Security News

Week in review: Spoofing boarding pass QR codes, blocking USB-based threats (Help Net Security)
2016-08-15 12:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, reviews and articles: Malware hidden in digitally signed executables can bypass AV protection Researchers have shown that it’s...

USBFILTER: Packet-level firewall for blocking USB-based threats (Help Net Security)
2016-08-12 18:02

The problem of planted malicious USB devices is compounded by the fact that, no matter what, users will rarely stop to think and ultimately choose not to insert them because they don’t know what...

Over 300 new cyber threats pop up on underground markets each week (Help Net Security)
2016-08-10 19:32

Approximately 305 new cyber threats are added each week on cybercrime markets and forums, mostly located on dark nets and the deep web. The threats include information on newly developed malware...

58% of orgs have no controls in place to prevent insider threats (Help Net Security)
2016-08-05 13:02

More than half of organizations (58 percent) still lack the appropriate controls to prevent insider attacks, with just under half (44 percent) unaware if their organization has experienced an...