Facebook says it disrupted Iranian hacking campaign tied to Tortoiseshell gang
On Facebook, roughly 200 accounts associated with the cyber espionage campaign were blocked and taken down.
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Google details recent malware campaigns amid uptick in zero-day attacks
Google researchers discovered four zero-days that were used as part of three targeted malware campaigns that exploited previously unknown flaws in Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and WebKit.
Facebook announces time bonus payouts for bug hunters
Essentially, Facebook is acknowledging that it's sometimes slow to reach a bounty decision and is using this bonus payment to encourage patience among the researchers in its bug bounty community.
NSA, FBI warn of ongoing brute force hacking campaign tied to Russian military
Russian military intelligence tied to the group Fancy Bear are using brute force techniques to infiltrate the networks of government and private sector organizations, a joint advisory from US and UK cybersecurity agencies said.
Google outlines new security practices for Nest devices
Google said its new Nest security practices include adopting standards Google has long held as well as implementing new updates that are specific to Nest's connected home devices and services.
AWS acquires encrypted messaging app Wickr
AWS sees an opportunity to use Wickr to bolster its own portfolio of communication, collaboration and productivity services.
Deloitte scoops up digital risk protection company Terbium Labs
Deloitte said that adding the Terbium Labs business to its portfolio would enable the company to offer clients another way to continuously monitor for data exposed on the open, deep, or dark web.
Deloitte acquires cloud security orchestration provider CloudQuest
The deal marks Deloitte's second security-related acquisition this year as the company aims to bolster its existing cybersecurity offerings.
Google I/O 2021: New Chrome feature can fix compromised passwords
Google also announced an update to its password manager, including a new tool that imports passwords from third-party password managers.
Cisco acquires Kenna Security, makers of a vulnerability management platform
With Kenna's technology, Cisco plans to combine threat and risk-based vulnerability management as part of the SecureX platform.