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‘This collaboration is absolutely critical going forward’… One positive thing about Meltdown CPU hole? At least it put aside tech rivalries…

February 15, 2019 TH Author

Execs, experts hope this cooperation continues to hold for the next big bug A panel of eggheads from Intel, the US government, and academia held court this week to figure how they can keep the likes of El Reg from spoiling their next major bug reveal.… READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

Optus disables My Account site after users complain of privacy breach

February 15, 2019 TH Author

Optus said it is speaking with third-party vendors to look into how the issue happened.
READ MORE HERE…

DarkReading |TI

From ‘O.MG’ to NSA, What Hardware Implants Mean for Security

February 14, 2019 TH Author 0 Comments

A wireless device resembling an Apple USB-Lightning cable that can exploit any system via keyboard interface highlights risks associated with hardware Trojans and insecure supply chains. Read More HERE

DarkReading |TI

Valentine’s Emails Laced with Gandcrab Ransomware

February 14, 2019 TH Author 0 Comments

In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day 2019, researchers notice a new form of Gandcrab appearing in romance-themed emails. Read More HERE

DarkReading |TI

Coffee Meets Bagel Confirms Hack on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2019 TH Author 0 Comments

The dating app says users’ account data may have been obtained by an unauthorized party. Read More HERE

The Register

Bad news for WannaCry slayer Marcus Hutchins: Judge rules being young, hungover, and in a strange land doesn’t obviate evidence

February 14, 2019 TH Author

When in America, STFU and get a lawyer. Even if you’re innocent Marcus Hutchins, the Brit white-hat hacker who halted 2017’s WannaCry ransomware outbreak, has failed to stop the American legal system using statements he made while recovering from the effects of holidaying in Las Vegas.… READ MORE HERE…

Threatpost

Ever-Changing Emotet Evolves Again with Fresh Evasion Tactic

February 14, 2019 TH Author banking trojan, emotet, evasion tactic, Malware, Malware analysis, new functionality, xml files

It has added the technique of using malicious XML files as its delivery method. READ MORE HERE…

Threatpost

Threatpost Poll: Over Half of Firms Asked Struggle with Mobile Security

February 14, 2019 TH Author enterprise, enterprise mobility management, Malware, Mobile, mobile device management, Mobile Security

A Threatpost poll found that 52 percent don’t feel prepared to prevent a mobile security incident from happening. The results reflect a challenging mobile security landscape. READ MORE HERE…

Threatpost

Coffee Meets Bagel Dating App Warns Users of Breach

February 14, 2019 TH Author 617 million records, breach, coffee meets bagel, dark web, data breach, dating app, OKCupid, Phishing, Scams, security flaw, Valentine’s Day

The dating site said users’ names and email addresses that were added to the system prior to May 2018 may be impacted. READ MORE HERE…

TrendMicro

Don’t Blame Employees who fall for a BEC scam!

February 14, 2019 TH Author BEC, Business, Security

The BBC reports that a media company based in Scotland is now suing a former employee who fell for a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam. In the scam, the employee received emails which appeared to be from the managing director and requested wire transfers. The employee worked with her line manager on the first payment…
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‘This collaboration is absolutely critical going forward’… One positive thing about Meltdown CPU hole? At least it put aside tech rivalries…

Optus disables My Account site after users complain of privacy breach

From ‘O.MG’ to NSA, What Hardware Implants Mean for Security

Valentine’s Emails Laced with Gandcrab Ransomware

Coffee Meets Bagel Confirms Hack on Valentine’s Day

Bad news for WannaCry slayer Marcus Hutchins: Judge rules being young, hungover, and in a strange land doesn’t obviate evidence

Ever-Changing Emotet Evolves Again with Fresh Evasion Tactic

Threatpost Poll: Over Half of Firms Asked Struggle with Mobile Security

Coffee Meets Bagel Dating App Warns Users of Breach

Don’t Blame Employees who fall for a BEC scam!