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Nemucod Downloader Returns, Spreads Ad-Clicking Backdoor

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Researchers are warning Nemucod – one of the most active Trojans this year – has resurfaced with a new campaign. This time, the malicious downloader appears to be infecting victims with an ad-clicking backdoor. According to security researchers at ESET, the backdoor Trojan, called Kovter, allows the attacker to remotely control the machine without the user’s […]… Read More

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Study: 300 New Cyber Threats Added to Dark Web, Forums Each Week

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A group of researchers from Arizona State University has created a system that gathers data from underground marketplaces and hacking forums to identify emerging cyber threats. Using search engines and hidden websites on the Tor network, the researchers found 27 different marketplaces and 21 discussion forums populated by malicious hackers. The students’ operational system automatically […]… Read More

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Healthcare System to Pay $5.5 Million Settlement Over 2013 Data Breaches

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Advocate Health Care Network, one of the nation’s largest health systems, has agreed to pay a $5.5 million fine over breaches that exposed the data of more than 4 million patients in 2013. The fine is the largest HIPAA enforcement settlement against a single entity to-date, which the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office […]… Read More

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Bitcoin Price Plummets 20% Following Major Breach at Bitfinex Exchange

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Bitfinex, the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, announced it is halting its operations after suffering a major security breach, which resulted in the loss of nearly 120,000 Bitcoins. In a statement posted on its website, the Hong Kong-based company said it learned of the incident on Tuesday and has since reported the theft to law enforcement. “We […]… Read More

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Tripwire at Black Hat USA 2016: Cyberwar @ the Endpoint

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Returning for its 19th year in sunny Las Vegas, the Black Hat USA conference is deemed one of the most technical and relevant information security events around the globe. Every year, thousands of attendees—ranging from security executives and recruiters to law enforcement and academia—come together to discuss the latest in security risk, research and trends. […]… Read More

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Stagefright-like Bug Affects iPhones and Macs, Warns Security Researcher

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Last year, the notorious “Stagefright” flaw in Google’s Android operating system affected millions of devices, allowing hackers to execute code simply by sending a malicious MMS message. Dubbed one of the biggest security concerns ever, the vulnerability appears to be back – this time, targeting iPhones, iPads, iMacs and Macbooks. According to senior security researcher […]… Read More

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New Study Finds Popular Fitness Trackers Still Put Users’ Security At Risk

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A security audit evaluating many best-selling fitness trackers and wearable devices, including the Apple Watch, revealed that some manufacturers are continuing to make blatant security errors. Conducted by AV-TEST, the new study found several security flaws in Android-powered fitness trackers. The organization tested the following devices: Basis Peak Microsoft Band 2 Mobile Action Q-Band Pebble […]… Read More

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Fiat Chrysler Launches Bug Bounty Program, Awards Researchers Up to $1.5K

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced on Wednesday the launch of its own bug bounty program, rewarding researchers for disclosing security vulnerabilities in its connected cars. As the seventh-largest automaker in the world, Fiat Chrysler is among the first major vehicle manufacturers to offer “bounty” payouts, ranging from $150 to $1,500 per bug. The new program will […]… Read More

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Omni Hotels Notifies Customers of Payment Card Data Breach

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Luxury hospitality company Omni Hotels & Resorts is notifying customers of a data breach that may have compromised their payment card information. In a statement posted on its website on Friday, the Dallas-based company said it learned of a malware intrusion on May 30, which affected some point-of-sale systems at certain Omni properties. “… The […]… Read More

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80% of IT Pros Expect Their Organization to Be Threatened with Ransom-Driven DDoS Attacks

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According to a new survey, 80 percent of IT security professionals believe that their organization will be threatened with a DDoS ransom attack in the next 12 months. Conducted by Corero Network Security, the research includes the responses of 100 security professionals at the Infosecurity Europe conference in London earlier this year. Even more alarming, […]… Read More

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