Security News > 2018 > April

Windows 10 illegally collects data at install, says Brazil prosecutor
2018-04-26 14:41

Federal prosecutors in Brazil have asked Microsoft to have Windows 10 stop automatically collecting user data within 15 days.

How companies with small budgets can still build a cyberdefense plan
2018-04-26 14:00

SMBs and startups don't have the same resources to spend on cybersecurity as an enterprise, but that doesn't mean they should skimp on a cyberdefense plan altogether.

Yahoo fined $35m for staying quiet about mega breach
2018-04-26 13:38

The smallest thing about the Yahoo mega-breach is the fine

Release of PoC Exploit for New Drupal Flaw Once Again Puts Sites Under Attack
2018-04-26 12:48

Only a few hours after the Drupal team releases latest updates to fix a new remote code execution flaw in its content management system software, hackers have already started exploiting the...

Gmail users, here’s how (and why) you should set up prompt-based 2FA
2018-04-26 12:43

2FA just got better so don't be like everyone else - actually use it!

Top 5: Things to know about fileless attacks
2018-04-26 12:30

Fileless attacks are particularly tricky because they don't require anything to be installed before causing harm. Here are the basics you should know about this type of threat.

Tackle cyber threats in real time with the Micro Focus enterprise security platform
2018-04-26 12:30

In this podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2018, John Delk, Chief Product Officer and the General Manager of the security product group at Micro Focus, talks about how Micro Focus’ solutions...

Non-Malware Attacks: What They Are and How to Protect Against Them?
2018-04-26 12:17

What are non-malware attacks, how do they differ from traditional threats, why are they so dangerous, and what can you do to prevent them?

Gmail users can now send self-destructing emails
2018-04-26 12:15

Google is slowly rolling out a number of changes for consumer Gmail users and G Suite users. Some of the changes improve usability and productivity, while others are meant to maximize data and...

Police Seize Webstresser.org, Bust 6 Suspected Admins
2018-04-26 12:03

DDoS Stresser/Booter Service: Servers Seized, Top Users Also ArrestedPolice have taken down Webstresser, a leading stresser/booter service tied to 4 million on-demand DDoS attacks, which could be...