub Desktop, Twitch,...

Cybersecurity is quickly becoming the number one business priority, says identity and access management company Okta. Based on the results of an analysis of authentication and verification events...