Symantec's ID theft prevention subsidiary LifeLock suffered from some embarrassing optics on Wednesday after it was reported that an error in its e-marketing unsubscribe process left the email addresses of its customers exposed to potential data theft and tampering.
Iran has once again found itself in the crosshairs of cybersecurity researchers with Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42, Symantec and the German intelligence all pointing accusatory fingers at Tehran over several recently revealed cyber campaigns.
Bank robbers often stick up the same bank twice, but a recent lawsuit between a Virginia bank and its insurer revealed the bank lost $2.4 million when staffers twice fell for phishing attacks resulting in illegal ATM withdrawals.
Researchers from Proofpoint have announced the discovery of a brand new remote access trojan, and an upgraded version of an old banking trojan -- both of which have been used in recent phishing campaigns.
The new feature will help protect users from remote attacks because unlike text message codes which can be intercepted, U2F uses a physical device such as a two-factor keyfob which requires a user to push a button to authorize a login.
