Security News > 2019 > January

Vulnerable cloud infrastructure experiencing increasing attacks
2019-01-25 13:24

Attackers are increasingly targeting vulnerable cloud infrastructure to exploit it for covert cryptojacking or to deliver ransomware, Securonix researchers warn. Some attacks are fairly trivial,...

Microsoft Chief Calls for 'Global Standard' on Privacy
2019-01-25 12:16

Microsoft Joins Apple in Calling for Strong Privacy Legislation read more

Hacking the GCHQ Backdoor
2019-01-25 12:08

Last week, I evaluated the security of a recent GCHQ backdoor proposal for communications systems. Furthering the debate, Nate Cardozo and Seth Schoen of EFF explain how this sort of backdoor can...

Fighting Emotet: lessons from the front line
2019-01-25 12:01

Emotet is moving, shape-shifting target for admins and their security software. Here's what we've learned from dealing with outbreaks.

GandCrab ransomware and Ursnif virus spreading via MS Word macros
2019-01-25 11:33

Security researchers have discovered two separate malware campaigns, one of which is distributing the Ursnif data-stealing trojan and the GandCrab ransomware in the wild, whereas the second one is...

The Reasons Behind Google's GDPR Fine
2019-01-25 11:03

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of why Google was one of the first companies to be hit with a major GDPR fine, plus a global update on GDPR compliance trends...

US gov declares emergency after wave of domain hijacking attacks
2019-01-25 10:54

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an emergency directive tightening DNS security after a recent wave of domain hijacking attacks targeting government websites.

#DeleteFacebook? #DeleteTwitter? #FatLotOfGood that will do you
2019-01-25 10:47

Your likes, interest and personality can be gleaned from as few as 8-9 friends on social media, whether you're on the platform or not.

Cops catch $15m crypto-crook
2019-01-25 10:27

A man has been arrested a year after stealing €10m ($15m) of the IoT-focused cryptocurrency IOTA using bogus software that tricked users.

Researcher warns of privilege escalation flaw in Check Point ZoneAlarm
2019-01-25 10:19

Illumant researcher Chris Anastasio has discovered a serious vulnerability in Check Point’s security software. It affects ZoneAlarm Free Firewall and ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus + Firewall and, if...