Faux Insiders Represent the Greatest Cyber-threat to Organizations
Perpetrators often use social engineering techniques to gain insider access—a much easier job for hackers than writing zero-day exploits.
Author: CySecBot
VTech Tells Customers to ‘Assume Responsibility’ Following Breach
Electronics firm says customers use its products at their own risk
Security Pros Struggling with Increasing Workplace Pressure
Trustwave report claims projects are being rushed out too soon
IRS Hack Affects 101,000 Tax Returns
The IRS said that identity thieves used an automated botnet in an attempt to generate E-file PINs.
Android SMS Stealer Masquerades as Fake AliPay Security App
It portrays itself as “security controls,” tricking victims into thinking it’s an app enhancing AliPay, which is the PayPal of the East.
Data Breaches led 3 Million Brits to Switch Service Provider
According to new research a by Privitar 3 million Brits have changed service providers as a direct result of data breaches.
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Obama Debuts $19Bn Cybersecurity National Action Plan
Part of the plan is a much-needed software patching and updating audit, and more training and recruiting for cybersecurity specialists.
Poseidon Group Carries Out Global Cyber Espionage by Land, Air and Sea
The Poseidon Group is a previously undiscovered but long-standing team that’s been stealing information for at least 10 years.