Dennis Fisher

Dennis Fisher is editor-in-chief at Duo Security. He is an award-winning technology journalist who has specialized in covering information security and privacy for the last 15 years. Prior to joining Duo, he was one of the founding editors of On the Wire, Threatpost and previously covered security for TechTarget and eWeek.

Data Breaches

Encryption

Mobile Security

Mobile Attack Campaign Used MDM to Intercept Traffic

Researchers recently discovered a narrowly focused attack that targets iPhone users with data-stealing, location tracking malware.

USB the Hard Way

Apple made it trickier for anyone looking to download the contents of an iOS device this week with a new feature that prevents USB accessories from communicating with devices that haven't been unlocked in an hour.

Mozilla Fixes Critical Flaws, Adds Have I Been Pwned Integration in Firefox

The latest version of Firefox includes a new feature that integrates Have I Been Pwned, a service by security expert Troy Hunt that alerts users if their credentials have been compromised.

Preventing a Ban on Encryption

A bipartisan bill, the ENCRYPT Act, has resurfaced in the House of Representatives this week. The legislation would block states and governments from compelling companies to weaken encryption with a backdoor.

Apple Is Fixing to Lock Down the iPhone Even Further

Apple is testing a new feature in iOS, USB Restricted mode, that could give users an extra layer of security and make it more challenging for companies who make unlocking tools to extract data from phones.

US Government Outing North Korean Cyberespionage

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday released an alert detailing two kinds of malware used by Hidden Cobra, the codename the U.S. has given to the North Korean government's cyberattacks.

Regulation May Be Coming for IoT Security

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) urged the government's Consumer Product Safety Commission to regulate IoT products in a letter this week.