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China Passes New Cybersecurity Law That Grants Government the Power to Shut Down the Internet at Will
On Monday, November 7, 2016, the Chinese government passed a new cybersecurity law that heavily restricts Internet freedom for the country's citizens and gives the government the power to shut down Internet access at will, in the name of "national security." [...]
China Passes New Cybersecurity Law That Grants Government the Power to Shut Down the Internet at Will
On Monday, November 7, 2016, the Chinese government passed a new cybersecurity law that heavily restricts Internet freedom for the country's citizens and gives the government the power to shut down Internet access at will, in the name of "national security." [...]
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China Passes New Cybersecurity Law That Grants Government the Power to Shut Down the Internet at Will
On Monday, November 7, 2016, the Chinese government passed a new cybersecurity law that heavily restricts Internet freedom for the country's citizens and gives the government the power to shut down Internet access at will, in the name of "national security."
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IoT Worm Can Be Mounted on Cars, Drones to Take Over Entire Smart Cities
Security researchers have created an experimental IoT worm that can spread on its own to nearby compatible smart devices, causing havoc inside a modern smart city by allowing an attacker to jam WiFi connections, disturb the electric grid, or brick devices making entire critical systems inoperable. [...]
IoT Worm Can Be Mounted on Cars, Drones to Take Over Entire Smart Cities
Security researchers have created an experimental IoT worm that can spread on its own to nearby compatible smart devices, causing havoc inside a modern smart city by allowing an attacker to jam WiFi connections, disturb the electric grid, or brick devices making entire critical systems inoperable. [...]
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IoT Worm Can Be Mounted on Cars, Drones to Take Over Entire Smart Cities
Security researchers have created an experimental IoT worm that can spread on its own to nearby compatible smart devices, causing havoc inside a modern smart city by allowing an attacker to jam WiFi connections, disturb the electric grid, or brick devices…
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Dutch Police Posts Grim Warning on Seized Dark Web Marketplace
Police in the Netherlands have taken over a Dark Web marketplace used for selling illegal products and posted a grim warning addressed to former users and potential shoppers searching for illegal products. [...]
Dutch Police Posts Grim Warning on Seized Dark Web Marketplace
Police in the Netherlands have taken over a Dark Web marketplace used for selling illegal products and posted a grim warning addressed to former users and potential shoppers searching for illegal products. [...]
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Dutch Police Posts Grim Warning on Seized Dark Web Marketplace
Police in the Netherlands have taken over a Dark Web marketplace used for selling illegal products and posted a grim warning addressed to former users and potential shoppers searching for illegal products.
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DDoS Attacks Bring Down Heating System for Two Buildings in Small Finnish Town
Residents of two building in Lappeenranta, Finland spent a few days in the cold over the past few days as DDoS attacks aimed at a service provider indirectly affected the smart building heating system installed at their residential complex. [...]
DDoS Attacks Bring Down Heating System for Two Buildings in Small Finnish Town
Residents of two building in Lappeenranta, Finland spent a few days in the cold over the past few days as DDoS attacks aimed at a service provider indirectly affected the smart building heating system installed at their residential complex. [...]
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DDoS Attacks Bring Down Heating System for Two Buildings in Small Finnish Town
Residents of two building in Lappeenranta, Finland spent a few days in the cold over the past few days as DDoS attacks aimed at a service provider indirectly affected the smart building heating system installed at their residential complex.
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Adobe updates Flash Player and Connect to fix 10 Vulnerabilities
Today, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Connect that fix a total of ten vulnerabilities. The Adobe Connect update resolves a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, while the Flash Player updates resolves 9 critical vulnerabilities that could lead to remote code execution. [...]
Adobe updates Flash Player and Connect to fix 10 Vulnerabilities
Today, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Connect that fix a total of ten vulnerabilities. The Adobe Connect update resolves a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, while the Flash Player updates resolves 9 critical vulnerabilities that could lead to remote code execution. [...]
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Adobe updates Flash Player and Connect to fix 10 Vulnerabilities
Today, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Connect that fix a total of ten vulnerabilities. The Adobe Connect update resolves a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, while the Flash Player updates resolves 9 critical vulnerabilities…
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November's Android Security Bulletin Patches Drammer and Dirty COW Exploits
Google released today Android's Security Bulletin for the month of November, which among a total of 83 security vulnerabilities has also patched two high profile bugs identified as Drammer and Dirty COW. [...]
November's Android Security Bulletin Patches Drammer and Dirty COW Exploits
Google released today Android's Security Bulletin for the month of November, which among a total of 83 security vulnerabilities has also patched two high profile bugs identified as Drammer and Dirty COW. [...]
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November's Android Security Bulletin Patches Drammer and Dirty COW Exploits
Google released today Android's Security Bulletin for the month of November, which among a total of 83 security vulnerabilities has also patched two high profile bugs identified as Drammer and Dirty COW.
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Microsoft's November 2016 Patch Tuesday fixes Zero Day disclosed by Google
Today is the November 2016 Patch Tuesday and we have 14 security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these 14 updates, 6 of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. Of particular note is the MS16-135 update, which fixes the zero-day Windows vulnerability reported by Google last week [...]
Microsoft's November 2016 Patch Tuesday fixes Zero Day disclosed by Google
Today is the November 2016 Patch Tuesday and we have 14 security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these 14 updates, 6 of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. Of particular note is the MS16-135 update, which fixes the zero-day Windows vulnerability reported by Google last week [...]
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Microsoft's November 2016 Patch Tuesday fixes Zero Day disclosed by Google
Today is the November 2016 Patch Tuesday and we have 14 security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these 14 updates, 6 of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. Of particular note is the MS16-135 update…
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Microsoft to Retire Security Bulletins in January 2017 in Favor of Searchable Security Updates Database
Microsoft announced yesterday plans to retire the Security Bulletins system after January 2017, and replace it with a portal that provides a searchable database of all the company's security updates. [...]
Microsoft to Retire Security Bulletins in January 2017 in Favor of Searchable Security Updates Database
Microsoft announced yesterday plans to retire the Security Bulletins system after January 2017, and replace it with a portal that provides a searchable database of all the company's security updates. [...]
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Microsoft to Retire Security Bulletins in January 2017 in Favor of Searchable Security Updates Database
Microsoft announced yesterday plans to retire the Security Bulletins system after January 2017, and replace it with a portal that provides a searchable database of all the company's security updates.
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Heimdall Open-Source PHP Ransomware Targets Web Servers
A Brazilian developer named Lenon Leite has released proof-of-concept code for a ransomware family coded in PHP that will allow an attacker to encrypt the contents of web servers. [...]
Heimdall Open-Source PHP Ransomware Targets Web Servers
A Brazilian developer named Lenon Leite has released proof-of-concept code for a ransomware family coded in PHP that will allow an attacker to encrypt the contents of web servers. [...]
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Heimdall Open-Source PHP Ransomware Targets Web Servers
A Brazilian developer named Lenon Leite has released proof-of-concept code for a ransomware family coded in PHP that will allow an attacker to encrypt the contents of web servers.
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Google Announces 30-Day Ban for Websites Abusing Safe Browsing System
Google announced today harsher measures against website operators that abuse its Safe Browsing system to distribute malware by pretending to play nice and requesting quick reviews to lift bans, only to revert back to distributing harmful content. [...]
Google Announces 30-Day Ban for Websites Abusing Safe Browsing System
Google announced today harsher measures against website operators that abuse its Safe Browsing system to distribute malware by pretending to play nice and requesting quick reviews to lift bans, only to revert back to distributing harmful content. [...]
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Google Announces 30-Day Ban for Websites Abusing Safe Browsing System
Google announced today harsher measures against website operators that abuse its Safe Browsing system to distribute malware by pretending to play nice and requesting quick reviews to lift bans, only to revert back to distributing harmful content.
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Telecrypt Ransomware Uses Telegram as C&C Server
Security researchers from Kaspersky Lab have come across a new ransomware variant that they named Telecrypt, which uses Telegram channels as C&C (command-and-control) servers. [...]
Telecrypt Ransomware Uses Telegram as C&C Server
Security researchers from Kaspersky Lab have come across a new ransomware variant that they named Telecrypt, which uses Telegram channels as C&C (command-and-control) servers. [...]
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Telecrypt Ransomware Uses Telegram as C&C Server
Security researchers from Kaspersky Lab have come across a new ransomware variant that they named Telecrypt, which uses Telegram channels as C&C (command-and-control) servers.
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iOS WebView Bug Can Force iPhones to Make Calls While UI Freezes
A bug in the iOS WebView component allows an attacker to force someone's iPhone to dial any number, while also locking the user's interface for a few moments, preventing him to cancel the outgoing call. [...]
iOS WebView Bug Can Force iPhones to Make Calls While UI Freezes
A bug in the iOS WebView component allows an attacker to force someone's iPhone to dial any number, while also locking the user's interface for a few moments, preventing him to cancel the outgoing call. [...]
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iOS WebView Bug Can Force iPhones to Make Calls While UI Freezes
A bug in the iOS WebView component allows an attacker to force someone's iPhone to dial any number, while also locking the user's interface for a few moments, preventing him to cancel the outgoing call.
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Windows 10 Build 14965 adds shorthand notation to the Regedit Address Bar
Today Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14965 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This release adds new features such as the ability to use a tablet's virtual touchpad to control an external screen, Windows Ink and Sticky Notes improvements, and enhancements to the Registry editor address bar. [...]
Windows 10 Build 14965 adds shorthand notation to the Regedit Address Bar
Today Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14965 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This release adds new features such as the ability to use a tablet's virtual touchpad to control an external screen, Windows Ink and Sticky Notes improvements, and enhancements to the Registry editor address bar. [...]
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Windows 10 Build 14965 adds shorthand notation to the Regedit Address Bar
Today Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14965 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This release adds new features such as the ability to use a tablet's virtual touchpad to control an external screen, Windows Ink and Sticky…
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Locky Spam Wave Poses as OPM Bank Fraud Alert
The operators of the Locky ransomware have been spotted using a cleverly designed spam lure to trick their victims into downloading their payload and running it on their computers. [...]
Locky Spam Wave Poses as OPM Bank Fraud Alert
The operators of the Locky ransomware have been spotted using a cleverly designed spam lure to trick their victims into downloading their payload and running it on their computers. [...]
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Locky Spam Wave Poses as OPM Bank Fraud Alert
The operators of the Locky ransomware have been spotted using a cleverly designed spam lure to trick their victims into downloading their payload and running it on their computers.
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BlackNurse Attack: Low-Volume Ping Packet Traffic Can Shut Down Some Firewalls
BlackNurse is the name of a recently discovered network attack that can crash firewalls and routers via ICMP packets, known by most of us as "pings." [...]
BlackNurse Attack: Low-Volume Ping Packet Traffic Can Shut Down Some Firewalls
BlackNurse is the name of a recently discovered network attack that can crash firewalls and routers via ICMP packets, known by most of us as "pings." [...]
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BlackNurse Attack: Low-Volume Ping Packet Traffic Can Shut Down Some Firewalls
BlackNurse is the name of a recently discovered network attack that can crash firewalls and routers via ICMP packets, known by most of us as "pings."
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Google Chrome 54.0.2840.99 update fixes 3 Reported Vulnerabilities
Version 54.0.2840.99 of Google Chrome was released yesterday that fixes for 4 reported vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, at this time the severity of these vulnerabilities is unknown, but based on the bounty reward it is possible that at least 2 of them could possibly lead to remote code execution. [...]
Google Chrome 54.0.2840.99 update fixes 3 Reported Vulnerabilities
Version 54.0.2840.99 of Google Chrome was released yesterday that fixes for 4 reported vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, at this time the severity of these vulnerabilities is unknown, but based on the bounty reward it is possible that at least 2 of them could possibly lead to remote code execution. [...]
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Google Chrome 54.0.2840.99 update fixes 3 Reported Vulnerabilities
Version 54.0.2840.99 of Google Chrome was released yesterday that fixes for 4 reported vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, at this time the severity of these vulnerabilities is unknown, but based on the bounty reward it is possible that at least 2 of them could…
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SEC Documents Show Yahoo Knew of Massive Data Breach Since 2014
Documents filed by Yahoo yesterday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveal that at least some Yahoo employees knew since 2014 of the massive security incident through which an unknown attacker stole details of 500 million users. [...]
SEC Documents Show Yahoo Knew of Massive Data Breach Since 2014
Documents filed by Yahoo yesterday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveal that at least some Yahoo employees knew since 2014 of the massive security incident through which an unknown attacker stole details of 500 million users. [...]
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SEC Documents Show Yahoo Knew of Massive Data Breach Since 2014
Documents filed by Yahoo yesterday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveal that at least some Yahoo employees knew since 2014 of the massive security incident through which an unknown attacker stole details of 500 million users.
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Cyber-Espionage Group Launches Spear-Phishing Campaign Six Hours After Trump Wins Presidency
Six hours after Donald Trump had won the 2016 US Presidential Election, a cyber-espionage group believed to operate out of Russia had launched a wave of spear-phishing emails aimed at various US think tanks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). [...]
Cyber-Espionage Group Launches Spear-Phishing Campaign Six Hours After Trump Wins Presidency
Six hours after Donald Trump had won the 2016 US Presidential Election, a cyber-espionage group believed to operate out of Russia had launched a wave of spear-phishing emails aimed at various US think tanks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). [...]
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Cyber-Espionage Group Launches Spear-Phishing Campaign Six Hours After Trump Wins Presidency
Six hours after Donald Trump had won the 2016 US Presidential Election, a cyber-espionage group believed to operate out of Russia had launched a wave of spear-phishing emails aimed at various US think tanks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
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WordPress and Joomla Sites Fuel Resurrected SpamTorte Botnet
Crooks are using hacked WordPress and Joomla sites to send massive amounts of spam using a complex botnet structure spread across seven different server layers. [...]
WordPress and Joomla Sites Fuel Resurrected SpamTorte Botnet
Crooks are using hacked WordPress and Joomla sites to send massive amounts of spam using a complex botnet structure spread across seven different server layers. [...]
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WordPress and Joomla Sites Fuel Resurrected SpamTorte Botnet
Crooks are using hacked WordPress and Joomla sites to send massive amounts of spam using a complex botnet structure spread across seven different server layers.
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Internet Traffic From Mobile Browsers Exceeds Desktop Traffic for the First Time
In the month of October 2016, for the first time in history, traffic from mobile internet browsers surpassed traffic from desktop browsers, according to web analytics company StatCounter. [...]
Internet Traffic From Mobile Browsers Exceeds Desktop Traffic for the First Time
In the month of October 2016, for the first time in history, traffic from mobile internet browsers surpassed traffic from desktop browsers, according to web analytics company StatCounter. [...]
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Internet Traffic From Mobile Browsers Exceeds Desktop Traffic for the First Time
In the month of October 2016, for the first time in history, traffic from mobile internet browsers surpassed traffic from desktop browsers, according to web analytics company StatCounter.