A phishing campaign aimed at Apple users in China that relies heavily on typosquatting has resurfaced.
Tag Archives: Web Security
Locky Ransomware Learns New Evasive Tricks
Microsoft malware researchers say Locky ransomware authors are changing tactics again to evade detection.
Skyping and Typing the Latest Threat to Privacy
A research paper explains how attackers can use recordings of keystroke sounds captured in a Skype conversation to guess what’s being typed.
Adult FriendFinder Vulnerability Leaves Millions Exposed
Security experts are reporting popular adult website Adult FriendFinder has been compromised by hackers who have gained access to the site’s backend servers.
US Reps Requesting Further Intel Around Yahoo Surveillance Story
U.S. representatives are asking Yahoo for clarity around a surveillance program mentioned in reports earlier this month.
Sierra Wireless Warns Cellular Data Gear Targeted by Mirai Malware
Sierra Wireless warns that its AirLink gateways are being infected by the Mirai malware, and urges customers to change default passwords on devices.
Ghost Push Trojan Flourishing Via Malicious Links
Cheetah Mobile reports the origins of mobile Trojans are still coming from Ghost Push, which can root devices, show ads and install unwanted apps.
Google Plugs 21 Security Holes in Chrome
Bug hunters earned $30,000 in rewards for reporting 21 security flaws that were fixed in Chrome 54.
Facebook Bug Bounty Program Pays Out $5 Million in Five Years
Facebook announced this week that its paid out more than $5 million to 900 researchers in the five years since it implemented its bug bounty program.
Cisco Patches Critical Bug In Video Conferencing Server Hardware
A vulnerability in Cisco’s meeting server software allows a remote attacker to masquerade as legit user.