Wendy’s Comes Clean On Data Breach
Fast-food chain Wendy’s disclosed 300 of its restaurants were hit with malware tied to a PoS system attack. Continue reading Wendy’s Comes Clean On Data Breach
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Microsoft Zero Day Exposes 100 Companies to PoS Attack
100 North American firms fell victim to a Microsoft zero day exploit targeting retail, restaurant and hospitality verticals. Continue reading Microsoft Zero Day Exposes 100 Companies to PoS Attack
IBM’s Watson Supercomputer Takes On Security
IBM enlists the help of eight universities to teach its Watson supercomputer to fight cybercrime. Continue reading IBM’s Watson Supercomputer Takes On Security
Outdated, Unpatched Software Rampant in Businesses
A Duo Labs report reveals the dangers of unpatched and outdated software used in business world. Continue reading Outdated, Unpatched Software Rampant in Businesses
Yahoo Releases Second Wave of Unsealed FISC Documents
Yahoo releases a second wave of unsealed documents tied to its battle with the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Continue reading Yahoo Releases Second Wave of Unsealed FISC Documents
Bucbi Ransomware Gets a Big Makeover
Two-year-old Bucbi ransomware is making a comeback with new capabilities added, transforming the simple malware into Swiss Army Knife for cyber crime. Continue reading Bucbi Ransomware Gets a Big Makeover
Privacy Watchdogs Vow to Fight ‘Dystopian’ Rule 41
Privacy watchdogs are blasting Rule 41, a proposed change to the federal criminal procedures, saying it would allow the government to hack into phones and seize computers remotely. Continue reading Privacy Watchdogs Vow to Fight ‘Dystopian’ Rule 41
Slack Plugs Token Security Hole
Slack fixes a security loophole that opened hundreds of corporate Slack accounts to the public. Continue reading Slack Plugs Token Security Hole
Google Patches 9 Security Flaws in New Chrome Browser Build
Five Chrome bug bounty hunters split $14,000 in rewards as Google patches nine security flaws in its browser, four are labeled “high”. Continue reading Google Patches 9 Security Flaws in New Chrome Browser Build
Privacy Activists Cheer Passage of Email Privacy Act, Brace for Senate Battle
In a vote of 419-0, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Email Privacy Act on Wednesday that would require the government to obtain a warrant in order to access digital communications stored in the cloud. Continue reading Privacy Activists Cheer Passage of Email Privacy Act, Brace for Senate Battle