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⚠ 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".
πŸ•΄ Instagram Privacy Tool Exposed Passwords πŸ•΄

The 'Download Your Data' tool, intended to improve users' privacy, actually became a privacy risk.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ 7 Holiday Security Tips for Retailers πŸ•΄

It's the most wonderful of the year - and hackers are ready to pounce. Here's how to prevent them from wreaking holiday havoc.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Stopping the Infiltration of Things ❌

If a network-connected smoke detector starts communicating with the mail server, you know you have a problem.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
❌ Ford Eyes Use of Customers’ Personal Data to Boost Profits ❌

Ford's CEO sees the tech company model as key to the company's next chapter.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
πŸ” Top 5 ways to pick a secure password πŸ”

Picking a secure password is crucial to protecting sensitive information. Tom Merritt offers five do's and don'ts for picking the strongest password possible.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ Divide Remains Between Cybersecurity Awareness and Skill πŸ•΄

Organizations understand the need for critical data protection but may lack the resources to respond.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ VisionDirect Blindsided by Magecart in Data Breach ❌

Researchers say the Magecart threat group skimmed data of VisionDirect customers using fake Google Analytics scripts.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
πŸ” Top 5 ways to pick a secure password πŸ”

Picking a secure password is crucial to protecting sensitive information. Tom Merritt offers five do's and don'ts for picking the strongest password possible.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ Vulnerabilities Dip 7%, but Researchers Are Cautious πŸ•΄

Risk Based Security reports 16,172 bugs disclosed through the end of October, but researchers warn things may change.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Olympic Destroyer Wiper Changes Up Infection Routine ❌

The Hades APT group continues its quest to stay under the radar.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
πŸ•΄ Securities Markets at High Risk of Cyberattack πŸ•΄

A report by BAE Systems and SWIFT shows that financial market areas such as equities trading, bonds, and derivatives face more threats than banking, forex, and trade finance.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
⚠ Instagram accidentally reveals plaintext passwords in URLs ⚠

It's yet another security stumble following the massive Facebook hack in September, and it likely points to shoddy encryption practices.

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via "Naked Security".