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	2017-08-31 11:52:44	Google removes 300 Android apps following DDoS attack (lien direct)	Google has been forced to remove almost 300 apps from its Play Store after learning that apps were being hijacked for DDoS attacks.
	2017-08-31 09:13:06	More than 700 million email addresses leaked in huge data breach (lien direct)	Huge data breach sees more than 700 million email addresses and passwords leaked publicly thanks to a misconfigured spambot, dubbed 'Onliner'.
	2017-08-30 12:53:29	New ESET research uncovers Gazer, the stealthy backdoor that spies on embassies (lien direct)	Security researchers at ESET have released new research today into the activities of the notorious Turla cyberespionage group.
	2017-08-29 21:57:26	Don\'t fall for Hurricane Harvey charity scams! (lien direct)	Merciless scammers have no qualms about exploiting people's kind-hearted nature by spreading their attacks via social networks and email, linking to counterfeit charity websites designed to steal the public's payment card details.
	2017-08-29 11:52:46	Security and Education (lien direct)	To some extent, the security software industry relies on the idea that there is always a technological answer to a tech problem but 'always' is a big word.
	2017-08-28 10:52:06	Spanish giants the latest to fall foul of hackers (lien direct)	Real Madrid's official Twitter account was hacked with a post announcing the signing of rival Lionel Messi.
	2017-08-25 08:43:51	Malware coded into synthetic genomes (lien direct)	When I began researching this topic towards the end of 2013, I sensed a certain skepticism from the scientific community, particularly when people with different backgrounds started experimenting between disciplines, which can reveal new vectors of IT security attacks. In late 2015, when I presented my Master’s thesis (in IT security) on “Malware that infects
	2017-08-23 14:42:48	Hackers can control damaged phones using replacement screens (lien direct)	Replacement screens for cracked smartphones bought from third party vendors could leave you vulnerable to hackers, a new study has revealed.
	2017-08-23 11:52:47	What are the risks of allowing people to use their smartphone at the bank? (lien direct)	Using smartphones at a bank might seem like the most routine habit in the world but sometimes these smartphones are being used as way to gain access to the bank's WiFi and sensitive data.
	2017-08-22 08:56:38	Gamescom 2017: It\'s all fun and games until black hats step in (lien direct)	ESET researchers have discovered a new sneaky malware threat named Joao, targeting gamers worldwide.
	2017-08-21 09:08:49	PlayStation social media accounts briefly hacked (lien direct)	Sony became the latest entertainment company to suffer at the fingertips of hackers after their PlayStation social media channels were temporarily hacked on Sunday evening.
	2017-08-18 12:56:37	Cybercrime update: Big trouble in dark markets? (lien direct)	Many of the components required to commit cybercrime can be bought and sold online if you know the right part of the internet in which to look.
	2017-08-18 10:57:07	Rogers Cup \'Tech and Tennis Day\' cybersecurity panel (lien direct)	While you might not think tennis and cybersecurity have much in common, both can be unpredictable and therefore require you to keep your eye on the ball.
	2017-08-17 11:53:59	Buying encryption? Five good questions to ask before you do (lien direct)	General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) together with the growing number of data breaches are the most pressing reasons why small and medium businesses are implementing data protection technologies – including encryption.
	2017-08-16 07:42:27	Google pays $10,000 for student\'s bug (lien direct)	Google has rewarded a Uruguayan student with $10,000 after he exposed a security flaw that could allow hackers to access sensitive data.
	2017-08-14 13:00:37	Gmail now warns iOS users about suspicious links, in fight against phishing threats (lien direct)	Stop! Should you really be clicking on that link you just received in your email? Gmail's iOS app is now offering some additional safety nets for the unwary.
	2017-08-14 11:51:43	Cybercrime update: Arrests, indictments, takedowns, and more (lien direct)	If you search for cybersecurity or cybercrime under Google News the results can be depressing: so many cybercrimes, so few arrests. But over the past few months law enforcement has begun to strike back.
	2017-08-14 10:42:52	Fines of £17m for unprotected UK firms (lien direct)	The UK Government's Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that firms could face fines of up to £17m or 4% of global turnover if they fail to protect themselves from cyberattacks.
	2017-08-11 11:54:34	Black Hat at 20, DefCon at 25: Not just about breaking things (lien direct)	Ironically named for the criminal hackers that cybersecurity pros spend their days – and not a few nights – defending against, the Black Hat Briefings quickly earned a reputation for excellent technical content.
	2017-08-10 11:52:53	Avoid getting lost in encryption with these easy steps (lien direct)	Encryption can be the answer to many data security issues faced by small and medium businesses. Apart from protecting sensitive information from unauthorized use,this technology can also represent another step towards compliance with legislation.
	2017-08-09 12:38:11	Game of Thrones stars\' personal phone numbers leaked, as HBO hackers attempt to extort ransom (lien direct)	A leaked document appears to contain the personal telephone numbers and email addresses for actors such as Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke.
	2017-08-08 10:37:38	Virus Bulletin 2017: Small Talks announced (lien direct)	The Virus Bulletin 2017 Conference has announced some of its Small Talk and reserve papers that will be on the agenda of this year's event.
	2017-08-03 07:45:45	What\'s the cost of a free lunch? (lien direct)	We all know that there is no such thing as a free lunch, or security product, so what's the catch?
	2017-08-01 12:00:48	Why you should view torrents as a threat (lien direct)	Despite their popularity among users, torrents are a very risky â€œbusinessâ€. Apart from the obvious legal trouble you could face for violating the copyright of musicians, filmmakers or software developers, there are security issues as well.
	2017-07-30 04:46:47	iOS VPN apps removed from Apple\'s Chinese App Store (lien direct)	Apple has bowed to pressure from the regime in Beijing, and removed some VPN apps from the Chinese version of its iOS App Store.
	2017-07-28 12:00:25	Are smartphones threatening the security of our IoT devices? (lien direct)	The number of IoT devices is set to surpass 20 billion by 2020. We take a look at how connected things threaten our security as cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in the smartphones that control them.
	2017-07-28 10:30:13	Black Hat: Hacking the firmware, the next frontier (lien direct)	Trick the firmware and you have access to the whole system. Here at Black Hat, there are a lot of people doing just that.
	2017-07-28 09:45:41	ESET\'s Anton Cherepanov picks up Pwnie for Best Backdoor (lien direct)	Anton Cherepanov, a malware researcher at ESET, has picked up a Pwnie Award for Best Backdoor at this year's ceremony at Black Hat USA 2017 in Las Vegas.
	2017-07-27 12:00:35	Homograph attacks: Don\'t believe everything you see (lien direct)	A homograph attack is what happens when attackers register domains that are similar to the originals, with valid certificates.
	2017-07-27 10:14:01	Black Hat 2017 industrial hacking – The song remains the same (lien direct)	If industry frameworks are to inform and secure the critical infrastructure writ large, here at Black Hat there a lot of people punching holes in them, and in simple ways.
	2017-07-27 08:11:32	Black Hat 2017 – Non-standard hacking platforms reign supreme (lien direct)	This year at Black Hat, tiny automated hacking platforms are everywhere, loaded with tasty purpose-built tools that can be used to break into your systems.
	2017-07-26 12:00:44	Is it safe to store corporate information on Google Drive (or similar services)? (lien direct)	When it comes to protecting corporate information, some doubt whether or not the cloud is the best option. We look at all the security services available.
	2017-07-26 09:00:47	Black Hat: Hacking the physical world (lien direct)	Cameron Camp, in attendance at this year's Black Hat in Las Vegas, takes a closer look at attacks against physical infrastructure.
	2017-07-25 13:00:35	Social engineering and ransomware (lien direct)	Social engineering may play a vital part in persuading a victim to open a malicious executable or website, says ESET's David Harley on social engineering and ransomware.
	2017-07-25 12:00:59	Malware found lurking behind every app at alternative Android store (lien direct)	ESET researchers have discovered an Android app store distributing malware on a mass scale.
	2017-07-25 08:00:59	£20 million cybersecurity programme to train teenagers set to launch in UK (lien direct)	A new £20 million cybersecurity programme to train teenagers will be launched in the UK this autumn, as part of the government's plans to address the skills gap.
	2017-07-25 06:17:51	Spiderman pleads guilty to knocking 900,000 German broadband routers offline (lien direct)	It seems that Spiderman is in a spot of trouble, tangled in a web of his own making.
	2017-07-24 10:00:42	88% feel vulnerable to data threats (lien direct)	Thales Group has announced the results of its 2017 data threat report, showing that the number of global data breaches has increased from 2016.
	2017-07-24 09:35:05	Going to Black Hat? Bring your (marketing) wallet (lien direct)	This year at Black Hat, it will be incumbent upon newer vendors to make sensational claims to gain market share from established vendor, says Cameron Camp.
	2017-07-21 12:00:49	ESET celebrates 30 years of innovation in IT security by giving away $30,000 to nonprofits (lien direct)	ESET are giving away a total of $30,000 in prize money to nonprofits to celebrate 30 years of continuous technological innovation in IT security.
	2017-07-20 13:00:05	Stantinko: A massive adware campaign operating covertly since 2012 (lien direct)	Since the beginning of 2017, ESET has been conducting an investigation into a complex threat mainly targeting Russia and Ukraine. Stantinko has stood out.
	2017-07-20 12:30:01	Citadel â€œmechanicâ€ receives five year prison sentence (lien direct)	A Russian man has been sentenced to five years in prison for helping develop the Citadel malware, which was used to steal personal financial information. It cost more than $5 million in losses.
	2017-07-20 12:00:22	Mid-year review: Have our security trends for 2017 become reality? (lien direct)	We are halfway through the year and it is a good opportunity to analyze the extent to which the ideas we gathered in the Trends 2017: Security Held Ransom report have come true.
	2017-07-19 08:26:36	OneLogin: Businesses vulnerable to data breaches by ex-employees (lien direct)	Businesses leave themselves open to potential data breaches through their ex-employees, according to a new study by OneLogin.
	2017-07-18 07:56:31	A major cyberattack could cost the global economy $53 billion (lien direct)	Lloyd's of London have reported that a serious cyberattack could cost the global economy as much as a devastating natural disaster.
	2017-07-14 16:18:42	Beware bogus \'WhatsApp subscription ending\' emails and texts (lien direct)	You ultimately decide what links you click on, and whether you hand over your passwords and payment card details. Always think twice, because the wrong decision could prove costly.
	2017-07-14 12:00:22	Patching: Your questions answered (lien direct)	How do patches work? Could the Microsoft patch have stopped WannaCryptor? All your questions answered.		Wannacry
	2017-07-12 13:30:04	Industrial control security practitioners worry about threats â€¦ for a reason (lien direct)	Recent research from the SANS Institute confirms that security of industrial control systems is increasingly seen and understood to be a serious issue.
	2017-07-11 15:54:16	Adobe Flash Player users should update their software NOW (lien direct)	Critical security holes keep being found in Adobe Flash Player. Have you updated yours yet?
	2017-07-11 08:57:48	UK\'s ICO launches first ever International Strategy (lien direct)	The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched an International Strategy, which provides guidance on key issues such as GDPR and changing technologies.

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