Bitcoin is getting most of the attention these days with prices repeatedly hitting new all time highs (although today saw a slight correction). However, Bitcoin is getting beaten on one area. For the... read more
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Ethereum sets new transaction record, outperforming Bitcoin
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2017-08-16 03:36
Bitcoin is getting most of the attention these days with prices repeatedly hitting new all time highs (although today saw a slight correction). However, Bitcoin is getting beaten on one area. For the first time ever, Ethereum yesterday had more than 400,000 transactions, a record for any public blockchain, and around 40,000 higher than Bitcoin’s record day.
Leaked SMB exploits make malware powerful, warns Cylance
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2017-08-16 03:23
Exploits of Microsoft’s server message block (SMB) protocol have been an “unmitigated success” for malware writers, according to researchers at security firm Cylance.
In April 2017, the Shadow Brokers hacking group leaked an arsenal of tools it claimed to have stolen from the US National Security Agency (NSA).
The first of these tools to gain prominence was EternalBlue, an SMB protocol exploit that was a key component of the WannaCry global ransomware attacks in May 2017.
North Korea's Lazarus hacking group targets US defence contractors
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2017-08-16 03:22
Hackers from the North Korean-linked Lazarus Group have reportedly targeted US defence contractors as tensions between the US and North Korea increase.
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks said that it is 'clear' that the Lazarus Group, which also hacked Sony in 2014, is behind the attacks; tools, techniques and procedures are shared between both operations.
Court rejects LinkedIn claim that unauthorized scraping is hacking
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2017-08-16 03:21
A California federal court has handed a setback to LinkedIn in a case that could determine whether scraping a public website triggers anti-hacking law. The 25-page ruling, released on Monday, holds that federal anti-hacking law isn't triggered by scraping a website, even if the website owner—LinkedIn in this case—explicitly asks for the scraping to stop.
Powerful backdoor found in software used by >100 banks and energy cos.
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2017-08-16 03:20
For 17 days starting last month, an advanced backdoor that gave attackers complete control over networks lurked in digitally signed software used by hundreds of banks, energy companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, researchers warned Tuesday.
