Samsung and PayPal have announced that they will be using the S3 Authentication Suite from Nok Nok Labs to leverage the emerging Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) standards for mobile payments.
Japan Awaits Its First Bitcoin ATM
Japan’s first bitcoin ATM will soon be landing in that country, earmarked for unveiling in Suzuka City, home of Japan’s Grand Prix event. From there, it will go on to a permanent location, to be determined.
Stealer Trojan Becomes Mobile Malware Leader
It’s no secret that mobile malware is growing exponentially, with Android bugs leading the way, but one stands out above the rest: The Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.Stealer.a – better known as ‘Stealer’ – has become a leader in terms of the number of attempted …
CloudFlare Launches Bug-Hunting Program
CloudFlare has launched a vulnerability disclosure program, facilitated by HackerOne’s bug reporting platform. The vendor is inviting the security community to report any flaws members may have discovered, track CloudFlare’s progress in addressing it, …
Siemens among Industrial Control Systems Vulnerable to Heartbleed Flaw
The Heartbleed flaw in OpenSSL is continuing to leave gaping holes in the security perimeter for organizations worldwide, including within industrial control systems. It turns out that certain Siemens and Innominate ISC products are vulnerable to this …
Disintegration of Trust in Cyberspace Must Drive New Security Attitudes
The revelations in 2013 that governments and their agencies have been spying on citizens in the name of national security have seriously undermined trust when it comes to operating in cyberspace, according to the Information Security Forum (ISF).
Netflix Scam Uses Elaborate Tech Support Ruse
Netflix is being used in a new phishing scam that lures victims into calling a “tech support” line, connecting to a live human that proceeds to probe around the user’s PC and lift information, behind an elaborate cover.
Qualys Previews Its Infosecurity Europe 2014 Line-up
Qualys, Inc., a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions with over 6,700 customers worldwide, will be exhibiting at Infosecurity Europe 2014, which takes place in Earl’s Court, London, from April 29 through May 1.
Heartbleed May Have Led to Compromises at Mumsnet and Canada Revenue Agency
The scourge of Heartbleed, which may affect nearly two-thirds of websites, is continuing apace with data exposures at leading UK parenting site Mumsnet and the Canadian tax agency.
Mandiant: China-backed Cyber Threats Show No Signs of Abatement
More than a year after security firm Mandiant caused a stir by publishing a report that alleged China was behind widespread and increasingly sophisticated cyber-espionage projects, it’s back again to tell us that things have gone from bad to worse.