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2016-09-13 21:23:22 | WADA confirms Fancy Bear behind attack on anti-doping database (lien direct) | The Russian espionage group Tsar Team, aka Fancy Bear, got into the ADAMS system through an account created by the International Olympic Committee for the 2016 Rio Games. |
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2016-09-13 20:08:59 | House Committee issues subpoena to FBI for unredacted report on Clinton server (lien direct) | The dramatic exchange is the latest escalation after the committee requested last week that the FBI, Office of the DNI, Justice Department, and State Department hold a classified briefing to disclose details of the FBI report. |
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2016-09-13 19:48:34 | Patch Tuesday: Microsoft rolls out 14 bulletins, prepares new updating system for October (lien direct) | Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday offering that rolled out today is the last to be delivered under this update system with the company moving to a "monthly rollup" delivery mechanism starting in October, something not all industry insiders see as a positive move. |
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2016-09-13 18:16:06 | Independent researcher spots unpatched MySQL vulnerability (lien direct) | Information security researcher Dawid Golunski spotted several critical vulnerabilities in MySQL. |
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2016-09-13 17:34:18 | FTC solicits public response on consumer data disposal (lien direct) | The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday issued a request for public comment on its rule regarding Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records. |
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2016-09-13 17:00:00 | GAO report - DoJ cannot determine cost of FOIA lawsuits where complainants prevailed (lien direct) | The Justice Department is unable to determine the amount spent by federal agencies litigating FOIA lawsuits in which the complainant substantially prevailed, a GAO report determined. |
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2016-09-13 16:15:32 | Patch Tuesday: Adobe issues fixes for 29 Flash Player vulnerabilties (lien direct) | September's Patch Tuesday kicked off with a notification from Adobe that it has made available security updates for Adobe Digital Editions, AIR SDK & Compiler and Flash Player, which alone had 29 critical vulnerabilities. |
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2016-09-13 15:39:56 | VoIPtalk informs customers of possible data breach (lien direct) | The U.K. voice over IP provider VoIPtalk has emailed a notification to customers warning of the potential compromise of user login credentials. |
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2016-09-13 15:00:00 | GartnerSEC: people-centric IT practices encouraged (lien direct) | Gartner is now encouraging people-centric IT practices so IT is no longer seen as a hindrance and rather an enabler. |
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2016-09-12 21:09:30 | GovRAT 2.0 in the wild and hitting U.S. government agencies (lien direct) | The malicious actors behind the GovRAT malware have upgraded it to version 2.0 and using the new version to hit even more targets and increase the price of the software, now starting at $1,000. |
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2016-09-12 20:30:00 | Alleged vDOS creators nabbed in Israel (lien direct) | Two Israeli teenagers were arrested for their alleged part in the running of vDOS, a so-called booter service selling kits for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. |
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2016-09-12 18:00:00 | Seagate staff to sue company over data protection failure (lien direct) | A hardware manufacturer may soon be sued by employees who claim the employer did not do nearly enough to protect their data. |
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2016-09-12 16:30:00 | New RAA ransomware variant performs own encryption, attacks businesses (lien direct) | The ransomware RAA, which incorporates the information-stealing trojan Pony, has evolved to more effectively target companies, encrypting victims' files and stealing their data, most likely to infect their business contacts via spear phishing. |
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2016-09-12 16:30:00 | Legislators urge Commerce Dept, DoJ against transfer of ICANN internet governance (lien direct) | U.S. legislators urged the Department of Justice and the Commerce Department to reconsider the transfer of internet governance. |
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2016-09-12 16:15:00 | Amidst lawsuit, McAfee aims to innovate as a separate entity (lien direct) | As Intel proceeds with plans to divest its majority stake in Intel Security, the chipmaker's security business unit, a lawsuit filed against Intel threatens to create challenges for the entity. |
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2016-09-12 16:07:30 | Feinstein, Burr circulating proposed changes to encryption bill - report (lien direct) | Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Richard Burr have reportedly been circulating proposed changes to Feinstein-Burr encryption bill. |
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2016-09-12 15:00:00 | Canadian data sharing deal with EU could be illegal under European Law (lien direct) | A top EU lawyer has concluded that the EU-Canada PNR agreement which oversees the transfer of information on flight records between the two countries goes against the EU Charter Fundamental Human Rights. |
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2016-09-12 14:30:00 | Leaked catalogue reveals disinformation campaign for sale (lien direct) | A leaked catalogue has exposed one India-based tech company's attempts to sell cyber-warfare services and disinformation campaigns |
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2016-09-09 21:15:00 | Former head of DGSE confirmed French campaigns against internat\'l targets (lien direct) | France's former head of external intelligence service discussed a French cyber campaign that targeted Iran, Canada, Spain, Greece, Norway, and other nations. |
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2016-09-09 20:39:52 | Latest Dridex includes new cryptocurrency targeting and new features to evade detection (lien direct) | Despite its reduction in volume, Dridex malware is still actively being developed. |
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2016-09-09 19:24:59 | Stampedo ransomware updated, but full of holes, report (lien direct) | A cybercriminal going by the moniker The Rainmaker has updated the Stampado ransomware to a new version dubbed Philadelphia and is now selling if for $400, but the good news is the malware is flawed. |
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2016-09-09 19:08:24 | CFTC imposes cybersecurity rules for U.S. commodities, derivatives firms (lien direct) | The new rules are designed to enhance and clarify existing requirements relating to cybersecurity testing and system safeguards risk analysis. |
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2016-09-09 18:48:57 | Paper: Only 200K mobile bots needed to impair U.S. 911 system with DDoS attack (lien direct) | A few as 200,000 mobile bots would be enough to launch a successful DDoS attack against the U.S.' 911 infrastructure, significantly disrupting service nationwide, a new research paper from Ben-Gurion University reports. |
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2016-09-09 18:30:00 | Pentagon faulted for lack of cyber preparedness, GAO report (lien direct) | The Department of Defense does not have the necessary visibility into the cyber capabilities of the National Guard, according to a report by the GAO. |
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2016-09-09 16:45:00 | Pornhub, RedTube ditch Flash to hook up with HTML5 (lien direct) | Adult content site Pornhub announced Tuesday that it will switch from using Flash-based content and instead opt for HTML5. |
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2016-09-09 16:30:00 | Vendors leave crypto key in the door when it comes to security (lien direct) | The problem of certificates baked into firmware continues to jeopardise the security of consumer internet devices despite warnings to vendors, according to a researcher. |
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2016-09-09 16:00:00 | Google to start encryption shaming (lien direct) | Google will start shaming websites for not encrypting connections between the user and the site itself by telling users exactly when they are visiting HTTP sites |
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2016-09-09 15:25:39 | Help wanted: Copyeditors to clean up French phishing emails (lien direct) | A help wanted ad spotted on the French dark web may be an indicator that cybercriminals are tiring of having their phishing scams spoiled due to poor spelling and grammar. |
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2016-09-09 15:10:58 | (Déjà vu) White House appoints federal CISO (lien direct) | The White House announced on Thursday the appointment of Brigadier General (retired) Gregory J. Touhill as the first federal chief information security officer (CISO). |
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2016-09-09 14:30:00 | Guccifer 2.0 again denies Russian connection, mocks reports linking hacker to APT groups (lien direct) | An individual who self-identified as Guccifer 2.0 continues to deny reports by security firms that link the purported hacker or hacking group to Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. |
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2016-09-09 14:00:00 | Post-acquisition, RSA president teases synergy opportunities with Dell SecureWorks (lien direct) | One day after Dell finalized its acquisition of EMC Corporation and its RSA cybersecurity division, RSA President Amit Yoran maintained his business-as-usual stance, but also acknowledged certain synergistic implications. |
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2016-09-09 13:00:00 | Two arrested in connection to \'Crackas With Attitude\' gov\'t attacks (lien direct) | Two North Carolina men were arrested Thursday for their alleged roles in hacking senior U.S. government officials and computer systems. |
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2016-09-08 21:08:17 | Wells Fargo Bank fined $185M, fires 5,300 staffers over fake account scam (lien direct) | Wells Fargo Bank was fined $185 million for a five-year long scam that saw bank employees illegally creating fake accounts and email addresses and apply for credit and debit cards to meet sales goals and earn commissions. |
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2016-09-08 20:18:56 | Reps. Chaffetz, Cummings exchange charges over Clinton email server (lien direct) | Republicans and Democrats on the House Oversight Committee swapped accusations over the on-going saga surrounding presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's private email server. |
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2016-09-08 19:48:46 | Pokémon Go scammers turn to social media and imitation apps (lien direct) | The popularity of Pokémon Go is continuing to attract scammers looking to exploit users in search of a leg up in the game. |
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2016-09-08 18:00:00 | Tighter security, more hands needed post-OPM, security pros say (lien direct) | The congressional report released on Wednesday slamming the OPM for its failure to protect the data housed in its databases has elicited comments from a variety of security experts. |
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2016-09-08 16:41:28 | Leaked Rambler data highlights long-term risk post-breach (lien direct) | 100 million user passwords from a 2012 breach at Russian internet giant Rambler were leaked online. |
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2016-09-08 16:30:00 | New research shows ransomware victims are paying up (lien direct) | New research from security company Trend Micro shows ransomware victims are paying up, despite remaining defiant to fight it as much as possible. |
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2016-09-08 16:00:00 | Oregon credit union sues Noodles & Company over breach (lien direct) | Oregon credit union filed a class action lawsuit Tuesday against Noodles & Company on behalf of other financial institutions affected by a POS breach at the restaurant chain. |
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2016-09-08 16:00:00 | NIAS 2016 - responding to the Warsaw declaration (lien direct) | An extra €70 million is to be spent in the five years from 2017 on a major refresh of cyber-capabilities. |
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2016-09-08 15:30:00 | UAE medical centre hit, hacker claims good intentions (lien direct) | A medical centre in the UAE has been modestly breached by a hacker who claims to want to teach them a lesson in security. |
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2016-09-07 21:30:00 | U.S. investigating intrusions, Clinton implies Russians hackers could tilt Trump victory (lien direct) | As the November election nears, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton Monday accused the Kremlin of wanting to interfere with the U.S. election. |
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2016-09-07 21:29:01 | HPE enterprise security spun off in deal with Micro Focus (lien direct) | HPE reported today that it has agreed to spin off and merge several of its "non-core" assets, including Enterprise Security, with Micro Focus to create a new, as yet unnamed, company. |
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2016-09-07 20:58:54 | Google patches 57 Android vulnerabilities, attempts to resolve Mediaserver attacks (lien direct) | Google has released patches for 57 security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. Eight of the flaws were issued a "critical" rating. |
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2016-09-07 20:43:19 | What\'s behind backdoor #3? Mac version of Mokes malware follows Linux, Windows variants (lien direct) | Kaspersky Lab today released an analysis of a newly discovered version of Mokes - a malicious, cross-platform backdoor with spying functionality - this one targeting Apple's OS X operating system. |
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2016-09-07 18:50:52 | NSA documents detail Agency\'s actions during the Iraq War (lien direct) | A recently declassified group of 45 messages from NSA Director Michael Hayden to his workers reveal the daily ins and outs of the agency while it supported the Iraq War. |
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2016-09-07 18:19:01 | ACLU asks why FBI unleashed malware on TorMail users, court filing (lien direct) | Did the FBI infect users of a free email service with malware? That's the question the ACLU would like answered. |
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2016-09-07 16:42:47 | Yelp takes bug bounty program public (lien direct) | Yelp will offer up to $15,000 to researchers who discover the "most impactful" vulnerabilities. |
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2016-09-07 16:36:47 | Austrian officials investigate attempted cyberattack of Vienna\'s airport (lien direct) | The hacking group, also known as 'Lion Soldiers Team,' announced this weekend that the group attacked the airport in response to the "racism" of airport officials. |
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2016-09-07 15:41:51 | Congressional report faults OPM over breach preparedness and response (lien direct) | The massive breach at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) might have been prevented had the agency followed basic cybersecurity guidelines, a congressional investigation claimed. |
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