Researchers Store Movie, Malware, and Computer OS Inside DNA Molecules
Scientists from the Data Science Institute at Columbia University and the New York Genome Center (NYGC) published new research this week detailing a new data storage technique that leverages DNA molecules to store digital information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/researchers-store-movie-malware-and-computer-os-inside-dna-molecules/
Scientists from the Data Science Institute at Columbia University and the New York Genome Center (NYGC) published new research this week detailing a new data storage technique that leverages DNA molecules to store digital information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/researchers-store-movie-malware-and-computer-os-inside-dna-molecules/
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Researchers Store Movie, Malware, and Computer OS Inside DNA Molecules
Scientists from the Data Science Institute at Columbia University and the New York Genome Center (NYGC) published new research this week detailing a new data storage technique that leverages DNA molecules to store digital information.
LeakedSource Clone Pops Up on Russian Domain
A website surfaced online today, posing to be the infamous LeakedSource data hoarding service, which went down shrouded in mystery at the end of January 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leakedsource-clone-pops-up-on-russian-domain/
A website surfaced online today, posing to be the infamous LeakedSource data hoarding service, which went down shrouded in mystery at the end of January 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leakedsource-clone-pops-up-on-russian-domain/
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LeakedSource Clone Pops Up on Russian Domain
A website surfaced online today, posing to be the infamous LeakedSource data hoarding service, which went down shrouded in mystery at the end of January 2017.
Ransomware Hits Pennsylvania Senate Democrats
A ransomware infection shut down the computer network of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus on Friday morning, officials said in a statement issued to the local press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/ransomware-hits-pennsylvania-senate-democrats/
A ransomware infection shut down the computer network of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus on Friday morning, officials said in a statement issued to the local press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/ransomware-hits-pennsylvania-senate-democrats/
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Ransomware Hits Pennsylvania Senate Democrats
A ransomware infection shut down the computer network of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus on Friday morning, officials said in a statement issued to the local press.
SHA1 Collision Attack Can Serve Backdoored Torrents to Track Down Pirates
A theoretical scenario that leverages the SHA1 collision attack disclosed recently by Google can serve backdoored BitTorrent files that execute code on the victim's machine, deliver malware, or alert copyright owners when their software has been pirated. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sha1-collision-attack-can-serve-backdoored-torrents-to-track-down-pirates/
A theoretical scenario that leverages the SHA1 collision attack disclosed recently by Google can serve backdoored BitTorrent files that execute code on the victim's machine, deliver malware, or alert copyright owners when their software has been pirated. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sha1-collision-attack-can-serve-backdoored-torrents-to-track-down-pirates/
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SHA1 Collision Attack Can Serve Backdoored Torrents to Track Down Pirates
A theoretical scenario that leverages the SHA1 collision attack disclosed recently by Google can serve backdoored BitTorrent files that execute code on the victim's machine, deliver malware, or alert copyright owners when their software has been pirated.
Proposed Bill Will Allow Victims to Hack Their Attackers to Stop Cyber-Attacks
The US is discussing new legislation that will allow victims of ongoing cyber-attacks to fight back against hackers by granting more powers to entities under attack in regards to the defensive measures they can take. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/proposed-bill-will-allow-victims-to-hack-their-attackers-to-stop-cyber-attacks/
The US is discussing new legislation that will allow victims of ongoing cyber-attacks to fight back against hackers by granting more powers to entities under attack in regards to the defensive measures they can take. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/proposed-bill-will-allow-victims-to-hack-their-attackers-to-stop-cyber-attacks/
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Proposed Bill Will Allow Victims to Hack Their Attackers to Stop Cyber-Attacks
The US is discussing new legislation that will allow victims of ongoing cyber-attacks to fight back against hackers by granting more powers to entities under attack in regards to the defensive measures they can take.
Poachers Hack GPS Trackers, Extract Metadata from Public Photos to Hunt Animals
A report published in the Conservation Biology magazine cites several incidents gathered from all over the world in the past years, where technologies introduced to simplify the work of animal protection groups and state authorities have been hijacked or turned against the animals they were meant to protect. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/poachers-hack-gps-trackers-extract-metadata-from-public-photos-to-hunt-animals/
A report published in the Conservation Biology magazine cites several incidents gathered from all over the world in the past years, where technologies introduced to simplify the work of animal protection groups and state authorities have been hijacked or turned against the animals they were meant to protect. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/poachers-hack-gps-trackers-extract-metadata-from-public-photos-to-hunt-animals/
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Poachers Hack GPS Trackers, Extract Metadata from Public Photos to Hunt Animals
A report published in the Conservation Biology magazine cites several incidents gathered from all over the world in the past years, where technologies introduced to simplify the work of animal protection groups and state authorities have been hijacked or…
Multiple Unpatched Vulnerabilities Discovered in Western Digital NAS Hard Drives
Multiple Western Digital MyCloud Networked Attached Storage (NAS) devices are affected by several security flaws, varying in severity, that allow attackers to bypass authentication, execute code on the device, and upload or download user data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/multiple-unpatched-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-western-digital-nas-hard-drives/
Multiple Western Digital MyCloud Networked Attached Storage (NAS) devices are affected by several security flaws, varying in severity, that allow attackers to bypass authentication, execute code on the device, and upload or download user data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/multiple-unpatched-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-western-digital-nas-hard-drives/
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Multiple Unpatched Vulnerabilities Discovered in Western Digital NAS Hard Drives
Multiple Western Digital MyCloud Networked Attached Storage (NAS) devices are affected by several security flaws, varying in severity, that allow attackers to bypass authentication, execute code on the device, and upload or download user data.
The Dark Web Has Shrunk by 85%
The number of Dark web services has gone down significantly following the Freedom Hosting II hack that took place at the start of February, and is only around 4,400 services, according to a recently published OnionScan report. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-dark-web-has-shrunk-by-85-percent/
The number of Dark web services has gone down significantly following the Freedom Hosting II hack that took place at the start of February, and is only around 4,400 services, according to a recently published OnionScan report. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-dark-web-has-shrunk-by-85-percent/
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The Dark Web Has Shrunk by 85%
The number of Dark web services has gone down significantly following the Freedom Hosting II hack that took place at the start of February, and is only around 4,400 services, according to a recently published OnionScan report.
Shamoon Disk-Wiping Malware Upgraded with Ransomware Module
The Shamoon disk-wiping malware has received a major upgrade during the past few months, and now features a ransomware module, along with support for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures, researchers from Kaspersky Lab revealed on Monday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shamoon-disk-wiping-malware-upgraded-with-ransomware-module/
The Shamoon disk-wiping malware has received a major upgrade during the past few months, and now features a ransomware module, along with support for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures, researchers from Kaspersky Lab revealed on Monday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shamoon-disk-wiping-malware-upgraded-with-ransomware-module/
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Shamoon Disk-Wiping Malware Upgraded with Ransomware Module
The Shamoon disk-wiping malware has received a major upgrade during the past few months, and now features a ransomware module, along with support for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures, researchers from Kaspersky Lab revealed on Monday.
WikiLeaks Publishes Vault 7, Collection of Alleged CIA Hacking Tools
Earlier today, WikiLeaks published a collection of hacking tools which the organization claims belong to the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/wikileaks-publishes-vault-7-collection-of-alleged-cia-hacking-tools/
Earlier today, WikiLeaks published a collection of hacking tools which the organization claims belong to the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/wikileaks-publishes-vault-7-collection-of-alleged-cia-hacking-tools/
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WikiLeaks Publishes Vault 7, Collection of Alleged CIA Hacking Tools
Earlier today, WikiLeaks published a collection of hacking tools which the organization claims belong to the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
WikiLeaks Claims CIA Could Turn Samsung Smart TVs Into Listening Devices
The CIA has developed a hacking tool named Weeping Angel that can turn Samsung smart TVs into covert listening devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/wikileaks-claims-cia-could-turn-samsung-smart-tvs-into-listening-devices/
The CIA has developed a hacking tool named Weeping Angel that can turn Samsung smart TVs into covert listening devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/wikileaks-claims-cia-could-turn-samsung-smart-tvs-into-listening-devices/
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WikiLeaks Claims CIA Could Turn Samsung Smart TVs Into Listening Devices
The CIA has developed a hacking tool named Weeping Angel that can turn Samsung smart TVs into covert listening devices.
Vault 7: CIA Developed 24 Decoy Applications to Spy on Targets
Along the tens of hacking tools dumped today by WikiLeaks claiming to belong to the CIA, there was one that was different from the others. Named "Fine Dining," this isn't a zero-day exploit or vulnerability like most, but a collection of malware-laced applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-developed-24-decoy-applications-to-spy-on-targets/
Along the tens of hacking tools dumped today by WikiLeaks claiming to belong to the CIA, there was one that was different from the others. Named "Fine Dining," this isn't a zero-day exploit or vulnerability like most, but a collection of malware-laced applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-developed-24-decoy-applications-to-spy-on-targets/
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Vault 7: CIA Developed 24 Decoy Applications to Spy on Targets
Along the tens of hacking tools dumped today by WikiLeaks claiming to belong to the CIA, there was one that was different from the others. Named "Fine Dining," this isn't a zero-day exploit or vulnerability like most, but a collection of malware-laced applications.
Vault 7: CIA Borrowed Code from Public Malware
Documents included in yesterday's WikiLeaks Vault 7 dump reveal the CIA used code from public malware samples to advance its technical capabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-borrowed-code-from-public-malware/
Documents included in yesterday's WikiLeaks Vault 7 dump reveal the CIA used code from public malware samples to advance its technical capabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-borrowed-code-from-public-malware/
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Vault 7: CIA Borrowed Code from Public Malware
Documents included in yesterday's WikiLeaks Vault 7 dump reveal the CIA used code from public malware samples to advance its technical capabilities.
Vault 7: WikiLeaks Docs Hint CIA Could Bypass 21 Security Products
One of the hidden gems included in the Vault 7 data, dumped yesterday by WikiLeaks, is a document detailing bypass techniques for 21 security software products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-wikileaks-docs-hint-cia-could-bypass-21-security-products/
One of the hidden gems included in the Vault 7 data, dumped yesterday by WikiLeaks, is a document detailing bypass techniques for 21 security software products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-wikileaks-docs-hint-cia-could-bypass-21-security-products/
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Vault 7: WikiLeaks Docs Hint CIA Could Bypass 21 Security Products
One of the hidden gems included in the Vault 7 data, dumped yesterday by WikiLeaks, is a document detailing bypass techniques for 21 security software products.
Dahua Left Device Credentials Exposed to Anyone Knowing Where to Look
Believe it or not, there are DVRs and IP cameras available online today that you could hack just like in the movies, in a matter of seconds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/dahua-left-device-credentials-exposed-to-anyone-knowing-where-to-look/
Believe it or not, there are DVRs and IP cameras available online today that you could hack just like in the movies, in a matter of seconds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/dahua-left-device-credentials-exposed-to-anyone-knowing-where-to-look/
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Dahua Left Device Credentials Exposed to Anyone Knowing Where to Look
Believe it or not, there are DVRs and IP cameras available online today that you could hack just like in the movies, in a matter of seconds.
Mozilla Releases Firefox 52, the First Browser to Support WebAssembly
In the midst of the WikiLeaks Vault 7, Mozilla quietly released Firefox 52, which has officially become the first web browser to support the new WebAssembly standard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-releases-firefox-52-the-first-browser-to-support-webassembly/
In the midst of the WikiLeaks Vault 7, Mozilla quietly released Firefox 52, which has officially become the first web browser to support the new WebAssembly standard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-releases-firefox-52-the-first-browser-to-support-webassembly/
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Mozilla Releases Firefox 52, the First Browser to Support WebAssembly
In the midst of the WikiLeaks Vault 7 data dump, Mozilla quietly released Firefox 52, which has officially become the first web browser to support the new WebAssembly standard.
Emsisoft Releases a Decryptor for the CryptON Ransomware
Yesterday, Emsisoft's CTO and malware researcher Fabian Wosar? released a decryptor for the CryptON Ransomware. This ransomware has been around since the end of February and has had a few variants released. It was named CryptON based on a string found within the executable. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emsisoft-releases-a-decryptor-for-the-crypton-ransomware/
Yesterday, Emsisoft's CTO and malware researcher Fabian Wosar? released a decryptor for the CryptON Ransomware. This ransomware has been around since the end of February and has had a few variants released. It was named CryptON based on a string found within the executable. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emsisoft-releases-a-decryptor-for-the-crypton-ransomware/
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Emsisoft Releases a Decryptor for the CryptON Ransomware
Yesterday, Emsisoft's CTO and malware researcher Fabian Wosar released a decryptor for the CryptON Ransomware. This ransomware has been around since the end of February and has had a few variants released. It was named CryptON based on a string found within…
FCC Blocks Privacy Rules That Prevented ISPs From Selling User Data
The FCC announced it suspended the coming into effect of regulation aimed at improving user Internet privacy, which would have blocked Internet service providers from selling private user data to advertisers without their specific consent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/fcc-blocks-privacy-rules-that-prevented-isps-from-selling-user-data/
The FCC announced it suspended the coming into effect of regulation aimed at improving user Internet privacy, which would have blocked Internet service providers from selling private user data to advertisers without their specific consent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/fcc-blocks-privacy-rules-that-prevented-isps-from-selling-user-data/
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FCC Blocks Privacy Rules That Prevented ISPs From Selling User Data
The FCC announced it suspended the coming into effect of regulation aimed at improving user Internet privacy, which would have blocked Internet service providers from selling private user data to advertisers without their specific consent.
Apache Struts Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
Cisco's Talos security team announced it discovered attacks against a zero-day vulnerability in Apache Struts, which Apache patched on Monday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apache-struts-zero-day-exploited-in-the-wild/
Cisco's Talos security team announced it discovered attacks against a zero-day vulnerability in Apache Struts, which Apache patched on Monday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apache-struts-zero-day-exploited-in-the-wild/
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Apache Struts Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
Cisco's Talos security team announced it discovered attacks against a zero-day vulnerability in Apache Struts, which Apache patched on Monday.
Anonymous Hacker Who Exposed Steubenville Rape Case Gets Two Years in Prison
One of the Anonymous hackers who exposed the Steubenville High School rape case in 2012, was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison by a judge in Lexington, Kentucky. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anonymous-hacker-who-exposed-steubenville-rape-case-gets-two-years-in-prison/
One of the Anonymous hackers who exposed the Steubenville High School rape case in 2012, was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison by a judge in Lexington, Kentucky. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anonymous-hacker-who-exposed-steubenville-rape-case-gets-two-years-in-prison/
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Anonymous Hacker Who Exposed Steubenville Rape Case Gets Two Years in Prison
One of the Anonymous hackers who exposed the Steubenville High School rape case in 2012, was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison by a judge in Lexington, Kentucky.
New RanRan Ransomware Uses Encryption Tiers, Political Messages
Researchers from Palo Alto Networks have come across a new ransomware family that combines many unique features, such as political statements, public subdomain creation, and encryption tiers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ranran-ransomware-uses-encryption-tiers-political-messages/
Researchers from Palo Alto Networks have come across a new ransomware family that combines many unique features, such as political statements, public subdomain creation, and encryption tiers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ranran-ransomware-uses-encryption-tiers-political-messages/
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New RanRan Ransomware Uses Encryption Tiers, Political Messages
Researchers from Palo Alto Networks have come across a new ransomware family that combines many unique features, such as political statements, public subdomain creation, and encryption tiers.