May 2019 – Page 28 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 03 May 2019 14:00:25 +0000

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about the prevalence and impact of BEC attacks. Also, find out how botnet malware can perform remote code execution, DDoS attacks and cryptocurrency mining. Read on:…

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Independent Krebs

May 3, 2019 admin

Credit Union Sues Fintech Giant Fiserv Over Security Claims

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Fri, 03 May 2019 14:30:36 +0000

A Pennsylvania credit union is suing financial industry technology giant Fiserv, alleging that “baffling” security vulnerabilities in the company’s software are “wreaking havoc” on its customers. The credit union said the investigation that fueled the lawsuit was prompted by a 2018 KrebsOnSecurity report about a glaring security weakness a Fiserv platform that exposed personal and financial details of customers across hundreds of bank Web sites.

Kaspersky Security

May 3, 2019 admin

Is it possible to guard against GPS attacks?

Credit to Author: Serge Malenkovich| Date: Fri, 03 May 2019 13:00:47 +0000

Has your sat nav ever insisted you are somewhere you are clearly not? Welcome to GPS spoofing.

Kaspersky Security

May 3, 2019 admin

Solo: A cybersecurity story

Credit to Author: Nikolay Pankov| Date: Fri, 03 May 2019 12:12:16 +0000

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” from a cybersecurity point of view

ComputerWorld Independent

May 3, 2019 admin

Now’s the time to install the April Windows and Office patches

Credit to Author: Woody Leonhard| Date: Fri, 03 May 2019 07:04:00 -0700

April was a tough month for Win 7, 8.1, Server 2008 R2, 2012 and 2012 R2 customers who ran specific antivirus products. Blue screens, freezes, slow-as-sludge drippings all bedeviled a large number of Sophos, Avira, Avast, AVG and even McAfee users.

Looks like we’re over that hump, with the AV manufacturers scurrying to fix their wares.

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Kaspersky Security

May 2, 2019 admin

Sending spam ain’t good for business

Credit to Author: Maria Vergelis| Date: Thu, 02 May 2019 20:02:38 +0000

Cybercriminals take control of corporate mail accounts to send filter-dodging spam.

ScadaICS Schneider

May 2, 2019 admin

Inaugural Girls in STEAM Conference Inspires Students to Dream Big

Credit to Author: Kathleen Neff| Date: Thu, 02 May 2019 02:14:27 +0000

Kathleen Neff, Account Manager at Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services, attended the inaugural Schneider Electric Girls in STEAM Empowerment event. Here are her takeaways: I’ve seen the advancement of… Read more »

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ScadaICS Schneider

May 2, 2019 admin

How to Adapt to the New Energy Landscape

Credit to Author: Emmanuel Lagarrigue| Date: Wed, 01 May 2019 23:02:25 +0000

The energy internet will cause as much disruption as the internet caused over the last 20 years. The question is, what can you do now to prepare for it? That… Read more »

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