Security News > 2019 > September

Masad Spyware Uses Telegram Bots for Command-and-Control
2019-09-27 17:31

The malware harvests data, steals cryptocurrency and drops additional malware, while masquerading as a Fortnite aimbot and more.

Superhero Movies and Security Lessons
2019-09-27 17:19

A paper I co-wrote was just published in Security Journal: "Superheroes on screen: real life lessons for security debates": Abstract: Superhero films and episodic shows have existed since the...

MyPayrollHR CEO Arrested, Admits to $70M Fraud
2019-09-27 16:17

Earlier this month, employees at more than 1,000 companies saw one or two paycheck's worth of funds deducted from their bank accounts after the CEO of their cloud payroll provider absconded with...

'Unpatchable' iOS Bootrom Exploit Allows Jailbreaking of Many iPhones
2019-09-27 15:47

A researcher specializing in iOS security claims to have created a bootrom exploit that can be leveraged to jailbreak hundreds of millions of iOS devices, including all iPhones between iPhone 4S...

Dunkin’ Donuts Gets Hit with Lawsuit Over 2015 Attack
2019-09-27 15:24

Lawsuit alleges Dunkin' Donuts failed to act fast enough to notify and protect customers and is in violation of New York State data breach notification laws.

Guilty Pleas in $29 Million Online Ad Fraud Case
2019-09-27 15:18

Two Kazakhstan Men Helped Run Botnet-Driven 3ve SchemeTwo Kazakhstan nationals have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from their role in helping to run a $29 million online advertising fraud...

Arcane Stealer V Takes Aim at the Low End of the Dark Web
2019-09-27 14:42

This data-harvesting tool is perfect for the deep well of low-skilled adversaries looking to make their cybercrime mark.

Microsoft Blacklists Dozens of New File Extensions in Outlook
2019-09-27 14:39

In total, Microsoft has now blocked 142 file extensions that it deems as at risk or that are typically sent as malicious attachments in emails.

Cryptocurrency Shakedown: Old Tactics, New Twist
2019-09-27 14:18

Two Men Charged With Extorting Startup After Promising ICO 'Accelerator' ServicesMore proof that when it comes to crime, there's nothing new under the sun: Federal prosecutors have charged two men...

China Rejects 'Smear' After Airbus Hacking Report
2019-09-27 14:01

Beijing on Friday rejected an AFP report that Chinese hackers were suspected of being behind a series of cyber attacks on European aerospace giant Airbus. read more