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Experts: Internet voting isn’t ready for COVID-19 crisisInternet technologies are set to play a critical role in the 2020 presidential election, but precisely which voting alternatives will be pursued – and whether they can adequately be secured – is now a $400 million question. COVID-19 doesn’t – at this point – present an excuse to postpone the general election in November. Chris…
Box will now do its own malware scans on your filesCloud computing provider Box has announced a new malicious-software detection tool, in what is the latest indication that technology companies are exploring how to protect customer data in ways that used to be the domain of standalone security firms. California-based Box on Wednesday said it will add anti-malware software to Box Shield, its existing security product. Box…
U.S., U.K. authorities warn of state-linked and criminal hacking exploiting coronavirus pandemicAmerican and British cybersecurity authorities on Wednesday issued a fresh warning that “a growing number of cyber criminals and other malicious groups” are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, adding to a chorus of public and private-sector advisories intended to blunt COVID-19-related hacking. Criminals have been scanning for vulnerabilities in remote access software as people around the world…
Suspected Russian operatives tried using forged diplomatic documents, social media to create divisionsA Russian information operation relied on forged diplomatic emails and planted articles on a number of social media sites in an attempt to undermine multiple governments and impersonate U.S. lawmakers, according to a new analysis of recent social media activity. Massachusetts-based Recorded Future on Wednesday published findings detailing how Russian-language operatives spent months using popular…
Zoom shareholder accuses executives of fraud over security practicesA Zoom shareholder has filed a lawsuit against the video-conferencing company for allegedly covering up security vulnerabilities in its app. The suit, filed April 7 in a San Francisco federal court, accuses top Zoom executives of failing to disclose flaws in the company’s software, now used by some 200 million people daily. Zoom misrepresented problems with…
Researchers use 3D-printed fingerprints to unlock an iPhone8, laptopsAt a given moment, countless people around the world are using their fingerprint to unlock their smartphones. For some, it grants instant access to family photos or grocery lists. For others, like diplomats or corporate executives, more sensitive information is at stake. Now, findings released Wednesday provide the latest reminder that, even as mobile security tightens, outsiders…
Who is World Wired Labs and why are they selling an Android trojan?A company advertising a remote access tool frequently used by criminals and nation-state hackers may be serving as a front for a Chinese hacking group, according to new research published Tuesday by BlackBerry Cylance. In a lengthy report on remote access trojans (RAT), BlackBerry Cylance researchers detail an Android malware variant, which they call PWNDROID4, that…
Schiff wants ODNI to scrub out politics from election security briefsRep. Adam Schiff, the House Intelligence Committee chairman, wrote to acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell on Monday asking him to share communications about an intelligence briefing on election security provided to lawmakers last month over concerns that some of the information may have been politicized, according to the letter. During the intelligence briefing in…
Australian government says it is hacking criminals who are exploiting the pandemicAs governments around the world consider their options for cracking down on scammers exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, Australia is touting a muscular approach in cyberspace. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) “has mobilized its offensive cyber capabilities to disrupt foreign cyber criminals responsible for a spate of malicious activities during COVID-19,” the Australian defense ministry said…
Malicious coronavirus-themed emails are lucrative for crooks, FBI warnsIf you’re not already skeptical of emails asking for money in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the FBI wants you to remember this: It’s a common scam these days. And it works. The bureau has issued multiple warnings highlighting how crooks are updating a profitable fraud technique to capitalize on pandemic concerns. A news release issued Monday notes that business email compromise…
A Chinese security firm says DarkHotel hackers are behind an espionage campaign, but researchers want more detailsA well-resourced hacking group with possible ties to South Korea has launched an apparent espionage campaign against the Chinese government as international governments grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Chinese security firm. An advanced persistent threat group known as DarkHotel has compromised more than 200 virtual private network servers to infiltrate “many” Chinese…
PowerPoint ‘Weakness’ Opens Door to Malicious Mouse-Over AttackNovel hack allows an attacker to create a mouse-over in a PowerPoint file that triggers the installation of malware.
Dark_Nexus Botnet Compromises Thousands of ASUS, D-Link RoutersResearchers say the botnet has emerged over the past three months and shares aspects with Mirai and Qbot.
ThreatList: Skype-Themed Apps Hide a Raft of MalwareHundreds of thousands of malware files are disguised as well-known social conferencing and collaboration apps.
WhatsApp Axes COVID-19 Mass Message ForwardingAmid rampant misinformation, users of the Facebook-owned messaging platform can no longer send coronavirus messages to more than one user at a time.
‘Fake Fingerprints’ Bypass Scanners with 3D PrintingNew research used 3D printing technology to bypass fingerprint scanners, and tested it against Apple, Samsung and Microsoft mobile products.
COVID-19 CISO Checklist for Securing a Remote WorkforceThe CISO Checklist for Secure Remote Working was built to assist CISOs in navigating through COVID-19, providing them with a concise, high-level list of the absolute essentials needed to ensure their organization is well protected in these challenging times.
Serious Exchange Flaw Still Plagues 350K ServersThe Microsoft Exchange vulnerability was patched in February and has been targeted by several threat groups.
xHelper: The Russian Nesting Doll of Android MalwareUltimately delivering the Triada payload, xHelper goes to great lengths to become virtually indestructible once installed on a smartphone.
FIN6 and TrickBot Combine Forces in ‘Anchor’ AttacksFIN6 fingerprints were spotted in recent cyberattacks that initially infected victims with the TrickBot trojan, and then eventually downloaded the Anchor backdoor malware.
Official Government COVID-19 Apps Hide a Raft of ThreatsAndroid apps launched for citizens in Iran, Colombia and Italy offer cyberattackers new attack vectors.
A Brisk Private Trade in Zero-Days Widens Their UseMore zero-day exploits coming up for sale by NSO Group and others is democratizing the attack vector and placing them within reach of less sophisticated attackers.
FBI Threatens ‘Zoom Bombing’ Trolls With Jail TimeThe FBI is cracking down on the practice of Zoom bombing, saying the hijacking of web conferences can be punishable by jail time.
Apple Safari Flaws Enable One-Click Webcam AccessThe white hat hacker who discovered the vulnerabilities received a $75,000 from Apple's bug-bounty program.
Government VPN Servers Targeted in Zero-Day AttackThe attacks are being carried out against Chinese government interests worldwide, according to Qihoo 360.
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