A week in security (October 14 – 20)
Cybersecurity news for October 14 – 20, including the future of the password, the lingering threat of ransomware, and new security features from Instagram.
Pulse VPN patched their vulnerability, but businesses are trailing behind
After a vulnerability in a popular business VPN solutions was discussed at length and an easy to use exploit is availbale, organizations still fail to apply the patch. What’s up?
15,000 webcams vulnerable to attack: how to protect against webcam hacking
We take a look at the ever-present threat of webcam hacking, and what you can do to avoid being caught out.
Hacking with AWS: incorporating leaky buckets into your OSINT workflow
When penetration testing for an organization, what OSINT tactics can researchers employ? We discuss how hacking with AWS buckets can provide more recon data and uncover any leaks.
Labs report: Malicious AI is coming—is the security world ready?
Malwarebytes Labs’ latest report looks at the near-future reality of malicious artificial intelligence (AI), evaluating how the technology is being used today, and how it realistically might be abused in the next few years.
A week in security (May 13 – 19)
A roundup of security news from May 13–19, including ransomware attacks on the upswing, website hacking, pseudo-VPNs, bloatware, and more.
Vulnerabilities in financial mobile apps put consumers and businesses at risk
It’s good to know that your bank’s website boasts that little green padlock, promotes secure communication, and follows a two-factor authentication (2FA) scheme. But are their mobile apps equally secure?
Electrum Bitcoin wallets under siege
Threat actors are relentlessly phishing and attacking Electrum Bitcoin wallet users, racking up millions of dollars.
Who is managing the security of medical management apps?
Because medical records are such a lucrative data set, attackers often target the healthcare industry, seeking out and eventually finding the weakest link in the supply chain. That’s why it’s important for stakeholders to consider the broader implications of cybersecurity weaknesses in medical management apps. But who should be held responsible?
A week in security (March 18 – 24)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from March 18–24, including Facebook’s privacy pivot, password reuse, new research on hospital phishing attacks, infected iPhone apps, and more.
