This DDOS attack in the UK is significant not only for the target chosen, but also due to the timing.
Month: January 2016
Threatpost News Wrap, January 29, 2016
This is a good audio recap of the week from the team at Threatpost.
https://threatpost.com/threatpost-news-wrap-january-29-2016/116076/
VirusTotal Supports Firmware Scanning
I think this is an exciting addition to VirusTotal and a good option for everyone to consider when reviewing systems, especially in the commissioning process. It should also be a function of lifecycle management for your device sets.
https://threatpost.com/virustotal-supports-firmware-scanning/116072/
4 Factors Behind the Rise of Exploit Kits as a Service
This is a good article to bring to light why it has become so easy for novice criminals to attack entities with sound, effective tools. Beware.
1 in 3 home routers will be used as public Wi-Fi hotspots by 2017
This most certainly brings up a few security concerns, especially for those home users that do not understand the security needs for their home SSID’s.
The Upcoming Death of the Java Plugin has been Announced. No Flowers Please
Though I do not believe Oracle’s justification for deprecation of the Java plug-in for one moment, I am thrilled to see this transition move forward.
BlackEnergy APT Group Spreading Malware via Tainted Word Docs
I do not want to be overly simplistic in my response to this article because I realize these are well crafted payloads and creative phishing attempts. But at the end of the day, don’t open attachments from strangers. It really can be that simple. Think twice or three times, or more, before you click.
https://threatpost.com/blackenergy-apt-group-spreading-malware-via-tainted-word-docs/116043/
1 tip to make your home safer on Data Privacy Day
This is truly a wonderful, simple suggestion on Data Privacy Day geared for the home. So many of us are in a world filled with procedures and hardening documents, yet those tools and procedures get left at the office door. Don’t Do Defaults!
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/01/28/1-tip-to-make-your-home-safer-on-data-privacy-day/
Mozilla Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Firefox 44
For all of you that may not have automatic patching in place for your Mozilla Firefox browsers, please review these patches and update accordingly.
https://threatpost.com/mozilla-patches-critical-vulnerabilities-in-firefox-44/116033/
Health insurer Centene missing data drives with client information
This article should make all of us cringe and speaks to the absolute importance of data security at both the logical and physical layer.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-centene-privacy-harddrives-idUSKCN0V32RN
Virtual Sweater Vest 