Security News

Cyberattack Cripples Baltimore's Government Computer Servers
2019-05-08 04:59

Baltimore’s government on Tuesday rushed to shut down most of its computer servers after its network was hit by a ransomware virus. Officials believe it has not touched critical public safety...

Turla Uses Sophisticated Backdoor to Hijack Exchange Mail Servers
2019-05-07 13:36

The Russia-linked threat group known as Turla has been using a sophisticated backdoor to hijack Microsoft Exchange mail servers, ESET reported on Tuesday. read more

CenturyLink Private Cloud is now available on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers
2019-05-02 23:00

In a move that gives customers more choice and hybrid-cloud flexibility, CenturyLink announced that CenturyLink Private Cloud on VMware Cloud Foundation is now available on Dell EMC PowerEdge...

Ad Server Patched to Stop Possible Malware Distribution
2019-05-01 22:02

Revive Adserver patches two vulnerability, one of which may have been used to allow hackers to deliver malware to third-party websites.

If you're using Oracle's WebLogic Server, check for security fixes: Bug exploited in the wild to install ransomware
2019-05-01 06:56

Big Red rushes out software patch as ransomware scumbags move in IT admins overseeing Oracle's WebLogic Server installations need to get patching immediately: miscreants are exploiting what was a...

Brit events and info biz Incisive Media admits open server port may have left readers deets exposed
2019-04-29 11:59

Home of CRN UK, Computing and others warn remaining readers to update their freakin' passwords UK events and publishing outfit Incisive Media today urged subscribers to change their account...

Powershell, the Gandcrab infection and the long-forgotten server
2019-04-29 08:04

GCHQ offshoot shares infosec hair-raisers CyberUK 2019 If your hair isn't already grey enough, GCHQ staff have revealed a handful of infosec incidents that, in their words, "surprised us".…

AESDDoS Botnet Targets Vulnerability in Atlassian’s Confluence Server
2019-04-27 18:52

A recently detected variant of the AESDDoS botnet malware is targeting a recent vulnerability Atlassian’s collaborative software Confluence, Trend Micro’s security researchers have discovered.  read more

How to change the default SSH port on your data center Linux servers
2019-04-04 15:53

Don't let those data center Linux servers use the default SSH port. Gain a bit of a security edge by configuring the daemon to use a non-standard port.

How to change the default SSH Port on your data center Linux servers
2019-04-04 12:38

Don't let those data center Linux servers use the default SSH port. Gain a bit of a security edge by configuring the daemon to use a non-standard port. Jack Wallen shows you how.