Security News

Malware takes screenshots of the infected player’s virtual poker hand (Help Net Security)
2015-09-17 13:48

Malicious spyware is targeting users of Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars online games, ESET researchers have revealed. The spyware, named Odlanor, takes screenshots of the infected player’s virtual p...

Dutch Police Arrest Alleged CoinVault Ransomware Authors (Threatpost)
2015-09-17 13:13

Ransomware has emerged as major threat to consumers and businesses in recent years, and law enforcement agencies and security researchers have taken note. Authorities last year disrupted the...

Self-Destructing Computer Chip (Schneier on Security)
2015-09-17 12:17

The chip is built on glass: Shattering the glass is straightforward. When the proper circuit is toggled, a small resistor within the substrate heats up until the glass shatters. According to...

Top cloud security issue? Lack of visibility (Help Net Security)
2015-09-17 11:47

Lack of visibility into cloud deployments and associated provider security practices and controls is a source of major dissatisfaction amongst IT professionals, according to the SANS Institute. “Ov...