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Redefining security visualization with Hollywood UI design

Most security interfaces today leave a lot to be desired, and many security pros are gaming enthusiasts, accustomed to a sharp and engaging virtual world. ProtectWise CEO …

Researchers hack Corvette via SMS to plugged-in tracking dongle

A team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego, have managed to hack a Corvette via specially crafted SMS messages sent to a tracking dongle (i.e. a …

Attackers actively exploiting Windows bug via malicious USB devices

In this month’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released 14 bulletins and patches addressing a bucketload of vulnerabilities in a number of its products, including its new …

Scammers exploit mobile ads for easy profit

Pop-up ads targeting mobile device users are, arguably, one of the most annoying things in existence. But did you know that they could also make you inadvertently spend small …

How to prevent insider threats in your organization

Time and again, organizations of all sizes and in all industries fall victim to insider threats: disgruntled, malicious insiders – employees, former employees, …

Severe deserialization vulnerabilities found in Android and third-party Android SDKs

Closely behind the discoveries of the Stagefright flaw, the hole in Android’s mediaserver service that can put devices into a coma, and the Certifi-gate bug, comes that …

Angler EK exploits recently patched IE bug to deliver ransomware

“If they haven’t already, Internet Explorer users would do well to implement the security update provided by Microsoft last month, as among the fixed vulnerability …

Fraudsters steal nearly $47 million from Ubiquiti Networks

US networking technology company Ubiquiti Networks has been swindled by fraudsters and has lost nearly $47 million.According to the quarterly financial report the company …

Google adds another obstacle for developers of deceptive Chrome extensions

Starting on September 3, Google will begin disabling inline installation (i.e. installation from the developer’s website) for extensions linked to deceptive sites and …

UK job recruiters network hit by hacker, user info dumped online

TEAM (The Employment Agents Movement), the largest network of independent recruiters in the UK, has been hit by a Saudi Arabian hacker that goes by the online handle JM511.The …

Info of 2.4 million Carphone Warehouse customers stolen

Personal and financial information of 2.4 million customers of British mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse have likely been compromised in a breach, along with encrypted …

File-stealing Firefox bug exploited in the wild, patch immediately!

A critical Firefox vulnerability has been spotted being exploited in the wild.The bug, reported by security researcher Cody Crews, allows attackers to violate Firefox’ …

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