EU to Propose New Measures for Accessing Encrypted IM Apps
The European Commission, through the voice of EU Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova, announced plans to find a way for law enforcement to access data exchanged via encrypted instant messaging services, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/eu-to-propose-new-measures-for-accessing-encrypted-im-apps/
The European Commission, through the voice of EU Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova, announced plans to find a way for law enforcement to access data exchanged via encrypted instant messaging services, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/eu-to-propose-new-measures-for-accessing-encrypted-im-apps/
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EU to Propose New Measures for Accessing Encrypted IM Apps
The European Commission, through the voice of EU Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova, announced plans to find a way for law enforcement to access data exchanged via encrypted instant messaging services, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and others.
Google: Ransomware on Android Is Exceedingly Rare
Android apps spreading ransomware aren't as common as most users and security experts think, says Jason Woloz, Sr. Program Manager for Android Security at Google. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-ransomware-on-android-is-exceedingly-rare/
Android apps spreading ransomware aren't as common as most users and security experts think, says Jason Woloz, Sr. Program Manager for Android Security at Google. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-ransomware-on-android-is-exceedingly-rare/
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Google: Ransomware on Android Is Exceedingly Rare
Android apps spreading ransomware aren't as common as most users and security experts think, says Jason Woloz, Sr. Program Manager for Android Security at Google.
FedEx Will Give You $5 If You Install Flash
In an era of the Internet when most browser vendors are taking steps to migrate away from Flash and all security experts recommend you blast that piece of insecure junk off your computer, the nice people at FedEx are giving you a $5 promo code to (re)install or reactivate it in your browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/fedex-will-give-you-5-if-you-install-flash/
In an era of the Internet when most browser vendors are taking steps to migrate away from Flash and all security experts recommend you blast that piece of insecure junk off your computer, the nice people at FedEx are giving you a $5 promo code to (re)install or reactivate it in your browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/fedex-will-give-you-5-if-you-install-flash/
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FedEx Will Give You $5 If You Install Flash
In an era of the Internet when most browser vendors are taking steps to migrate away from Flash and all security experts recommend you blast that piece of insecure junk off your computer, the nice people at FedEx are giving you a $5 promo code to (re)install…
Flatbed Scanners Used as Relay Point for Controlling Malware in Air-Gapped Systems
Scientists from two Israeli universities have come up with a way to use flatbed scanners as relay points when sending commands to malware installed on an air-gapped computer. Further research also revealed the scanner could also be used to relay stolen data to a nearby attacker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flatbed-scanners-used-as-relay-point-for-controlling-malware-in-air-gapped-systems/
Scientists from two Israeli universities have come up with a way to use flatbed scanners as relay points when sending commands to malware installed on an air-gapped computer. Further research also revealed the scanner could also be used to relay stolen data to a nearby attacker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flatbed-scanners-used-as-relay-point-for-controlling-malware-in-air-gapped-systems/
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Flatbed Scanners Used as Relay Point for Controlling Malware in Air-Gapped Systems
Scientists from two Israeli universities have come up with a way to use flatbed scanners as relay points when sending commands to malware installed on an air-gapped computer. Further research also revealed the scanner could also be used to relay stolen data…
New Android Ransomware Evades All Mobile Antivirus Solutions
Researchers have spotted a new strain of Android ransomware that could evade detection on all mobile antivirus engines at the time of its discovery. Currently targeting Russian-speaking users, this ransomware lacks basic decryption functionality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-ransomware-evades-all-mobile-antivirus-solutions/
Researchers have spotted a new strain of Android ransomware that could evade detection on all mobile antivirus engines at the time of its discovery. Currently targeting Russian-speaking users, this ransomware lacks basic decryption functionality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-ransomware-evades-all-mobile-antivirus-solutions/
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New Android Ransomware Evades All Mobile Antivirus Solutions
Researchers have spotted a new strain of Android ransomware that could evade detection on all mobile antivirus engines at the time of its discovery. Currently targeting Russian-speaking users, this ransomware lacks basic decryption functionality.
Raging Sysadmin Shuts Down Company Servers, Deletes System Files
A former sysadmin is facing up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 after he used a backdoor account and sabotaged his former employer on the day he was fired. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/raging-sysadmin-shuts-down-company-servers-deletes-system-files/
A former sysadmin is facing up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 after he used a backdoor account and sabotaged his former employer on the day he was fired. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/raging-sysadmin-shuts-down-company-servers-deletes-system-files/
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Raging Sysadmin Shuts Down Company Servers, Deletes System Files
A former sysadmin is facing up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 after he used a backdoor account and sabotaged his former employer on the day he was fired.
Skype Malvertising Campaign Pushes Fake Flash Player
It appears that for at least one day, Skype has served malicious ads, which in turn pushed a fake Flash Player update onto users. The malicious ads came to light after Reddit and Twitter users complained about Skype forcing a Flash Player update down their throat. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/skype-malvertising-campaign-pushes-fake-flash-player/
It appears that for at least one day, Skype has served malicious ads, which in turn pushed a fake Flash Player update onto users. The malicious ads came to light after Reddit and Twitter users complained about Skype forcing a Flash Player update down their throat. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/skype-malvertising-campaign-pushes-fake-flash-player/
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Skype Malvertising Campaign Pushes Fake Flash Player
It appears that for at least one day, Skype has served malicious ads, which in turn pushed a fake Flash Player update onto users. The malicious ads came to light after Reddit and Twitter users complained about Skype forcing a Flash Player update down their…
You Can Bypass Facial Recognition on New Samsung Galaxy S8 Phones Using a Photo
Even before its official launch, smartphone experts are criticizing Samsung Galaxy S8 phones after one of their colleagues managed to bypass the facial recognition feature that ships with these phones by flashing a photo of himself in front of the phone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/you-can-bypass-facial-recognition-on-new-samsung-galaxy-s8-phones-using-a-photo/
Even before its official launch, smartphone experts are criticizing Samsung Galaxy S8 phones after one of their colleagues managed to bypass the facial recognition feature that ships with these phones by flashing a photo of himself in front of the phone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/you-can-bypass-facial-recognition-on-new-samsung-galaxy-s8-phones-using-a-photo/
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You Can Bypass Facial Recognition on New Samsung Galaxy S8 Phones Using a Photo
Even before its official launch, smartphone experts are criticizing Samsung Galaxy S8 phones after one of their colleagues managed to bypass the facial recognition feature that ships with these phones by flashing a photo of himself in front of the phone.
USB Canary Sends an SMS When Someone Tinkers with Your USB Ports
A new tool released on GitHub last week can help paranoid sysadmins keep track of whenever someone plugs in or disconnects an USB-based device from high-value workstations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/usb-canary-sends-an-sms-when-someone-tinkers-with-your-usb-ports/
A new tool released on GitHub last week can help paranoid sysadmins keep track of whenever someone plugs in or disconnects an USB-based device from high-value workstations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/usb-canary-sends-an-sms-when-someone-tinkers-with-your-usb-ports/
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USB Canary Sends an SMS When Someone Tinkers with Your USB Ports
A new tool released on GitHub last week can help paranoid sysadmins keep track of whenever someone plugs in or disconnects an USB-based device from high-value workstations.
Sanctions Ransomware Makes Fun of USA Sanctions Against Russia
If you want to know what some ransomware developers think about the USA, you can get a good idea from the ransom note of the Sanctions Ransomware. Dubbed Sanctions Ransomware due to the image in the ransom note, the developer makes it fairly obvious how he feels about the USA and their attempts to sanction Russia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sanctions-ransomware-makes-fun-of-usa-sanctions-against-russia/
If you want to know what some ransomware developers think about the USA, you can get a good idea from the ransom note of the Sanctions Ransomware. Dubbed Sanctions Ransomware due to the image in the ransom note, the developer makes it fairly obvious how he feels about the USA and their attempts to sanction Russia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sanctions-ransomware-makes-fun-of-usa-sanctions-against-russia/
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Sanctions Ransomware Makes Fun of USA Sanctions Against Russia
If you want to know what some ransomware developers think about the USA, you can get a good idea from the ransom note of the Sanctions Ransomware. Dubbed Sanctions Ransomware due to the image in the ransom note, the developer makes it fairly obvious how he…
The Week in Ransomware - March 31st 2017 - Sanctions, Android, and Creepy Skulls
Lots of Android ransomware news this week even though Google feels they are pretty rare. Also some updates to tools created by Michael Gillespie (CryptoSearch & ID-Ransomware), a new PyCL ransomware being distributed via RIG, and ransomware asking for 6 bitcoin ransoms while making fun of USA sanctions on Russia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-31st-2017-sanctions-android-and-creepy-skulls/
Lots of Android ransomware news this week even though Google feels they are pretty rare. Also some updates to tools created by Michael Gillespie (CryptoSearch & ID-Ransomware), a new PyCL ransomware being distributed via RIG, and ransomware asking for 6 bitcoin ransoms while making fun of USA sanctions on Russia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-31st-2017-sanctions-android-and-creepy-skulls/
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The Week in Ransomware - March 31st 2017 - Sanctions, Android, and Creepy Skulls
Lots of Android ransomware news this week even though Google feels they are pretty rare. Also some updates to tools created by Michael Gillespie (CryptoSearch & ID-Ransomware), a new PyCL ransomware being distributed via RIG, and ransomware asking for 6 bitcoin…
WikiLeaks Dumps Source Code of CIA Tool Called Marble
WikiLeaks dumped yesterday the source code of a CIA tool called Marble, which according to previously leaked CIA manuals, the Agency classified as a code obfuscation framework. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/wikileaks-dumps-source-code-of-cia-tool-called-marble/
WikiLeaks dumped yesterday the source code of a CIA tool called Marble, which according to previously leaked CIA manuals, the Agency classified as a code obfuscation framework. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/wikileaks-dumps-source-code-of-cia-tool-called-marble/
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WikiLeaks Dumps Source Code of CIA Tool Called Marble
WikiLeaks dumped yesterday the source code of a CIA tool called Marble, which according to previously leaked CIA manuals, the Agency classified as a code obfuscation framework.
Gigabyte Firmware Flaws Allow the Installation of UEFI Ransomware
Yesterday, at the BlackHat Asia 2017 security conference, researchers from cyber-security firm Cylance disclosed two vulnerabilities in the firmware of Gigabyte BRIX small computing devices, which allow an attacker to write malicious content to the UEFI firmware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gigabyte-firmware-flaws-allow-the-installation-of-uefi-ransomware/
Yesterday, at the BlackHat Asia 2017 security conference, researchers from cyber-security firm Cylance disclosed two vulnerabilities in the firmware of Gigabyte BRIX small computing devices, which allow an attacker to write malicious content to the UEFI firmware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gigabyte-firmware-flaws-allow-the-installation-of-uefi-ransomware/
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Gigabyte Firmware Flaws Allow the Installation of UEFI Ransomware
Yesterday, at the BlackHat Asia 2017 security conference, researchers from cyber-security firm Cylance disclosed two vulnerabilities in the firmware of Gigabyte BRIX small computing devices, which allow an attacker to write malicious content to the UEFI firmware.
DDR5 RAM Will Arrive Next Year, Will Be Twice as Fast as DDR4
Work on DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5), a standard for computer memory chips, has already begun, JEDEC, a standards body for the microelectronics industry, said on Thursday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/ddr5-ram-will-arrive-next-year-will-be-twice-as-fast-as-ddr4/
Work on DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5), a standard for computer memory chips, has already begun, JEDEC, a standards body for the microelectronics industry, said on Thursday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/ddr5-ram-will-arrive-next-year-will-be-twice-as-fast-as-ddr4/
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DDR5 RAM Will Arrive Next Year, Will Be Twice as Fast as DDR4
Work on DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5), a standard for computer memory chips, has already begun, JEDEC, a standards body for the microelectronics industry, said on Thursday.
Tor Browser Will Feature More Rust Code
The Tor Browser, a heavily modified version of the Firefox browser with many privacy-enhancing features, will include more code written in the Rust programming language. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/tor-browser-will-feature-more-rust-code/
The Tor Browser, a heavily modified version of the Firefox browser with many privacy-enhancing features, will include more code written in the Rust programming language. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/tor-browser-will-feature-more-rust-code/
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Tor Browser Will Feature More Rust Code
The Tor Browser, a heavily modified version of the Firefox browser with many privacy-enhancing features, will include more code written in the Rust programming language.
Laptop Makers Overestimate Battery Life Stats, Study Finds
A year-long study revealed on Friday that laptop manufacturers seriously overstate their claims on a device's battery life, sometimes by hours, not minutes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/laptop-makers-overestimate-battery-life-stats-study-finds/
A year-long study revealed on Friday that laptop manufacturers seriously overstate their claims on a device's battery life, sometimes by hours, not minutes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/laptop-makers-overestimate-battery-life-stats-study-finds/
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Laptop Makers Overestimate Battery Life Stats, Study Finds
A year-long study revealed on Friday that laptop manufacturers seriously overstate their claims on a device's battery life, sometimes by hours, not minutes.
Here's a Sneak Peek at Firefox's Redesigned GUI
Mozilla is getting ready to revamp the Firefox user interface with a new UI package called Photon. This new GUI is set to arrive in Firefox 57, scheduled for release in November this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/heres-a-sneak-peek-at-firefoxs-redesigned-gui/
Mozilla is getting ready to revamp the Firefox user interface with a new UI package called Photon. This new GUI is set to arrive in Firefox 57, scheduled for release in November this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/heres-a-sneak-peek-at-firefoxs-redesigned-gui/
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Here's a Sneak Peek at Firefox's Redesigned GUI
Mozilla is getting ready to revamp the Firefox user interface with a new UI package called Photon. This new GUI is set to arrive in Firefox 57, scheduled for release in November this year.
Largest Survey Ever Reveals World's Favorite Programming Language
The Stack Overflow yearly developer survey has become a tradition in the industry, and the place to get your bearings of popular or upcoming trends. This year, over 64,000 developers answered the survey, making this the largest such study. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/largest-survey-ever-reveals-worlds-favorite-programming-language/
The Stack Overflow yearly developer survey has become a tradition in the industry, and the place to get your bearings of popular or upcoming trends. This year, over 64,000 developers answered the survey, making this the largest such study. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/largest-survey-ever-reveals-worlds-favorite-programming-language/
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Largest Survey Ever Reveals World's Favorite Programming Language
The Stack Overflow yearly developer survey has become a tradition in the industry, and the place to get your bearings of popular or upcoming trends. This year, over 64,000 developers answered the survey, making this the largest such study.
Android Overtakes Windows as Most Used Operating System
Android has become the most popular operating system on the Internet, taking the first place from Microsoft's Windows for the first time, according to analytics firm StatCounter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/android-overtakes-windows-as-most-used-operating-system/
Android has become the most popular operating system on the Internet, taking the first place from Microsoft's Windows for the first time, according to analytics firm StatCounter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/android-overtakes-windows-as-most-used-operating-system/
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Android Overtakes Windows as Most Used Operating System
Android has become the most popular operating system on the Internet, taking the first place from Microsoft's Windows for the first time, according to analytics firm StatCounter.
Tech News Brief: Twitter's New Avatars, CodePlex Shuts Down, IAAF & NY Post Hacked
A quick round-up of various stories going on in tech right now [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/tech-news-brief-twitters-new-avatars-codeplex-shuts-down-iaaf-andamp-ny-post-hacked/
A quick round-up of various stories going on in tech right now [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/tech-news-brief-twitters-new-avatars-codeplex-shuts-down-iaaf-andamp-ny-post-hacked/
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Tech News Brief: Twitter's New Avatars, CodePlex Shuts Down, IAAF & NY Post Hacked
A quick round-up of various stories going on in tech right now
This IoT Dildo Has an Embedded WiFi Streaming Camera and Laughable Security
A "smart" dildo with an embedded video camera, sold under the name of Siime Eye and created and assembled by US manufacturer Svakom, contains a slew of security flaws that allow attackers to watch video streams without authorization and even go as far as to replace firmware and completely take over the device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/this-iot-dildo-has-an-embedded-wifi-streaming-camera-and-laughable-security/
A "smart" dildo with an embedded video camera, sold under the name of Siime Eye and created and assembled by US manufacturer Svakom, contains a slew of security flaws that allow attackers to watch video streams without authorization and even go as far as to replace firmware and completely take over the device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/this-iot-dildo-has-an-embedded-wifi-streaming-camera-and-laughable-security/
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This IoT Dildo Has an Embedded WiFi Streaming Camera and Laughable Security
A "smart" dildo with an embedded video camera, sold under the name of Siime Eye and created and assembled by US manufacturer Svakom, contains a slew of security flaws that allow attackers to watch video streams without authorization and even go as far as…