Default passwords are a security hazard in general, and when they affect applications used by firms to keep track of vehicles and perform remote actions like starting or shutting off engines, they can …
Security Vulns in Microsoft Products Continue to Increase
The number of new security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products increased last year compared to 2017, and has more than doubled since 2013, a new BeyondTrust report shows. While the number …
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Cybercriminals are becoming more methodical and adaptive
A new report by Trustwave sheds light on how cybercriminals continue to shift tactics to increase the success rate of their attacks. When it comes to spam, the report shows that campaigns aiming to …
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Putin offers to help break nuclear deadlock at Kim Jong-un summit
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met in Russia to discuss bilateral relations and the situation on the Korean peninsula. The talks are part of a …
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UN evacuates 325 refugees out of Tripoli as clashes continue
While the battle for Tripoli between renegade commander Khalifa Haftar's troops and forces loyal to the internationally recognized Libyan government in Tripoli rages on, the United Nations High …
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The key challenges and contradictions that frustrate security professionals
A new Glasswall survey shows that while many security leaders depend on staff to keep the company safe, they are very worried about how those same employees may actually pose a threat to the firm. 40% …
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Iran’s Zarif believes Trump does not want war, but could be lured into conflict
In a Wednesday interview with Reuters, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated he does not think US President Donald Trump wants war with Iran, but added that this "doesn’t exclude him …
IRS’ Outdated App Security Leaves Taxpayers at Risk of Identity Theft, Watchdog Says
A recent audit by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) concluded that many of the IRS' web applications that people can use to pay taxes or access tax-related services are …
Facebook May Face $5 Billion FTC Fine for Data Misuse
Facebook expects that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may slap a fine of $3 to $5 billion on the social media giant once it wraps up its investigation into the company's data protection and privacy …
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Russia offers passports to east Ukraine, president-elect decries ‘aggressor state’
In an apparent move toward the annexation of eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed legislation that makes it easier for residents of separatist-controlled eastern …