Too busy working all week to keep up with the most interesting stories coming out of the technology and security industries? Below are our recommendations for a roundup of the top stories happening now that you need to know.
“Yahoobleed” flaw leaked private e-mail attachments and credentials
For years, Yahoo Mail has exposed a wealth of private user data because it failed to update widely used image-processing software that contained critical vulnerabilities. That's according to a security researcher who warned that other popular services are also likely to be leaking sensitive subscriber secrets. Read more…
27 arrested for black box ATM attacks across Europe
Europol said in a statement last week that 27 people have been arrested for their connection to a string of successful black box attacks against ATMs across Europe. Since 2016, these attacks have resulted in more than €0.45 million in losses. Read more…
Target Reaches Breach Settlement: $18.5 Million Fine, Security Controls
Target to cough up $18.5 million to 47 states in a settlement following its 2013 security breach, which exposed data of millions of customers. Read more…
How the Trump Budget Would Fund Cybersecurity
The Donald Trump administration, in its proposed fiscal year 2018 budget, outlines steps it contends would strengthen the U.S. federal government's information systems, even as it would cut some cybersecurity spending at specific agencies. Read more…
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