Shane Schick
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Shane Schick is a writer, editor and speaker who focuses on how information technology creates business value. He lives in Toronto.
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More Than 500,000 Systems Infected by Stantinko Malware Since 2012
Stantinko malware uses Teddy Protection and The Safe Surfing Chrome extensions to commandeer affected PCs. This sophisticated design can execute any code.
Google Adds Verification Screens for Plugins Following Phishing Attacks
Google is rolling out a number of protections to combat phishing attacks through plug-ins. These verification steps will help users practice due diligence.
GhostCtrl Android RAT Demonstrates Spooky Range of Capabilities
Security researchers recently uncovered a scary version of GhostCtrl, an Android RAT with advanced capabilities that can be very difficult to detect.
New Malware Gets Stronger by Using Real Apps in Banking Attacks
New malware is infiltrating bona fide apps, making banking Trojans harder to detect. Fortunately, it can be shut down if it is detected in time.
Black Hat Attendees Predict Cyberattack on US Infrastructure Within Two Years
Security experts expect U.S. infrastructure to suffer a major cyberattack in the next two years, according a survey of recent Black Hat attendees.
Cryptocurrency Attacks Escalate as Fraudsters Strike Classic Ether Wallet and Bithumb
Cybercriminals recently breached two popular cryptocurrency platforms to steal personal information and digital funds to the tune of $300,000.
US Firms Have Less Than a Year to Comply With the GDPR
U.S. companies that handle data belonging to customers living in the European Union may not realize that they are subject to the GDPR.
GhostHook Attack Reveals Kernel-Level Threat in 64-Bit Windows Systems
Researchers discovered a haunting technique they're calling a GhostHook attack, which uses a feature in Intel CPUs to take over 64-bit Windows.
Rotten Apples: MacSpy, MacRansom Bring Malware-as-a-Service Model to MacOS
The first Mac malware-as-a-service threats suggests attackers are starting to see the operating system as a potential target.
Application Security Report Calls Out Problems in Mobile, IoT Devices and DevOps
High-Tech Bridge released a report at InfoSecurity Europe 2017 highlighting some of the fastest growing application security threats to developers.