Security News

Equifax Confirms Apache Struts Flaw Used in Hack
2017-09-14 11:12

U.S. credit reporting agency Equifax confirmed on Wednesday that an Apache Struts vulnerability exploited in the wild since March was used to breach its systems. read more

Is Unpatched Apache Struts Flaw to Blame for Equifax Hack?
2017-09-12 18:03

Credit Bureau Has Yet to Describe Exploited 'Website Application Vulnerability'Equifax has yet to describe how its site was breached, except to blame a vague "U.S. website application...

Apache Struts Flaw Increasingly Exploited to Hack Servers
2017-09-12 09:04

Security firm Imperva has detected thousands of attacks attempting to exploit a recently patched remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Apache Struts 2 open source development...

Most infosec pros believe election hacks are acts of cyber war
2017-09-11 15:30

IT security professionals believe the effects of cyber attacks on elections go beyond diminishing confidence in the democratic process, according to a Venafi survey of 296 IT security...

Apache Struts Flaw Reportedly Exploited in Equifax Hack
2017-09-11 06:16

A vulnerability affecting the Apache Struts 2 open-source development framework was reportedly used to breach U.S. credit reporting agency Equifax and gain access to customer data. read more

Week in review: Equifax breach, Instagram hack, Android Toast Overlay attack
2017-09-11 01:05

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Patch your Android device to foil Toast Overlay attacks Overlay attacks are nothing new for Android users, and Palo...

Massive Credit Bureau Hack Raises Troubling Questions
2017-09-08 17:14

It could be the worst-ever data breach for American consumers, exposing some of the most sensitive data for a vast number of US households. read more

Industry Reactions to Equifax Hack: Feedback Friday
2017-09-08 16:19

News broke on Thursday that U.S. credit reporting agency Equifax suffered a massive data breach that could impact as many as 143 million customers, including people in the U.K. and Canada. read more

143 Million Affected in Hack of U.S. Credit Agency (Security Week)
2017-09-08 04:55

A major American credit reporting agency entrusted to safeguard personal financial information said Thursday hackers looted its system in a colossal breach that could affect nearly half the US...

Equifax Hack Exposes Personal Info of 143 Million US Consumers (The Hackers News)
2017-09-07 15:59

It's ironic—the company that offers credit monitoring and ID theft protection solutions has itself been compromised, exposing personal information of as many as 143 million Americans—that's almost...