August 10, 2017 August Android Security Bulletin Patches Critical Vulnerabilities 2 min read - The August Android Security Bulletin has been published, and it enumerates over 40 security risks that Google recently fixed in the Android OS.
August 10, 2017 UK Data Protection Bill Introduces Post-Brexit Security Plans 2 min read - Brexit is coming, and the British government recently released a Statement of Intent regarding its new U.K. data protection bill.
August 8, 2017 Global Spam Rate Reaches Highest Level in Two Years 2 min read - In July, the global spam rate reached the highest level researchers had observed since March 2015, likely due to a rise in self-spreading email malware.
August 8, 2017 Speared! Malicious Emails Phish Up Russian Enterprise Backdoors 2 min read - A new spear phishing campaign leverages a series of malicious emails to target and compromise Russian-speaking enterprises via hidden backdoors.
August 7, 2017 Typosquatting Attack Puts Developers at Risk From Infected JavaScript Packages 2 min read - Investigations by npm, a Node.js management registry, revealed that an errant attacker uploaded 38 malicious JavaScript packages on the repository.
August 7, 2017 GitPwnd Shows How Threat Actors Could Hijack Git Repositories in Software Development 2 min read - Researchers have created a tool that uses Git repositories to demonstrate how Agile and other software development approaches could have security issues.
August 7, 2017 Cerber Ransomware Now Steals Bitcoin Data 2 min read - A Cerber ransomware update adds new exploits, which allows it to steal wallet files. It then tries to steal saved passwords from browsers.
August 4, 2017 DOJ Issues Framework for Vulnerability Disclosure Programs 2 min read - The Department of Justice (DOJ) offered guidance on vulnerability disclosure programs, which will assist organizations in navigating legal issues.
August 3, 2017 Triada Trojan Creates Fresh Security Headache for Android Users 2 min read - The Triada Trojan has been found in the firmware of various Android devices. The malware can run cyber espionage modules and steal sensitive data.
August 1, 2017 Controller Area Network (CAN) Vulnerability Puts Vehicles at Risk 2 min read - A Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus standard vulnerability could impact the security of connected automobiles and other products.