Author Archives: SC Media US
Protecting blind spots — or, the search for security’s next big thing
Top Management – Roy Katmor
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Researchers find new POS malware with no data exfiltration capabilities
Researchers have discovered a point-of-sale malware program, RtPOS, that saves payment card data locally but does not exfiltrate it to a command-and-control server, perhaps so its activity is less likely to be detected as anomalous. Continue reading Researchers find new POS malware with no data exfiltration capabilities
NIST issues guidance for protecting medical IoT devices
The incredible advancements that have turned what were once standalone pieces of medical equipment into IoT devices do enable better care for patients, but at the same time open these devices up to cyberattacks, warned the National Institute of Standar… Continue reading NIST issues guidance for protecting medical IoT devices
Microsoft Windows task manager contains local privilege escalation vulnerability
A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows task manager could allow a local user to gain elevated (SYSTEM) privileges Continue reading Microsoft Windows task manager contains local privilege escalation vulnerability
Rate limit vulnerabilities left AT&T, T-Mobile customer PINs prone to brute-force attacks
Third-party vulnerabilities discovered in the websites for Apple’s online store and phone insurance company Asurion reportedly endangered account PINs belonging to T-Mobile and AT&T customers, respectively. Continue reading Rate limit vulnerabilities left AT&T, T-Mobile customer PINs prone to brute-force attacks