IoT hack: how to break a smart home… again
There can never be too many IoT gadgets – that’s what people usually think when buying yet another connected device with advanced functionality. From...
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Is Ready for Prime Time
We’ve heard it time and again. As security threats increase and morph, and user devices and locations diversify, multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be blossoming...
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NEW: Vulnerability and Assessment Scanning for Your AWS Cloud Databases
Scuba is a free and easy-to-use tool that uncovers hidden security risks. Scuba is frequently updated with content from Imperva’s Defense Center researchers.
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Tax refund, or How to lose your remaining cash
Every year, vast numbers of people around the globe relish the delightful prospect of filling out tax returns, applying for tax refunds, etc. Given...
C-Suite Disconnect is Weakening Cybersecurity
Today, Centrify announced a new research study conducted with Dow Jones Customer Intelligence titled, “CEO Disconnect is Weakening Cybersecurity.” The report sheds light on...
New Research: Crypto-mining Drives Almost 90% of All Remote Code Execution Attacks
It’s early in 2018 and we have already witnessed one of the top contenders in this year’s web application attacks. Continuing the trend from...
A Slice of 2017 Sofacy Activity
Sofacy, also known as APT28, Fancy Bear, and Tsar Team, is a highly active and prolific APT. From their high volume 0day deployment to...
Break the Trust and Stop the Breach: The Zero Trust Security Model
As 2018 is upon us, it’s time to take stock of our new realities and commit to better behavior that benefits us and our...
Spam and phishing in 2017
Figures of the year
The share of spam in mail traffic came to 56.63%, down 1.68% against 2016.
The biggest source of spam remains the US...
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Great responsibility, without great power
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. As I’m writing this, today (April 28) is International Superhero Day. If you don’t know the origin story behind...
Imperva Customers Protected Against CVE-2026-41940 in cPanel & WHM
What is CVE-2026-41940?
CVE-2026-41940 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting cPanel & WHM, including DNSOnly, in versions after 11.40. The flaw, discovered by WatchTowr...
Microsoft Windows 11 April 2026 Security Update Breaks Third-Party Backup Applications
Microsoft’s April 2026 cumulative security update for Windows 11 is causing significant disruptions for users relying on third-party backup software, triggering an MS-DEFCON level...
Almost half of UK businesses hit by cyber attacks
The government's annual cyber security report reveals UK businesses are still struggling with the impact of attacks and breaches. - Read more
