With root privileges, they can secretly install various applications or bombard an infected device with ads to make use of the smartphone impossible.
Experts: UK Gov’s IoT Security Guidelines Must Go Further
Security industry wants more than voluntary guidelines
Two-Thirds of IT Leaders Consider Consumer-Grade Access to Workplace Cloud Services
Nine in 10 IT decision makers think ineffective cloud access management creates issues for the business
Dark Web Experts: ID Fraudsters Unaffected by Police Efforts
AlphaBay/Hansa takedown has forced scammers to be more creative, says Terbium Labs
New Record 1.7Tbps DDoS Also Abused Memcached Servers
Experts urge organizations to correct insecurely configured systems
Kaspersky Lab Adds $100K Payout to Bug Bounty Program
The new top-end award will be for the discovery and responsible disclosure of severe vulnerabilities in some of the firm’s flagship products.
Gozi Trojan Turns to Dark Cloud Botnet
The campaigns are relatively low volume and targeted to specific organizations, with some of the mails even being localized.
Poor User Practice at the Root of Most Medical Device Security Risks
Use of unauthorized applications (22%) and browsers (18%) are the leading security risks.
Non-Profit Aims to Bring More Military Vets into Cyber Roles
TechVets could help reduce chronic skills shortages