This is an interesting read and a good poll. What Browser do you trust?
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/30/which-web-browser-do-you-trust-poll-2/
Month: September 2015
Thousands of Medical Systems Exposed to Web Attacks, Find Researchers
This is incredibly disturbing, especially for the millions of Americans relying on these medical systems for their health and well-being and in many cases, their very lives.
Hotel Chain Hilton Worldwide Investigating Potential POS Breach
Yet another breach to consider….especially for frequent travelers.
https://threatpost.com/hotel-chain-hilton-worldwide-investigating-potential-pos-breach/114830/
Weekly Sophos Recap
Microsoft Word Intruder gets down to business: Operation Pony Express
This is a fascinating look at a MS Word-based malware campaign that clearly demonstrates the need for a mature vulnerability management program within every organization.
Cisco Patches Denial-of-Service, Bypass Vulnerabilities in IOS
Please review these patch updates and apply as soon as reasonable.
https://threatpost.com/cisco-patches-denial-of-service-bypass-vulnerabilities-in-ios/114792/
Healthcare Industry Is Four Times More Likely to Be Impacted by Advanced Malware than Other Industries
These are some extremely relevant and telling statistics given the current approach to advanced malware by most healthcare providers. Given the resources available the examples set by financial institutions and other verticals, Healthcare organizations should pay close attention and move to address these deficiencies.
The Top 10 Tips for Building an Effective Security Dashboard
This is some great content for all of us struggling to manage and present security data in a relevant and quickly consumable form.
Change this setting to stop Siri spilling your selfies!
This vulnerability can be seen as a slight annoyance to a serious flaw depending on how you chose to use Siri as a feature on your iDevice. Take heed.
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/09/24/change-this-setting-or-siri-could-spill-your-selfies/
XcodeGhost iOS Malware Contained
This is a good overview of the xcodehost issue associated with iOS and the Apple App Store.
https://threatpost.com/xcodeghost-ios-malware-contained/114745/
Virtual Sweater Vest 