Security News > 2019 > May

Chinese Cyber-Spies Target Government Organizations in Middle East
2019-05-29 15:23

Chinese cyber-espionage group Emissary Panda has been targeting government organizations in two different countries in the Middle East, Palo Alto Networks security researchers say. read more

Top UK Official Derides Huawei Claiming it has ‘Bad Security’
2019-05-29 14:59

A top UK government cyber-official has called out the telecom supplier, long suspected to use its infrastructure sales as a base for industrial espionage.

Google Researcher Finds Code Execution Vulnerability in Notepad
2019-05-29 14:16

Google Project Zero researcher Tavis Ormandy revealed on Tuesday that he identified a code execution vulnerability in Microsoft’s Notepad text editor. read more

How WannaCry is still launching 3,500 successful attacks per hour
2019-05-29 13:23

The proliferation of unpatched systems in manufacturing and healthcare settings allows the North Korean state-sponsored malware to persist.

How to avoid botnet attacks and other cyberthreats: 4 tips
2019-05-29 13:13

The Emotet botnet drove 61% of malicious payloads in Q1 2019, according to a Proofpoint report. Here's how to keep your business safe.

AttackIQ Raises $17.6 Million in Series B Funding Round
2019-05-29 13:06

AttackIQ, a California-based company that specializes in continuous security validation, on Wednesday announced that it raised $17.6 million in a Series B funding round, which brings the total...

50k Servers Infected with Cryptomining Malware in Nansh0u Campaign
2019-05-29 13:00

A rapidly-expanding campaign has infected 50,000 servers with malware that mines an open source cryptocurrency called TurtleCoin.

Network of Fake Social Accounts Serves Iranian Interests
2019-05-29 12:53

FireEye security researchers have uncovered a network of fake social media accounts that engage in inauthentic behavior and misrepresentation, likely in support of Iranian political interests.

Iran-based Social Media Scheme Impersonated Press
2019-05-29 12:50

Facebook and Twitter said Tuesday they shuttered accounts used in an Iran-based social media campaign to sway public opinion by impersonating reporters, politicians and others. read more