FBI says foreign hackers penetrated state election systems
“The FBI has uncovered evidence that foreign hackers penetrated two state election databases in recent weeks, prompting the bureau to warn election officials across the country to take new steps to enhance the security of their computer systems, according to federal and state law enforcement officials. The FBI warning, contained in a “flash” alert from […]
Ransomware Surges in 2016 First Half, Trend Micro Study Finds
“The number of ransomware variants has escalated so far this year, Trend Micro’s latest security report finds, but little data exists on how many victims have been hit. In the first half of 2016, attackers focused a great deal more on ransomware than in previous years, according to security firm Trend Micro’s 2016 1H Security […]
Security News This Week: Hillary Clinton Didn’t Delete Her Emails, She Super Deleted Them
“Though the Internet is often an inhospitable place, a celebrity hack this week was particularly shocking and painful because of its racial and gendered undertones. Comedian and actor Leslie Jones had her Tumblr hacked on Wednesday. The attackers posted screenshots of her driver’s license and passport photos along with her phone number and Twitter password, nude […]
Of Course Everyone’s Already Using the Leaked NSA Exploits
“LAST WEEK, AN anonymous group calling itself the Shadow Brokers leaked a bunch of National Security Agency hacking tools. Whoever they are, the Shadow Brokers say they still have more data to dump. But the preview has already unleashed some notable vulnerabilities, complete with tips for how to use them. All of which means anyone—curious […]
Retooled Locky Ransomware Pummels Healthcare Sector
“Cybercriminals wielding Locky crypto-locking ransomware are continuing to ramp up their assaults, especially in the healthcare sector, with attackers distributing less banking malware and more ransomware, according to new research. So far this month, several “massive” new phishing campaigns have been launched, targeting victims in multiple industries with Locky ransomware, security researcher Chong Rong Hwa […]
Data Breaches Top 600 So Far in 2016
“Outdoor apparel and gear retailer Eddie Bauer said Thursday that its point-of-sale systems at the company’s retail stores were compromised in a malware attack that enabled “unauthorized parties” to gain access to payment card information. Transactions with the company’s online store were not affected by the breach. The announcement from Eddie Bauer follows by a […]
Pay up or else: Ransomware is the hot hacking trend of 2016
“Hackers struck Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center last month. They encrypted files critical to running the hospital’s systems. And then they asked for money. After three weeks of operating without crucial computer programs, the Los Angeles hospital paid a $17,000 ransom to restore its systems. The attackers followed the pattern of other “ransomware” hacks by sneaking […]
‘Massive’ Locky ransomware campaign targets hospitals
“Hospitals have become a lucrative target for hackers. A ‘massive’ cybercriminal campaign is targeting hospitals with the notorious Locky ransomware and is using a new technique in an effort to infect systems with the file encrypting software. Cybersecurity researchers at FireEye observed a spike in the number of attempts at Locky deliveries during the first […]
Eddie Bauer Is Latest Retailer Infected With Data Breach Malware
“Many customers’ card details may have been stolen. The outdoor clothing and accessories retailer Eddie Bauer is the latest victim of point-of-sale malware to admit that its customers’ card details may have been stolen. Just days after hotel operator HEI said 20 of its hotels had been infected, Eddie Bauer said its 350-or-so stores in […]
Kmart to settle data breach lawsuit for $5.2 mln – court filing
“Discount retailer Kmart has agreed to pay $5.2 million to settle a lawsuit brought on behalf of hundreds of credit unions and banks over a 2014 data breach that allegedly compromised credit card information of the store’s customers nationwide. The deal, which needs court approval, also calls for Kmart to improve its data security and […]