A week in security (October 28 – November 3)
A roundup of the latest cybersecurity news for the week of October 28 – November 3, including cyberattacks against SMBs, the Internet’s 50th birthday, stalkerware, donation scams, and more.
SMBs lack resources to defend against cyberattacks, plus pay more in the aftermath
We take a look at the top challenges and threats to SMBs today, and recommend ways they can easily shore up their defenses.
Internet Shortcut used in Necurs malspam campaign
The Necurs gang tries out a new trick to load malware and bypass security defenses.
How to create an intentional culture of security
A culture of security in the workplace has always existed; it just may be unrecognized, weak, or inconsistent. How can businesses get employees to accept and champion an intentional culture of security? And why should they? We’ll show you how.
Petya-esque ransomware is spreading across the world
Ringing in with echoes of WannaCry, Petya (or Petrwrap, NotPetya), is a new ransomware strain outbreak affecting many users around the world.
Stealing Windows credentials using Google Chrome
This article explains how Chrome users are at risk of spilling their Microsoft Authentication credentials by simply visiting the wrong site.
New cybersecurity report focuses on the private sector
George Washington University’s Center for Cyber and Homeland Security (CCHS), a “think and do” tank responsible for carrying out research and analysis on homeland security, counter-terrorism, and cybersecurity issues, has recently released a new report entitled “Into the Gray Zone: The Private Sector and Active Defense against Cyber Threats”.
