Security News

A malicious USB stick could crash your Windows PC, even if it's locked
2018-04-30 17:11

A recently published proof-of-concept bug in Windows Autoplay should alarm Microsoft, but the company said it isn't a serious security flaw.

Windows USB-stick-of-death, router bugs resurrected, and more
2018-04-28 07:44

Your weekend guide to computer security cockups Roundup Here's your summary of infosec news – from router holes to Windows crashes – beyond what we've already covered this week.…

The current state of USB data protection
2018-03-30 11:45

Data protection, whether related to personal customer or patient information, is critical across virtually all industries. So how can organizations best protect their most sensitive and...

"Fauxpersky" Credential Stealer Spreads via USB Drives
2018-03-29 17:45

A recently discovered credential stealing malware is masquerading as Kaspersky Antivirus and spreading via infected USB drives, according to threat detection firm Cybereason. Dubbed Fauxpersky,...

Enterprise USB security is outdated and inadequate
2017-12-12 19:00

While USB drives are ubiquitous for employees across all industries, security policies for these devices are often severely outdated or grossly inadequate for protecting critical enterprise data,...

Apple Patches USB Code Execution Flaw in macOS
2017-11-22 15:31

One of the vulnerabilities addressed by Apple in its latest set of security patches for macOS is an arbitrary code execution flaw, which could be exploited via malicious USB devices. read more

Many Vulnerabilities Found in Linux USB Subsystem
2017-11-08 16:12

A Google researcher has found a significant number of vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel USB subsystem using the Syzkaller fuzzer. read more

IBM: Destroy USBs Infected with Malware Dropper (Threatpost)
2017-05-02 20:07

USB drives shipped with some IBM’s Storwize storage products are infected with malware, and the tech giant advises customers destroy the devices.