This Week in Security News: Ransomware and Cyber Threats

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. This week, learn about new routines for encryption of JobCrypter ransomware. Also, understand how Emotet has managed to evolve into one of the most...

This Week in Security News: Spyware and Data Breaches

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. This week, learn about a spyware that disguised itself as an Android application to gather information from users. Also, find out the biggest global da...

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I'm speaking at Data in Smarter Cities in New York City on October 23, 2018. I'm speaking at the Cyber Security Summit in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 24, 2018. I'm speaking at ISF's 29th Annual World Congress in Las Vegas,...

Small businesses targeted by highly localized Ursnif campaign

Cyber thieves are continuously looking for new ways to get people to click on a bad link, open a malicious file, or install a poisoned update in order to steal valuable data. In the past, they cast as wide a net as possible to increase the pool of potential victims. But attacks that create a lot ...

Black Hat 2018: Widespread Critical Flaws Found in Smart-City Gear

Smart-city technology continues to roll out in municipalities worldwide – everything from automated alerts about weather hazards and traffic issues to smart lighting and connected trash systems. However, like the rest of the Internet of Things IoT ecosystem, security is always a concern, as...

Directory traversal

utahcityfinder constructs lists of Utah cities with a certain prefix. utahcityfinder is vulnerable to a directory traversal issue, giving an attacker access to the filesystem by placing "../" in the url...

CVE-2017-16173

CVE-2017-16173 affects utahcityfinder, a package for listing Utah cities. A directory traversal vulnerability arises when a URL containing ../ sequences is processed, allowing an attacker to access filesystem paths outside the intended directory root. Multiple sources (GHSA, OSV, CNVD, CNVD-relat...

FIFA public Wi-Fi guide: which host cities have the most secure networks?

We all know how easy it is for users to connect to open Wi-Fi networks in public places. Well, it is equally straightforward for criminals to position themselves near poorly protected access points – where they can intercept network traffic and compromise user data. A lack of essential traffic...

February 15, 2018 – Morning Cyber Coffee Headlines – “Ninja Turtles” Edition

Good morning! Sit with Carbon Black this morning over a cup of coffee or tea and browse a few industry headlines to get the day started. We’ve got just enough information below to get you through that first cup…enjoy! February 15, 2018 - Headlines Carbon Black in the News: JASK Announces Technolo...

smart-cities.com XSS vulnerability

Open Bug Bounty ID: OBB-378530 Description| Value ---|--- Affected Website:| smart-cities.com Vulnerable Application:| Custom Code Vulnerability Type:| XSS Cross Site Scripting / CWE-79 CVSSv3 Score:| 6.1 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Remediation Guide:| OWASP XSS Prevention Cheat...

smart-cities.org XSS vulnerability

Open Bug Bounty ID: OBB-378531 Description| Value ---|--- Affected Website:| smart-cities.org Vulnerable Application:| Custom Code Vulnerability Type:| XSS Cross Site Scripting / CWE-79 CVSSv3 Score:| 6.1 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Remediation Guide:| OWASP XSS Prevention Cheat...

Accelerating Security for Intelligent Transportation Systems: A New Trend Micro Report

Connected cars and autonomous vehicles are getting all the headlines these days, especially when it comes to cybersecurity concerns. But that’s only half of the story. An under-reported but hugely important piece of the puzzle relates to the Intelligent Transportation Systems ITS needed to create...

Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about cybersecurity. Smart cities, connected devices, digitized records, as well as smart cars and homes, have become a new reality. While there are tremendous benefits to this technology, it is critical to...

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...

As Cities Get Smarter, So Should Their Security

TrendMicro Today, more urban centers than ever are implementing a range of advanced technological systems. These sensors and networks used in combination with citizens' mobile devices create smarter cities capable of reduced pollution, increased safety, better engagement with residents and more...

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...

The Jetson’s Cyber Concerns – Future Smart Cities Cybersecurity Checklist

As cities continue to grow smarter, they will also become easier to hack. With millions if not billions of dollars going into research for urban domains and the Internet of Things IoT, there will be more opportunities to utilize technology to define, access and improve smart city services and...

Challenges with Critical Infrastructure: IoT, Smart Cities Under Attack

Internet of Things technology is now more widespread than many people realize. Systems that fall under the IoT umbrella are popping up in an array of settings, even outside consumer circles. Today, every group from enterprise businesses to city governments is utilizing intelligent, internet- and...

This Ransomware Malware Could Poison Your Water Supply If Not Paid

Ransomware has been around for a few years, but in last two years, it has become an albatross around everyone's neck, targeting businesses, hospitals, financial institutions and personal computers worldwide and extorting millions of dollars. Ransomware is a type of malware that infects computers...

First-Ever Ransomware For Smart Thermostat is Here — It's Hot!

Internet of Things IoT is the latest buzz in the world of technology, but they are much easier to hack than you think. Until now we have heard many scary stories of hacking IoT devices, but how realistic is the threat? Just think of a scenario where you enter in your house, and it's sweltering, b...