Backoff malware infections are more widespread than thought

Computerworld Security: September 02, 2014
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Backoff malware infections are more widespread than thought

The number of businesses hit by the data-stealing Backoff malware may be
substantially more than the 1,000 or so companies estimated by federal
officials.
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IN THIS ISSUE

1. CryptoWall ransomware held over 600,000 computers hostage, encrypted 5B files
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2. Rigged industrial software site points to watering hole attack
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3. Why hackers may be stealing your credit card numbers for years
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CryptoWall ransomware held over 600,000 computers hostage, encrypted 5B files

CryptoWall infected over 600,000 computer systems in the past six months and
held 5 billion files hostage, earning its creators more than $1 million.
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Rigged industrial software site points to watering hole attack

Attackers have rigged the website of an industrial software firm with a
sophisticated reconnaissance tool, possibly in preparation for attacks against
companies from several industries.
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Why hackers may be stealing your credit card numbers for years

While conducting a penetration test of a major Canadian retailer, Rob
VandenBrink bought something from the store. He later found his own credit card
number buried in its systems.
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