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Suspected data breach at Holiday Inn, Marriott hotels

A large hotel management company says attackers may have compromised its point-of-sale devices

By Jeremy Kirk

Feb 4, 2014 3 mins

Cybercrime Data and Information Security Malware

Windows XP support cutoff poses data breach risk for retailers

Symantec said retailers running Windows XP-based POS terminals will soon face an increased attack risk

By Jeremy Kirk

Feb 4, 2014 3 mins

Hacking Malware Small and Medium Business

Malware hides behind JavaScript, PNGs to bypass browser security

Web attack uses malware encoded as images and delivered through iframe injection in a way that escapes easy detection

By Serdar Yegulalp

Feb 4, 2014 3 mins

Malware Web Development

Target credential theft highlights third-party vendor risk

Any company is wise to remember that its security is only as strong as the weakest link in its supply chain

By Antone Gonsalves

Feb 3, 2014 4 mins

Data and Information Security Endpoint Protection Hacking

Tor-enabled malware stole credit card data from PoS systems at dozens of retailers

Details of over 50,000 credit and debit cards have been stolen from 119 PoS terminals infected with a malware program called ChewBacca

By Lucian Constantin

Jan 31, 2014 5 mins

Cybercrime Intrusion Detection Software Malware

Target says attackers used stolen vendor credentials to gain access

The retailer has updated and limited access controls as the investigation into the data breach continues

By Jeremy Kirk

Jan 30, 2014 2 mins

Careers Cybercrime Data and Information Security

FileZilla warns of large malware campaign

Spoofed versions of the open source FTP program circulating on third-party websites are designed to steal log-in credentials

By Jeremy Kirk

Jan 29, 2014 2 mins

Data and Information Security Malware Open Source

Hyper-V ‘escape attack,’ part 2: The mystery deepens

The roots of the Hyper-V hack are revealed -- and serve as a reminder to stick to best practices

By J. Peter Bruzzese

Jan 29, 2014 4 mins

Hacking Technology Industry

VPN bypass vulnerability affects Android ‘Jelly Bean’ and ‘KitKat’

Researchers say the vulnerability could allow attackers to intercept traffic from Android devices despite an active VPN connection

By Lucian Constantin

Jan 28, 2014 4 mins

Malware Technology Industry

Broadband speeds and adoption are up — but so are attacks

Akamai's latest 'State of the Internet' report shows steady rise in broadband adoption and speeds, IPv6 usage -- and DDoS attacks

By Serdar Yegulalp

Jan 28, 2014 4 mins

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Suspected data breach at Holiday Inn, Marriott hotels

Windows XP support cutoff poses data breach risk for retailers

Malware hides behind JavaScript, PNGs to bypass browser security

Target credential theft highlights third-party vendor risk

Tor-enabled malware stole credit card data from PoS systems at dozens of retailers

Target says attackers used stolen vendor credentials to gain access

FileZilla warns of large malware campaign

Hyper-V ‘escape attack,’ part 2: The mystery deepens

VPN bypass vulnerability affects Android ‘Jelly Bean’ and ‘KitKat’

Broadband speeds and adoption are up — but so are attacks