Svpeng Behind a Spike in Mobile Ransomware
Mobile ransomware attacks spike in the first quarter of 2017, growing three and a half times compared to the previous year. Continue reading Svpeng Behind a Spike in Mobile Ransomware
Author Archives: Tom Spring
New EU Privacy Laws Will Complicate B2B Data Sharing
Exploring the legality of the international business-to-business sharing of IP addresses within the cyber threat intelligence community. Continue reading New EU Privacy Laws Will Complicate B2B Data Sharing
NSA Advocates Data Sharing Framework
Fighting attackers needs a new approach that leverages a public-private data sharing framework, enabling immediate and collective responses. Continue reading NSA Advocates Data Sharing Framework
Average Cost of Breach Goes Down For the First Time Ever
The good news is the cost of a data breach is down double-digits, the bad news the size and scope of breaches is creeping up. Continue reading Average Cost of Breach Goes Down For the First Time Ever
NSA-Backed OpenC2.org Aims to Defend Systems at Machine Speed
Security experts, vendors, business and the NSA are developing a standardized language that rather than autonomously understands threats, acts on them. Continue reading NSA-Backed OpenC2.org Aims to Defend Systems at Machine Speed
Trump’s Cybersecurity Executive Order Under Fire
Former AT&T CSO, Ed Amoroso, says government needs to shift from talk to action when it comes to cybersecurity. Continue reading Trump’s Cybersecurity Executive Order Under Fire
Internet-Enabled Drill Demonstrates IoT Security Done Right
Researchers find flaws in an internet-connected drill, but say minimal, hard-to-find bugs indicate there is hope for IoT security. Continue reading Internet-Enabled Drill Demonstrates IoT Security Done Right
FIN10 Extorting Canadian Mining Companies, Casinos
A string of data thefts targeting North American mining companies and casinos are extorting as much as $620,000 from victims. Continue reading FIN10 Extorting Canadian Mining Companies, Casinos
Republican Data Broker Exposes 198M Voter Records
Almost 200 million voter profiles culled by Republican data broker Deep Root Analytics were left exposed on an Amazon S3 server. Continue reading Republican Data Broker Exposes 198M Voter Records
Wikileaks Alleges Years of CIA D-Link and Linksys Router Hacking Via ‘Cherry Blossom’ Program
The latest dump from Wikileaks alleges the CIA installed custom router firmware on unsuspecting targets in order to spy on internet activity. Continue reading Wikileaks Alleges Years of CIA D-Link and Linksys Router Hacking Via ‘Cherry Blossom’ Program