Supply Chain Update Software Unknowingly Used in Attacks
Microsoft shuts down hackers who hijacked a software updater with fileless, or in-memory, malware attacks. Supply Chain Update Software Unknowingly Used in Attacks
DetailsUltrasonic Beacons Are Tracking Your Every Movement
More than 200 Android mobile applications listen surreptitiously for ultrasonic beacons embedded in audio that are used to track users and serve them with targeted advertising. Ultrasonic Beacons Are Tracking Your Every Movement
DetailsThreatpost News Wrap, May 5, 2017
The news of the week is discussed, including the Gmail/Google Docs phishing attack, the Intel AMT vulnerability, IBM’s malware-laden USB drives, and drone security. Threatpost News Wrap, May 5, 2017
DetailsBusiness Email Compromise Losses Up 2,370 Percent Since 2015
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. Business Email Compromise Losses Up 2,370 Percent Since 2015
DetailsCarbanak Attackers Devise Clever New Persistence Trick
Hackers behind the Carbanak criminal gang have devised a clever way to gain persistence on targeted systems to more effectively pull off financially motivated crimes. Carbanak Attackers Devise Clever New Persistence Trick
DetailsStealthy RAT Targeting North Korea Since 2014
Cisco has uncovered a remote administration tool called Konni that it says has been used in attacks against government agencies and public organizations linked to North Korea. Stealthy RAT Targeting North Korea Since 2014
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