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Payment Fraud: Criminals Enroll Stolen Cards on Apple Pay
July 15, 2019
According to a recent report issued by security researchers at Trend Micro, ATM malware has become a commodity and any criminal with $1,000 to invest can start attacking ATMs in no time.
Trend Micro Extends Its Network Protection to the Cloud
July 15, 2019
Trend Micro announced the extension of its industry leading network protection to the cloud, now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace. This was delivered in response to the operational challenges enterprises often experience with available network security solutions. It will first be available for AWS Transit Gateway, with multiple deployment models planned to follow.
Zoom Flaw Turns Mac Cam into Spy Cam
July 10, 2019
A vulnerability allows any website to forcibly join a user to a Zoom call, with their video camera activated, without a user's permission. According to Trend Micro's Greg Young, having your camera and audio enabled on your Mac without your knowledge can create a number of scenarios with bad outcomes, including the use of the captured video or screenshots for blackmail.
Anubis Android Banking Malware Returns with Extensive Financial App Hit List
July 9, 2019
The attacker behind the development of Anubis has been active for at least 12 years, and in order to stay current, has retooled the malware for use in fresh attack waves, according to Trend Micro researchers.
DevOps Will Fail Unless Security and Developer Teams Communicate Better
July 3, 2019
DevOps initiatives have become important for 74% of organizations over the past year, but communication must improve for DevOps to be successful, according to Trend Micro.
Trend Micro Blocked Five Million IoT Camera Hack Attempts
July 1, 2019
Cybersecurity experts from Trend Micro blocked five million attempted hacks of IoT cameras. Trend Micro teamed up with IP security solution provider VIVOTEK in a bid to secure IoT cameras. Data from 7,000 IP cameras were analysed by Trend Micro to find the scale of the threat against them, and how few protections they have.
Top Takeaways From AWS Security Chief Stephen Schmidt At re:Inforce 2019
June 26, 2019
The first day of the re:Inforce conference showed how AWS views security—as a fundamental part of building technology. Trend Micro's Mark Nunnikhoven took away three repeated themes: Security is a key business concern, automation is key part of modern security, and security must be built into the fabric of everything.
Botnet Uses SSH and ADB to Create Android Cryptomining Army
June 20, 2019
Trend Micro researchers discovered a cryptocurrency mining botnet that uses the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) Wi-Fi interface and SSH connections to hosts stored in the known_hosts list to spread to other devices.
Trend Micro Partners with VIVOTEK to Enhance IP Cameras Security
June 18, 2019
Trend Micro announced it has blocked 5 million attempted cyberattacks against IP cameras in just five months. Through its strategic partnership with VIVOTEK, a global leading IP security solution provider, Trend Micro’s IoT security solutions are embedded in globally deployed IP cameras to provide superior protection.
Criminal Campaign Uses Leaked NSA Tools to Set Up Cryptomining Scheme, Trend Micro Says
June 13, 2019
According to researchers at Trend Micro, criminals have been using hacking tools that were reportedly stolen from the National Security Agency in targeting companies around the world as part of a cryptomining campaign since March.