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Google Releases Tool to Help Developers Find Crypto Bugs

Google released this week a new tool called Project Wycheproof, which is a set of automated tests developers can run on their code and identify weaknesses or problems in the sections that deal with cryptography operations. [...]
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Firefox to Expand Sandbox Security Feature

Mozilla announced plans to expand the Firefox sandbox security features with the introduction of a second sandboxing system for working with the browser's new multi-process e10s (Electrolysis) feature. [...]
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Groupon Users Targeted by Hackers One Week Before Christmas

Starting with December 16, scores of Groupon UK users have been complaining online about having their accounts hacked after finding out that fraudsters have placed countless of orders using the payment card the victims had attached to their Groupon profile. [...]
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How to Protect and Harden a Computer against Ransomware

2016 is almost over and it definitely taught us one thing; Ransomware is here to stay and it's only going to get worse. This guide contains tips and steps that every computer user needs to do in order to protect their data from ransomware. [...]
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CounterStrike Hacking Tool Overwrites Cheaters' Hard Drive MBR

CounterStrike gamers looking for an advantage over their competition might be in for a surprise this Christmas, as there's a booby-trapped cheat tool going around that will overwrite their hard drive MBR (Master Boot Record) and prevent their computers from booting. [...]
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Steam Operator Valve Fined $2.1 Million for Refusing Refunds in Australia

Valve Corporation, the company behind the game distribution platform Steam, will have to pay a fine of 3 million AUD (Australian Dollars) [2.15 million USD] after Australia's Federal Court ruled today that Valve broke Australian consumer laws by not honoring refund requests. [...]