Security News > 2019 > January

Facebook Boots Hundreds of Iran-Linked Accounts For Spreading Misinformation
2019-01-31 22:09

Facebook is continuing to crack down on misinformation, political meddling, and "coordinated inauthentic behavior" on its platform.

TheMoon Rises Again, With a Botnet-as-a-Service Threat
2019-01-31 21:59

A new module allows it to be rented to other malicious actors -- and it's likely other new capabilities are coming down the pike.

Minnesota Department of Human Services Reports Data Breach
2019-01-31 21:55

The Minnesota Department of Human Services says a data breach potentially exposed personal information on up to 3,000 people. read more

Privacy: Several States Consider New Laws
2019-01-31 21:33

After California Takes Bold Action, Other States Ponder Privacy Protection MeasuresSeveral U.S. states are considering new legislation to shore up consumer data privacy laws in the wake of...

Inside Matrix and Emotet: How They Work, and How to Defend
2019-01-31 21:03

Sophos is out with new reports on Matrix and Emotet, two of the latest strains of targeted ransomware that are hitting enterprise defenses. How do these threats work, and how should you bolster...

How to stay safe from Super Bowl-related cybersecurity risks
2019-01-31 20:31

​From counterfeit tickets to live streaming deals--Super Bowl 53 can generate a slew of cybersecurity risks. Learn how to protect yourself.

Facebook Takes Down Vast Iran-led Manipulation Campaign
2019-01-31 20:16

Facebook said Thursday it took down hundreds of "inauthentic" accounts from Iran that were part of a vast manipulation campaign operating in more than 20 countries. The world's biggest social...

Prepare to Defend Your Network Against Swarm-as-a-Service
2019-01-31 19:38

Swarm technology may be a game changer for the bad guys if organizations don’t change their tactics.

GitHub Helps Developers Keep Dependencies Secure via Dependabot
2019-01-31 19:11

Microsoft-owned GitHub informed developers on Thursday that they can easily ensure that the dependencies used by their applications are always secure and up to date through an integration of its...

2019 Already Marred By Slew of Data Breach Incidents
2019-01-31 18:51

So far, 2019 shows no signs of a decline in data incidents.