Security News > 2019 > June

MacOS Zero-Day Allows Trusted Apps to Run Malicious Code
2019-06-03 12:28

Apple 0-Day allows hackers to mimic mouse-clicks to allow malicious behavior on macOS Majove, despite mitigations.

Legacy app whitelist can be abused to bypass latest macOS security features, expert warns
2019-06-03 12:10

Three words to ruin an Apple engineer's day: 'Patrick Wardle disclosure' Malware can bypass protections in macOS Mojave, and potentially access user data as well as the webcam and mic – by...

Hackers Can Bypass macOS Security Features With Synthetic Clicks
2019-06-03 12:01

Hackers can use synthetic clicks to bypass many of the privacy and security features implemented last year by Apple in its macOS operating system, a researcher has revealed. read more

Your phone’s sensors could be used as a cookie you can’t delete
2019-06-03 11:30

Researchers have found that a phone's gyroscope, accelerometer and other sensors create a unique fingerprint.

The Importance of Protecting Cybersecurity Whistleblowers
2019-06-03 11:30

Interesting essay arguing that we need better legislation to protect cybersecurity whistleblowers. Congress should act to protect cybersecurity whistleblowers because information security has...

New controversy erupts over Chrome ad blocking plans
2019-06-03 11:23

Changes to extensions will limit the way that Chrome lets browsers block content - unless you're an enterprise user.

Pharma-testing biz Eurofins Scientific says it fell victim to 'new version' of malware
2019-06-03 11:15

No data nicked in weekend attack but systems and server pulled to contain infection Bio-analytical testing biz Eurofins Scientific today admitted it was the subject of a ransomware attack at the weekend.…

Going to Infosec Europe this week? Want a free T-shirt?
2019-06-03 11:01

Are you making your way to Olympia, London for Infosec Europe this week? Stop by the stand, say the Phrase That Pays and we'll give you a free T-shirt.

Fake news writer: If people are stupid enough to believe this stuff…
2019-06-03 10:37

...then maybe they deserve this drivel, says a Macedonian copy-paste/turn-it-into-clickbait-bile writer who says it's all about the money.

G Suite users will have ‘confidential’ Gmail mode set to ON by default
2019-06-03 10:18

Google announced that on 25 June 2019, Gmail's confidential mode will be switched on by default as the feature becomes generally available.