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How to spot if your password was stolen in a security breach
Following the revelation that a list containing millions of stolen usernames and passwords had appeared online, we tell you a few different ways to find out if your credentials were stolen in that—or any other—security breach
Escalating DNS attacks have domain name steward worried
The keeper of the internet’s ‘phone book’ is urging a speedy adoption of security-enhancing DNS specifications
ICAO victim of a major cyberattack in 2016
The organization was the victim of a watering hole attack, likely attributable to the APT LuckyMouse group
‘Highly critical’ bug exposes unpatched Drupal sites to attacks
Worse, attackers have already been spotted targeting the flaw to deliver cryptocurrency miners and other payloads
DJ Marshmello concert on Fortnite: An iconic event that also attracted scammers
The first virtual concert to take place inside a video game attracted interest not only from players but also from scammers, who tried to take advantage of the huge event by tricking users into buying tickets even though the concert was free
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Coinhive cryptocurrency miner to call it a day. Google aims for password-free app and site logins on Android. Plus escalating DNS attacks have domain name steward worried.
Google aims for password-free app and site logins on Android
With FIDO2 certification for Android, Google is setting the stage for password-less app and website sign-ins on a billion devices
Coinhive cryptocurrency miner to call it a day next week
The service became notorious for its use by ne’er-do-wells looking to make a quick buck by hijacking the processing power of victim machines to generate virtual money
Facebook suffer most severe outage ever
Facebook owned Instagram and WhatsApp also affected by unexplained interruption
Payment processors remain phishers’ favorites
The latest report from the Anti-Phishing Working Group offers a mixed bag of findings about the phishing landscape in 2018
RSA – IoT security meets SMB
Some things that businesses can do to get better at it without breaking the bank
Teen earns US$1 million in bug bounties
A ‘white hat’ from Argentina has come a long way since winning his first reward of US$50 in 2016
Gaming industry still in the scope of attackers in Asia
Asian game developers again targeted in supply-chain attacks distributing malware in legitimately signed software
Latest Chrome update plugs a zero-day hole
It now turns out that the vulnerability in the browser was being exploited in tandem with a zero-day in Windows
You should pick your Android security app wisely, test shows
It’s prudent to get a security solution for your device, but a test by AV-Comparatives shows why you need to choose judiciously
RSA 2019: Protecting your privacy in a NIST and GDPR world
Protecting your privacy is no longer just an option but a legal requirement in many parts of the world
Flaws in smart car alarms exposed 3 million cars to hijack
The vulnerabilities, which resided in associated smartphone apps, were both easy to find and easy to fix
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Asian game developers again targeted in supply-chain attacks distributing malware. Facebook suffer most severe outage ever. Plus, over 2 billion records exposed by email marketing firm
Global police arrest dozens of people in dark web sting
More trouble in dark markets? A notorious black-market bazaar announces plans to close up shop on the same day that police announce the arrests of 61 people
I Still Didn’t See What You Did
More advice for detecting and avoiding sextortion scams