This Week in Security News: Consumer Data and Malware
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn what security issues and critical threats will impact consumer data this year. Also, learn about a malicious Adobe app targeting macOS systems.
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Keys to Safeguarding Consumer Data in 2019
Trend Micro reports that there are certain security issues which will specifically impact consumer data, including phishing and fraud attacks.
Linksys Partners with Trend Micro for Network Protection on Velop Wi-Fi Systems
Linksys and Trend Micro have partnered to deliver a security solution for home networks to give families an added layer of digital projection.
Collaborating with Law Enforcement to Tackle the Scourge of ATM Attacks
Trend Micro contributed to a new Europol report detailing guidelines on logical ATM attacks, in support of ongoing efforts by both law enforcement and the financial industry to stop ATM abuse.
Report: Over 59,000 GDPR Data Breach Notifications, But Only 91 Fines
Since the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in May last year, EU organizations have reported almost 60,000 data breaches, but so far fewer than 100 fines have been issued by regulators.
MacOS Malware Poses as Adobe Zii, Steals Credit Card Info and Mines Monero Cryptocurrency
Trend Micro found a malicious app posing as Adobe Zii (a tool used to crack Adobe products) targeting macOS systems to mine cryptocurrency and steal credit card information.
Auto Engineers Warn Your Car Might be Easier to Hack Than You Think
As auto makers roll out more sophisticated features, the upgrades are also making cars more vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to a new report from the Ponemon Institute.
Managing Digital Footprints and Data Privacy
A massive data dump involving more than two billion user credentials was reported earlier this year. The ramifications of this dump is just the beginning for many of those whose data are included.
Just Two Hacker Groups are Behind 60% of Stolen Cryptocurrency
A new report from blockchain investigation company Chainalysis reveals that just two criminal groups are responsible for around 60% of all cryptocurrency stolen from exchanges.
EU Orders Recall of Children’s Smartwatch Over Severe Privacy Concerns
For the first time, EU authorities have announced plans to recall a product from the European market because of a data privacy issue. The product is Safe-KID-One, a children’s smartwatch produced by German electronics vendor ENOX.
Do you agree phishing and fraud attacks will be the main threats impacting consumer data in 2019? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the comments below or follow me on Twitter to continue the conversation: @JonLClay.
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