Communication, social media are riskiest mobile apps, report says
After analyzing 200,000 Android apps Marble Security Labs found communication apps pose the greatest risk, while game apps were the least risky.
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Japan simulates cyber attack leading up to 2020 Olympics
More than 200 defense specialists gathered during the drill which was aimed at government and private industry groups.
Fake Malaysia Airlines video on Facebook spreads malware
Scammers are using a phony video, claiming that Flight MH370 has been found, to redirect Facebook users to malicious websites.
Phishing scam aimed at Google Docs, Drive users
Symantec spotted a phishing campaign that sends users to a realistic-looking fake Google log-in page.
MasterCard, Visa to push EMV; NRF calls for use of PINs
A MasterCard and Visa alliance aimed at migrating the U.S. payment system to EMV drew criticism from a major retailer group.
Japan vows stronger safeguards after Toshiba breach
Proprietary information, including technical data, from Japanese companies was allegedly leaked to rivals.
NSA request to retain data over five years denied by FISA court
The NSA had requested that the court extend the retention period for phone records obtained through its controversial surveillance program.
Prevalent attacks in today’s threat landscape
From cross-site scripting to SQL injection attacks, in this sponsored video Julien Bellanger, co-founder and CEO of Prevoty, discusses today’s threat landscape with Teri Robinson, associate editor at SC Magazine.
Report: Dexter, Project Hook variants remain prevalent
Variants of the Dexter and Project Hook point-of-sale malware continue to pose a threat to retailers, according to new research by Arbor Networks’ security engineering and response team.
Two arrested; stole info on 12 million South Korea phone company customers
Police in South Korea have arrested two men believed to have launched a cyber attack on KT Corp., stealing data on 12 million customers.
