Security News > 2018 > July

Businesses overconfident on how much consumers trust them to handle sensitive data
2018-07-31 15:06

As cybersecurity concerns rise, a new report from CA Technologies reveals a disconnect between consumers and professionals when it comes to security.

Mozilla Reinforces Commitment to Distrust Symantec Certificates
2018-07-31 14:51

Mozilla this week reaffirmed its commitment to distrust all Symantec certificates starting in late October 2018, when Firefox 63 is set to be released to the stable channel. read more

HP Offers Up to $10,000 Rewards for Printer Bugs
2018-07-31 14:42

HP said it has launched the first-ever bug bounty program for printers, with rewards of up to $10,000 for discovered vulnerabilities.

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SamSam Ransomware: Patient, Persistent, Competent and Dangerous
2018-07-31 14:34

The SamSam ransomware has always been a bit different. Unlike many ransomware infections, its victims are targeted rather than random -- and the attacker establishes a presence on the victim...

Podcast: Why Bitcoin Miners Target Critical Infrastructure Networks
2018-07-31 14:14

Ronen Rabinovich from Cyberbit explains why malicious bitcoin mining malware is increasing on industrial control systems.

Please forgive me, I can't stop robbing you: SamSam ransomware earns handlers $5.9m
2018-07-31 13:41

SORRY-FOR-FILES.html The enterprise-focused SamSam ransomware has earned its handlers an estimated $5.9m (£4.5m) since it first appeared in the wild in December 2015.…

SamSam: The (almost) $6 million ransomware
2018-07-31 13:05

New research reveals that SamSam ransomware has affected far more victims, and raised far more ransom, than previously thought.

Dixons Carphone: 10 Million Records Exposed in 2017 Breach
2018-07-31 13:02

Retailer Revises Breach Impact Upward; 5.9 Million Payment Cards Also ExposedStruggling European electronics giant Dixons Carphone says its investigation into a 2017 data breach has found that 10...

NSA hasn’t closed security windows Snowden climbed through
2018-07-31 12:56

One of three problems found in an audit: two-person access controls haven't been properly implemented at data centers and equipment rooms.

Football team in trouble over unauthorized access to rivals’ videos
2018-07-31 12:35

An investigation found that Braden River High football coaching staff got unauthorized access to rivals' practice and game video footage.