Security News

Gozi Banking Trojan Uses "Dark Cloud" Botnet for Distribution
2018-03-07 17:09

The well-known Gozi ISFB banking Trojan recently started using the elusive "Dark Cloud" botnet for distribution, Talos warns.   read more

McAfee Launches Security Platform for Azure Cloud
2018-03-07 12:49

Migrating to the cloud is complex. One of the biggest concerns is a loss of visibility on data in the cloud; and this concern only grows with increasing regulatory requirements. GDPR, coming into...

Getting Cloud Security Right
2018-03-06 19:18

When working with cloud service providers, healthcare organizations must take responsibility for security practices rather than relying on the vendor, says Sonia Arista, a security consultant who...

Even with cloud providers implementing defenses, glaring weaknesses remain
2018-02-21 13:00

A new report from RedLock offers a look at the threats and vulnerabilities that continue to mount in public cloud computing environments. Account compromises keep rising Poor user and API access...

Oracle to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Zenedge
2018-02-16 20:00

Oracle said Thursday that it has agreed to acquire cloud security firm Zenedge for an undisclosed sum. read more

Malware is Pervasive Across Cloud Platforms: Report
2018-02-08 16:14

Leading Cloud Service Providers and Majority of AV Engines Failed to Detect New Ransomware Variant read more

Gojdue Variant Eludes Microsoft, Google Cloud Protection, Researchers Say
2018-02-08 15:50

Researchers have identified a new ransomware strain that went undetected by built-in malware protection used by cloud heavyweights Microsoft and Google as recently as January.

Cloud service adoption creates new data center demands
2018-02-07 12:00

Both consumer and business applications are contributing to the growing dominance of cloud services over the Internet, according to the Cisco Global Cloud Index (2016-2021). For consumers,...

New Western Digital My Cloud Bugs Give Local Attackers Root to NAS Devices
2018-02-02 18:16

Two new WD My Cloud vulnerabilities have been identified, adding to last month’s bevy of security bugs.

Google Adds Custom Roles Feature to Cloud IAM
2018-02-01 14:00

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) service in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) now includes a feature that allows users to assign custom roles for finer-grained security. read more