Think-Tanks Under Attack by Foreign APTs, CISA Warns

The feds have seen ongoing cyberattacks on think-tanks (bent on espionage, malware delivery and more), using phishing and VPN exploits as primary attack vectors. Continue reading Think-Tanks Under Attack by Foreign APTs, CISA Warns

Healthcare 2021: Cyberattacks to Center on COVID-19 Spying, Patient Data

The post-COVID-19 surge in the criticality level of medical infrastructure, coupled with across-the-board digitalization, will be big drivers for medical-sector cyberattacks next year. Continue reading Healthcare 2021: Cyberattacks to Center on COVID-19 Spying, Patient Data

Android Messenger App Still Leaking Photos, Videos

The GO SMS Pro app has been downloaded 100 million times; now, underground forums are actively sharing images stolen from GO SMS servers. Continue reading Android Messenger App Still Leaking Photos, Videos

Electronic Medical Records Cracked Open by OpenClinic Bugs

Four security vulnerabilities in an open-source medical records management platform allow remote code execution, patient data theft and more. Continue reading Electronic Medical Records Cracked Open by OpenClinic Bugs

Pandemic, A Driving Force in 2021 Financial Crime

Ransomware gangs with zero-days and more players overall will characterize financially motivated cyberattacks next year. Continue reading Pandemic, A Driving Force in 2021 Financial Crime

Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021: Robot Overlords No, Connected Car Hacks Yes

While 2021 will present evolving threats and new challenges, it will also offer new tools and technologies that will we hope shift the balance towards the defense. Continue reading Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021: Robot Overlords No, Connected Car Hacks Yes

Changing Employee Security Behavior Takes More Than Simple Awareness

Designing a behavioral change program requires an audit of existing security practices and where the sticking points are. Continue reading Changing Employee Security Behavior Takes More Than Simple Awareness