| | | LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | | Google, Microsoft Brands Impersonated the Most in Form-Based Attacks Attackers are preying on users' inclination to click on familiar-looking websites, but instead trick them into sharing usernames and passwords. Valak Malware Retasked to Steal Data from US, German Firms Once considered a loader for other malware, Valak regularly conducts reconnaissance and steals information and credentials, new analysis shows. Researchers ID Hacktivist Who Defaced Nearly 5,000 Websites Opsec mistakes lead a Check Point researcher to an individual in Brazil who was behind a longtime hacking campaign. Vulnerability Disclosures Drop in Q1 for First Time in a Decade Even with more security issues published on Patch Tuesdays, the total number of software flaws dropped for the first three months of 2020, according to one tally. GitHub Supply Chain Attack Uses Octopus Scanner Malware Octopus Scanner is a new malware used to compromise 26 open source projects in a massive GitHub supply chain attack. Data Loss Spikes Under COVID-19 Lockdowns Two new reports suggest a massive gap between how organizations have prepared their cybersecurity defenses and the reality of their efficacy. How Elite Protectors Operationalize Security Protection There is no silver bullet for cybersecurity. It takes the right people, with the right mindset, applying the right elements of good security from the data center to the SOC. 3 SMB Cybersecurity Myths Debunked Small and midsize businesses are better at cyber resilience than you might think. NSA Warns Russia's 'Sandworm' Group Is Targeting Email Servers The Russian military group has been exploiting a flaw in the Exim mail transfer agent since last August, the NSA reports. MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY | | |
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Security 101: SQL Injection A carefully crafted attack can convince a database to reveal all its secrets. Understanding the basics of what the attack looks like and how to protect against it can go a long way toward limiting the threat. |
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