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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. [...]
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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. [...]
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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. [...]
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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. [...]
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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? [...]
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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.   [...]