How did a malicious app slip past Google Play app store security?

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | January 09, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS How did a malicious app slip past Google Play app store security? Preparing for new DDoS techniques: Mitigating the inevitable attack Choosing the best web fraud detection system for your company How are hackers using Twitter as C&C servers for malware? Doxware: New ransomware threat, or just extortionware rebranded? NEWS Doxware: New ransomware threat, or just extortionware rebranded? The threat of ransomware continues to evolve, with a new spin on extortionware, called doxware, that's designed to target and potentially expose sensitive data of ransomware victims.   EXPERT ADVICE How did a malicious app slip past Google Play app store security? A malicious app called Black Jack Free was able to bypass Google Play's app store security. Expert Michael Cobb explains the threat and how enterprises should defend themselves.   Preparing for new DDoS techniques: Mitigating the inevitable attack Attackers are using DDoS techniques that focus on IoT and IPv6. Learn how to build a response plan, select mitigation solutions and recover from an attack.   Choosing the best web fraud detection system for your company This guide explains the technology and the key features an effective system should include to help readers evaluate fraud detection products and choose the best for their company.   How are hackers using Twitter as C&C servers for malware? C&C servers have been replaced with Twitter accounts, which spread the Android Trojan Twitoor to user devices. Expert Michael Cobb explains how to stop this attack.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.