Security News

Researchers Downplay Size of Reaper IoT Botnet
2017-10-30 12:55

The Mirai-like "Reaper" botnet that began infecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices in late September has only ensnared up to 20,000 bots so far, according to estimates from Arbor Networks. read more

Researchers turn LG’s Hom-Bot vacuum cleaner into a real-time spying device
2017-10-27 16:22

Check Point researchers have discovered a vulnerability in LG’s smart home infrastructure that could have allowed hackers to take over the legitimate user’s account and, through it, take remote...

Latest Sofacy Campaign Targeting Security Researchers
2017-10-23 17:00

Sofacy has been using a lure document connected to a cyber conflict conference to target researchers and others interested in cybersecurity.

‘IOTroop’ Botnet Could Dwarf Mirai in Size and Devastation, Says Researcher
2017-10-20 18:17

Malware dubbed IOTroop that researchers say is "worse than Mirai" has already infected one million businesses worldwide.

Researchers Say Faulty Code Jeopardizes Encryption Keys
2017-10-18 12:48

Major Manufacturers Have Patched to Prevent 'ROCA' AttackResearchers say they've identified faulty cryptographic code in microchips made since 2012 by Infineon Technologies, posing risks to...

Researchers Warn of Cyber Risks for Olympic Games
2017-10-11 12:53

The Olympic Games offer a tempting target for hackers and other malicious actors, with potentially devastating consequences for one of the world's premier sporting events, researchers said...

Hacking the Election: Security Flaws Need Fixing, Researchers Say
2017-10-10 20:49

Hackers could have easily infiltrated US voting machines in 2016 and are likely to try again in light of vulnerabilities in electronic polling systems, a group of researchers said Tuesday. read more

Varied Patch Process by Microsoft Exposes Windows Users: Google Researcher
2017-10-09 18:38

Not all Windows releases receive the same treatment when it comes to security patches, leaving some users exposed to known vulnerabilities, security researchers from Google's Project Zero team...

Researchers Link CCleaner Attack to State-sponsored Chinese Hackers
2017-10-03 15:18

The sophisticated supply chain attack that resulted in millions of users downloading a backdoored version of the popular CCleaner PC software utility was the work of state-sponsored Chinese...

After hack, security researchers probe Deloitte’s security posture
2017-09-27 20:38

It’s difficult – if not impossible – for any organization to keep their networks and systems completely safe from knowledgeable, well-resourced and determined attackers. Still, we expect companies...