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Google is displeased with the fact that Symantec has failed to ensure that its partners don’t improperly issue digital certificates, which is why the tech giant has announced its intent to gradually stop trusting all of the company’s existing certificates in Chrome.

IoT Devices are Dramatically Expanding Your Digital Footprint IoT devices are the rage for consumers and business alike. While sound business has always been data-driven, consumers have latched onto data and remote control capabilities. IoT devices are convenient, giving us access and availability to things previously not possible unless you were physically in front of the device. They also can produce useful data for us to process and use to make better decisions.

Ah, RSAC 2017. Into the bowels of Moscone, I dove. Submerged in a calliopean frenzy of schwag hawkers and “where the world talks security” messaging. From the Marvel-esque call to “Be a hero!” to the more existential reminder that “Every moment counts!” I found myself drowning in a sea of Secure! Protect! Defend!

Android Forums, one of the most popular online Android communities, informed members this week that the server hosting its website has been breached, allowing attackers to access some user information.

Apple Tells WikiLeaks to Submit CIA Exploits Through Normal ProcessApple’s initial analysis of the iPhone and Mac exploits disclosed by WikiLeaks on Thursday shows that the vulnerabilities they use have already been patched. The company told WikiLeaks to send the information it possesses through the regular submission process.

As the industrial internet of things (IIoT) begins to revolutionize productivity, so too does it dramatically increase industry's cyber-attack surface. What has been missing is a single platform to provide or enable security across the entirety of IIoT.

Google Outlines State of Android Security With 2016 Year In Review Report

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface) exposes unpatched systems to malware attacks such as ransomware, ERPScan security researchers warn.

Like any business, cybercriminals offering their services need to develop and maintain a brand and reputation in order to attract customers.

Cisco informed customers on Wednesday that some of its industrial routers are exposed to attacks due to a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the IOx application environment.

By Working Together and Sharing Missteps, Defenders Can Gain Crucial Security Insights and Prevent the Spread of Attacks

A recently uncovered malware campaign was found to be using a weaponized Word document that can be used to target both macOS and Windows machines, Fortinet researchers warn.

US federal prosecutors suspect the North Korean government directed last year's theft of $81 million from Bangladesh's account at the New York Federal Reserve Bank, according to a media report Wednesday.

Google and Jigsaw have launched of a set of free tools designed to help different types of organizations defend against common types of digital attacks.

Researchers at Cisco Talos have reported finding a high severity code execution vulnerability in the LabVIEW system design software from National Instruments.

The China-linked threat group known as Winnti has been abusing GitHub for command and control (C&C) communications, Trend Micro reported on Wednesday.

A Lithuanian man has been indicted in the United States for convincing two U.S.-based Internet companies into wiring over $100 million to bank accounts he controlled as part of an email fraud scheme.

The threat group behind the cyber espionage campaign dubbed “Machete” continues to target entities in Spanish-speaking countries, endpoint security firm Cylance reported on Wednesday.

Hacking back is a perennial and contentious issue. Its latest instance comes in the form of a 'Discussion Draft' bill proposed by Representative Tom Graves (R-GA): The Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act. Graves claims it is gaining bipartisan support, and he expects to present it to the House of Representatives for vote within the next few months.