Security News > 2018 > July

How to protect yourself from the Telegram-exploiting remote access Android HeroRat trojan
2018-07-02 19:42

A new remote access Trojan that abuses the Telegram messaging protocol on Android devices can give attackers total control over your device. Here's how to stay safe.

Welcome to a New Look for Threatpost
2018-07-02 19:16

This update brings a fresh new look to the site, but also gives us a better platform overall, built and designed from the ground up for the future.

Navigating an Uncharted Future, Bug Bounty Hunters Seek Safe Harbors
2018-07-02 19:13

More companies are looking to adopt "safe harbor" language in their bug bounty programs to build trust with participants.

Two Zero-Day Exploits Found After Someone Uploaded 'Unarmed' PoC to VirusTotal
2018-07-02 18:33

Security researchers at Microsoft have unveiled details of two critical and important zero-day vulnerabilities that had recently been discovered after someone uploaded a malicious PDF file to...

ThreatList: Biggest Cybercrime Developments in 2018, So Far
2018-07-02 18:32

A look at the underground cybercrime landscape in 2018 shows a dynamic and quick-reacting community in the face of a successful crackdowns by law enforcement.

ThreatList: Exploit Kits Still a Top Web-based Threat
2018-07-02 18:32

Here is a look at what exploit kits, CVEs and other web-based threats are keeping security professionals working overtime in 2018.

ThreatList: Top Summer DDoS Trends
2018-07-02 18:31

Distributed Denial of Service attacks maybe one of the oldest tools in a hacker’s toolbox, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t fallen out of fashion.

Newsmaker Interview: Marten Mickos the Future of Bug Bounty
2018-07-02 18:28

Mickos sat down with Threatpost's Lindsey O'Donnell to talk about bug bounty program opportunities, challenges, and ultimately how programs are evolving.

Scans Reveal 13 Million Internet-Exposed Databases
2018-07-02 17:48

Rapid7's Tod Beardsley Says Many Inappropriate Protocols Remain ExposedOld technology never dies, but rather fades "very slowly" away, as evidenced by there being 21 million FTP servers still in...

'Lazy' Hacking: Attack Automation Continues to Increase
2018-07-02 17:48

But No Signs Hackers Yet Have AI, Says Cybereason's Ross RusticiSecurity experts warn that hackers could one day make use of machine learning and AI to make their attacks more effective....