Security
Cloud security landscape – what do organizations really need?
This post was originally published here by jeffb. You probably don’t associate the 2001 smash hit Shrek with cloud security, but consider the below quote: “Onions have layers. Ogres have layers. You get it? We both have layers.” – Shrek “Oh, you both have layers. Oh you know, not everybody likes onions. Cake! Everybody loves cake! Cakes […]
Hackers exploited software flaw to launch Cyber Attack on Equifax
The United States Consumer Credit Agency Equifax became a victim of a massive data breach last week. And the leak could have affected more than 143 million customers from United States, UK, and Canada. The data stolen includes social security numbers, birth dates, credit card details and birth dates. When Equifax launched a probe it […]
Microsoft offers Cloud Security solution to keep hackers at Bay!
Microsoft Corporation in association with Intel Corp. is all set to offer a cloud computing service enriched with powerful encryption that secures data from hackers and also US Government’s data collection efforts. Named as Azure Confidential Computing, the technology which is being offered by Microsoft will allow customers to place their most critical info on […]
Wireless Carriers of United States unite on Mobile Security Solutions
In order to address major issues related to mobile security, four major US Wireless Carriers- Verizon Communications, AT&T, Sprint Corp and T Mobile have decided to team up to provide a new method of securing mobile solutions through Mobile Authentication Taskforce. Currently, all the above specified 4 companies hold a ZACKS Rank of 3. Zacks […]
Kaspersky identifies new malware which steals money from Mobile Phones
Kaspersky has issued a mobile security alert against a new malware which steals money from mobile phones. Researchers from the cyber security firm have identified a new malware called Xafecopy Trojan which steals money through victim’s mobile phone. Already more than 40% of mobile users in Asia, especially from India have become victim to this […]
Samsung announces $200,000 Mobile Security Rewards Program
Electronics Giant Samsung has announced a $200,000 Mobile Security program where security experts will be rewarded for exposing vulnerabilities in Samsung smart phones and tablets. Depending on the severity level of the vulnerability, the rewards will range from $200 and $200,000 for qualified security reports submitted through proper channel. The lists of products which are […]
Energy sectors of Europe and North America being targeted by new wave of Cyber Attacks
A hackers group known as Dragonfly is said to be targeting energy sectors across Europe and North America with a new wave of cyber attacks. And this startling revelation was given by Symantec Security Response team. A dragonfly is a hacking group which is in operation since 2011 and has re-emerged over the past two […]
Lenovo agrees to pay a fine of $3.5 million for spying on its laptop users
Chinese Computing giant Lenovo has agreed to pay $3.5 million as fine for selling devices which were preloaded with software that compromised user’s security protections and also launched espionage related activities. An agreement on this note was made by officials of Lenovo and Connecticut, the Federal Trade Commission, and 31 other states on Tuesday after […]
Adult websites start leaking info of Mobile Content Users!
Mobile Security Firm Wandera has warned all mobile users to stop accessing ‘A’ rated content via tablets and smart phones. The London based firm says that most of the websites which host ‘A’ rated content are least reliable when it comes to protecting user information, identity and data. Wandera which carried out a study on […]
Will Android Oreo security features make any difference to the world of Mobile Security?
Last week, web services giant Google released a media update which said that its next Android version titled “Oreo” will be the most secured mobile OS offered till date to the world. The internet juggernaut has also promised that Oreo will be enriched by plenty of features including a battery life boost and notification rethink. […]
