Security News

Infosec bod wagers web bookies BetVictor is lax on password protection
2018-06-27 21:51

Thought your gambling site was secure? Don't bet on it Gambling site BetVictor has been caught leaving what appears to be the administrator credentials for its website out on the public internet.…

Misconfiguration of Java web server component Jolokia puts orgs at risk
2018-06-25 15:52

You gotta shore it up before you put it to work, says researcher Misconfiguration of a commonly used Java web server component could create multiple risks, according to security researcher Mat Mannion.…

Fortnite Fraudsters Infest the Web with Fake Apps, Scams
2018-06-22 20:44

Malefactors have doubled down on duping Fortnite enthusiasts, releasing YouTube videos with links to scam versions of the game. And that's not all.

Sneaky Web Tracking Technique Under Heavy Scrutiny by GDPR
2018-06-21 20:47

Don’t expect tracking methods such as browser fingerprinting to disappear anytime soon, even with GDPR, warns the EFF.

Google Researcher Discovers a Critical Bug in Modern Web Browsers
2018-06-20 17:48

Google researcher has discovered a severe vulnerability in modern web browsers that could have allowed websites you visit to steal the sensitive content of your online accounts from other websites...

10 most common vulnerabilities in web apps
2018-06-19 16:52

A new report from Positive Technologies reveals vulnerabilities found most often in web apps.

French authorities dismantle Black Hand dark web market
2018-06-18 19:46

The “Black Hand” forum, considered to be one of the most important illegal platforms of the dark web in France, has been dismantled by French law enforcement. According to information shared by...

Dark Web drug dealer betrayed by his beard, pleads guilty
2018-06-18 11:41

The Dream Market's lustrously bearded 'OxyMonster' is facing a 20 year prison sentence.

How the Dark Web and cryptocurrency aid the propagation of cybercrime
2018-06-15 12:29

Neil Walsh, UN Chief of Cybercrime, explains how technologies like encryption and the blockchain are essential for maintaining international human rights but are being exploited by cyber-criminals.

Google locks out extensions that don’t come from its Chrome Web Store
2018-06-14 10:49

Time's up for Chrome extensions from third-party sites.