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Malware scum copied D-Link's code-signing certificates
2018-07-10 05:01

Video cameras and more attacked in 'BlackTech' campaign Security researchers have warned that someone's obtained copies of code-signing certificates from two Taiwanese companies and is using them...

Hackers Using Stolen D-Link Certificates for Malware Signing
2018-07-09 18:06

A cyber-espionage group is abusing code-signing certificates stolen from Taiwan-based companies for the distribution of their backdoor, ESET reports. read more

Stolen D-Link Certificate Used to Digitally Sign Spying Malware
2018-07-09 15:18

Digitally signed malware has become much more common in recent years to mask malicious intentions. Security researchers have discovered a new malware campaign misusing stolen valid digital...

Underground vendors can reliably obtain code signing certificates from CAs
2018-06-26 18:20

More and more malware authors are switching to buying new, valid code signing certificates issued by Certificate Authorities instead of using stolen (compromised) ones, researchers have found....

Make certificate visibility and security a part of your overall security program
2018-05-30 11:45

In this podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2018, Asif Karel, Director of Product Management at Qualys, illustrates why certificate visibility and security should not just be bolted on but part of...

3 reasons to start using SSL certificates right now
2018-05-21 19:46

SSL certificates aren't just for encrypting connections between browsers and shopping sites. They offer multiple benefits to organizations and customers.

Report: Chinese Actors Steal Code-Signing Certificates
2018-05-07 11:03

ProtectWise Says Group's Mistakes Proved Helpful During InvestigationSecurity vendor ProtectWise says a series of operating mistakes has allowed it to gain insight into a group, believed to be...

Chrome Browser Now Enforces Certificate Transparency
2018-05-02 18:53

Effective May 1, Google’s Chrome browser will display a warning when encountering certificates that are not compliant with the Chromium Certificate Transparency (CT) Policy. read more

Chrome 66 Distrusts Older Symantec Certificates
2018-04-18 15:13

Released in the stable channel on Tuesday, Chrome 66 removes trusts in website certificates that Symantec issued before June 1, 2016, while also bringing a trial of Site Isolation, and patching 62...

AWS Launches New Tools for Firewalls, Certificates, Credentials
2018-04-05 05:19

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Wednesday the launch of several tools and services designed to help customers manage their firewalls, use private certificates, and safely store credentials....