The Cyber News Rundown brings you the latest happenings in cyber news weekly. Who am I? I’m Connor Madsen, a Webroot Threat Research Analyst, and a guy with a passion for all things security. Any more questions? Just ask.
New Mobile Phishing Attacks are Using URL Padding
In an attempt to trick mobile browsing users into accessing malicious sites, attackers have begun adding multiple hyphens to URLs that keep the false address out of the mobile browser’s small address bar. This “URL padding” has even been spotted targeting high-traffic sites such as Facebook and Craigslist, to increase criminals’ chances of stealing user login credentials. We strongly recommend that users enter the desired URL manually, rather than clicking links, while also trying to maintain the same security standards for their mobile devices as for PCs.
Airline Traveler Data Remains Unsecured
While physical security around air travel has greatly increased over the last decade and a half, the data security of the nearly 8 million travelers is still at risk. The trouble stems largely from antiquated airline systems in general, which are currently exempt from the current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards that are compulsory for all other online-sales industries. For the sake of airline travelers everywhere, we hope these systems will soon receive the updates they so desperately need to keep passenger and employee data safe.
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