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2019-10-21 09:30:00 |
Researchers find stealthy MSSQL server backdoor developed by Chinese cyberspies (lien direct) |
ESET finds new "skip-2.0" backdoor developed by Chinese cyber-espionage group, targeting MSSQL v12 and v11. |
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2019-10-21 09:05:35 |
Avast says hackers breached internal network through compromised VPN profile (lien direct) |
Czech antivirus maker discloses second attack aimed at compromising CCleaner releases. |
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2019-10-21 08:13:31 |
Google to roll out update \'in the coming\' months to fix Pixel 4 Face Unlock bypass (lien direct) |
In the meantime, Google recommends that users employ another screen-locking mechanism, such as passphrases, PIN codes, or swipe patterns. |
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2019-10-21 07:30:05 |
Chinese national sentenced for trying to smuggle military tech from US to China (lien direct) |
Export control laws were violated. |
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2019-10-20 19:00:05 |
Alexa and Google Home devices leveraged to phish and eavesdrop on users, again (lien direct) |
Amazon, Google fail to address security loopholes in Alexa and Home devices more than a year after first reports. |
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2019-10-18 21:33:46 |
US stopped using floppy disks to manage nuclear weapons arsenal (lien direct) |
US Air Force switches to secure solid-state-based solution to replace antiquated floppy disks in SACCS nuclear weapons management system. |
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2019-10-18 15:54:48 |
Free decrypter released for STOP ransomware, today\'s most popular ransomware strain (lien direct) |
New free decrypter can help victims decrypte 148 of the 160 versions of the STOP ransomware. |
Ransomware
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2019-10-18 15:12:00 |
Samsung to patch S10 fingerprint sensor bug next week (lien direct) |
Samsung promises software patch next week; recommends not using custom screen covers in the meantime. |
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2019-10-18 12:38:03 |
UK government, Arm ink deal to boost chip security (lien direct) |
£36 million in funding has been handed over to protect business technologies. |
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2019-10-18 10:32:47 |
Cryptocurrency executives charged with running $11 million Ponzi scheme (lien direct) |
Sky-high rates of return were promised to participants. |
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2019-10-18 09:32:00 |
Fake Tor Browser steals Bitcoin from Dark Web users (lien direct) |
Dark Web traders may find the cryptocurrency intended for purchases ending up in the hands of cyberattackers. |
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2019-10-18 09:07:48 |
Mission Health online store hijack went undetected for years (lien direct) |
Credit card and payment information was the target of the three-year-long attack. |
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2019-10-18 00:58:05 |
Zappos data breach settlement: users get 10% store discount, lawyers get $1.6m (lien direct) |
Seven-years-old class-action lawsuit nears its end, but data breach victims won't be happy. |
Data Breach
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2019-10-17 22:16:15 |
Google Pixel 4\'s Face Unlock works even if you have your eyes closed (lien direct) |
Face Unlock bug lets someone unlock you're Pixel 4 phone while you're asleep or out cold. |
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2019-10-17 20:08:31 |
Yubico security keys can now be used to log into Windows computers (lien direct) |
Yubico releases app that lets users configure YubiKeys to work on top of local Windows OS accounts. |
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2019-10-17 18:38:00 |
US senator introduces privacy bill that would jail CEOs for user privacy violations (lien direct) |
Sen. Wyden introduces new consumer privacy bill that puts even the EU's GDPR to shame. |
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2019-10-17 16:04:16 |
Google expands Chrome\'s Site Isolation feature to Android users (lien direct) |
Google also expands Site Isolation protections for desktop users. |
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2019-10-17 11:58:11 |
Germany\'s cyber-security agency recommends Firefox as most secure browser (lien direct) |
Germany's BSI tested Firefox, Chrome, IE, and Edge. Firefox was only browser to pass all minimum requirements for mandatory security features. |
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2019-10-17 09:58:23 |
UK porn block collapses and I couldn\'t be happier about it (lien direct) |
Opinion: The porn block was unenforceable and an empty promise -- and its withdrawal is a win for privacy. |
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2019-10-17 04:45:04 |
Tor Snowflake turns your browser into a proxy for users in censored countries (lien direct) |
Chrome and Firefox extensions released over the summer. Windows support added this month. |
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2019-10-16 21:45:57 |
Security researcher publishes proof-of-concept code for recent Android zero-day (lien direct) |
Qu1ckR00t app can root an Android device using the CVE-2019-2215 zero-day. |
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2019-10-16 16:00:06 |
WAV audio files are now being used to hide malicious code (lien direct) |
Steganography malware trend moving from PNG and JPG to WAV files. |
Malware
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2019-10-16 13:00:06 |
Phorpiex botnet made $115,000 in five months just from mass-spamming sextortion emails (lien direct) |
Sextortion emails look silly for the most of us, but there are many users who take them at face value and pay up. |
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2019-10-16 00:35:00 |
Hacking 20 high-profile dev accounts could compromise half of the npm ecosystem (lien direct) |
Securing a handful of developer accounts and vetting a few projects would greatly increase the security of the npm ecosystem of JavaScript libraries. |
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2019-10-15 15:51:00 |
Checkm8 iOS jailbreak used as lure in online scam (lien direct) |
iOS users tricked into installing online games and told to "reach Level 8 in 7 days." |
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2019-10-15 11:10:03 |
Argentinian security researcher arrested after tweeting about government hack (lien direct) |
Researcher claims "political persecution," all while police are looking for a hacker who doxed thousands of officers. |
Hack
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2019-10-14 22:45:13 |
M6, one of France\'s biggest TV channels, hit by ransomware (lien direct) |
Unlike The Weather Channel earlier this year, M6 remained on the air. |
Ransomware
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2019-10-14 17:31:00 |
Apple responds to reports that it sends user traffic to China\'s Tencent (lien direct) |
Apple explains how Safari's recent Safe Browsing update works -- following a slew of misleading media reports. |
Guideline
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2019-10-14 16:00:10 |
Microsoft Defender \'Tamper Protection\' reaches general availability (lien direct) |
Tamper Protection prevents malware from disabling Windows Defender features. |
Malware
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2019-10-14 15:00:00 |
Building China\'s Comac C919 airplane involved a lot of hacking, report says (lien direct) |
One of China's most brazen hacking sprees involved intelligence officers, hackers, security researchers, and company insiders. |
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2019-10-14 08:42:02 |
Thoma Bravo to buy Sophos for $3.9 billion (lien direct) |
Sophos board of directors said they plan to "unanimously recommend" the acquisition offer to their shareholders. |
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2019-10-13 22:24:01 |
Most SSL certificate misissuance caused by software bugs and rule misinterpretations (lien direct) |
Academic study analyzed 379 incidents of incorrectly-issued SSL certificates from a total of 1,300+ known cases. |
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2019-10-12 07:00:05 |
Vulnerability found and fixed in HP bloatware (lien direct) |
HP releases security update for HP Touchpoint Analytics app. Device owners advised to update. |
Vulnerability
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2019-10-11 20:01:58 |
These are the 29 countries vulnerable to Simjacker attacks (lien direct) |
Adaptive Mobile publishes the list of countries where mobile operators ship SIM cards vulnerable to Simjacker attacks. |
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2019-10-11 17:20:45 |
Microsoft and NIST partner to create enterprise patching guide (lien direct) |
A NIST guide was needed as the patch testing process for some companies involved asking questions on internet forums. |
Patching
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2019-10-11 13:00:10 |
macOS users targeted with new Tarmac malware (lien direct) |
Tarmac malware deployed via malvertising campaigns across the US, Italy, and Japan. |
Malware
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2019-10-11 12:15:34 |
Planes, gates, and bags: How hackers can hijack your local airport (lien direct) |
Researchers show how criminals can compromise almost every element of aviation. |
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2019-10-11 10:30:00 |
Feds arrest alleged members of international ATM skimmer ring (lien direct) |
Prosecutors say the ATM scheme is responsible for the theft of at least $20 million. |
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2019-10-10 20:54:20 |
Imperva blames data breach on stolen AWS API key (lien direct) |
Imperva said it accidentally exposed an internal server from where a hacker stole an AWS API key. |
Data Breach
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2019-10-10 15:13:39 |
Escort forums in Italy and the Netherlands hacked, user data put up for sale (lien direct) |
A third forum for zoophilia and bestiality fans was also hacked. User data put up for sale as well. |
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2019-10-10 13:33:00 |
New espionage malware found targeting Russian-speaking users in Eastern Europe (lien direct) |
New Attor malware seems to be the work of one of the world's most sophisticated espionage players. |
Malware
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2019-10-10 13:00:11 |
Ransomware gang uses iTunes zero-day (lien direct) |
BitPaymer ransomware spotted abusing iTunes for Windows bug to bypass antivirus detection. |
Ransomware
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2019-10-10 12:24:26 |
Gaming, photo apps in Google Play infect Android handsets with malware (lien direct) |
A catalog of malicious apps managed to make it through Google's security checkpoint. |
Malware
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2019-10-10 11:00:35 |
Man charged for running crypto mining scam under the guise of game development (lien direct) |
The Singaporean faces over 30 years in prison for his efforts. |
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2019-10-10 04:45:04 |
EU: ATM jackpotting attacks earn crooks less than €1,000 in the first half of 2019 (lien direct) |
The ATM crime landscape is evolving towards a new technique called TRF -- transaction reversal fraud. |
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2019-10-09 18:35:20 |
Tor Project removes 13.5% of current servers for running EOL versions (lien direct) |
Tor Project admins blacklist 800+ of the total 6,000+ Tor network servers. |
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2019-10-09 14:00:05 |
Most Americans can\'t recognize 2FA, HTTPS, or private browsing (lien direct) |
Only 2% of 4,200+ survey takers answered all ten questions correctly in a very basic tech quiz. |
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2019-10-09 10:27:52 |
Bikers, jaguars, and Twitter hacks: When tech journalists fall prey to phishing attacks (lien direct) |
What do phishing emails, camping, wine, and embarrassment have in common, you ask? |
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2019-10-09 10:13:31 |
These are the Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 security updates you need to know about (lien direct) |
Arbitrary code execution and memory vulnerabilities may impact Mac machines. |
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2019-10-09 08:47:58 |
Civil rights groups urge lawmakers to dissolve police partnerships with Ring (lien direct) |
It has been reported that roughly 400 US police departments are collaborating with the smart doorbell firm. |
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