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> Networking Biz Ubiquiti Transfers $46.7 Million to Fraudsters
SEC filing claims ‘employee impersonation’ was to blame
> #BlackHat:Critical ZigBee Flaw Compromises Smart Homes
Hackers could take control of all connected devices on the network, including door locks, motion sensors, HVAC and smart light bulbs/switches.
> Hardware Side Channels in the Cloud
At REcon 2015, I demonstrated a new hardware side channel which targets co-located virtual machines in the cloud. This attack exploits the CPU’s pipeline as opposed to cache tiers which are often used in side channel attacks. When designing or looking for hardware based side channels – specifically...
> #BlackHat:Tesla S Gets the Hacking Treatment
Researchers could remotely turn the car on and off remotely, hit the brakes if the car is moving under 5 MPH, and shift it into neutral.
> ICO hits Money Lender with £180K Privacy Fine
The Money Shop lost two servers full of customer data
> How We Fared in the Cyber Grand Challenge
The Cyber Grand Challenge qualifying event was held on June 3rd, at exactly noon Eastern time. At that instant, our Cyber Reasoning System (CRS) was given 131 purposely built insecure programs. During the following 24 hour period, our CRS was able to identify vulnerabilities in 65 of those programs...
> Malicious Insider Threat Flagged Thanks to Windows Update Flaw
Context researchers claim config error is to blame
> #BlackHat: Flash Zero-Day Weaponized in Record Time
Exploit kits integrated Hacking Team zero-days into their digital weapons in half the usual time.
> How to Harden Your Google Apps
Never let a good incident go to waste. Today, we’re using the OPM incident as an excuse to share with you our top recommendations for shoring up the security of your Google Apps for Work account. More than 5 million companies rely on Google Apps to run their critical business functions, like email,...
> #BlackHat: Smartwatches Present Varying Security Risks
Various brands of smartwatches present differing risks for data loss.
> Accenture Acquires FusionX
The buy will help Accenture beef up its security consulting business.
> #BlackHat: China's Terracotta VPN Used for Advanced Threat Anonymity
Terracotta is being used as a launch platform for APT actors, including the well-known Shell_Crew/DeepPanda group.
> Macs Face Zero-Day Exploit and Firmware Worm
Thunderstrike 2 is a proof-of-concept firmware worm that’s the first to attack Macs.
> 39% of Companies Use Password-Only Authentication
62% view employees as their biggest threat.
> FBI Skills Gaps Leave Field Offices Understaffed with Cyber Experts
Next Generation Cyber Initiative has problems, says OGI
> Fresh Attack Vectors Found for Stagefright Android Flaw
In addition to MMS, devices can be infected using malicious video files that auto-play when opening a website, or via malicious apps or MP4 files.
> 1.5Mn Affected In Medical Information Engineering Hack
Several healthcare providers were affected by the attack, including local companies and national outlets, and the federal government.
> SANS Announces Recruitment Fair for Top Infosec Candidates
Institute will train up 40 applicants ready to step into a job
> Potao Trojan Served Up by Russian TrueCrypt Site
ESET report reveals five-year targeted attack campaign
> Russian Cyber Underground Goes From Strength to Strength
Trend Micro report highlights increasing sophistication and professionalism