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New Malware Pairs With Legitimate Software To Remain Undetected
In a newly created proof-of-concept hack, German researchers have been able to show that the mechanisms used for Internet software distribution can be turned into virus vectors without the original code being modified that makes it possible to inject code into a download and remain undetected
August 29, 2014 in Authentication, Malware -
Syrian Cybercriminals Target Activists Through Social Media
Malware targeting activists who oppose the regime of embattled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad is growing increasingly numerous, organized and sophisticated, according to a cybersecurity industry report. The study also found that the malware is commonly spread using social engineering techniques.
August 28, 2014 in Authentication, Malware -
Community Health Systems Breach Highlights Need for Strong Authentication
Community Health Systems announced this week that it has fallen victim to a cyberattack from Chinese hackers. This may be the largest breach involving patient information of its kind to have occurred since the Department of Health and Human Services started tracking such breaches on its website in 2009.
August 27, 2014 in Data Breach, Authentication -
Supervalu Grocery Chain Suffers Data Breach
It was announced this week that a data breach at grocery chain Supervalu may have affected 200 stores as well as retail chains in dozens of states sold in by the company in September. Sources familiar with the breach estimated that as many as 1,000 stores may have been impacted.
August 26, 2014 in Data Breach, Authentication Community Health Systems Breach Highlights Need for Strong Authentication
Community Health Systems announced this week that it has fallen victim to a cyberattack from Chinese hackers. This may be the largest breach involving patient information of its kind to have occurred since the Department of Health and Human Services started tracking such breaches on its website in 2009.
August 27, 2014 in Data Breach, AuthenticationSupervalu Grocery Chain Suffers Data Breach
It was announced this week that a data breach at grocery chain Supervalu may have affected 200 stores as well as retail chains in dozens of states sold in by the company in September. Sources familiar with the breach estimated that as many as 1,000 stores may have been impacted.
August 26, 2014 in Data Breach, Authentication