Author Archives: Maritza Santillan

Attackers Targeting FTP Servers to Access Patient Health Data, Warns FBI

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The FBI issued an alert to the healthcare industry warning of criminal actors actively targeting anonymous File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers to access protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII). According to the FBI’s Cyber Division, attackers are compromising such information from medical and dental entities in order to intimidate, harass and blackmail business […]… Read More

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Over 70% of Android Devices Don’t Have Latest Security Patch Installed

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According to recent research, the majority of Android devices are running security patches that are months old, leaving users vulnerable to attacks. Mobile security company Skycure released the findings of its Q4 2016 Mobile Threat Intelligence Report, revealing that over 70 percent of Android phones lack the latest security patches. The company evaluated Android devices […]… Read More

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Saks Fifth Avenue Left Customers’ Personal Information Exposed

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Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue has inadvertently exposed the personal details of tens of thousands of customers online. According to a report by media company BuzzFeed, customers’ details were, “up until recently, publicly available in plain text.” The incident affected online shoppers who had provided their email addresses and/or phone numbers to join a waitlist […]… Read More

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Survey: 90% of Internet Users Don’t Know How To Protect Themselves Online

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In a recent survey by tech giant Mozilla, an overwhelming majority of Internet users admitted they are not informed about how to protect themselves online. The survey polled over 30,000 participants from around the globe – including France, Germany, Australia, Canada, the US and the UK – in an effort to learn more about users’ […]… Read More

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Only 28% of Utilities To Implement Major Security Projects in Next 2 Years, Finds Survey

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A new survey revealed that only one in four utility companies (28 percent) have plans to execute a major security project in the next two years. BRIDGE Energy Group released the findings of its 2017 BRIDGE Index Grid Operations survey, which polled over 20,000 utility employees across North America, uncovering alarming statistics that suggest overconfidence […]… Read More

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Payment Solutions Firm Verifone Investigates Security Breach

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Payment solutions provider Verifone is reportedly investigating a breach of its internal computer networks dating back to mid-2016 that may have affected a number of businesses running its point-of-sale (POS) terminals. According to a report by investigative journalist Brian Krebs, the payments giant said the extent of the breach is limited to its corporate network and […]… Read More

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Cybersecurity Breaches Cost UK Firms £30 Billion in 2016, Says New Research

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According to a recent survey, more than half (52 percent) of UK-based businesses fell victims to some form of cybercrime in 2016. The survey – published by internet service provider Beaming and conducted by researchers at Opinium – revealed that a staggering 2.9 million British firms experienced a cybersecurity breach last year. The incidents cost UK […]… Read More

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Report: 85% of Ransomware Victims Get Taken Offline For A Week or More

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New research reveals that the majority of ransomware victims (85 percent) had their systems taken offline for at least a week, costing businesses thousands in financial damage each day. Despite the risk of data loss and financial damages, the report produced by Timico and Datto found that organizations still lack awareness and readiness when it […]… Read More

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One Million Coachella User Accounts Found For Sale on The Dark Web

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Nearly one million user accounts for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival website have been found for sale on the underground marketplace. According to a recent report by Motherboard, the data available for purchase includes email addresses, usernames and hashed passwords. The data trader, who identifies as ‘Berkut,’ wrote on the Tochka marketplace listing: “Coachella complete […]… Read More

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Here’s What You Missed at BSidesSF 2017

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BSides is known for its collaborative and welcoming environment – something that truly sets it apart from the many other security conferences that are held these days. Today, the conference series has spread all across the world, yet its mission remains the same: to provide an open forum for infosec discussion and debate. Tony Martin-Vegue, […]… Read More

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