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Ransomware on Thermostats is just the Tip of the Iceberg
This past weekend at the IoT Village in the DEF CON security conference, Pen Test Partners set to out to demonstrate the sad state of security when it comes to IoT devices. They did this buy showing how they could easily hack a smart thermostat so that ransomware could be installed on it. [...]
Ransomware on Thermostats is just the Tip of the Iceberg
This past weekend at the IoT Village in the DEF CON security conference, Pen Test Partners set to out to demonstrate the sad state of security when it comes to IoT devices. They did this buy showing how they could easily hack a smart thermostat so that ransomware could be installed on it. [...]
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Malicious Android Apps Use Obfuscation, Antiemulation Techniques to Avoid Detection
A set of malicious gaming applications for Android available on the Google Play Store employ obfuscation at multiple levels and antiemulation techniques to avoid detection. There are six malicious apps in total. They all advertise a different mod for Minecraft, the popular sandbox video game. [...]
Malicious Android Apps Use Obfuscation, Antiemulation Techniques to Avoid Detection
A set of malicious gaming applications for Android available on the Google Play Store employ obfuscation at multiple levels and antiemulation techniques to avoid detection. There are six malicious apps in total. They all advertise a different mod for Minecraft, the popular sandbox video game. [...]
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Windows Activation Scam locks your screen and doesn't Shut Up!
A new Windows Activation scam has been discovered that pretends to be a Windows Activation screen and talks to you every time you click on the screen. These scammers then want to charge you $99.99 USD to remove the infection. [...]
Windows Activation Scam locks your screen and doesn't Shut Up!
A new Windows Activation scam has been discovered that pretends to be a Windows Activation screen and talks to you every time you click on the screen. These scammers then want to charge you $99.99 USD to remove the infection. [...]
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Wireless Hack Threatens Locking System on Nearly All VW Cars Sold Since 1995
At the 25th Usenix Security Symposium, research will deliver a presentation that unveils two security vulnerabilities that together threaten the security of 100 million vehicles made by Volkswagen, Ford, and other well known car manufacturers. [...]
Wireless Hack Threatens Locking System on Nearly All VW Cars Sold Since 1995
At the 25th Usenix Security Symposium, research will deliver a presentation that unveils two security vulnerabilities that together threaten the security of 100 million vehicles made by Volkswagen, Ford, and other well known car manufacturers. [...]
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With the looming threat of Ransomware, should companies stockpile Bitcoins?
With the threat of ransomware hanging over every company's head, does it make sense for companies to stockpile a few bitcoins in the event of a ransomware attack? Getting bitcoins is not the easiest of tasks and with the a ransomware timer counting down, does it make sense to have some on hand? [...]
With the looming threat of Ransomware, should companies stockpile Bitcoins?
With the threat of ransomware hanging over every company's head, does it make sense for companies to stockpile a few bitcoins in the event of a ransomware attack? Getting bitcoins is not the easiest of tasks and with the a ransomware timer counting down, does it make sense to have some on hand? [...]
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Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14901 for PC
Only 9 days after the Microsoft released the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft has started pushing out new Insider Preview builds again. Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14901 for PC to insiders on the fast ring. [...]
Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14901 for PC
Only 9 days after the Microsoft released the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft has started pushing out new Insider Preview builds again. Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14901 for PC to insiders on the fast ring. [...]
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New Information Stealing Trojan Steals and Uploads Corporate Files
Information theft can be very lucrative for malware developers who target companies for the theft of corporate secrets. BleepingComputer has discovered a computer infection that scans victim's computer for files containing certain file extensions and then uploads matching files to a server under the malware developer's control. [...]
New Information Stealing Trojan Steals and Uploads Corporate Files
Information theft can be very lucrative for malware developers who target companies for the theft of corporate secrets. BleepingComputer has discovered a computer infection that scans victim's computer for files containing certain file extensions and then uploads matching files to a server under the malware developer's control. [...]
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Mother Horrified to Learn Hackers Put Live Feed of Daughters' Bedroom Online
A mother in Houston, Texas was horrified to learn hackers had compromised her home's security camera system and put up a live feed of her two daughters' bedroom online. Jennifer, who has requested the media not include her last name, told ABC News she found out about the feed after her friend notified her of a post she had seen on F [...]
Mother Horrified to Learn Hackers Put Live Feed of Daughters' Bedroom Online
A mother in Houston, Texas was horrified to learn hackers had compromised her home's security camera system and put up a live feed of her two daughters' bedroom online. Jennifer, who has requested the media not include her last name, told ABC News she found out about the feed after her friend notified her of a post she had seen on F [...]
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The Week in Ransomware - August 12 2016 - Thermostats, PokemonGo, Juicylemon, and More
This week we have 4 new ransomware infections, 1 new decryptor, and 1 new ransomware variant. Lots of development ransomware discovered, which only indicates how many criminals are getting into the ransomware game. Also, saw some interesting hacks by Pen Test Partners, where they installed ransomware on a thermostat! [...]
The Week in Ransomware - August 12 2016 - Thermostats, PokemonGo, Juicylemon, and More
This week we have 4 new ransomware infections, 1 new decryptor, and 1 new ransomware variant. Lots of development ransomware discovered, which only indicates how many criminals are getting into the ransomware game. Also, saw some interesting hacks by Pen Test Partners, where they installed ransomware on a thermostat! [...]