December 15, 2015 Google No Longer Trusts Symantec’s Root Certificate 2 min read - Google has recently announced it will not trust Symantec's new root certificate on Chrome, Android and other Google products.
December 14, 2015 LATENTBOT: New Backdoor Virus Comes With Baggage 2 min read - A newly discovered backdoor virus known as LATENTBOT appears to have been operating for years in secret, representing a new cyberthreat landscape.
December 11, 2015 Password Recovery: Open-Source Hashcat Goes on the Prowl 3 min read - Hashcat is one password recovery tool that could improve the outlook of general security — even if other password managers have been broken in the past.
December 10, 2015 Some Apps Don’t Protect Personal Information With TLS Encryption 2 min read - Some organizations were found to be letting application security lapse, at least when it came to protecting information via TLS encryption.
December 10, 2015 EU Rules on Reporting Responsibilities for Cyberattacks 2 min read - The European Union recently established guidelines for organizations regarding when, how and to whom to report cyberattacks.
December 7, 2015 Encryption for Everyone? Let’s Encrypt Hits Public Beta 2 min read - Let's Encrypt has now entered the public beta stage of testing, giving even more organizations access to low-cost HTTPS encryption.
December 7, 2015 Nerding Out: Collaboration Deal Downs Dorkbot 2 min read - A collaborative effort from law enforcement, tech vendors and security agencies took down a Dorkbot botnet that was more than 1 million computers strong.
December 3, 2015 Chrome Security Update: Google Polishes Web Browser With New Fixes 2 min read - The latest security update for Google Chrome addresses several serious vulnerabilities existing in past versions of the popular browser.
December 3, 2015 Tech Support Scammers Spotted Using Ransomware 2 min read - In a troubling new development, some tech support scammers may have begun using ransomware tools to increase their chances of cashing in on schemes.
December 3, 2015 Out of the Woodwork: Millions of Embedded Devices Found Sharing Security Data 2 min read - Embedded devices may be sharing information such as cryptographic keys — which leaves the door wide open for cybercriminals to steal this data.