Electronic health records and data abuse: it’s about more than medical info
After the Anthem mega-breach, questions abound about possible abuses of medical data. Here is a breakdown that offers some context.
Security
Europol shuts down Ramnit botnet used to steal bank details
The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police.
DDoS attack on feminist blog backfires on International Women’s Day
An attempt to silence feminism blog Femsplain backfires on DDoS attackers, as they only help to raise its profile.
7 tasks that waste your IT team’s time
IT teams’ time is always limited, and it doesn’t help when other things get in the way. Here’s seven things…
Hackers phish for data with fake Apple Watch giveaway
Apple fans keen to get their hands on the Apple Watch are advised to think before they click, after hackers…
Will Windows 10 leave enterprises vulnerable to zero-days?
One thing Microsoft has been very public about is Windows 10’s new strategy of releasing patches to update the operating…
CryptoFortress mimics TorrentLocker but is a different ransomware
ESET assess the differences between CryptoFortress and TorrentLocker: two very different strains of ransomware.
Operating System Vulnerabilities, Exploits and Insecurity
iOS and OS X the most vulnerable operating systems? Don’t confuse vulnerabilities with exploits, or patch frequency with insecurity.
FBI investigating apparent ISIS attacks on Western websites
A number of seemingly unconnected Western websites were hacked over the weekend, with messages claiming Islamic State as the perpetrator.
How to Leak to a Journalist
Neiman Lab has some good advice on how to leak a story to a journalist.