Windows Remote Desktop relies on the Remote Desktop Protocol via TCP port 3389 by default.

Is COVID-19 Driving a Surge in Unsafe Remote Connectivity?

Mathew J. Schwartz • March 31, 2020

As the coronavirus drives a massive upsurge in remote working, a review of remote desktop protocol usage suggests RDP adoption hasn't spiked. But as IT teams rely more heavily on remote access, experts warn that too many RDP systems remain internet-exposed.

Breach Notification

Chinese Cyber Espionage Continues Despite COVID-19

Latest

Cybercrime

Fraudsters Take Advantage of Zoom's Popularity

Apurva Venkat • March 31, 2020

Fraudsters are taking advantage of the increasing use of Zoom for video conferencing to support those working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They're waging phishing campaigns with Zoom themes and hijacking - or "Zoom bombing" - sessions.

Cybercrime

FBI: Cybercrime Gang Mailing 'BadUSB' Devices to Targets

Mathew J. Schwartz • March 30, 2020

The FBI warns that the notorious FIN7 cybercrime gang has a new trick up its sleeve: Mailing victims a $50 gift card portrayed as good for redeeming items listed on an accompanying USB storage device, which in reality downloads Griffon backdoor software to give attackers remote access.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

COVID-19 and the Human Side of Cybersecurity Leadership

Tom Field • March 30, 2020

When securing the remote workforce, it's important to be mindful of the human challenges - educating children, caring for elders and dealing with the barrage of COVID-19 news, says Microsoft's Diana Kelley, who shares insights on balancing cybersecurity and compassion.

Endpoint Security

Will 5G Networks Inherit Vulnerabilities in 4G Networks?

Akshaya Asokan • March 30, 2020

If vulnerabilities in 4G cellular networks that can expose them to denial-of-service and other attacks are not addressed, emerging 5G networks could inherit these same issues, the security firm Positive Technologies reports.

Electronic Healthcare Records

Coalition Formed to Address COVID-19 Crisis

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • March 27, 2020

More than two dozen healthcare organizations and technology firms have formed a coalition to help address the COVID-19 crisis by using secure information sharing and data analysis. But observers warn the group must devote enough attention to privacy and security issues.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

COVID-19: The Digital Exposure Crisis

Tom Field • March 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed more than policy and social gaps, says U.K.-based cybersecurity expert John Walker. It's also manifested in digital exposures born out of lack of preparedness and bad practices. Walker offers insights on improving the cyber response.

Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery

Analysis: Russia's COVID-19 Disinformation Campaign

Nick Holland • March 27, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes how and why Russia is spreading disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: the latest CCPA regulation updates; a CISO's tips on securely managing a remote workforce.

Cybercrime

Tupperware Website Hit by Card Skimmer

Ishita Chigilli Palli • March 26, 2020

Tupperware, known for its colorful array of food storage containers, is the latest company to have its website hit with a card skimmer that siphons off payment card details at checkout, according to the security firm Malwarebytes. Malicious JavaScript hid in the online checkout payment form.

Governance & Risk Management

Microsoft to Pause Non-Essential Software Updates

Mathew J. Schwartz • March 26, 2020

Microsoft has announced that it will pause all non-essential updates for Windows, while both Google and Microsoft have said their Chrome and Edge browsers will, for now, receive only stability and security updates. The moves come as IT teams are continuing to respond to the ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cybercrime

Newly Discovered APT Group Targets Middle East Firms: Report

Apurva Venkat • March 26, 2020

A newly discovered advanced persistent threat group is targeting industrial firms in the Middle East with a new type of backdoor Trojan, according to the security firm Kaspersky.

Cybercrime

The Ecommerce Surge: Guarding Against Fraud

Nick Holland • March 26, 2020

As more consumers shift to online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers must ramp up their efforts to guard against ecommerce payment fraud, says Toby McFarlane, a cybersecurity expert at CMSPI, a payments consultancy.

Endpoint Security

The Best of RSA Conference 2020

Information Security Media Group • March 25, 2020

At RSA Conference 2020 in San Francisco, Information Security Media Group's editorial team conducted more than 130 video interviews with industry thought leaders. Here are the highlights.