Silex — a malware created by teens — bricks IoT devices
A new malware dubbed Silex renders IoT devices useless — and it wasn’t created by experienced hackers. It was unleashed by teens whose motives are unclear.
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OSX/Linker: New zero-day malware targets Mac devices
The cloak of invulnerability Mac users feel protects them from malware is torn again. OSX/Linker is a zero-day that attacks macOS’ Gatekeeper protection.
Web domain fraud skyrockets, presents ‘widespread threat to businesses’
Web domain fraud can ruin your company’s reputation or, even worse, ruin your company. With this cyberthreat growing at an alarming rate, what can you do?
It’s not rocket science: NASA unit hobbled by amateurish phishing attack
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, no stranger to cybersecurity problems, found some outgoing email blocked after employees fell for a phishing attack.
Mozilla patches ‘type confusion’ zero-day exploit in Firefox
A “type confusion” zero-day can be dangerous. Firefox users should read on to see why, and more important, make sure they patch their browser immediately.
DDoS attacks experiencing major resurgence
Although there was a noted plunge in DDoS attacks in 2018, it appears that this attack method is again becoming a favorite of cybercriminals.
Cryptojacking: Don't let your system perform for someone else
In most cyberattacks, hackers want you to know you’ve been compromised. But in cryptojacking, hackers want you to live in blissful ignorance.
10 hacking stats every business leader and IT pro must know
Cybercrime is bad and getting worse. Yes, these 10 hacking stats will scare you, but knowing about them can help you focus and boost your cybersecurity.
Forbes hit by Magecart payment card skimming attack
The cybercriminals behind the Magecart payment card skimming hacks are at it again, and this time the venerable publication Forbes was in their crosshairs.
Thousands of MongoDB databases deleted in cyber-extortion attacks
MongoDB databases are getting deleted by the thousands. We've got a problem here, folks, and the blame goes to a group of cyber-extortionists.
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