Security News > 2018 > February

Apple Tackles Cellebrite Unlock Claims, Sort Of
2018-02-27 14:35

In the wake of claims an Israeli company Cellebrite has developed an unlocking tool for any iPhone, Apple is urging customers to upgrade to the latest version of iOS 11.

Splunk to Acquire Security Orchestration Firm Phantom for $350 Million
2018-02-27 14:30

Machine data solutions firm Splunk said on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire Phantom Cyber, a provider of Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) solutions. Under the terms of...

Cryptocurrency Theft: Hackers Repurpose Old Tricks
2018-02-27 14:02

Web Injects, Malware, Phishing and Fake Advertising Used in Attack ArsenalCriminals continue their quest for acquiring cryptocurrencies without having to buy and manage their own mining equipment....

Today's Threat Landscape Demands User Monitoring
2018-02-27 13:38

For a complete picture of user behavior, you need visibility both on and off the corporate network.

Automating out of the skill gap sinkhole
2018-02-27 13:30

The cybersecurity skills gap is one of the most daunting challenges facing the industry. We have a vibrant ecosystem of technology vendors developing shiny new tools, but the people who must use...

Cryptojacking is the new malware
2018-02-27 13:00

The success of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, is driving the increasing popularity of cryptomining, the process by which thse currencies are earned. At its core, mining for cryptocurrency...

Facebook Flaw Exposed Page Administrators
2018-02-27 12:52

Facebook recently patched an information disclosure vulnerability that exposed page administrators, researcher Mohamed Baset reported this week. Baset claimed he discovered the issue, which he...

Hacker Who Never Hacked Anyone Gets 33-Month Prison Sentence
2018-02-27 12:48

A hacker who was arrested and pleaded guilty last year—not because he hacked someone, but for creating and selling a remote access trojan that helped cyber criminals—has finally been sentenced to...

Is that smart device secure, and will it protect your privacy?
2018-02-27 12:30

The decision to introduce a new smart device into your home should come only after you’ve answered these two questions affirmatively: “Will the device improve the quality of my life/fill a need I...

Cellebrite Unlocks iPhones for the US Government
2018-02-27 11:58

Forbes reports that the Israeli company Cellebrite can probably unlock all iPhone models: Cellebrite, a Petah Tikva, Israel-based vendor that's become the U.S. government's company of choice when...