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πŸ•΄ 26M Texts Exposed in Poorly Secured Vovox Database πŸ•΄

The server, which lacked password protection, contained tens of millions of SMS messages, two-factor codes, shipping alerts, and other user data.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” How to auto mount FAT32-formatted drives in Samba πŸ”

You might have a FAT32-formatted drive that needs to be shared out to users. To do that with write permissions, you must make use of fstab. Jack Wallen shows you how.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
❌ Gmail Glitch Offers Stealthy Trick for Phishing Attacks ❌

The issue comes from how Gmail automatically files messages into the "Sent" folder.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
πŸ•΄ BlackBerry Doubles Down on Security in $1.4B Acquisition of Cylance πŸ•΄

BlackBerry aims to bring Cylance artificial intelligence and security tools into its software portfolio.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ New Bluetooth Hack Affects Millions of Vehicles πŸ•΄

Attack could expose the personal information of drivers who sync their mobile phone to a vehicle entertainment system.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Emoji Attack Can Kill Skype for Business Chat ❌

The "Kitten of Doom" denial-of-service attack is easy to carry out.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
⚠ Could have sworn I deleted that photo from my phone! [PODCAST] ⚠

This week: hacking phones at Pwn2Own, the brand new SophosLabs Threat report, and squeezing Shakespeare into one tweet. Enjoy!

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via "Naked Security".
πŸ” Is retaining a cybersecurity attorney a good idea for your business? πŸ”

Cybersecurity is so complicated that businesses, large and small, are retaining legal counsel specializing in security. Learn two more steps businesses should take before a cyberattack hits.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
ATENTIONβ€Ό New - CVE-2008-7320

** DISPUTED ** GNOME Seahorse through 3.30 allows physically proximate attackers to read plaintext passwords by using the quickAllow dialog at an unattended workstation, if the keyring is unlocked. NOTE: this is disputed by a software maintainer because the behavior represents a design decision.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
πŸ” How military-style training may enhance your cybersecurity strategy πŸ”

Find out the benefits of realistic cybersecurity training, such as what is offered by IBM's X-Force Command Center. The facility is modeled on the approach used by the military and first responders.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
⚠ Monday review – the hot 23 stories of the week ⚠

From the Microsoft mistake that left users fuming to the botnet that's pwned 100,000 routers, and everything in between. Catch up with all the stories from the last seven days - it's weekly roundup time.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Did a copy-paste error reveal the US’s secret case against Assange? ⚠

A court filing in an unrelated case mentioned the need to seal documents to keep secret the fact that "Assange" has been charged.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Has that website been pwned? Firefox Monitor will tell you ⚠

Firefox Monitor, a breach notification website launched by Mozilla in September, can now deliver alerts from inside the Firefox browser.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Mozilla’s IoT gift guide ranks gadgets from secure to shoddy ⚠

Mozilla slapped a β€œMeets Minimum Security Standards" badge on the IoT gadgets on its list that passed at least some muster.

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via "Naked Security".
πŸ” Security warning: UK critical infrastructure still at risk from devastating cyber attack πŸ”

Not enough is being done to protect against cyber attacks on energy, water and other vital services.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” The 4 key points of digital innovation πŸ”

Experience, ecostructure, efficiency and cybersecurity are the four most crucial aspects of digital innovation for the enterprise.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” How to manage your passwords effectively with KeePass πŸ”

​KeePass is a popular and free password management tool. Learn about the benefits and techniques to get the most of out of it.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Top security tips revealed by industry experts πŸ”

Tech professionals and executives share their top security tips for work--and home.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Excessive API growth puts enterprise security at risk πŸ”

Offering APIs for external service integrations is important, but poor security practices in API access and design can put your organization in danger.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
❌ Cryptojacking Attack Targets Make-A-Wish Foundation Website ❌

Hackers took advantage of an unpatched Drupal vulnerability in the organization's website to launch a cryptojacking attack.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".