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2018-09-20 21:20:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Retail Sector Second-Worst Performer on Application Security

A "point-in-time" approach to PCI compliance could be one reason why so many retailers appear to be having a hard time.

2018-09-20 21:07:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Lucy Gang Debuts with Unusual Android MaaS Package

The threat actor's Android-focused cyber-arms package, dubbed Black Rose Lucy, is limited in reach for now, but clearly has global ambitions.

Malware Mobile Security Android Phones Black Rose Lucy Botnet Cyberattacks Global Ambitions Lucy Gang Malware As A Service
2018-09-20 20:15:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Account Takeover Attacks Become a Phishing Fave

More than three-quarters of ATOs resulted in a phishing email, a new report shows.

2018-09-20 18:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
3 Drivers Behind the Increasing Frequency of DDoS Attacks

What's causing the uptick? Motivation, opportunity, and new capabilities.

2018-09-20 16:10:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Hit with $60M Theft

The incident highlights a broader problem of poor security in cryptocurrency exchanges throughout the country.

2018-09-20 16:10:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Cisco Issues New Warning for 6-Month-Old Critical Bug in IOS XE

Vulnerability allowed an unauthenticated remote attacker to log in to a device at the time the system initially boots up.

Hacks Vulnerabilities Web Security Cisco NX-OS Software Cisco Systems IOS XE IOS XE Software Linux
2018-09-20 15:43:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
Hackers behind Mirai botnet to avoid jail for working with the FBI

By Waqas

Mirai has been known as one of the most powerful botnets comprised of millions of hacked Internet of Things (IoT) devices including routers, digital video recorders (DVRs) and security cameras. Mirai was also used by hackers to carry out one of the largest DDoS attacks on the servers of DynDNS which ultimately disrupted high profile websites like […]

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Cyber Crime Security Botnet DDOS FBI Hacking Malware Mirai Security
2018-09-20 15:10:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
New web scanning technique reveals extent of Pegasus spyware operation

Latest findings paint a “bleak picture” for human rights, says Citizen Lab.

2018-09-20 14:23:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Magecart Strikes Again, Siphoning Payment Info from Newegg

The incident, hard on the heels of the British Airways breach, shows that Magecart is quickly evolving and shows no signs of slowing down.

Breach Web Security Data Breach Electronics Retailer Magecart Newegg Payment Card Skimmer Website Compromise
2018-09-20 14:00:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Chair-less oversight: Unpatched bug in Ikea website led to local file inclusion

Outdated version of mPDF library contained serious security bug.

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