Security News > 2019 > February

Reddit Gold: Alice and Bob, Caught in a Web of Lies
2019-02-22 21:23

There was a shocking turn of events in crypto-world.

Entrust Datacard lined up to unburden Thales of nCipher biz as price for Gemalto buyout
2019-02-22 19:25

Profitable secure SIM firm in the bag by March, Thales hopes French defence tech conglomerate Thales has flogged off its hardware security module biz nCipher Security, a sale demanded by...

Information Blocking Rules: What They Would Mean for CISOs
2019-02-22 19:03

Healthcare CISOs and other security and privacy leaders must carefully assess HHS' proposed new rules designed to help prevent the blocking of health information sharing and consider how they...

Video: HackerOne CEO on the Evolving Bug Bounty Landscape
2019-02-22 18:53

Threatpost talks to HackerOne CEO Marten Mickos on the EU's funding of open source bug bounty programs, how a company can start a program, and the next generation of bounty hunters.

Data Breaches of the Week: Tales of PoS Malware, Latrine Status
2019-02-22 18:32

U.S. and subcontinent consumers were the most affected by this week's exposure revelations.

Bug Allows Bypass of WhatsApp Face ID, Touch ID Protection
2019-02-22 18:06

The Face ID and Touch ID authentication feature introduced recently to WhatsApp for iOS can be easily bypassed, but a patch has been released. read more

Threatpost News Wrap Podcast For Feb. 22
2019-02-22 17:21

From password manager vulnerabilities to 19-year-old flaws, the Threatpost team broke down this week's biggest news stories.

Entrust to Acquire Hardware Security Module Maker nCipher
2019-02-22 17:05

Entrust Datacard and Thales have signed a definitive agreement for Entrust to acquire the nCipher general purpose hardware security module (GP HSM) division of Thales. Financial details have not...

Cybercriminals Promise Millions to Skilled Black Hats: Report
2019-02-22 16:09

Cybercriminals say they are willing to pay over a million dollars per year to individuals with network management, penetration testing, and programming skills willing to put on a black hat, a new...