Collaborate Disseminate
2017 saw many risk-takers rack up small fortunes by riding the Bitcoin wave, but some ended up in tears — their accounts hacked and their crypto-wallets emptied. While you might be tempted to blame the wallet’s owner for such a mishap, it&#… Continue reading No cryptocurrency exchange can fully guarantee security, researchers say
After inflicting billions of dollars in damages since its outbreak more than a year ago, the ill-famed WannaCry ransomware continues to claim victims. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which last week reported a malware incident at its… Continue reading WannaCry still alive and kicking – TSMC confirms ‘virus’ that halted operations was the infamous ransomware
Hardware vendor Hewlett Packard is sounding the alarm over two vulnerabilities in some of its popular printers, urging customers to update their HP equipment as soon as possible. “Two security vulnerabilities have been identified with certain HP … Continue reading Update your InkJet printer now! HP reports critical vulnerabilities in several product lines
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) was forced to suspend operations last week because of a malware outbreak at its factories. TSMC makes the A-series processors powering Apple’s popular gadgets, including the iPhone. In a press rel… Continue reading Malware outbreak forces Apple chip supplier to shut down operations; new iPhones could be delayed
With cybercrime showing no signs of slowing down in 2018, security leaders are looking to find and invest in the best tools and approaches to combat their adversaries. Yet the cat-and-mouse-game continues, as hackers get more innovative every day,… Continue reading 30% of CISOs Plan on Entering a Bug Bounty Program in the Next Year
Hackers are conducting several malware campaigns involving cryptojacking tools and vulnerable MikroTik routers. Their clever technique eliminates the need to infect websites with cryptojacking malware, and instead shifts the focus onto unpatched router… Continue reading Clever cryptojacking campaign targets MicroTik routers. If you own one, patch now!
An incident that can only be described as strange occurred in Hong Kong last month when an unknown attacker used ransomware to lock up three computers owned by the country’s main healthcare provider, only to leave an email address where he could … Continue reading Hacker demands nothing after infecting Hong Kong Department of Health with ransomware
Strengthening the notion that a single vulnerable endpoint, or unwary employee, can grant hackers safe passage into an organization’s entire infrastructure, British shipping company Clarksons PLC this week confirmed the discovery of a data breach… Continue reading UK shipping giant deals with data breach by the book, recovers stolen data
Despite spending billions on preventing data loss, the C-suite is demonstrating a stark disconnect between business policy and personal behavior. Many admit to stealing intellectual property (IP) from a former employer, while others are taking hac… Continue reading 73% of CISOs Stockpile Cryptocurrency to Pay Cybercriminals if Attacked
The cryptocurrency craze is showing no signs of stopping as exchanges and ICO (Initial Coin Offering) platforms continue to experience breaches and virtual robberies. The latest such example comes from KICKICO, whose clients lost a whopping $7.7 millio… Continue reading Unknown attacker runs off with $7.7 million in KickCoin after hacking 40 wallets