Security News > 2018 > April

IT audit best practices: Technological changes give rise to new risks
2018-04-06 12:46

IT security and privacy, IT governance and risk management, regulatory compliance, emerging technology and cloud computing are the key issues impacting IT audit plans in 2018, according to a...

WhiteRose ransomware attack sends bizarre poetry in ransom note to victims
2018-04-06 12:28

The attack is similar to the Black Ruby, Zenis, and HiddenTear / InfiniteTear ransomware variants and seems to utilize unsecured Remote Desktop services.

New Strain of ATM Jackpotting Malware Discovered
2018-04-06 12:08

A new type of ATM jackpotting malware has been discovered. Dubbed ATMJackpot, the malware appears to be still under development, and to have originated in Hong Kong. There are no current details...

Intel won’t fix Spectre flaws in older chips
2018-04-06 12:06

If your PC runs one of Intel’s older microprocessors, bad news

Cyber attacks are becoming more organized and structured
2018-04-06 12:00

Trustwave released the 2018 Trustwave Global Security Report which reveals the top security threats, breaches by industry, and cybercrime trends from 2017. The report is derived from the analysis...

Washington DC “awash” with fake cell towers
2018-04-06 11:42

DHS has detected IMSI catchers that track phones and intercept calls

VirusTotal Launches New Android Sandbox
2018-04-06 11:30

Google-owned VirusTotal announced on Thursday the launch of a new Android sandbox designed to provide detailed information on potential threats targeting the mobile operating system. The new...

Inbox placement improving, spam placement remains the same
2018-04-06 11:30

The global trend of delivery data increased over the last eight quarters, with a growth of 4 percent inbox placement, according to 250ok. Missing emails saw a decrease of 5 percent, while spam...

Remote Execution Flaw Threatens Apps Built Using Spring Framework — Patch Now
2018-04-06 09:05

Security researchers have discovered three vulnerabilities in the Spring Development Framework, one of which is a critical remote code execution flaw that could allow remote attackers to execute...

The Challenge of Fighting Identity Fraud
2018-04-06 09:05

IBM's Shaked Vax on Emerging Technologies to Assure Digital IDsArmed with stolen personal data, cybercriminals can easily bypass traditional identity authentication methods. So, how can...