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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…
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Mozilla Launches Firefox Focus, a Standalone Private Browser for iOS
Mozilla announced today Firefox Focus, a browser for iOS devices that is a stripped-down browser frame that only supports private browsing and nothing more. [...]
Mozilla Launches Firefox Focus, a Standalone Private Browser for iOS
Mozilla announced today Firefox Focus, a browser for iOS devices that is a stripped-down browser frame that only supports private browsing and nothing more. [...]
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Mozilla Launches Firefox Focus, a Standalone Private Browser for iOS
Mozilla announced today Firefox Focus, a browser for iOS devices that is a stripped-down browser frame that only supports private browsing and nothing more.
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iPhones Send Call History to Apple If You've Connected Your iCloud Account
Your iPhone is sending a history of all your calls to Apple's iCloud service, Oleg Afonin, Elcomsoft researcher has revealed today. For some iPhone users, this wasn't a secret. Many have figured it out on their own. This is especially true for family members that share an iCloud account on different iPhones. [...]
iPhones Send Call History to Apple If You've Connected Your iCloud Account
Your iPhone is sending a history of all your calls to Apple's iCloud service, Oleg Afonin, Elcomsoft researcher has revealed today. For some iPhone users, this wasn't a secret. Many have figured it out on their own. This is especially true for family members that share an iCloud account on different iPhones. [...]
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iPhones Send Call History to Apple If You've Connected Your iCloud Account
Your iPhone is sending a history of all your calls to Apple's iCloud service, Oleg Afonin, Elcomsoft researcher has revealed today. For some iPhone users, this wasn't a secret. Many have figured it out on their own. This is especially true for family members…
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Locky Ransomware being Distributed through Fake Flash Player Update Sites
Fake Flash Player update sites have long been a favorite distribution method for adware and other unwanted programs. Today, a fake Flash update site was discovered by ExecuteMalware that is pushing the Locky ransomware. [...]
Locky Ransomware being Distributed through Fake Flash Player Update Sites
Fake Flash Player update sites have long been a favorite distribution method for adware and other unwanted programs. Today, a fake Flash update site was discovered by ExecuteMalware that is pushing the Locky ransomware. [...]
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Locky Ransomware being Distributed through Fake Flash Player Update Sites
Fake Flash Player update sites have long been a favorite distribution method for adware and other unwanted programs. Today, a fake Flash update site was discovered by ExecuteMalware that is pushing the Locky ransomware.
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Crypton Ransomware Is Here and It's "Not So Bad"
Security researcher MalwareHunterTeam has discovered a new ransomware family that its creators have named Crypton. After a flood of poorly coded .NET-based ransomware families have invaded VirusTotal, Crypton is a little bit more complex. [...]
Crypton Ransomware Is Here and It's "Not So Bad"
Security researcher MalwareHunterTeam has discovered a new ransomware family that its creators have named Crypton. After a flood of poorly coded .NET-based ransomware families have invaded VirusTotal, Crypton is a little bit more complex. [...]
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Crypton Ransomware Is Here and It's "Not So Bad"
Security researcher MalwareHunterTeam has discovered a new ransomware family that its creators have named Crypton. After a flood of poorly coded .NET-based ransomware families have invaded VirusTotal, Crypton is a little bit more complex.
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14971 includes Paint 3D and makes PowerShell the default Command Shell
Today Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14971 for PC to Insiders on the fast ring. This release adds the ability to read EPUB book in Microsoft Edge, includes the Paint 3D application, and makes the PowerShell the default shell from file explorer and the Win+X Menu. [...]
Windows 10 Insider Build 14971 includes Paint 3D and makes PowerShell the default Command Shell
Today Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14971 for PC to Insiders on the fast ring. This release adds the ability to read EPUB book in Microsoft Edge, includes the Paint 3D application, and makes the PowerShell the default shell from file explorer and the Win+X Menu. [...]
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14971 includes Paint 3D and makes PowerShell the default Command Shell
Today Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14971 for PC to Insiders on the fast ring. This release adds the ability to read EPUB book in Microsoft Edge, includes the Paint 3D application, and makes the PowerShell the default shell…
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What.cd Private Music Torrent Tracker Has Shut Down
What.cd, an invite-only music torrent tracker, has shut down yesterday, following a report in French media of police raids. [...]
What.cd Private Music Torrent Tracker Has Shut Down
What.cd, an invite-only music torrent tracker, has shut down yesterday, following a report in French media of police raids. [...]
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What.cd Private Music Torrent Tracker Has Shut Down
What.cd, an invite-only music torrent tracker, has shut down yesterday, following a report in French media of police raids.
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Hacker Group Breaches Mega.nz Servers
A hacking group using the name Amn3s1a Team has dumped data online that they claim to have stolen from several Mega.nz servers. In a statement released following the public data dump, Mega Chairman Stephen Hall confirmed the incident but said no user data was compromised. [...]
Hacker Group Breaches Mega.nz Servers
A hacking group using the name Amn3s1a Team has dumped data online that they claim to have stolen from several Mega.nz servers. In a statement released following the public data dump, Mega Chairman Stephen Hall confirmed the incident but said no user data was compromised. [...]
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Hacker Group Breaches Mega.nz Servers
A hacking group using the name Amn3s1a Team has dumped data online that they claim to have stolen from several Mega.nz servers. In a statement released following the public data dump, Mega Chairman Stephen Hall confirmed the incident but said no user data…