A new rash of malicious ads on top publishing and media sites surreptitiously inflict ransomware on unsuspecting site visitors.
Angler EK Malverts Expose US Users
Huge uptick in Angler activity linked to malicious ads
Carbanak Cyber Thieves Back on the Scene
Proofpoint spots new campaigns aimed at US, Middle East and Europe
UK Boards Fail to Handle Cyber-risk, Especially at Telecoms
Only 35% of boardroom executives believe their board has a high level of personal expertise in cybersecurity.
File-Less PowerSniff Malware Spotted in New Macro Attacks
Palo Alto Networks warns users to disable macros
DARPA Wants Boffins to Turn Household Items into Weapons
US agency reaches out to hobbyists with Improv program
SXSW: Rep. Katherine Clark Wants $20M to Fight Online Harassment
An annual federal grant for state and local law enforcement agencies would boost cybercrime training and enforcement capabilities.
Nasty Trojan Spreads Global Ransomware via Email
Trojan downloader Nemucod has unusually high prevalence in Europe, North America (especially Canada), Australia and Japan.
Report: FBI Raids Former Palm Beach Deputy in Data Leak Case
Thousands of confidential records of judges and police officers were leaked by a Russian supporter of former Palm Beach deputy Mark Dougan.
WhatsApp Next in the Firing Line for Encryption-Hating FBI
Messaging encryption could be the next target for legal action