China Tests Using WeChat Social Network Account as Official Electronic ID
Chinese authorities are running a limited test that will allow Chinese citizens to use their WeChat social network account as a state-sanctioned electronic ID. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/china-tests-using-wechat-social-network-account-as-official-electronic-id/
Chinese authorities are running a limited test that will allow Chinese citizens to use their WeChat social network account as a state-sanctioned electronic ID. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/china-tests-using-wechat-social-network-account-as-official-electronic-id/
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China Tests Using WeChat Social Network Account as Official Electronic ID
Chinese authorities are running a limited test that will allow Chinese citizens to use their WeChat social network account as a state-sanctioned electronic ID.
Acoustic Attacks on HDDs Can Sabotage PCs, CCTV Systems, ATMs, More
Attackers can use sound waves to interfere with a hard drive's normal mode of operation, creating a temporary or permanent denial of state (DoS) that could be used to prevent CCTV systems from recording video footage or freeze computers dealing with critical operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/acoustic-attacks-on-hdds-can-sabotage-pcs-cctv-systems-atms-more/
Attackers can use sound waves to interfere with a hard drive's normal mode of operation, creating a temporary or permanent denial of state (DoS) that could be used to prevent CCTV systems from recording video footage or freeze computers dealing with critical operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/acoustic-attacks-on-hdds-can-sabotage-pcs-cctv-systems-atms-more/
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Acoustic Attacks on HDDs Can Sabotage PCs, CCTV Systems, ATMs, More
Attackers can use sound waves to interfere with a hard drive's normal mode of operation, creating a temporary or permanent denial of state (DoS) that could be used to prevent CCTV systems from recording video footage or freeze computers dealing with critical…
Malicious Apps Could Guess Your Phone's PIN Using Sensors Data
Malicious applications can freely access sensor data on modern smartphones and use this highly sensitive data stream to collect vasts amounts of intel on the phone's owner, information that they can later use to guess the user's phone PIN. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-apps-could-guess-your-phones-pin-using-sensors-data/
Malicious applications can freely access sensor data on modern smartphones and use this highly sensitive data stream to collect vasts amounts of intel on the phone's owner, information that they can later use to guess the user's phone PIN. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-apps-could-guess-your-phones-pin-using-sensors-data/
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Malicious Apps Could Guess Your Phone's PIN Using Sensors Data
Malicious applications can freely access sensor data on modern smartphones and use this highly sensitive data stream to collect vasts amounts of intel on the phone's owner, information that they can later use to guess the user's phone PIN.
Flaws in Sonos and Bose Smart Speakers Let Hackers Play Pranks on Users
Similar vulnerabilities affect some Sonos and Bose smart speakers that allow hackers to take over devices, collect data on users, and even make devices to play desired audio tracks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flaws-in-sonos-and-bose-smart-speakers-let-hackers-play-pranks-on-users/
Similar vulnerabilities affect some Sonos and Bose smart speakers that allow hackers to take over devices, collect data on users, and even make devices to play desired audio tracks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flaws-in-sonos-and-bose-smart-speakers-let-hackers-play-pranks-on-users/
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Flaws in Sonos and Bose Smart Speakers Let Hackers Play Pranks on Users
Similar vulnerabilities affect some Sonos and Bose smart speakers that allow hackers to take over devices, collect data on users, and even make devices to play desired audio tracks.
Web Trackers Exploit Flaw in Browser Login Managers to Steal Usernames
Princeton privacy experts are warning that advertising and analytics firms can secretly extract site usernames from browsers using hidden login fields and tie non-authenticated users visiting a site with their profiles or emails on that domain. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/web-trackers-exploit-flaw-in-browser-login-managers-to-steal-usernames/
Princeton privacy experts are warning that advertising and analytics firms can secretly extract site usernames from browsers using hidden login fields and tie non-authenticated users visiting a site with their profiles or emails on that domain. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/web-trackers-exploit-flaw-in-browser-login-managers-to-steal-usernames/
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Web Trackers Exploit Flaw in Browser Login Managers to Steal Usernames
Princeton privacy experts are warning that advertising and analytics firms can secretly extract site usernames from browsers using hidden login fields and tie non-authenticated users visiting a site with their profiles or emails on that domain.
Three More WordPress Plugins Found Hiding a Backdoor
The massive size of the WordPress plugins ecosystem is starting to show signs of rot, as yet another incident has been reported involving the sale of old abandoned plugins to new authors who immediately proceed to add a backdoor to the original code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/three-more-wordpress-plugins-found-hiding-a-backdoor/
The massive size of the WordPress plugins ecosystem is starting to show signs of rot, as yet another incident has been reported involving the sale of old abandoned plugins to new authors who immediately proceed to add a backdoor to the original code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/three-more-wordpress-plugins-found-hiding-a-backdoor/
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Three More WordPress Plugins Found Hiding a Backdoor
The massive size of the WordPress plugins ecosystem is starting to show signs of rot, as yet another incident has been reported involving the sale of old abandoned plugins to new authors who immediately proceed to add a backdoor to the original code.
US ISP Tells Users That Repeat Piracy Notices May Lead To "Thermostat Issues"
A letter sent out by a US ISP warns customers that by engaging in persistent online piracy they will force the company to downgrade their access plan to the minimum, and customers may have problems with controlling thermostats in the dead of winter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/us-isp-tells-users-that-repeat-piracy-notices-may-lead-to-thermostat-issues-/
A letter sent out by a US ISP warns customers that by engaging in persistent online piracy they will force the company to downgrade their access plan to the minimum, and customers may have problems with controlling thermostats in the dead of winter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/us-isp-tells-users-that-repeat-piracy-notices-may-lead-to-thermostat-issues-/
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US ISP Tells Users That Repeat Piracy Notices May Lead To "Thermostat Issues"
A letter sent out by a US ISP warns customers that by engaging in persistent online piracy they will force the company to downgrade their access plan to the minimum, and customers may have problems with controlling various devices, including smart thermostats…
Tastylock Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Released
Michael Gillespie discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that appends the .tastylock extension to encrypted files and changes the contact emails used by the ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tastylock-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
Michael Gillespie discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that appends the .tastylock extension to encrypted files and changes the contact emails used by the ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tastylock-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
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Tastylock Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Released
Michael Gillespie discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that appends the .tastylock extension to encrypted files and changes the contact emails used by the ransomware.
Chinese Hackers Target Think Tanks to Steal Military Strategic Info
Towards the end of 2017, Chinese cyber-spies have engaged in a hacking spree that targeted at least four US think tanks and an additional two non-governmental organizations (NGOs), researchers from US firm Crowdstrike revealed in a report published last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-target-think-tanks-to-steal-military-strategic-info/
Towards the end of 2017, Chinese cyber-spies have engaged in a hacking spree that targeted at least four US think tanks and an additional two non-governmental organizations (NGOs), researchers from US firm Crowdstrike revealed in a report published last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-target-think-tanks-to-steal-military-strategic-info/
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Chinese Hackers Target Think Tanks to Steal Military Strategic Info
Towards the end of 2017, Chinese cyber-spies have engaged in a hacking spree that targeted at least four US think tanks and an additional two non-governmental organizations (NGOs), researchers from US firm Crowdstrike revealed in a report published last week.
Magento Sites Hacked via Helpdesk Widget
Hackers are actively targeting Magento sites running a popular helpdesk extension, Dutch security researcher Willem de Groot has discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magento-sites-hacked-via-helpdesk-widget/
Hackers are actively targeting Magento sites running a popular helpdesk extension, Dutch security researcher Willem de Groot has discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magento-sites-hacked-via-helpdesk-widget/
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Magento Sites Hacked via Helpdesk Widget
Hackers are actively targeting Magento sites running a popular helpdesk extension, Dutch security researcher Willem de Groot has discovered.
DHS: 18 of 33 First Responder Apps Affected by Security Flaws
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pilot program uncovered several privacy and security-related issues in Android and iOS applications used by first responders on the scene of natural disasters and other emergency situations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-18-of-33-first-responder-apps-affected-by-security-flaws/
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pilot program uncovered several privacy and security-related issues in Android and iOS applications used by first responders on the scene of natural disasters and other emergency situations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-18-of-33-first-responder-apps-affected-by-security-flaws/
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DHS: 18 of 33 First Responder Apps Affected by Security Flaws
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pilot program uncovered several privacy and security-related issues in Android and iOS applications used by first responders on the scene of natural disasters and other emergency situations.
Users Have Reported the Same Chrome Bug 43 Times. Actually Not a Bug.
In the last five years, users have reported the same bug to the Chrome team for 43 times. In reality, the issue users found is not a bug at all. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/users-have-reported-the-same-chrome-bug-43-times-actually-not-a-bug-/
In the last five years, users have reported the same bug to the Chrome team for 43 times. In reality, the issue users found is not a bug at all. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/users-have-reported-the-same-chrome-bug-43-times-actually-not-a-bug-/
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Users Have Reported the Same Chrome Bug 43 Times. Actually Not a Bug.
In the last five years, users have reported the same bug to the Chrome team for 43 times. In reality, the issue users found is not a bug at all.
Chrome Extension with 100,000 Users Caught Pushing Cryptocurrency Miner
A Chrome extension with over 105,000 users has been deploying an in-browser cryptocurrency miner to unsuspecting users for the past few weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-with-100-000-users-caught-pushing-cryptocurrency-miner/
A Chrome extension with over 105,000 users has been deploying an in-browser cryptocurrency miner to unsuspecting users for the past few weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-with-100-000-users-caught-pushing-cryptocurrency-miner/
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Chrome Extension with 100,000 Users Caught Pushing Cryptocurrency Miner
A Chrome extension with over 105,000 users has been deploying an in-browser cryptocurrency miner to unsuspecting users for the past few weeks.
Discovery of Self-Healing Polymer Could Lead to an End of Brittle Screens
Japanese scientists have discovered a new polymer glass that can heal itself and could be used as screen material for smartphones, TVs, PCs, laptops, tablets, and other electronics equipment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/discovery-of-self-healing-polymer-could-lead-to-an-end-of-brittle-screens/
Japanese scientists have discovered a new polymer glass that can heal itself and could be used as screen material for smartphones, TVs, PCs, laptops, tablets, and other electronics equipment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/discovery-of-self-healing-polymer-could-lead-to-an-end-of-brittle-screens/
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Discovery of Self-Healing Polymer Could Lead to an End of Brittle Screens
Japanese scientists have discovered a new polymer glass that can heal itself and could be used as screen material for smartphones, TVs, PCs, laptops, tablets, and other electronics equipment.
New Algorithms Can Repair Corrupted Images, Enhance Low-Res Photos
Deep convolutional neural networks (CNN) have become a popular tool for image generation and restoration, with a few algorithms released in the last months of 2017 that achieve spectacular results when it comes to recovering and reconstructing corrupted or low-quality images. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/new-algorithms-can-repair-corrupted-images-enhance-low-res-photos/
Deep convolutional neural networks (CNN) have become a popular tool for image generation and restoration, with a few algorithms released in the last months of 2017 that achieve spectacular results when it comes to recovering and reconstructing corrupted or low-quality images. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/new-algorithms-can-repair-corrupted-images-enhance-low-res-photos/
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New Algorithms Can Repair Corrupted Images, Enhance Low-Res Photos
Deep convolutional neural networks (CNN) have become a popular tool for image generation and restoration, with a few algorithms released in the last months of 2017 that achieve spectacular results when it comes to recovering and reconstructing corrupted or…
Apple Apologizes Over iOS Slowdown and Discounts Future Battery Replacements
Apple released a press release today where they apologized over the confusion regarding the slow down of iOS as a iPhone's battery begins to fail. They also announced that starting in 2018 they will reduce the costs of battery replacements from $79 to $29 for phones that need a new battery. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-apologizes-over-ios-slowdown-and-discounts-future-battery-replacements/
Apple released a press release today where they apologized over the confusion regarding the slow down of iOS as a iPhone's battery begins to fail. They also announced that starting in 2018 they will reduce the costs of battery replacements from $79 to $29 for phones that need a new battery. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-apologizes-over-ios-slowdown-and-discounts-future-battery-replacements/
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Apple Apologizes Over iOS Slowdown and Discounts Future Battery Replacements
Apple released a press release today where they apologized over the confusion regarding the slow down of iOS as a iPhone's battery begins to fail. They also announced that starting in 2018 they will reduce the costs of battery replacements from $79 to $29…
Innocent Man Dies in Swatting Incident Triggered by Two Call of Duty Players
An innocent man was shot dead yesterday, December 28, in a swatting incident that appears to have taken place after two Call of Duty players got into an argument online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/innocent-man-dies-in-swatting-incident-triggered-by-two-call-of-duty-players/
An innocent man was shot dead yesterday, December 28, in a swatting incident that appears to have taken place after two Call of Duty players got into an argument online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/innocent-man-dies-in-swatting-incident-triggered-by-two-call-of-duty-players/
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Innocent Man Dies in Swatting Incident Triggered by Two Call of Duty Players
An innocent man was shot dead yesterday, December 28, in a swatting incident that allegedly took place after two Call of Duty players got into an argument online.
Amazon Mistakenly Sends AWS Budget Emails Forecasting Free Tier Overages
In what appears to be a New Years glitch, Amazon has sent out a barrage of emails to AWS users that state recipient's free tier services are forecasted to breach free limits. These alerts are being sent to customers who have active services and even those who do not currently have any running services with Amazon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cloud/amazon-mistakenly-sends-aws-budget-emails-forecasting-free-tier-overages/
In what appears to be a New Years glitch, Amazon has sent out a barrage of emails to AWS users that state recipient's free tier services are forecasted to breach free limits. These alerts are being sent to customers who have active services and even those who do not currently have any running services with Amazon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cloud/amazon-mistakenly-sends-aws-budget-emails-forecasting-free-tier-overages/
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Amazon Mistakenly Sends AWS Budget Emails Forecasting Free Tier Overages
In what appears to be a New Years glitch, Amazon has sent out a barrage of emails to AWS users that state recipient's free tier services are forecasted to breach free limits. These alerts are being sent to customers who have active services and even those…
macOS Exploit Published on the Last Day of 2017
On the last day of 2017, a security researcher going online by the pseudonym of Siguza published details about a macOS vulnerability affecting all Mac operating system versions released since 2002, and possibly earlier. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-exploit-published-on-the-last-day-of-2017/
On the last day of 2017, a security researcher going online by the pseudonym of Siguza published details about a macOS vulnerability affecting all Mac operating system versions released since 2002, and possibly earlier. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-exploit-published-on-the-last-day-of-2017/
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macOS Exploit Published on the Last Day of 2017
On the last day of 2017, a security researcher going online by the pseudonym of Siguza published details about a macOS vulnerability affecting all Mac operating system versions released since 2002, and possibly earlier.
Security Summary: In Development Heropoint Ransomware
This is a quick analysis of the in development infection called Heropoint Ransomware. This article will contain technical information related to how it infects a computer, how it is distributed, and whether it can be decrypted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-summary-in-development-heropoint-ransomware/
This is a quick analysis of the in development infection called Heropoint Ransomware. This article will contain technical information related to how it infects a computer, how it is distributed, and whether it can be decrypted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-summary-in-development-heropoint-ransomware/
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Security Summary: In Development Heropoint Ransomware
This is a quick analysis of the in development infection called Heropoint Ransomware. This article will contain technical information related to how it infects a computer, how it is distributed, and whether it can be decrypted.