text: The latest ransomware is using disk level encryption infecting master files that can only be un-encrypted if payment is made. The new ransomware is called Petya and victims are being targeted through phishing emails. Travis Smith, Senior Security Research Engineer Continue reading Petya Ransomware Using Disk Level Encryption→
  1,400 vulnerabilities found in CareFusion medical equipment
  An ICS-CERT advisory has alerted the public of vulnerabilities found in CareFusion's Pyxis SupplyStation system (a product that dispenses medical supplies, but does not dispense medication). The flaw could allow for remote exploitation, and due to the affected versions of Continue reading 1,400 vulnerabilities found in CareFusion medical equipment→
  TreasureHunt malware strain stealing payment data – expert comment
  FireEye announced the discovery of new POS malware earlier this week, called TreasureHunt (also known as TreasureHunter). The malware taps card information from processes running in the systems' memory and then transmits it to a server operated by cyber criminals. They're attributing Continue reading TreasureHunt malware strain stealing payment data – expert comment→
  NIST Cybersecurity Framework Adoption Linked to Higher Security Confidence According to New Research
  More organisations plan to adopt the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in the next 12 months than any other IT security framework, yet many struggle to implement the full range of best practices Tenable Network, revealed that overall security confidence was higher Continue reading NIST Cybersecurity Framework Adoption Linked to Higher Security Confidence According to New Research→
  Tripwire on the encryption debate
  The legal battle between Apple and the FBI over the Federal Government's right to require built-in smartphone encryption software that could aid law enforcement investigations might be coming to an end, but the debate is just heating up on Capitol Continue reading Tripwire on the encryption debate→
  Expert insight on Malware Scam Using Fake Speeding Ticket Email but Accurate Speed Data
  Posted on March 28, 2016 by DFMTeam
  In Tredyffrin, Pennsylvania near Philadelphia, a new malware scam is underway where some residents are receiving fake email speeding tickets, but which contain accurate speed data. Officials think users are being infected by an app with permission to track phone Continue reading Expert insight on Malware Scam Using Fake Speeding Ticket Email but Accurate Speed Data→
  Expert Insight: 'Trolls' who create fake profiles face criminal prosecution
  Following the news that lawyers will be advised to prosecute "trolls" who use fake online profiles to harass others, I'd like to share with you the following insights from Lee Munson, Researcher at Comparitech.com: "The fact that the Crown Prosecution Continue reading Expert Insight: 'Trolls' who create fake profiles face criminal prosecution→
  Peering through the cloud – Expert Digital Forensics Insight
  By Shahaf Rozanski, director of forensic products at Cellebrite Obscured by clouds With there now being more mobile phones on the planet than people and smartphones set to achieve saturation in just 10 years, unlocking the data held Continue reading Peering through the cloud – Expert Digital Forensics Insight→
  By – Luis Corrons, Director of PandaLabs In recent years, the massive growth in cyberattacks has led to companies having to devote more time and resources to combatting the problem, now cyber extortion has become the major threat, with high-profile Continue reading Practical Advice for avoiding Cyber Extortion→
  Expert Comment: Microsoft adds OneDrive to bug bounty program
  Following the news that Microsoft has decided to open up their bug bounty programme to find flaws in OneDrive, Terry Ip, Security Consultant at MWR InfoSecurity shared the following expert comment with @DFMag: "Adding a product to a bug bounty program does Continue reading Expert Comment: Microsoft adds OneDrive to bug bounty program→