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UK Interior Minister Approves Extradition of Anonymous Hacktivist Lauri Love to the US
UK Interior Minister Amber Rudd signed today the extradition order for Lauri Love, one of the Anonymous hacktivists that have allegedly participated in a series of coordinated cyber-attacks following the suicide of Reddit co-founder and Internet hacktivist Aaron Schwartz. [...]
UK Interior Minister Approves Extradition of Anonymous Hacktivist Lauri Love to the US
UK Interior Minister Amber Rudd signed today the extradition order for Lauri Love, one of the Anonymous hacktivists that have allegedly participated in a series of coordinated cyber-attacks following the suicide of Reddit co-founder and Internet hacktivist Aaron Schwartz. [...]
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UK Interior Minister Approves Extradition of Anonymous Hacktivist Lauri Love to the US
UK Interior Minister Amber Rudd signed today the extradition order for Lauri Love, one of the Anonymous hacktivists that have allegedly participated in a series of coordinated cyber-attacks following the suicide of Reddit co-founder and Internet hacktivist…
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Researcher finds the Karma Ransomware being distributed via Pay-per-Install Network
A security researcher has discovered the Karma Ransomware, which pretends to be a Windows optimization program called Windows-TuneUp. What is worse is that this sample was discovered as software that would potentially be distributed by a pay-per-install software monetization company when people install free software they download. [...]
Researcher finds the Karma Ransomware being distributed via Pay-per-Install Network
A security researcher has discovered the Karma Ransomware, which pretends to be a Windows optimization program called Windows-TuneUp. What is worse is that this sample was discovered as software that would potentially be distributed by a pay-per-install software monetization company when people install free software they download. [...]
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Researcher finds the Karma Ransomware being distributed via Pay-per-Install Network
A security researcher has discovered the Karma Ransomware, which pretends to be a Windows optimization program called Windows-TuneUp. What is worse is that this sample was discovered as software that would potentially be distributed by a pay-per-install…
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You Can Bypass Linux Disk Encryption by Pressing the Enter Key for 70 Seconds
An error in the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system opening a shell with root privileges. [...]
You Can Bypass Linux Disk Encryption by Pressing the Enter Key for 70 Seconds
An error in the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system opening a shell with root privileges. [...]
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Linux Flaw allows Root Shell During Boot-Up for LUKS Disk-Encrypted Systems
An error in the implementation of the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system…
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Adware Found in Android App with over One Million Installs on Google Play Store
Security researchers from Dr.Web say they've identified a new malware family inside an Android app found on the Google Play Store under the name of "Multiple Accounts: 2 Accounts." [...]
Adware Found in Android App with over One Million Installs on Google Play Store
Security researchers from Dr.Web say they've identified a new malware family inside an Android app found on the Google Play Store under the name of "Multiple Accounts: 2 Accounts." [...]
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Adware Found in Android App with over One Million Installs on Google Play Store
Security researchers from Dr.Web say they've identified a new malware family inside an Android app found on the Google Play Store under the name of "Multiple Accounts: 2 Accounts."
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You Can Bypass Linux Disk Encryption Authentication by Pressing the Enter Key for 70 Seconds
An error in the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system opening a shell with root privileges. [...]
You Can Bypass Linux Disk Encryption Authentication by Pressing the Enter Key for 70 Seconds
An error in the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system opening a shell with root privileges. [...]
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Linux Flaw allows Root Shell During Boot-Up for LUKS Disk-Encrypted Systems
An error in the implementation of the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system…
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Crooks Target Customer Support Departments to Penetrate Enterprise Networks
The infamous Carbanak (Anunak) group is employing a new social engineering trick to fool customer support representatives into installing malware on their systems, and hence, provide the crooks with a backdoor into targeted companies. [...]
Crooks Target Customer Support Departments to Penetrate Enterprise Networks
The infamous Carbanak (Anunak) group is employing a new social engineering trick to fool customer support representatives into installing malware on their systems, and hence, provide the crooks with a backdoor into targeted companies. [...]
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Crooks Target Customer Support Departments to Penetrate Enterprise Networks
The infamous Carbanak (Anunak) group is employing a new social engineering trick to fool customer support representatives into installing malware on their systems, and hence, provide the crooks with a backdoor into targeted companies.
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Ransoc Ransomware Extorts Users Who Accessed Questionable Content
A new ransomware variant nicknamed Ransoc is currently distributed via malvertising campaigns and exploit kits, locking the user's desktop, searching for sensitive content, and employing the found information in an attempt to extort users who accessed questionable content into paying a ransom fee. [...]
Ransoc Ransomware Extorts Users Who Accessed Questionable Content
A new ransomware variant nicknamed Ransoc is currently distributed via malvertising campaigns and exploit kits, locking the user's desktop, searching for sensitive content, and employing the found information in an attempt to extort users who accessed questionable content into paying a ransom fee. [...]
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Ransoc Ransomware Extorts Users Who Accessed Questionable Content
A new ransomware variant nicknamed Ransoc is currently distributed via malvertising campaigns and exploit kits, locking the user's desktop, searching for sensitive content, and employing the found information in an attempt to extort users who accessed questionable…
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Firefox 50 Released with Enhanced Download Protection, Better Search Function
Mozilla released today Firefox 50, the latest version of its stable branch, along with new versions for its Beta (v51), Developer (v52), and Nightly (v53) editions. [...]
Firefox 50 Released with Enhanced Download Protection, Better Search Function
Mozilla released today Firefox 50, the latest version of its stable branch, along with new versions for its Beta (v51), Developer (v52), and Nightly (v53) editions. [...]
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Firefox 50 Released with Enhanced Download Protection, Better Search Function
Mozilla released today Firefox 50, the latest version of its stable branch, along with new versions for its Beta (v51), Developer (v52), and Nightly (v53) editions.
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CryptoLuck Ransomware being Malvertised via RIG-E Exploit Kits
A new ransomware called CryptoLuck has been discovered being distributed via the RIG-E exploit kit. This ransom also utilizes an interesting method of infecting a victim through the legitimate GoogleUpdate.exe executable and DLL hijacking. [...]
CryptoLuck Ransomware being Malvertised via RIG-E Exploit Kits
A new ransomware called CryptoLuck has been discovered being distributed via the RIG-E exploit kit. This ransom also utilizes an interesting method of infecting a victim through the legitimate GoogleUpdate.exe executable and DLL hijacking. [...]
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CryptoLuck Ransomware being Malvertised via RIG-E Exploit Kits
A new ransomware called CryptoLuck has been discovered being distributed via the RIG-E exploit kit. This ransom also utilizes an interesting method of infecting a victim through the legitimate GoogleUpdate.exe executable and DLL hijacking.
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Secret Backdoor in Some Low-Priced Android Phones Sent Data to a Server in China
Security researchers have found a secret backdoor in the firmware of many Android smartphones sold in the US, which covertly gathers information on phone owners and sends it to a server in China. [...]
Secret Backdoor in Some Low-Priced Android Phones Sent Data to a Server in China
Security researchers have found a secret backdoor in the firmware of many Android smartphones sold in the US, which covertly gathers information on phone owners and sends it to a server in China. [...]
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Secret Backdoor in Some Low-Priced Android Phones Sent Data to a Server in China
Security researchers have found a secret backdoor in the firmware of many Android smartphones sold in the US, which covertly gathers information on phone owners and sends it to a server in China.
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Four Go on Trial for Hacking EA Sports Servers, Stealing FIFA Coins Worth $15M
A trial started on Monday in Texas in which four men stand accused of hacking the servers of game maker EA Sports and stealing in-game currency used in the FIFA game series. The FBI says the hackers stole in-game currency worth over $15 million. [...]
Four Go on Trial for Hacking EA Sports Servers, Stealing FIFA Coins Worth $15M
A trial started on Monday in Texas in which four men stand accused of hacking the servers of game maker EA Sports and stealing in-game currency used in the FIFA game series. The FBI says the hackers stole in-game currency worth over $15 million. [...]
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Four Go on Trial for Hacking EA Sports Servers, Stealing FIFA Coins Worth $15M
A trial started on Monday in Texas in which four men stand accused of hacking the servers of game maker EA Sports and stealing in-game currency used in the FIFA game series. The FBI says the hackers stole in-game currency worth over $15 million.
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Linux Flaw Opens Root Shell During Boot-Up for LUKS Disk-Encrypted Systems
An error in the implementation of the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system opening a shell with root privileges. [...]
Linux Flaw Opens Root Shell During Boot-Up for LUKS Disk-Encrypted Systems
An error in the implementation of the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system opening a shell with root privileges. [...]
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Linux Flaw Opens Root Shell During Boot-Up for LUKS Disk-Encrypted Systems
An error in the implementation of the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system…
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Linux Flaw allows Root Shell During Boot-Up for LUKS Disk-Encrypted Systems
An error in the implementation of the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system opening a shell with root privileges. [...]
Linux Flaw allows Root Shell During Boot-Up for LUKS Disk-Encrypted Systems
An error in the implementation of the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system opening a shell with root privileges. [...]
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Linux Flaw allows Root Shell During Boot-Up for LUKS Disk-Encrypted Systems
An error in the implementation of the Cryptsetup utility used for encrypting hard drives allows an attacker to bypass the authentication procedures on some Linux systems just by pressing the Enter key for around 70 seconds. This results in the attacked system…
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PoisonTap Can Hijack Web Traffic and Install Backdoors on Password-Protected PCs
Hardware hacker Samy Kamkar has released a new tool called PoisonTap that is capable of a plethora of malicious actions, all of which work even against password-protected computers on which an attacker can't access the desktop. [...]
PoisonTap Can Hijack Web Traffic and Install Backdoors on Password-Protected PCs
Hardware hacker Samy Kamkar has released a new tool called PoisonTap that is capable of a plethora of malicious actions, all of which work even against password-protected computers on which an attacker can't access the desktop. [...]
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PoisonTap Can Hijack Web Traffic and Install Backdoors on Password-Protected PCs
Hardware hacker Samy Kamkar has released a new tool called PoisonTap that is capable of a plethora of malicious actions, all of which work even against password-protected computers on which an attacker can't access the desktop.
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Ransomware Developer Asks Security Researcher for Help in Fixing Broken Crypto
Fabian Wosar, Emsisoft security researcher, is facing a moral dilemma like very few security researchers have faced before. [...]
Ransomware Developer Asks Security Researcher for Help in Fixing Broken Crypto
Fabian Wosar, Emsisoft security researcher, is facing a moral dilemma like very few security researchers have faced before. [...]
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Ransomware Developer Asks Security Researcher for Help in Fixing Broken Crypto
Fabian Wosar, Emsisoft security researcher, is facing a moral dilemma like very few security researchers have faced before.
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Microsoft Joins the Linux Foundation as the World Remains the Right Side Up
Almost 15 years after Steve Ballmer had compared Linux and the open source community to cancer, Microsoft announced today that it was joining the Linux Foundation as a platinum member. [...]
Microsoft Joins the Linux Foundation as the World Remains the Right Side Up
Almost 15 years after Steve Ballmer had compared Linux and the open source community to cancer, Microsoft announced today that it was joining the Linux Foundation as a platinum member. [...]
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Microsoft Joins the Linux Foundation as the World Remains the Right Side Up
Almost 15 years after Steve Ballmer had compared Linux and the open source community to cancer, Microsoft announced today that it was joining the Linux Foundation as a platinum member.
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Old CryptoLocker Copycat Named PClock Resurfaces with New Attacks
A new spam wave posing as emailed fax messages is delivering a malware downloader that fetches and installs a ransomware family known as PClock, a CryptoLocker clone. [...]
Old CryptoLocker Copycat Named PClock Resurfaces with New Attacks
A new spam wave posing as emailed fax messages is delivering a malware downloader that fetches and installs a ransomware family known as PClock, a CryptoLocker clone. [...]
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Old CryptoLocker Copycat Named PClock Resurfaces with New Attacks
A new spam wave posing as emailed fax messages is delivering a malware downloader that fetches and installs a ransomware family known as PClock, a CryptoLocker clone.
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New Android Spyware Targeting Governments Found Originating from Italy
Researchers from Red Naga Security have discovered new Android spyware that was used to target government employees, which initially appeared to be tied to the HackingTeam, but might very well be the work of a fellow Italian company, also a maker of surveillance software. [...]
New Android Spyware Targeting Governments Found Originating from Italy
Researchers from Red Naga Security have discovered new Android spyware that was used to target government employees, which initially appeared to be tied to the HackingTeam, but might very well be the work of a fellow Italian company, also a maker of surveillance software. [...]
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New Android Spyware Targeting Governments Found Originating from Italy
Researchers from Red Naga Security have discovered new Android spyware that was used to target government employees, which initially appeared to be tied to the HackingTeam, but might very well be the work of a fellow Italian company, also a maker of surveillance…
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iOS Bug Lets Attackers Bypass iPhone and iPad Passcodes Using Siri
The owners of two Apple-dedicated YouTube channels, EverythingApplePro and iDeviceHelp, have found a flaw in the iOS passcode device protection system that allows an attacker to access the device's data, such as photos and messages. [...]
iOS Bug Lets Attackers Bypass iPhone and iPad Passcodes Using Siri
The owners of two Apple-dedicated YouTube channels, EverythingApplePro and iDeviceHelp, have found a flaw in the iOS passcode device protection system that allows an attacker to access the device's data, such as photos and messages. [...]
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iOS Bug Lets Attackers Bypass iPhone and iPad Passcodes Using Siri
The owners of two Apple-dedicated YouTube channels, EverythingApplePro and iDeviceHelp, have found a flaw in the iOS passcode device protection system that allows an attacker to access the device's data, such as photos and messages.
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Google to Show Errors for SHA1 Certificates Starting with Chrome 56
The number of HTTPS errors is about to go up as Google announced plans to remove support for SSL/TLS certificates signed with the SHA-1 cryptographic hash algorithm. Google plans to take this step with Chrome 56, scheduled for release at the end of January 2017. [...]
Google to Show Errors for SHA1 Certificates Starting with Chrome 56
The number of HTTPS errors is about to go up as Google announced plans to remove support for SSL/TLS certificates signed with the SHA-1 cryptographic hash algorithm. Google plans to take this step with Chrome 56, scheduled for release at the end of January 2017. [...]
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Google to Show Errors for SHA1 Certificates Starting with Chrome 56
The number of HTTPS errors is about to go up as Google announced plans to remove support for SSL/TLS certificates signed with the SHA-1 cryptographic hash algorithm. Google plans to take this step with Chrome 56, scheduled for release at the end of January…