Internet Explorer is dead, but not the mess it left behind. Microsoft earlier today issued an emergency security advisory warning millions of Windows users of a new zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE) browser that attackers are actively exploiting in…
Seven Security Predictions For 2020
By Corey Nachreiner, CTO of WatchGuard Technologies Each year, the WatchGuard Threat Lab research team examines the top emerging threats and trends across the information security landscape to develop predictions for the coming year. Even though the threats coming at…
Cybercrime Statistics in 2019
I’m preparing the slides for my next speech and I decided to create this post while searching for interesting cybercrime statistics in 2020 Cybercrime will cost as much as $6 trillion annually by 2021. The global expense for organizations to protect their…
How to Keep Employees Safe From Phishing Campaigns
Phishing is often a successful attack vector because bypassing employees is usually easier than breaching a company’s firewall or antivirus protection. In this article, we’ll go over some tips to keep employees safe from attack. Advertise on IT Security…
Adult Webcam Models’ Private and Sexual Data Compromised!
Undoubtedly, being an “Adult Webcam Model” means living a “revealing” life “out in the open”. But to an extent where “Personal” and “Sexual” details are laid out on the table? Not what most would think. PussyCash, an infamous “live webcam…
Sham partnerships for permits: 30 arrested in Spain
On 10 December 2019, the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), supported by Europol, dismantled an organised crime group involved in the facilitation of illegal immigration by arranging sham unmarried partnerships in Spain. The partnerships of convenience were set up to…
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Bored Gamer Connects PS4 to Airport Screen, Asks Security to Let Him Finish Game
The passion for gaming has no limits, and security staff at the Portland International Airport certainly knows this best. A hardcore gamer, who for some reason was carrying a PlayStation 4 in his luggage, decided to plug in his gaming…
Senators introduce bill to create state cyber coordinators at DHS
Lawmakers said the legislation was crafted following conversations with local officials who have expressed a desire for more federal support. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Senators introduce bill to create state cyber coordinators at DHS
How to identify phishing emails and what to do
Note:This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Phishing scams remain one of the most widespread cybercrimes. A phishing scam can be as simple as getting someone to click on a link, attachment, or a picture of cute kittens.…
Citrix Adds SD-WAN WANOP, Updated Mitigations to CVE-2019-19781 Advisory
Original release date: January 17, 2020 Citrix has released an article with updates on CVE-2019-19781, a vulnerability affecting Citrix Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Citrix Gateway. This vulnerability also affects Citrix SD-WAN WANOP product versions 10.2.6 and version 11.0.3. The…
Microsoft Releases Security Advisory on Internet Explorer Vulnerability
Original release date: January 17, 2020 Microsoft has released a security advisory to address a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. According to the advisory, “Microsoft is…
It’s Friday, the weekend has landed… and Microsoft warns of an Internet Explorer zero day exploited in the wild
Plus, WeLeakInfo? Not anymore! Roundup Welcome to another Reg roundup of security news.… Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: It’s Friday, the weekend has landed… and Microsoft warns of an Internet Explorer zero day exploited in…