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Five-Year-Old Bait-and-Switch Linux Security Flaw Patched
Maintainers of the Linux Kernel project have fixed three security flaws this week, among which there was a serious bug that lingered in the kernel for the past five years and allowed attackers to bypass some OS security systems and open a root shell. [...]
Five-Year-Old Bait-and-Switch Linux Security Flaw Patched
Maintainers of the Linux Kernel project have fixed three security flaws this week, among which there was a serious bug that lingered in the kernel for the past five years and allowed attackers to bypass some OS security systems and open a root shell. [...]
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Five-Year-Old Bait-and-Switch Linux Security Flaw Patched
Maintainers of the Linux Kernel project have fixed three security flaws this week, among which there was a serious bug that lingered in the kernel for the past five years and allowed attackers to bypass some OS security systems and open a root shell.
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Thieves Using Radio Jammers to Prevent Drivers from Locking Their Cars
British police are warning drivers to check their doors after they use their remote key to lock their car because thieves may be using jammers to block door locking signals, leaving the vehicles unlocked. [...]
Thieves Using Radio Jammers to Prevent Drivers from Locking Their Cars
British police are warning drivers to check their doors after they use their remote key to lock their car because thieves may be using jammers to block door locking signals, leaving the vehicles unlocked. [...]
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Thieves Using Radio Jammers to Prevent Drivers from Locking Their Cars
British police are warning drivers to check their doors after they use their remote key to lock their car because thieves may be using jammers to block door locking signals, leaving the vehicles unlocked.
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First Version of Sandboxed Tor Browser Available
Developers at the Tor Project have started working on a sandboxed version of the Tor Browser, currently available as an early alpha version for Linux systems. Currently, this version is in an early alpha stage, and only available for Linux. There are no binaries available, and users must compile it themselves from the source code. [...]
First Version of Sandboxed Tor Browser Available
Developers at the Tor Project have started working on a sandboxed version of the Tor Browser, currently available as an early alpha version for Linux systems. Currently, this version is in an early alpha stage, and only available for Linux. There are no binaries available, and users must compile it themselves from the source code. [...]
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First Version of Sandboxed Tor Browser Available
Developers at the Tor Project have started working on a sandboxed version of the Tor Browser, currently available as an early alpha version for Linux systems. Currently, this version is in an early alpha stage, and only available for Linux. There are no binaries…
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Cryptocurrency Miners Turn Their Sights to Zcash
Barely a month and a half have passed since Zcash became available, and crooks have already started deploying malware that infects the computers of unsuspecting users and uses their resources to mine for this very profitable cryptocurrency. [...]
Cryptocurrency Miners Turn Their Sights to Zcash
Barely a month and a half have passed since Zcash became available, and crooks have already started deploying malware that infects the computers of unsuspecting users and uses their resources to mine for this very profitable cryptocurrency. [...]
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Cryptocurrency Miners Turn Their Sights to Zcash
Barely a month and a half have passed since Zcash became available, and crooks have already started deploying malware that infects the computers of unsuspecting users and uses their resources to mine for this very profitable cryptocurrency.
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34 Users Who Paid for DDoS Attacks Arrested by Police, 101 More Questioned
Europol announced today that law enforcement agencies around the globe arrested 34 users and questioned and warned 101 more on charges of launching DDoS attacks using DDoS-for-hire services. [...]
34 Users Who Paid for DDoS Attacks Arrested by Police, 101 More Questioned
Europol announced today that law enforcement agencies around the globe arrested 34 users and questioned and warned 101 more on charges of launching DDoS attacks using DDoS-for-hire services. [...]
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34 Users Who Paid for DDoS Attacks Arrested by Police, 101 More Questioned
Europol announced today that law enforcement agencies around the globe arrested 34 users and questioned and warned 101 more on charges of launching DDoS attacks using DDoS-for-hire services.
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Microsoft Edge SmartScreen Security Feature Can Be Abused for Tech Support Scams
Microsoft Edge SmartScreen SecuriManuel Caballero, the Web security expert behind the Broken Browser blog, has discovered that Microsoft Edge, the default web browser included with Windows 10, is affected by a vulnerability that allows a third-party to show fake warning messages for any online domain, such as Google, Facebook, or the [...]
Microsoft Edge SmartScreen Security Feature Can Be Abused for Tech Support Scams
Microsoft Edge SmartScreen SecuriManuel Caballero, the Web security expert behind the Broken Browser blog, has discovered that Microsoft Edge, the default web browser included with Windows 10, is affected by a vulnerability that allows a third-party to show fake warning messages for any online domain, such as Google, Facebook, or the [...]
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Microsoft Edge SmartScreen Security Feature Can Be Abused for Tech Support Scams
Microsoft Edge SmartScreen SecuriManuel Caballero, the Web security expert behind the Broken Browser blog, has discovered that Microsoft Edge, the default web browser included with Windows 10, is affected by a vulnerability that allows a third-party to show…
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Samas Ransomware Group Made at Least $450,000
A criminal group has made at least $450,000 by infecting organizations with the Samas ransomware in the past year, according to an analysis by researchers from security firm Palo Alto Networks. [...]
Samas Ransomware Group Made at Least $450,000
A criminal group has made at least $450,000 by infecting organizations with the Samas ransomware in the past year, according to an analysis by researchers from security firm Palo Alto Networks. [...]
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Samas Ransomware Group Made at Least $450,000
A criminal group has made at least $450,000 by infecting organizations with the Samas ransomware in the past year, according to an analysis by researchers from security firm Palo Alto Networks.
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Apple releases New Features & Security Updates in iOS 10.2, tvOS 10.1, and watchOS 3.11
Today Apple released iOS 10.2, tvOS 10.1, and watchOS 3.11 updates, which include a total of 15 security fixes as well as new features such as the new TV app anew emojis.. Of the 15 security updates, 4 of them resolve code execution vulnerabilities. [...]
Apple releases New Features & Security Updates in iOS 10.2, tvOS 10.1, and watchOS 3.11
Today Apple released iOS 10.2, tvOS 10.1, and watchOS 3.11 updates, which include a total of 15 security fixes as well as new features such as the new TV app anew emojis.. Of the 15 security updates, 4 of them resolve code execution vulnerabilities. [...]
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Apple releases New Features & Security Updates in iOS 10.2, tvOS 10.1, and watchOS 3.11
Today Apple released iOS 10.2, tvOS 10.1, and watchOS 3.11 updates, which include a total of 15 security fixes as well as new features such as the new TV app anew emojis.. Of the 15 security updates, 4 of them resolve code execution vulnerabilities.
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Music Records and Movie Studios Shouldn't Be Allowed to Cut off Your Internet
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has issued a dire warning, bringing public attention to a legal case that may allow copyright holders such as music labels and movie studios the power to cut off a user's Internet connection in case they suspect he may be breaking copyright laws. [...]
Music Records and Movie Studios Shouldn't Be Allowed to Cut off Your Internet
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has issued a dire warning, bringing public attention to a legal case that may allow copyright holders such as music labels and movie studios the power to cut off a user's Internet connection in case they suspect he may be breaking copyright laws. [...]
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Music Records and Movie Studios Shouldn't Be Allowed to Cut off Your Internet
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has issued a dire warning, bringing public attention to a legal case that may allow copyright holders such as music labels and movie studios the power to cut off a user's Internet connection in case they suspect he…
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Loki Trojan Infects Android Libraries and System Process to Get Root Privileges
Malware authors have released a new version of the Android Loki trojan, which can now infect native Android OS libraries after an earlier version had previously gained the capabilities to infect core operating system processes. [...]
Loki Trojan Infects Android Libraries and System Process to Get Root Privileges
Malware authors have released a new version of the Android Loki trojan, which can now infect native Android OS libraries after an earlier version had previously gained the capabilities to infect core operating system processes. [...]
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Loki Trojan Infects Android Libraries and System Process to Get Root Privileges
Malware authors have released a new version of the Android Loki trojan, which can now infect native Android OS libraries after an earlier version had previously gained the capabilities to infect core operating system processes.
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Malware Found in the Firmware of 26 Low-Cost Android Devices
Security researchers have found malware hidden in the firmware of several low-end Android smartphones and tablets, malware which is used to show ads and install unwanted apps on the devices of unsuspecting users. [...]
Malware Found in the Firmware of 26 Low-Cost Android Devices
Security researchers have found malware hidden in the firmware of several low-end Android smartphones and tablets, malware which is used to show ads and install unwanted apps on the devices of unsuspecting users. [...]
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Malware Found in the Firmware of 26 Low-Cost Android Devices
Security researchers have found malware hidden in the firmware of several low-end Android smartphones and tablets, malware which is used to show ads and install unwanted apps on the devices of unsuspecting users.
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Netgear Expands List of Vulnerable Routers, Starts Issuing Firmware Updates
Netgear has expanded the list of routers vulnerable to a simple yet dangerous exploit that came to light last week, and which is trivial to weaponize and allows attackers to take control over affected devices. [...]
Netgear Expands List of Vulnerable Routers, Starts Issuing Firmware Updates
Netgear has expanded the list of routers vulnerable to a simple yet dangerous exploit that came to light last week, and which is trivial to weaponize and allows attackers to take control over affected devices. [...]
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Netgear Expands List of Vulnerable Routers, Starts Issuing Firmware Updates
Netgear has expanded the list of routers vulnerable to a simple yet dangerous exploit that came to light last week, and which is trivial to weaponize and allows attackers to take control over affected devices.
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Old Skype for Mac API Doubles as a Backdoor
A soon-to-be-deprecated API included with Skype for Mac contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass authentication procedures and query for user data or interact with a local Skype installation. [...]
Old Skype for Mac API Doubles as a Backdoor
A soon-to-be-deprecated API included with Skype for Mac contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass authentication procedures and query for user data or interact with a local Skype installation. [...]
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Old Skype for Mac API Doubles as a Backdoor
A soon-to-be-deprecated API included with Skype for Mac contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass authentication procedures and query for user data or interact with a local Skype installation.
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Google Spins Off Its Self-Driving Cars Division Into New Company Called Waymo
Google has made important changes to its corporate structure today, when it spun off its self-driving cars unit as a separate company called Waymo, which will now be part of the Alphabet group, a parent company that manages a multitude of other Google-based ventures, such as Calico, DeepMind, Nest Labs, and more. [...]
Google Spins Off Its Self-Driving Cars Division Into New Company Called Waymo
Google has made important changes to its corporate structure today, when it spun off its self-driving cars unit as a separate company called Waymo, which will now be part of the Alphabet group, a parent company that manages a multitude of other Google-based ventures, such as Calico, DeepMind, Nest Labs, and more. [...]
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Google Spins Off Its Self-Driving Cars Division Into New Company Called Waymo
Google has made important changes to its corporate structure today, when it spun off its self-driving cars unit as a separate company called Waymo, which will now be part of the Alphabet group, a parent company that manages a multitude of other Google-based…
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Microsoft's December 2016 Patch Tuesday fixes Zero Day disclosed by Google
Today is the December 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have twelve security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these twelve updates, six of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. [...]
Microsoft's December 2016 Patch Tuesday fixes Zero Day disclosed by Google
Today is the December 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have twelve security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these twelve updates, six of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. [...]
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Adobe updates numerous Applications to resolve 30 Security Vulnerabilities
Adobe released security updates for Adobe Animate, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Experience Manager Forms, Adobe DNG Converter, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Adobe Adobe Digital Editions, and Adobe Robohelp. ColdFusion Builder, InDesign, Manager, that resolve 30 security vulnerabilities. [...]
Adobe updates numerous Applications to resolve 30 Security Vulnerabilities
Adobe released security updates for Adobe Animate, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Experience Manager Forms, Adobe DNG Converter, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Adobe Adobe Digital Editions, and Adobe Robohelp. ColdFusion Builder, InDesign, Manager, that resolve 30 security vulnerabilities. [...]
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Adobe updates numerous Applications to resolve 30 Security Vulnerabilities
Adobe released security updates for Adobe Animate, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Experience Manager Forms, Adobe DNG Converter, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Adobe Adobe Digital Editions, and Adobe Robohelp. ColdFusion Builder, InDesign, Manager, that resolve…
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Apple releases Security Updates for iTunes, macOS, Safari, and iCloud
Today Apple released the macOS Sierra 10.12.2, iTunes 12.5.4, Safari 10.0.2, and iCloud for Windows 6.1 updates that include fixes for numerous vulnerabilities. Many of these vulnerabilities are shared throughout multiple Apple products. [...]
Apple releases Security Updates for iTunes, macOS, Safari, and iCloud
Today Apple released the macOS Sierra 10.12.2, iTunes 12.5.4, Safari 10.0.2, and iCloud for Windows 6.1 updates that include fixes for numerous vulnerabilities. Many of these vulnerabilities are shared throughout multiple Apple products. [...]
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Apple releases Security Updates for iTunes, macOS, Safari, and iCloud
Today Apple released the macOS Sierra 10.12.2, iTunes 12.5.4, Safari 10.0.2, and iCloud for Windows 6.1 updates that include fixes for numerous vulnerabilities. Many of these vulnerabilities are shared throughout multiple Apple products.
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Microsoft's December 2016 Patch Tuesday comes with 12 Security Updates
Today is the December 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have twelve security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these twelve updates, six of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. [...]
Microsoft's December 2016 Patch Tuesday comes with 12 Security Updates
Today is the December 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have twelve security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these twelve updates, six of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. [...]
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Microsoft's December 2016 Patch Tuesday comes with 12 Security Updates
Today is the December 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have twelve security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these twelve updates, six of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer.
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Malvertising Campaign Infects Your Router Instead of Your Browser
Malicious ads are serving exploit code to infect routers, instead of browsers, in order to insert ads in every site users are visiting. Discovered by security researchers from US security firm Proofpoint, this malvertising campaign is powered by a new exploit kit called DNSChanger EK. [...]
Malvertising Campaign Infects Your Router Instead of Your Browser
Malicious ads are serving exploit code to infect routers, instead of browsers, in order to insert ads in every site users are visiting. Discovered by security researchers from US security firm Proofpoint, this malvertising campaign is powered by a new exploit kit called DNSChanger EK. [...]
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Malvertising Campaign Infects Your Router Instead of Your Browser
Malicious ads are serving exploit code to infect routers, instead of browsers, in order to insert ads in every site users are visiting. Discovered by security researchers from US security firm Proofpoint, this malvertising campaign is powered by a new exploit…
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Vulnerability in Joomla Allows Attackers to Reset Passwords and Take Over Sites
The Joomla Project released version 3.6.5 of the Joomla CMS that addresses three security bugs, of which one can allow attackers to take over vulnerable sites. If this wasn't bad enough, this vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2016-9838, affects all Joomla versions released in the past five years. [...]
Vulnerability in Joomla Allows Attackers to Reset Passwords and Take Over Sites
The Joomla Project released version 3.6.5 of the Joomla CMS that addresses three security bugs, of which one can allow attackers to take over vulnerable sites. If this wasn't bad enough, this vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2016-9838, affects all Joomla versions released in the past five years. [...]
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Vulnerability in Joomla Allows Attackers to Reset Passwords and Take Over Sites
The Joomla Project released version 3.6.5 of the Joomla CMS that addresses three security bugs, of which one can allow attackers to take over vulnerable sites. If this wasn't bad enough, this vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2016-9838, affects all Joomla versions…