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Got An Extra $ 6 Trillion For Hackers? [Infographic]
Gears Of Biz The damages to businesses for cyber crimes is expected to reach $ 6 trillion by 2021, doubling the $ 3 trillion it cost businesses in 2015. If that figure shocks you it's because you're not paying attention. Data breaches are very costly and they occur … |
SC Magazine UK |
Major decline in exploit kits – less financially viable than ransomware
SC Magazine UK Exploit kits are on the way out, at least that's the message in a recent blog form Digital Shadows which reports that at least four major players in the market have ceased operation since June 2016. The kits use compromised websites, malicious adverts … |
Threatpost |
Seven More Chrome Extensions Compromised
Threatpost The number of compromised Chrome browser extensions is growing beyond the initial Aug. 1 hijacking of the OCR add-on called Copyfish. Added to list are seven additional legitimate Chrome Extensions that attackers took over and used to manipulate … Threat actor goes on a Chrome extension hijacking spree | Proofpoint |
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DOL Temporarily Shuts Down OSHA Injury Reporting Portal Because of Possible Data Breach
JD Supra (press release) According to Bloomberg BNA, the Labor Department temporarily shut down OSHA's (ITA) “Injury Tracking Application” portal for employers to report injuries and illnesses so that OSHA can investigate a “potential compromise” of a company's electronic data. |