Security News

Firefox 57 "Quantum" Released – 2x Faster Web Browser
2017-11-14 09:27

It is time to give Firefox another chance. The Mozilla Foundation today announced the release of its much awaited Firefox 57, aka Quantum web browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux, which claims to...

Innovation drivers for the global web application firewall market
2017-11-08 12:30

Web applications are vital technologies used by every online company to communicate with employees, partners, customers, and potential customers. The exposed nature of these applications provides...

The Rise of Super-Stealthy Digitally Signed Malware—Thanks to the Dark Web
2017-11-06 01:09

Guess what's more expensive than counterfeit United States passports, stolen credit cards and even guns on the dark web? It's digital code signing certificates. A recent study conducted by the...

How much do criminals pay for certificates on the dark web?
2017-11-03 13:15

The Cyber Security Research Institute (CSRI) conducted a six-month investigation into the sale of digital code signing certificates on the dark web. The research uncovered code signing...

VPN, Web Sessions Exposed to DUHK Crypto Attack
2017-10-24 15:13

A vulnerability in the outdated ANSI X9.31 random number generator (RNG) can allow attackers to recover encryption keys and read data passing through VPN connections and encrypted web browser...

DUHK Attack Lets Hackers Recover Encryption Key Used in VPNs & Web Sessions
2017-10-24 11:08

DUHK — Don't Use Hard-coded Keys — is a new 'non-trivial' cryptographic implementation vulnerability that could allow attackers to recover encryption keys that secure VPN connections and web...

Google Busy Removing More Malicious Chrome Extensions from Web Store
2017-10-13 15:59

Three malicious Chrome extensions spoofing AdBlock Plus were removed from the Chrome Web Store this week.

Dark web ransomware economy: Sellers pulling in six-figure salaries
2017-10-12 12:30

There are currently more than 6,300 estimated dark web marketplaces selling ransomware, with more than 45,000 current product listings, according to new research by Carbon Black. The prices for...

North Korea Gets Second Web Connection Via Russian Firm
2017-10-05 10:20

A state-owned Russian company has opened up a second internet connection for North Korea which could strengthen Pyongyang's cyber capabilities and undermine US efforts to isolate the regime,...

Dark-Web Drug Dealer Arrested After He Travelled US for World Beard Championships
2017-09-28 06:42

United States authorities arrested suspected dark web drug kingpin late last month while he was travelling from his base in France to the United States of America for this year’s annual World...