Help Net Security
246 percent spike in Apple-themed phishing scams
Phishing scams targeting Apple users saw a dramatic upswing in Q3 of this year. Compared to Q1 2014, Apple users faced a 246% increase in the attacks that masquerade as a …
Top 10 cloud myths
Cloud computing is uniquely susceptible to the perils of myths due to the nature, confusion and hype surrounding it, according to Gartner, Inc. These myths slow things down, …
Cyber security coalition reports on Chinese state-sponsored espionage
Novetta Solutions released multiple reports, the main one being titled “Operation SMN: Axiom Threat Actor Group Report”, which details the characteristics of a …
IBM’s Big Data analytics solution to uncover criminal cyber activity in seconds
IBM announced new high-speed analysis and criminal investigation software that is designed to uncover hidden criminal threats buried deep inside massive volumes of disparate …
Automation is the key to successful policy implementation
Organizations today are facing increased pressure to collect and store massive amounts of data. Regulatory guidelines, storage costs, and the promise of Big Data have …
APWG launches global cybercrime reporting program
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) announced the establishment of an open-access cybercrime reporting program to speed the collection and redistribution of cybercrime …
RBS WorldPay hack ringleader finally sentenced
Nearly five years after the day he was indicted, Sergei Nicolaevich Tsurikov has finally been sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and computer intrusion for his …
Most IT sec pros still rely on perimeter security to stop APTs
78 percent of IT security professionals are confident that firewalls and antimalware tools are robust enough to combat today’s advanced persistent threats, say the …
Mobile carriers fined $10M for making private user info accessible via Google search
The FCC intends to fine TerraCom, Inc. and YourTel America, Inc. $10 million for several violations of laws protecting the privacy of phone customers’ personal …
57% increase in Backoff malware from August to September
Damballa released a new report highlighting the extent to which malware infections, such as Backoff malware, are able to bypass network prevention controls. The report reveals …
Explaining infosec magic to kids
Magic! It’s the basis for countless children’s stories filled with adventure and excitement. It’s also how many kids think cyberspace works. There’s …
Week in review: Widespread malvertising, iCloud users under attack, and protecting yourself from electronic spying
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: The Software Assurance Marketplace: A response to a challenging problem The growing …