Reveton-like malware tricks users into downloading from insalubrious sites. Experts say it could presage a more sophisticated campaign targeted at mobile users.
Spammers Target Mobile Messaging Users in New Malware Blitz
Kaspersky Lab reports increase in spam aimed at Whatsapp, Viber and Google Hangouts users
Saudi Aramco Cyber Attacks a ‘wake-up call’, Says Former NSA Boss
Gen. Keith Alexander warns of threat to CNI systems, but experts question whether 2012 incident was a game changer.
World’s Most Advanced Hackers are in Russia and Eastern Europe
At Infosecurity Europe 2014, Eleanor Dallaway caught up with Ross Brewer, vice president and managing director for international markets, and Mike Reagan, CMO at LogRhythm to talk insider threats, and the global threat landscape…
Japan and EU Shake Hands on Cyber Security Agreement
Leaders met in Brussels this week, agreeing to a formal cyber dialogue and to share knowledge going forward
Cloudy with a Chance of Data Leakage: Dropbox Cops to Shared Links Flaw
Using file sync and share applications can put sensitive personal information, and potentially sensitive corporate information, at risk should a vulnerability be found. Unfortunately, Dropbox has just admitted such a flaw.
ISF: Companies Should Promote Secure Behavior, Rather than Awareness Alone
Organizations have spent millions over recent decades on information security awareness activities, but a recent report asserts that such an approach has flaws.
MI5: Spies and Thieves are Targeting & Grooming Insiders
MI5 has warned British corporate chiefs that foreign intelligence agencies are targeting IT workers within big organisations in a bid to gain privileged access to sensitive data.
Big AOL Data Breach to Blame for Spam Spike
AOL has been hacked, resulting in the compromise of “information regarding a significant number of user accounts.” The data breach is to blame for a large spam/spoofing spike targeting its users.
Infosecurity Europe 2014 > Case Study: Defending Data in the Public Eye
David Jones, head of information security at the BBC, explains how the Corporation protected its data from adversaries including the Syrian Electronic Army.