Android-backdoor entered firmware via supply chain
In 2017, the news sounded that criminals had managed to install an advanced backdoor on certain Android devices, even before they had left the factories. Now, almost two years later, this is also confirmed by Google itself.
The backdoor in question is Triada, a malware that was uncovered by Kaspersk... Read more
Sophos buys MDR specialist Rook Security
Sophos has taken over sector partner Rook Security. Rook Security specialises in managed detection and response (MDR) and has a team of cyberthreat hunters and incident response experts who provide their services 24/7.
Founded in 2008, Rook Security monitors, hunts, analyzes, and responds to cyber s... Read more
Google appeals against new European billion-dollar fine
Earlier this year, Google was fined by the European Union for unfair competition with online advertisements. The fine amounts to EUR 1.5 billion, the third antitrust fine so far. Google does not resign itself to this and goes into the counter-attack.
Google has lodged an appeal with the General Cour... Read more
OneSpan Secure Agreement Automation helps combat identity fraud
OneSpan has developed Secure Agreement Automation, a cloud solution that digitises the entire process of account opening and reduces identity fraud. The solution is available via an API and connects to the OneSpan Trusted Identity (TID) platform.
The battle to attract and retain bank customers is de... Read more
Chrome 75 includes secret reading mode and security updates
Google today makes Chrome 75 available for Android, Chrome OS, Linux, Mac and Windows. The main focus of this version is to add internal APIs and update existing functions. Developers did discover one hidden novelty: read mode.
The new reading mode is hidden in the flags submenu of Chrome. This func... Read more
HPE supercomputer back on earth after space experiment
HPE's Spaceborne Computer is back on earth after a one and a half hour test on board the ISS. The manufacturer is now going to extensively analyse the device, which consists of traditional earth components, in order to assess the impact of the challenging environment on the hardware.
In 2017, HPE se... Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics go hand in hand at SAS
SAS has had extensive analytical software for many years,
but to what extent is the software changing as a result of emerging influential
technology such as artificial intelligence (AI)? AI makes it easier to draw
conclusions during data analysis. We discussed AI's influence on analytics with
Mark ... Read more
Apple launches Pro Display XDR 6K screen from $4,999
At its WWDC conference, Apple not only announced a new Mac Pro, but also an accompanying monitor.
The Pro Display XDR is a colour-calibrated 32-inch LCD monitor with 6k resolution (6,016 x 3,384 pixels) and virtually borderless design. The bezels are barely 9 millimeters. XDR here stands for Extreme... Read more
Sophos expands Intercept X server capabilities with advanced detection
Sophos introduces Intercept X for servers with Endpoint Detection and Response: a mouthful that means that Intercept X now offers visibility across the entire IT environment in order to detect and block attacks in time.
Intercept X for servers with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) should help c... Read more
Criminals behind GrandCrab-ransomware are going to retire on millions of profits
The GrandCrab ransomware-as-a-service closes the books next month. The owners are going to enjoy their profits, which they believe have risen to more than 150 million dollars.
GrandCrab will give up soon. The cybercriminals behind the ransomware service are announcing its closure. GrandCrab was the ... Read more