January 9, 2017 Added DDoS Threat Makes FireCrypt Ransomware a Menace Worth Watching 2 min read - In additional to familiar malware processes, FireCrypt ransomware is capable of launching DDoS attacks after encrypting victims' files.
January 9, 2017 New Phishing Scam Uses Fraudulent PDF Files 2 min read - A security researcher disclosed a new phishing scam that prompts users to click a malicious link and enter login information to unlock a fraudulent PDF.
January 5, 2017 The FTC Will Pay for an IoT Patching Tool 2 min read - The FTC will sponsor a contest during CES 2017 to develop an IoT patching tool that enables users to promptly update software and eliminate vulnerabilities
January 4, 2017 New Cybersecurity Regulation Adds Weight to Enterprise Security Efforts 2 min read - The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a new cybersecurity regulation requiring financial firms to submit annual security reports
January 4, 2017 Travel Booking Systems Security Suffers From Old Mindsets 2 min read - A team of researchers exposed gaps in booking systems security at a recent conference in Germany and encouraged GDS providers to upgrade their systems.
January 4, 2017 Digital Dividends: Bitcoin Price Breaks $1k to Start 2017 2 min read - The bitcoin price just broke $1,000 for the first time since 2013. But is it really a step toward market domination or merely fool's gold?
December 30, 2016 Potentially Devastating PHP Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched 2 min read - Security specialists have unearthed three PHP vulnerabilities that could have had serious consequences for organizations and consumers alike.
December 28, 2016 Burrowing Bad? Ransomworms Deepen Crypto-Ransomware Threats in 2017 2 min read - What's worse than ransomware? Ransomworms. Evolving crypto-ransomware techniques could wreak havoc on the IT security landscape in 2017.
December 28, 2016 Google Is Ga-Ga Over Security Key 2 min read - Google's new Security Key protects users more effectively than simple two-factor authentication (2FA) without the added cost of smart hardware.
December 27, 2016 IBM Security Caps Off Another Successful Year in the UK and Ireland 2 min read - IBM Security brought home multiple prestigious awards, hosted well-attended events and continued to grow in the U.K. and Europe in 2016.