US-based manufacturer was able to avoid shelling out $3 million to cyber-criminals thanks to one thing – a bank holiday
FBI Refuses to Reveal Details of ‘Torpedo’ Sting
Court requested information on a likely Tor exploit
German Security Firm Fires Starting Pistol on Badlock Bug
Black hats now have two weeks to research an exploit
US Government Finally Drops Apple Backdoor Request
FBI said it has successfully broken into killer’s iPhone
Smart PowerWare Ransomware Uses PowerShell for the Dirty Work
In a twist, the malware uses the scripting language inherent to Microsoft operating systems.
Surprise Ransomware Spreading Via TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a cloud-based remote collaboration and sharing app used by 90%+ of Fortune 500s.
Brussels Attacks Likely to Bring Cyber-Aftermath
These typically involve hackers targeting critical infrastructure to cause chaos, physical damage, fear and financial damage.
1.5Mn Customer Records Breached at Verizon Enterprise
The customer info was found up for sale on an underground cybercrime forum, with a price tag of $100,000.
Iran Behind NY Dam Attack, Financial DDoS Onslaught
Iranian nationals working on behalf of the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard indicted for attacks.
March Madness Malware: All Top 10 US Sports Sites Serve Up Risk
Sport sites like Yahoo! Sports and ESPN have been found to have vulnerabilities, and are serving active code from risky background sites.