Researchers warn about schemes that lead to FlashPack exploit kit
Security researchers have spotted two different online schemes that lead to pages hosting the FlashPack exploit kit. The first one relies on users visiting a compromised …
Facebook to fix flaw that can force iPhones to make calls
Facebook will soon be pushing out an update to its iOS Messenger app meant to patch a vulnerability that could allow attackers to place pricy calls from users’ phones by …
More students bringing mobile devices to class
Just like professionals, more and more students are taking their own devices with them. BYOD, a trend in the business world, is also gaining popularity in schools. With …
NYU launches largest cyber security student contests
Even before the academic semester starts, students from across the globe have begun registering for the largest set of student cyber security competitions in the world: the …
Researchers exploit flaw to tie Secret users to their secrets
The secrets you share on Secret, the popular app that allows people to share messages anonymously within their circle of friends, friends of friends, and publicly, can be …
Kelihos botmasters target Russian patriots to expand botnet
The cyber crooks behind the Kelihos botnet are, once again, trying to swell the number of computers included in it. They are trying a novel approach: posing as a …
Sony PSN back online after DDoS attack
Sony’s PlayStation Network has been hit with and downed by a large DDoS attack this weekend, but is now back online a functioning as it should. “Like other major …
Tool restores SynoLocker-encrypted files
Security company F-Secure has created a tool that could help SynoLocker victims get their files back, but it only works if they have received – bought – the …
Over 1,000 businesses compromised with Backoff malware
The US Department of Homeland Security has once again issued a warning to businesses about the Backoff malware. “The DHS encourages organizations, regardless of size, to …
8 ways to talk security with executive management
The importance of information security and technology risk management continues to grow, but many risk and security professionals continue to struggle with non-IT executive …
Identity theft vendor sentenced to 100 months in prison
A northern California man who served as an information and document vendor in the identity theft and credit card fraud ring known as Carder.su was sentenced yesterday to serve …
D-Link releases DWL-8610AP Wi-Fi AP with security features
D-Link announced the DWL-8610AP, a new high power, 802.11ac unified wireless access point. Rich with advanced radio management and security features, it allows IT …