The assumption that software security can stay ahead of the hackers is not true because the software security industry is always reacting to threats that hackers expose. Once hackers start exploiting a flaw in an application, security …
Massive Coin-Mining Attempt Targets Nearly Half a Million PCs
Dofoil uses a customized mining application that supports NiceHash, so it can mine different cryptocurrencies.
Hidden Cobra Coils and Strikes at Turkish Banks
The campaign is using the Bankshot malware implant.
Memcached Flaw Kill Switch Could Foil DDoS-ers
Countermeasure said to be 100% effective on attacking servers
EFF: FBI Paid Geek Squad Employees as Informants
Rights group has concerns over possible Fourth Amendment violations
Half of All Orgs Hit with Ransomware in 2017
Of the companies that refused to pay the ransom, a full 87% recovered their data.
FlawedAmmyy RAT Takes Over Desktops
The RAT creates opportunities for actors to steal customer data, proprietary information and more.
Mobile Ad Trojans Evolve to Maximize Profits
With root privileges, they can secretly install various applications or bombard an infected device with ads to make use of the smartphone impossible.
Experts: UK Gov’s IoT Security Guidelines Must Go Further
Security industry wants more than voluntary guidelines