Security News > 2019 > October

MasterMana Campaign Combines Stealth, Free Services and Old Malware
2019-10-02 18:59

An ongoing cybercrime campaign that started as early as December 2018, has avoided widespread detection through a combination of stealth tactics and hiding in plain sight. read more

Live Webinar | Cloudspotting Risk: Findings of the 2019 Cloud Risks Report
2019-10-02 17:33

Virus Bulletin 2019: Geost Android Botnet Goes After Millions of Euros
2019-10-02 17:22

Bad OpSec led to the botnet's discovery -- revealing 800,000 victims in Russia.

Virus Bulletin 2019: Japanese Attacks Highlight Savvy APT Strategy
2019-10-02 16:47

Multiyear campaigns stretching back to at least 2014 have been seen using zero-days in region-specific software.

Zendesk clocks 10,000 accounts accessed by miscreants before November 2016
2019-10-02 16:07

Helpdesk firm admits TLS certs also affected Zendesk has admitted to suffering a data snafu – but while it affects 10,000 customers, it only applies to those who were using the firm's helpdesk...

If you really can't let go of Windows 7, Microsoft will keep things secure for another three years
2019-10-02 15:37

For a fee, of course Recognising that not everyone has climbed aboard the Windows 10 train, Microsoft has thrown a Window 7 Extended Support lifeline to more businesses... for a price.…

How to quickly deploy a honeypot with Kali Linux
2019-10-02 15:19

Lure possible attackers into a trap with a Kali Linux honeypot.

Google Expands Use of Password Checkup Tool, Unveils New Privacy Features
2019-10-02 15:16

Google on Wednesday announced that its Password Checkup tool has been added to the Account password manager, and the company has unveiled some new security and privacy features for YouTube, Maps...

Google Adds Password Checkup Feature to Chrome Browser
2019-10-02 14:56

Google's new password checkup tool joins other similar services including Have I Been Pwned and Mozilla's Firefox Monitor.

Yahoo porn hacking breach shows need for better security: 5 ways to protect your company
2019-10-02 14:53

This week, a former Yahoo employee pleaded guilty to hacking into the email accounts of more than 6,000 users, looking for porn. Companies need to protect themselves from similar security...