The FBI says Business Email Compromise scams are growing at astronomical rates, and businesses have lost $5.3 billion since 2013; $346 million in the U.S. alone in the second half of 2016.
Supply Chain Update Software Unknowingly Used in Attacks
Microsoft shuts down hackers who hijacked a software updater with fileless, or in-memory, malware attacks.
Blackmoon Banking Trojan Using New Infection Technique
Security researchers say the Blackmoon banking Trojan targeting exclusively South Korean financial institutions has developed a new malware infection technique.
Intel Patches Nine-Year-Old Critical CPU Vulnerability
Intel warns business PC customers of a critical vulnerability found in its Active Management Technology that allows for escalation of privilege attacks.
Shamoon Collaborator Greenbug Adopts New Communication Tool
New clues surface on Shamoon’s ability steal credentials ahead of attacks.
Apple Revokes Certificate Used By OSX/Dok Malware
Apple takes countermeasures to neutralize OSX/Dok HTTPS-snooping malware by revoking a hijacked certificate updating its XProtect built-in anti-malware software.
Attack Method Highlights Weaknesses in Microsoft CFG
As Microsoft hardens its defenses with tools such as Control Flow Guard, researchers at Endgame are preparing for the reality of Counterfeit Object-Oriented Programming attacks to move from theoretical to real.
The Time Has Arrived to Embrace Hackers
Source Boston keynoter Keren Elazari sounded a call to action for industry to extend an acceptance of hackers.
Ransomware, Cyberespionage Dominate Verizon DBIR
Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report for 2017 shows big growth in the reported number of ransomware attacks and incidents involving cyberespionage.
Air Force Hopes To Attract Hackers With Bug Bounty Program
The Hack the Air Force bug bounty program invites white hats from inside and outside the U.S. to hack its websites.