This Week in Security News
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days.
Below you’ll find a quick recap of topics followed by links to news articles and/or our blog posts providing additional insight. Be sure to check back each Friday for highlights of the goings-on each week!
Memory scraping malware targets Oracle Micros PoS customers
A new malware program designed to steal payment card details from point-of-sale (PoS) systems is targeting businesses using Oracle Micros products.
China blamed for recent cyber attack exposing millions of U.S. workers’ data
More than 4 million current and former federal employees’ data was breached, and the United States government is pointing its finger squarely in China’s direction.
A latest report says the attack against TV5 Monde is linked to the Russian state
The attack on TV5 Monde shows possible links to Pawn Storm, Russia and the CyberCaliphate. As a media operation, it would be no surprise if it was a Pawn Storm target.
Adobe and Microsoft issue critical security fixes
Adobe released software updates to plug at least 13 security holes in its Flash Player software. Microsoft also pushed out fixes for at least three dozen flaws in Windows and associated software.
Integration is key to effective security as today’s CISOs are fighting to keep organizations safe
Today’s CISOs are fighting fires on several fronts to keep their organizations safe. A full threat defense platform should consist of four integrated elements across the entire threat lifecycle: Prevent, detect, analyze and respond.
Our study shows users are concerned about data security, but not willing to change behavior
Users have acute concerns over the security of their data, but despite privacy concerns, consumers are generally not changing their behaviors.
The Senate plans to take up cybersecurity legislation in the coming days
The Senate majority leader wants to use an annual defense policy bill to advance a cybersecurity measure, aimed at encouraging companies to share information about cyberattacks.
The cyberattack on OPM may be linked to the Anthem and Premera breaches
Evidence from the recent attack on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management shows a connection to the Anthem and Premera incidents, both of which were thought to be efforts by Chinese hackers to obtain health records.
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