Security News

Petya Ransomware Encrypts Master File Table (Threatpost)
2016-03-28 18:33

The Petya ransomware encrypts a compromised computer's master file table.

POS Malware Tool “Treasurehunt’ Targets Small US-Based Banks, Retailers (Threatpost)
2016-03-28 17:06

Hackers called Bears Inc. are targeting small US-based banks and retailers slow to comply to new rules regarding a transition to chip-and-PIN bankcard technology.

Badlock Vulnerability: Clues Few and Far Between (Threatpost)
2016-03-28 15:45

Admins have to hold their breath for two more weeks on the Badlock vulnerability. Which will come first: the patch, or a public exploit?

Data on 1.5 Million Verizon Enterprise Customers Up for Sale (Threatpost)
2016-03-26 11:31

Verizon is in the process of notifying 1.5 million customers of its Enterprise Solutions division that they’ve been breached.

Fileless PowerWare Ransomware Found on Healthcare Network (Threatpost)
2016-03-25 16:45

A new ransomware sample called PowerWare uses Windows PowerShell to download a malicious script and avoid storing files on the compromised machine.

Threatpost News Wrap, March 25, 2016 (Threatpost)
2016-03-25 15:46

Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook recap the week in news, including how the FBI vacated Tuesday's Apple hearing, a crypto iMessage bug that was patched, and the latest hospital to be hit by the...

Google Fixes Four Critical Vulnerabilities in Latest Chrome Build (Threatpost)
2016-03-25 13:46

Google pushed out the latest version of Chrome Thursday afternoon, fixing five issues, four of them critical.

OS X Zero Day Bypasses Native SIP Protection (Threatpost)
2016-03-25 12:15

A researcher from SentinelOne disclosed details of a vulnerability that was patched by Apple this week only in El Capitan that if exploited bypasses SIP.

Iranians Indicted Over DDoS Campaign on Banks, Dam Hack (Threatpost)
2016-03-24 19:15

The U.S. indicted seven hackers affiliated with the Iranian government on Thursday for a series of DDoS attacks on U.S. banks and attempting to hack a New York dam.

Microsoft Deploys Macro Blocking Feature in Office to Curb Malware (Threatpost)
2016-03-24 16:11

Microsoft has implemented a new feature in Office designed to curb malware and ransomware by blocking macros in enterprise environments.