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How to Leverage Log Services to Analyze C&C Traffic
Command-and-control (C&C) servers are the machines attackers use to maintain communication with the compromised systems in a target …
Smart homes can be easily hacked via unsecured MQTT servers
The Internet of Things is full of security holes, and the latest one has been pointed out by Avast researcher Martin Hron: unsecured MQTT …
TUC: Staff Fear Workplace Surveillance
More than half (56%) of workers in the UK believe their employer is monitoring them at work, according to new research from the TUC. The …
Blockwatch: Ripple, Coil, Codius, and Malta Summit
At Berlin’s recent Tech Open Air, I spoke with Stefan Thomas, the current CTO of Ripple, about his ideas for democratizing and …
Centralized vs. Decentralized Crypto Exchanges: Which Model Is Best?
The widely discussed talk of the crypto landscape is about DEX vs. CEX (decentralized crypto exchanges …
EU Set to Legislate on Terror Content
The European Commission looks set to force social networks to take down terror content within one hour, in light of the apparent failure of …
Alleged head of BitConnect cryptocurrency scam arrested in Dubai
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is — and certainly appears to have been the case when it comes to BitConnect, a folded …
Skim Reaper – Device that Detects Wide Range of Skimmers Stealing Payment Card Data
The Skim Reaper development was developed with the support of the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) Financial Crimes Task Force. NYPD …
Coinbase files patent for freeze logic cryptocurrency wallet security
Coinbase has filed a new patent which describes technology intended to improve the security of cryptocurrency wallets and also permit the …
How’s that encryption coming, buddy? DNS requests routinely spied on, boffins claim
Most people’s DNS queries – by which browsers and other software resolve domain names into IP addresses – remain unprotected while …
Trusting the cloud: The dangers of unencrypted data upload
Moving to the cloud doesn’t mean outsourcing your entire security infrastructure, argues Max Heinemeyer of Darktrace. …
Making informed decisions: The importance of data driven security
When deciding what product to buy, the information the vendor offers about the product is helpful, but not nearly enough …
EU considers 60-minute deadline for social networks to remove terrorist content
No longer the carrot, now the stick: the European Commission is considering imposing an hour-long deadline for social networks to remove …
Who’s trying to eavesdrop on your customers’ encrypted mobile traffic?
The number one source of TLS/SSL Man in the Middle (MitM) attacks on encrypted mobile traffic are not corporate firewalls or captive …
Et tu Bruté? Then fail, Caesars: When it’s hotel staff, not the hackers, invading folks’ privacy
Comment The hacking world’s summer camp has ended. The last of the Black Hat USA, BSides Las Vegas, and DEF CON attendees and organizers …
Technology in Government – Women and diversity in cyber
It’s become a staple of many technology conferences – the almost mandatory “Women in…” …
The importance of career pathing in the cybersecurity industry
A major issue facing our industry right now is a significant shortage of talented, skilled cybersecurity professionals. Whether that’s …
Don’t sleep on laptop security, safeguard your data
For many of us, shutting our laptops after a tough day in the office is a satisfying feeling that signals the end of work until tomorrow. …
Restricting Access to EC2 Instances Based on Tags
The principle of least privilege is key when it comes to securing your infrastructure on AWS. For example, an engineer should only be able …
How Blockchain Could Help Logistics and Marbled Beef Industries
IBM estimates that the implementation of blockchain could save the logistics industry $38 billion. IBM and Maersk have already carried out …
EU to fine social media platforms that take more than 1 hour to remove extremist content
The European Union is reportedly planning to impose stricter regulations on social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter …
New KeyPass Ransomware Actively Attacking Around the World To Encrypt the Victim Files
Newly emerging KeyPass ransomware actively spreading around the world to encrypt the targetted system files and demand the ransom to the …
Software Security is in the Wild West (and it’s going to get us killed)
As a (semi-retired) ethical hacker, security professional and all-round computer geek, you might say I care a lot about technology. I care …
Australia only has 7 percent of the cybersecurity expertise that it needs
The introduction of the notifiable data breaches (NDB) scheme and EU general data protection regulation (GDPR) more than tripled demand for …
Should big business help smaller suppliers improve their cybersecurity?
Large enterprises are soaking up available cybersecurity talent and should consider actively helping small-business suppliers who simply …
Windows VBScript Engine Zero-day Flaw used by Darkhotel Hackers Group To Compromise Vulnerable Systems
A new zero-day exploit for Windows VBScript Engine discovered that belongs to North Korean cyber criminals gang called Darkhotel which is …
Three arrested in China for stealing $87M in cryptocurrency hacking campaign
Three suspects have been arrested in China on allegations they were behind the hacking theft of bitcoin and Ethereum worth $87 million …
Week in review: Office 365 phishing, compromising networks with malicious faxes
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: AT&T sued for enabling SIM swap fraud A cryptocurrency …
How to Protect Your Phone Against a SIM Swap Attack
A spate of hacked Instagram accounts. A $220 million lawsuit against …
Inside the British military base where young hackers learn to stop cybercrime
At the heart of a police operation to defend Britain from attack by cybercriminals, a 14-year-old boy was honing his skills to thwart …
The Security Risk That Is Actually the Humble Link on Your Webpage
Introduction When you open a link using , for example, in a new tab (), the browser may set the of the new tab to be the original window. …
Dangerous Android Malware that Steals Banking Credentials, Call Forwarding, Keylogging, and Ransomware Activities
A new Android malware that contains the functionalities of Banking Trojan, call forwarding, audio recording, keylogging and Ransomware …
Make a Wish: Dark Reading Caption Contest Winners
Certification, endpoint security, 2FA, phishing, and PII were among the themes and puns offered by readers in our latest cartoon caption …
A Costly CIA Mistake, a Campaign Hack, and More Security News This Week
thing as summer vacation in security, and researchers started off this week by disclosing a problematic flaw in Intel processors that …
Apache Security Update that Covers Multiple Vulnerabilities With Tomcat Native
Multiple vulnerabilities with TLS implementation and OCSP check’s fixed with the Apache security update. By exploiting the …
Utah Teenager Facing Fresh Charges After Interception of Darknet-Bought Drugs
In Summit County, Utah a teenager from Park City is facing fresh charges because of her involvement in drug-related activities after a …