ThreatList: Cryptominers Dominate Malware Growth in 2018
The rise of piracy has helped drive the spike in attacks. Continue reading ThreatList: Cryptominers Dominate Malware Growth in 2018
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FBI Sinkholes $38M Global Ad Fraud Operation
The multi-year campaign used malware and botnets to falsify billions of webpages and “site users.” Continue reading FBI Sinkholes $38M Global Ad Fraud Operation
Pegasus Spyware Targets Investigative Journalists in Mexico
Colleagues of slain Javier Valdez Cárdenas, known for investigating drug cartels, were targeted just days after his death. Continue reading Pegasus Spyware Targets Investigative Journalists in Mexico
Cheetah Mobile Blames SDKs for Rampant Ad Fraud in Its Android Apps
Eight popular Android apps are embezzling from the ad ecosystem on a widespread basis, according to allegations. Continue reading Cheetah Mobile Blames SDKs for Rampant Ad Fraud in Its Android Apps
Knuddels Flirt App Slapped with Hefty Fine After Data Breach
It’s Germany’s first GDPR fine, for an incident that affected millions of accounts. Continue reading Knuddels Flirt App Slapped with Hefty Fine After Data Breach
USPS, Amazon Data Leaks Showcase API Weaknesses
The incidents affected millions, just as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holiday shopping season kicked off. Continue reading USPS, Amazon Data Leaks Showcase API Weaknesses
Spotify Phishers Hijack Music Fans’ Accounts
The credentials could be used to glean a variety of intel on the victims. Continue reading Spotify Phishers Hijack Music Fans’ Accounts
ThreatList: One-Third of Firms Say Their Container Security Lags
More than one-third of respondents in a new survey haven’t started or are just creating their security strategy plans. Continue reading ThreatList: One-Third of Firms Say Their Container Security Lags
As Black Friday Looms, IoT Gadgets Take the Risk Spotlight
Ahead of the holiday shopping bonanza, the security community is talking to consumers about IoT security. Continue reading As Black Friday Looms, IoT Gadgets Take the Risk Spotlight
FCC Addresses Robocalling – But Questions Remain
The FCC will consider a proposal to combat robocalls and text spam in December. Continue reading FCC Addresses Robocalling – But Questions Remain