The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning for public and private enterprises in the United States about Magecart attacks, also called e-skimming or web skimming attacks, which are carried out by exploiting security flaws in open-source...
Internet-enabled smart lighting products offer several novel functionalities over traditional lamps. But a recent survey revealed these connected lights can be maliciously used to violate users’ privacy and security.
A security researcher at the University of Texas at San Antonio...
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The desire to save money is inherent in us, humans. When there is a cheaper or a free alternative available, we tend to go with it, as opposed to the paid option. The problem is, we...
MedusaLocker Ransomware is the latest addition to the long list of ransomwares that came up in the year 2019. Researchers are still puzzled about its channel of distribution, but reports suggest that users around the globe are getting infected...
Cybersecurity startup Firedome Inc. recently raised US$ 10 million in a Series A funding round led by New York-based Two Sigma Ventures along with the participation from the World Trade Ventures and Silvertech Ventures.
Founded in 2018, Firedome develops endpoint...
Security researchers discovered a Chinese hacking group “Winnti” using a new malware named “Skip-2.0” to get access to Microsoft SQL (MSSQL) Servers. It’s said that the Winnti group was active since 2012 and responsible for high-profile attacks against Gaming...
CISO MAG Editorial
The volume of security attacks and threats to organizations has reached alarming proportions, so much so that “cybersecurity” and “cyber risk” have become frequently used words among Boards of Directors.
The Board understands risk, numbers, charts, reports, and...
Facebook stated that it is tightening its security for the 2020 U.S. elections after fresh signs of Russia meddling. The social media giant stated that it’s taking down accounts involved in illicit activities and stepping up searching state-controlled media...
From now, the Chief Executive Officers who misuse customers’ data could end up in jail for twenty years.
The U.S. legislation recently proposed “Mind Your Own Business Act”, which prosecutes top-level executives if their companies are found misusing citizens’ information...
A consortium consisting of major credit card companies like American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discovery have introduced a one-click checkout feature to make the online shopping experience of the users both easier and secure.
With an increase in the number...
