July 31, 2015
Financial companies are facing extortion threats from hackers who threaten to knock their websites offline unless firms pay tens of thousands of dollars
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Milipol Paris 2015 – The 1st edition of STARTUP Challenge rewards the most innovative cybersecurity solutions
July 29, 2015
Milipol Paris 2015 actively supports new entrepreneurs and innovation by organising the very first edition of the MILIPOL STARTUP CHALLENGE.
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United Airlines Hacked by Sophisticated Hacking Group
July 29, 2015
A group of China-backed hackers believed to be responsible for high-profile data breaches, has now hit another high-profile target – United Airlines.
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UK and Singapore sign cyber-security MOU during Cameron Asia tour
July 29, 2015
Prime minister David Cameron is visiting the country as part of a four-day visit to Asia. The two countries have agreed to work more closely to fight maritime piracy and terrorism as well as combating cyber-crime.
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Security agencies reveal 11,000 cyber security incidents targeting businesses, critical infrastructure
July 29, 2015
The nation’s top spy agencies are warning that the number of cyber security threats facing Australia is increasing by the day.
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New Hammertoss Espionage Tool Tied to MiniDuke Gang
July 29, 2015
The espionage gang behind the MiniDuke backdoor uncovered by Kaspersky Lab and CrySys Lab in 2013 has surfaced again with a new backdoor and attack platform that is used sparingly against only high-value targets.
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Critical Persistent Injection Vulnerability in Apple App Store and iTunes
July 27, 2015
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the official Apple’s App Store and iTunes Store, affecting millions of Apple users.
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Carmaker Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles Over Hacking Fears
July 24, 2015
Fiat Chrysler on Friday announced a voluntary recall of roughly 1.4 million cars that have been manufactured with certain Internet-equipped radio-entertainment systems.
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Anonymous hacks US Census Bureau over TTIP agreement, leaking employee details online
July 23, 2015
Anonymous has claimed responsibility for a cyber-attack against a US government website, resulting in the leak of sensitive employee data.
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Four Zero Days Disclosed in Internet Explorer
July 23, 2015
HP’s Zero Day Initiative has released four new zero days in Internet Explorer that can lead to remote code execution.
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Bartalex Variants Spotted Dropping Pony, Dyre Malware
July 23, 2015
Some strains of Bartalex malware, a macro-based malware that first surfaced earlier this year, have recently been spotted dropping Pony loader malware and the Dyre banking Trojan.
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Google Patches 43 Bugs in Chrome
July 23, 2015
A new version of Google Chrome is available, and it contains patches for 43 security vulnerabilities, many of them in the high-risk category.
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Bug opens OpenSSH servers to brute-force password attacks
July 22, 2015
A bug in OpenSSH, the most popular software for secure remote access to UNIX-based systems, could allow attackers to bypass authentication retry restrictions and execute many password guesses
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Angler Climbing To Top Of Exploit Heap
July 22, 2015
A new report out by Sophos shows that in a post-Blackhole exploit kit world, Angler is gaining ground as a favorite attack tool among cybercriminals.
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UK government opens cyber security centre for SMBs
July 22, 2015
The UK government is putting computer security in the spotlight by opening a Cyber Demonstration Centre for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
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Ashley Madison Data Hack ‘Done For Profit’
July 21, 2015
A member of a hacking community claims Impact Team “will profit in a big way” if they sell the stolen personal details.
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Microsoft is reportedly planning to buy an Israeli cyber security firm for $320 million
July 20, 2015
Adallom, which develops cloud security platforms, is expected to become the center for Microsoft’s cyber security business in Israel.
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IARPA funds program to predict next wave of cyberattacks
July 20, 2015
A new initiative from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Agency is trying to get ahead of the next attack by combining traditional security techniques with information culled from unconventional sources to block currently unknown threats.
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Ex-employees probed in attack on Italian cybersecurity firm
July 17, 2015
Milan prosecutors are investigating six former employees of surveillance software maker Hacking Team in connection with a massive attack on the data system of the Italian cybersecurity firm.
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Israel, US commit to beef up cybersecurity cooperation
July 19, 2015
US Homeland Security deputy visits Jewish state to bolster ties in high-tech research and development.
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In Hot Cybersecurity Sector, Rapid 7 Pops on First Day of Trading
July 17, 2015
Shares of Rapid 7 jumped 54% in their market debut on Friday, reaching $24.66 in afternoon trading.
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Government offers £5,000 SMB cyber security grant
July 17, 2015
Grant aims to protect small firms from cyber attacks
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Cybersecurity intern accused in huge hacking bust
July 15, 2015
The guy accused of being one of the world’s top Android phone hackers is a bright young student who’s been honing his skills as an intern at the cybersecurity firm FireEye.
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International operation shuts down online hacking forum
July 15, 2015
One of the world’s most prominent online forums dedicated to products and services used to commit cyber crime has been dismantled following an international law enforcement operation.
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Data Breaches Boost Funding for Cybersecurity Startups
July 15, 2015
In the 2015 first half, venture firms invested $1.2 billion in cybersecurity startups
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Europe lags behind US, China and Russia in cybersecurity race
July 13, 2015
The personal data of an estimated 21.5 million federal employees of the United States and their families was compromised by a cyberattack at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
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Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike raises $100 mln in funding round
July 13, 2015
Closely held cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Inc has raised $100 million in a funding round led by Google Capital, giving it an undisclosed valuation that sources close to the transaction said was approaching $1 billion.
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The 13 best universities in the UK if you want a job in cyber security
July 13, 2015
For the last half decade, the UK government and security industry has been warning we are in the middle of a massive cyber skills gap.
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Italian cyber-security firm Hacking Team said a government might have been behind a massive hack of its systems and warned that the subsequent leaking of its computer codes could prove a field day for criminals.
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Regional governments set to spend $9.5 billion on cybersecurity by 2019
July 11, 2015
Regional governments see cybercrime as a growing threat and together are set to invest heavily on cybersecurity over the next four years, according to experts.
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US Deputy Secretary to Promote US-Israeli Cybersecurity Partnership
July 10, 2015
US Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will promote US-Israeli cybersecurity cooperation, research and development in a signing ceremony in Tel Aviv next week, Department of Homeland Security Press Secretary Marsha Catron said in a statement.
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The Dinosaurs Of Cybersecurity Are Planes, Power Grids And Hospitals
July 10, 2015
As we continue down the path toward complete connectivity — in which all devices, appliances and networks connect to each other and the Internet — it is evident that much of our longstanding technology can no longer keep up.
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US personnel chief quits over huge cyber security breach
July 10, 2015
The head of the US government’s personnel office has resigned following computer hacks that put the personal data of millions at risk. Several leading politicians had been demanding that she step down over the breach.
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Splunk Spikes After Cyber-Security Acquisition
July 10, 2015
Splunk Inc.’s stock jumped nearly 4% Friday, after the big-data firm announced a $190 million deal to buy Caspida Inc. to bolster its cyber-security business.
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Airline Trade Group Warns on Cybersecurity
July 8, 2015
Aviation regulators and industry officials are calling for greater coordination between governments and airlines to protect global flying from cyberthreats amid concern that national efforts could create vulnerabilities in a global industry.
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Draft Cybersecurity Law Raises Concerns in China
July 8, 2015
China has published a draft cybersecurity law that consolidates Beijing’s control over data, sparking concerns about speech, dissent and intellectual property rights.
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Cyber Threat Has Oil And Gas Majors On Edge
July 7, 2015
The massive cyber breach of the U.S. Government’s Office of Personnel Management (OPM) systems is the latest in a string of high profile cyber attacks in the last couple of years.
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SMBs still not prepared for a serious data breach
July 7, 2015
Another piece of research has emerged showing just how unprepared small businesses are when it comes to defending against a data breach.
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Pentagon Contractors rank below Retailers and Banks when it comes to Cybersecurity
July 5, 2015
After revelations that a compromised contractor login abetted a grandiose breach of federal employees’ background investigations, now comes word that Defense Department suppliers score below hacked retailers when it comes to cyber defense.
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Cybersecurity Firm Rapid7 Files For $80 Million IPO
July 5, 2015
Boston-based cybersecurity firm Rapid7 announced its plans to go public in an SEC filing on Thursday, confirming rumors that the company was one of several security firms with IPO plans this year.
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Security experts warn airlines face threat of cyber attacks
July 5, 2015
Airlines are increasingly at risk of cyber attacks that could pose significant safety issues and force carriers to ground their fleets to protect passenger welfare, causing major financial damage , security experts say.
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Irish government publishes National Cyber Security Strategy
July 3, 2015
The Irish Government has published its National Cyber Security Strategy, which outlines how the Government will continue to facilitate the security of the country’s computer networks and associated infrastructure.
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Tbilisi Hosts Regional Workshop on Cyber Security
July 3, 2015
Aiming to improve identification means within the works of cyber security and its security across the Caucasus and Black Sea region, the Data Exchange Agency (DEA), within the framework of NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) program, held a first regional two-day workshop in Tbilisi.
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Cyber security to be included in all UK computing degrees
July 2, 2015
New government-backed guidelines that embed cyber-security into UK computer science and IT-related degree courses come into force in September with a two-year “grace period” for universities to comply with the new teaching criteria.
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Region set to spend $9.5 billion on cyber security
July 1, 2015
MUSCAT: An estimated $9.5 billion is expected to be spent by regional governments on cyber security by 2019 as governments and enterprises collaborate to implement strict laws and regulations for securing networks, says a recent report.
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Doctors See Big Cybersecurity Risks, Compliance as Key for Hospitals
July 1, 2015
Cybersecurity and healthcare IT are both burgeoning areas of business. Put them together and you have a volatile mix of emerging technologies, security and privacy risks, and regulatory requirements—but also a lot of opportunity for growth and improvements.
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Cisco to buy OpenDNS for US$635mil to boost security business
July 1, 2015
Cisco Systems Inc said it would buy OpenDNS, a privately held cloud-based security firm, for US$635mil (RM2.3bil) the latest move to boost its security business as cyber attacks increase in number and sophistication.
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Now is the time to invest in cyber security
July 1, 2015
Cyber Security shares on Wall Street are soaring as hackers continue to crack into the cyber defense systems set up by government agencies, banks and retailers.
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