Cyberattack

In computers and computer networks an attack is any attempt to expose, alter, disable, destroy, steal or gain unauthorized access to or make unauthorized use of an asset.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Google Play Store Infected With Large Malware Outbreak
Google Play Store Infected With Large Malware Outbreak
September 15, 2017  |  Google

An Israeli cybersecurity company said one of the largest malware campaigns infiltrated the Google Play store, affecting as many as 21 million people. According to news...

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Visa And Mastercard Warn Of 200K Vulnerable Credit Cards From Equifax Leak
Visa And Mastercard Warn Of 200K Vulnerable Credit Cards From Equifax Leak
September 15, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Visa and Mastercard are warning financial institutions across the country that more than 200,000 credit cards were compromised during the Equifax hack. KrebsOnSecurity broke the...

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Surprise: The C-Suite Falls For Invoice Scams The Most
Surprise: The C-Suite Falls For Invoice Scams The Most
September 14, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Employees certainly need more training to be able to detect a business email compromise (BEC) when they see one. What makes this so difficult, some...

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China Creates National Cyberattack Database
China Creates National Cyberattack Database
September 14, 2017  |  Safety and Security

China revealed that it is creating a national cyberattack database and will require telecom firms, internet companies and domain name providers to report any threats...

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Equifax CEO Vows To Make Changes, Protect Consumers In Wake Of Breach
Equifax CEO Vows To Make Changes, Protect Consumers In Wake Of Breach
September 14, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Equifax Security chairman and chief executive officer Richard Smith recently penned an Oped in USA Today in which he vowed to provide protections to everyone...

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Synthetic Identity Theft On The Rise
Synthetic Identity Theft On The Rise
September 14, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A new type of credit card fraud is emerging, dubbed “synthetic identity theft.” In instances of synthetic identity theft, cybercriminals create new identities to credit...

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Senators Demand FTC Investigation Of Equifax Leak
Senators Demand FTC Investigation Of Equifax Leak
September 13, 2017  |  Legal

U.S. senators are calling for a federal investigation into the sale of nearly $2 million in shares of Equifax by company executives after its massive data...

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North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
September 12, 2017  |  Bitcoin

North Korean hackers are increasing their attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges to try to secure bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bloomberg Technology reported that the country’s hackers...

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Avast Sees 40 Percent Uptick In Hacks Targeted At Android Devices
Avast Sees 40 Percent Uptick In Hacks Targeted At Android Devices
September 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Digital security products company Avast announced new research Monday (Sept. 11) that shows an increase in the number of cyberattacks on Android smartphones and tablets....

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