Security News > 2019 > January

Encryption Firm Fortanix Raises $23 Million
2019-01-30 15:13

Fortanix, a California-based company that specializes in encrypting data and applications, on Wednesday announced that it raised $23 million in a Series B funding round, which brings the total...

Why you should use a Managed Security Service Provider instead of in-house security
2019-01-30 14:36

​MSSPs provide flexibility, expertise, and efficiencies in scale. Learn about more advantages below.

New DDoS campaign serving four times the number of packets as 2018's major GitHub attack
2019-01-30 14:33

The potency of DDoS attacks lies in the number of packets being sent rather than the relative bandwidth involved in the attack.

Matrix under the microscope: what a niche ransomware can teach us
2019-01-30 14:07

The malware middle ground is full of journeymen, wallflowers and also-rans that'll bite you hard, if you let them.

Sophos Home’s been updated, and it’s got some cool new features
2019-01-30 14:04

There’s a new version of Sophos Home out today, and it comes with a whole host of new features.

Intelligence Chiefs Expect More Cyberattacks Against US
2019-01-30 13:33

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Pose Increasing Risk, Congress HearsEfforts to exploit U.S. election security continue, and China, Russia, Iran and North Korea's "cyber espionage, attack and...

Facebook slammed over covert app that pays teenagers for data
2019-01-30 13:10

The Facebook Research app pays teenagers $20 for extensive access to their phone and web activity.

Facebook to shut down iOS app that allowed for near total data access
2019-01-30 12:42

When Apple banned its Onavo VPN app from its App Store last summer, Facebook took repackaged the app, named it “Facebook Research” and offered it for download through three app beta testing...

Privilege escalation vulnerability uncovered in Microsoft Exchange
2019-01-30 12:25

A researcher has discovered an alarming way that an attacker controlling a Microsoft Exchange mailbox account could potentially elevate their privileges to become a Domain Administrator.

Firefox makes it easier for users to dodge ad-trackers
2019-01-30 12:07

Firefox has introduced a new set of controls to make it easier for privacy-conscious users to protect themselves from online ad trackers.