Project Zero’s strict 90-day deadline branded ‘irresponsible’
Hackers Gain Admin Rights with Windows 8.1 Flaw
An unpatched privilege escalation flaw in Windows 8.1 opens the door for network infiltration.
WTF????? Steam Chat Spreads Malware
The popular online gaming outlet has been infiltrated to push credential-stealing malware.
China Blocks Gmail as Censorship Noose Tightens
Activists urge tech giants to revoke certificates.
FBI on the Hunt for Cyber Special Agents
Feds want more tech experts in their crime-fighting ranks.
Backoff POS Malware Vets Targets via Surveillance Cameras
The people behind Backoff have been using surveillance cameras to verify that machines are in fact POS devices.
Thunderstrike Mac Attack Achieves Persistence
The attack makes use of the laptops’ physical Thunderbolt interface to achieve persistent boot rootkits.
China Blamed for Operation Poisoned Helmand Attack on Afghan Sites
War torn country sucked into Beijing’s South Asian strategy
Anunak APT Gang Makes Off With $18 Million
Russian cyber-criminals target internal banking systems
(ISC)² Security Congress Opens Call for Speakers
Hot topics will include cloud security and mobility—and the intersection between them.