Drupal releases patch fixing “highly critical” flaw
The update plugs a security hole that exposes a million Drupal websites to attacks
Archives - March 2018
WannaCryptor said to reappear, hitting Boeing’s computers
The notorious ransomware prompted fears that aircraft production could be impacted
Pingu Cleans Up: Subscription scam on Google Play
The game was uploaded to Google Play and attempted to trick users into unwittingly signing up for a weekly paid subscription
World Backup Day: Banks having each other’s back
As World Backup Day reminds us, robust backups are integral to healthy information security practices of any organization. This is doubly true for those operating in critical sectors.
Lizard Squad member jailed after offering DDoS‑for‑hire attack service
"Hacker-for-hire" service launched distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against websites and phone-bombed its victims.
World Backup Day: Saving the day by saving data
World Backup Day, celebrated annually on March 31, is a timely reminder of the importance of taking effective measures that can make all the difference when a data loss incident strikes. It is also a good time to pause and reflect on the rising tide of threats that organizations, notably those operating in critical industries, face in cyberspace.
Monero cryptocurrency: Malware’s rising star
Bitcoin gets all the press these days when it comes to cryptocurrency but the gap in market capitalization is narrowing.
Be wary when scanning QR codes with iOS 11’s camera app
Boobytrapped QR code can trick iOS 11 into taking you to a malicious website
The Last Windows XP Security White Paper
Using the strategies and procedures we present in our paper could help prevent an attacker from taking control of your computer
Oil & gas industry in Middle East found lagging in security
The oil and gas industry is the target of as much as one-half of all cyberattacks in the Middle East
Police arrest members of cybercrime gang
ATM jackpot gang is thought to have infiltrated over 100 financial firms in 40 countries costing banks more than one billion dollars.
Critical Infrastructure Interview with David Harley
WeLiveSecurity sat down with David Harley to get a better understanding of Critical Infrastructure and the role he has played in the area throughout his career.
Hey Siri! Read me this locked iPhone’s hidden messages…
Messages sent to your iPhone may not be as private as you think.
City of Atlanta computers held hostage in ransomware attack
City officials confirm that Atlanta is dealing with a cyberattack that has locked down some internal systems and is holding them hostage using ransomware.
Glupteba is no longer part of Windigo
Latest ESET research strongly suggests that Glupteba is no longer tied to the infamous Operation Windigo.
Pirate websites expose users to more malware, study finds
The study found that the more time users spent on pirate sites the higher the likelihood that some type of malware would compromise their computers.
UK’s National Lottery urges millions of players to change their passwords
The lottery's operator has found that attackers probably used an automated method known as 'credential stuffing' to access up to 150 customer accounts.
Tricks that cybercriminals use to hide in your phone
Malware in the official Google store never stops appearing. For cybercriminals, sneaking their malicious applications into the marketplace of genuine apps is a huge victory.
Employers’ best bet for appealing to security pros? Value their opinions
The report also sheds light on how not to go about attracting new hires. Vague and inaccurate job descriptions along with job postings that include insufficient qualifications were found to top the list of turnoffs for many jobseekers
How diversity in cybersecurity contributes to your company
Diverse background can contribute to your organization's security. Here are some tips to get more diversity in security perspectives.