Security News

LoJax: First-ever UEFI rootkit detected in a cyberattack
2018-09-27 12:22

ESET researchers have discovered a cyberattack that used a UEFI rootkit to establish a presence on the victims’ computers. Dubbed LoJax, this rootkit was part of a campaign run by the infamous...

Why higher education is one of the worst industries at handling cyberattacks
2018-09-11 14:20

Some 73% of institutions took three or more days to apply patches for cyberthreats, according to a recent EfficientIP report.

Feds Charge North Korean With Devastating Cyberattacks
2018-09-07 12:33

WannaCry, Sony Pictures and Bangladesh Bank Attacks Tie to Suspect, FBI SaysU.S. prosecutors have accused a 34-year-old North Korean man of involvement in some of the most destructive and...

Feds Charge Lone North Korean With Devastating Cyberattacks
2018-09-07 09:03

WannaCry, Sony Pictures and Bangladesh Bank Attacks Tie to Suspect, FBI SaysU.S. prosecutors have accused a lone, 34-year-old North Korean man of involvement in some of the most destructive and...

How US companies can defend against cyberattacks from state actors
2018-09-06 20:28

Cooperation between the private sector and government, says attorney and former CIA case officer Jack Rice, is the best way to protect corporate data from cyber-attacks.

Protecting Containers From Cyberattacks
2018-08-23 21:03

Matt Alderman of Layered Insight Delves Into Container ChallengesContainers are much different than virtual machines, posing different kinds of challenges for security, says Matt Alderman of...

SMBs at higher risk of sophisticated cyberattacks: Here are the top threats
2018-08-21 18:11

Attacks including malware and cryptominers are targeting SMBs, and cybersecurity budgets can't keep up.

US Braces for Possible Cyberattacks After Iran Sanctions
2018-08-10 20:38

The U.S. is bracing for cyberattacks Iran could launch in retaliation for the re-imposition of sanctions this week by President Donald Trump, cybersecurity and intelligence experts say. read more

Deep Instinct introduces new analytical capabilities for cyberattack insights and visibility
2018-08-10 20:35

With the rise in malware and new attack vectors, Deep Instinct has introduced new threat analysis services to provide visibility and analysis of new and emerging threats. Deep Instinct’s approach...

Irrigation system vulnerabilities highlight physical consequences of cyberattacks
2018-08-09 15:35

A new report from Ben-Gurion University of Negev warns of potential attacks against urban water services.