Security News

IoT attacks and evasion techniques will characterize threats in 2016 (Help Net Security)
2015-11-25 09:00

As in years past, the Internet of Things and cloud play heavily in the predictions but new malicious tactics and strategies will create unique challenges for vendors and organizations alike, according...

ModPOS: The most sophisticated POS malware to date (Help Net Security)
2015-11-25 08:31

Elements of ModPOS data back as early 2012. It targeted US retailers in late 2013 and throughout 2014, and is expected to continue to do so in the future. According to iSight Partners, the malware is ...

Five big technology predictions into 2016 (Help Net Security)
2015-11-25 08:00

1. Security will be the biggest issue in the ICT industry driven by rapid adoption of Cloud, Mobility and the Internet of Things As platforms become more open due to the rapid adoption of Cloud, Mobi...

Vonteera adware blocks AVs, can install uninstallable Chrome extensions (Help Net Security)
2015-11-25 07:46

The Vonteera adware family has been around for quite some time now, but it is slowly starting to cross the line between unwanted, potentially malicious software to outright malware. According to Ma...

Five ransomware safety tips for online retailers (Help Net Security)
2015-11-25 07:36

Cybercriminals have developed a destructive new form of ransomware that targets online retailers. They scan websites for common vulnerabilities and use them to install malware that encrypts key files,...

Remote working on the rise despite security concerns (Help Net Security)
2015-11-25 07:00

Remote working is increasing in popularity as 96 percent of surveyed organisations now permit remote/mobile working, with 98 percent stating that it is advantageous to their organisation, according to...