Researchers have found links between the BlackEnergy APT group and threat actors behind the ExPetr malware used in last month’s global attacks.
ExPetr Called a Wiper Attack, Not Ransomware
The global outbreak of the Petya/ExPetr malware wasn’t a ransomware attack, it was wiper malware aimed to sabotage, according to experts.
Svpeng Behind a Spike in Mobile Ransomware
Mobile ransomware attacks spike in the first quarter of 2017, growing three and a half times compared to the previous year.
Average Cost of Breach Goes Down For the First Time Ever
The good news is the cost of a data breach is down double-digits, the bad news the size and scope of breaches is creeping up.
Decryption Utility Unlocks Files Encrypted by Jaff Ransomware
Researchers have neutralized the latest strain of the Jaff ransomware, releasing a decryption tool for unlocking files.
Rash Of Phishing Attacks Use HTTPS To Con Victims
Phishing sites are deploying freely available TLS certificates in order to dupe victims into thinking they’re visiting a safe site.
Keybase Extension Brings End-to-End Encrypted Chat To Twitter, Reddit, GitHub
A recently released extension for Chrome, developed by the public key crypto database Keybase, brought end-to-end encrypted messaging to several apps this week.
Trump’s Cybersecurity Boss Talks Priorities
The country’s top cybersecurity boss said the country is headed the wrong way when it comes to cybersecurity.
Senate’s Use of Signal A Good First Step, Experts Say
The Senate’s use of the end-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal is a good first step in protecting U.S. democratic institutions, but much more needs to be protected.
OpenVPN Audits Yield Mixed Bag
The results of two audits of the open source software OpenVPN were shared late last week. One found two legitimate vulnerabilities, the other said the service is cryptographically “solid.”