Researchers show how rogue web applications can be used to attack vulnerable browser extensions in a hack that gives adversaries access to private user data.
Source: Rogue Web Apps Can Turn Browser Extensions Into Backdoors
More than half (55%) of PC applications installed worldwide are out-of-date, making PC users and their personal data vulnerable to security risks.
Source: Most out of date applications exposed: Shockwave, VLC and Skype top the list – Help Net Security
DHS lays out four-step action plan for investigating DNS hacks and securing DNS management accounts.
Source: DHS issues security alert about recent DNS hijacking attacks | ZDNet
Ransomware strain has many similarities with one of the most damaging ransomware families.
Source: New Phobos ransomware exploits weak security to hit targets around the world | ZDNet
Updated: An Oklahoma Department of Securities server allowed anyone to download government files.
Source: Oklahoma gov data leak exposes FBI investigation records, millions of department files | ZDNet