Cloud SecurityFireEye nabs automation and orchestration firm InvotasJeremy Seth DavisFebruary 3, 2016FireEye Inc. acquired Invotas International Corp., a cybersecurity company that focuses on security automation and orchestration.
Security ArchitectureResearchers spot trojan targeting dozens of Google Play gamesRobert AbelFebruary 3, 2016Researchers at Dr. Web spotted the Android.Xiny.19.origin trojan incorporated into more than 60 games in the Google Play Store.
Threat ManagementRansomware DMA Locker’s encryption may be weak, but its flaws are dangerousBradley BarthFebruary 3, 2016An amateurish ransomware known as DMA Locker could crash while encrypting files, leaving users confused as to why their machines aren't operational.
Cloud SecurityAfter Norse: VCs, pros eye cyber investmentsJeremy Seth DavisFebruary 3, 2016IT pros look at lessons that can be learned from the collapse of Norse Corp.
Incident ResponseResearchers spot macro malware used to spread NeutrinoRobert AbelFebruary 3, 2016Researchers at Zscaler spotted attackers using macro malware as a vector to spread the Neutrino bot via spearphishing emails.
Security ArchitectureResearchers spot bugs in toys that could expose personal dataRobert AbelFebruary 2, 2016Researchers at Rapid7 discovered vulnerabilities in Fisher-Price's Smart Toy and hereO's GPS platforms that could expose user data.
Incident ResponseAudit uncovers flaws in U.S.’s ‘EINSTEIN’ cybersecurity programBradley BarthFebruary 2, 2016A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office exposes multiple perceived flaws in the Department of Homeland Security's National Cybersecurity Protection System, otherwise known as EINSTEIN.
BreachUnauthorized access leads to Neiman Marcus Group breach, 5,200 affectedRobert AbelFebruary 1, 2016Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) reported that someone gained unauthorized access to thousands of online customer accounts.
