Security News > 2018 > October

Cryptomining replaces ransomware as 2018's top cybersecurity threat
2018-10-10 17:39

Malware, in general, accounts for the majority of cybersecurity threats, but now cryptomining reigns supreme.

KeyBoy Abuses Popular Office Exploits for Malware Delivery
2018-10-10 17:01

A group of hackers believed to be operating out of China was observed using popular Microsoft Office exploits for the delivery of malware. read more

Defending Against Business Email Compromise Attacks
2018-10-10 16:33

What can organizations do to thwart business email compromise attacks? In an interview, David Stubley, CEO of the consultancy 7 Elements, outlines several key steps. He'll be a featured speaker at...

Innovative Phishing Tactic Makes Inroads Using Azure Blob
2018-10-10 16:07

A brand-new approach to harvesting credentials hinges on users' lack of cloud savvy.

Why 60% of IT security pros want to quit their jobs right now
2018-10-10 15:22

At a time when cyberattacks are at the forefront of company concerns, retaining IT security talent is a must. Here's how.

China's clampdown on Tor pushes its hackers into foreign backyards
2018-10-10 15:04

Comparing Middle Kingdom's hacker forums to Russia's? Apples and pears Underground hacker forums in China and Russia are as different as each country's regular shopping bazaars, according to...

How a WhatsApp call could have taken over your phone
2018-10-10 14:36

A WhatsApp buffer overflow that crashed your phone due to audio data sent by a caller meant that just answering a call could spell trouble.

Imperva to be Acquired for $2.1 Billion by Thoma Bravo
2018-10-10 14:06

Cybersecurity solutions firm Imperva today announced that it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo for roughly $2.1 billion in cash. read more

Emerging threat: password stuffing explained
2018-10-10 14:03

Akamai's Andy Ellis speaks to CNET's Dan Patterson about threats via "password stuffing"