β Microsoft cracks down on tech support scams, 16 call centers raided β
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via "Naked Security".
Police raided 16 Indian call centers last week - a second big raid sparked by Microsoft filing complaints about tech support scammers.π Read
via "Naked Security".
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β Router attack exploits UPnP and NSA malware to target PCs β
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via "Naked Security".
The UPnProxy router compromise uncovered earlier in 2018 is now being used to attack computers on networks connected to the same gateways.π Read
via "Naked Security".
Naked Security
Router attack exploits UPnP and NSA malware to target PCs
The UPnProxy router compromise uncovered earlier in 2018 is now being used to attack computers on networks connected to the same gateways.
β Printers pulled into 9100 port attack spew PewDiePie propaganda β
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via "Naked Security".
Printers worldwide printed messages urging people to subscribe to the vlogger's YouTube channel in a demo of a well-known vulnerability.π Read
via "Naked Security".
Naked Security
Printers pulled into 9100 port attack spew PewDiePie propaganda
Printers worldwide printed messages urging people to subscribe to the vloggerβs YouTube channel in a demo of a well-known vulnerability.
β YouTuber PewDiePie Promoted Via 50K Hacked Printers β
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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
The incident sheds light on just how insecure printers are.π Read
via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
Threat Post
YouTuber PewDiePie Promoted Via 50K Hacked Printers
YouTube celeb PewDiePie gets illegal boost from Twitter user @HackerGiraffe in a popularity contest with Bollywood YouTuber T-Series.
π΄ Filling the Cybersecurity Jobs Gap - Now and in the Future π΄
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via "Dark Reading: ".
Employers must start broadening their search for experienced security professionals to include people with the right traits rather than the right skills.π Read
via "Dark Reading: ".
Dark Reading
Filling the Cybersecurity Jobs Gap - Now and in the Future
Employers must start broadening their search for experienced security professionals to include people with the right traits rather than the right skills.
β iOS Fitness Apps Robbing Money From Apple Victims β
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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
The two apps, βFitness Balance Appβ and βCalories Tracker app,β were tricking users into payments of $120.π Read
via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
Threat Post
iOS Fitness Apps Robbing Money From Apple Victims
The two apps, βFitness Balance Appβ and βCalories Tracker app,β were tricking users into payments of $120.
β Lenovo Ordered to Pay $7.3M in Superfish Fiasco β
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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
The laptop giant will settle a 32-state class-action lawsuit stemming from pre-installing vulnerable ad-targeting software.π Read
via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
Threat Post
Lenovo Ordered to Pay $7.3M in Superfish Fiasco
The laptop giant will settle a 32-state class-action lawsuit stemming from pre-installing vulnerable ad-targeting software.
π 5 major data breach predictions for 2019 π
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via "Security on TechRepublic".
Biometrics and gaming are just a couple of the new cyberattack vectors professionals can expect in 2019. Here is what else to look out for.π Read
via "Security on TechRepublic".
TechRepublic
5 major data breach predictions for 2019
Biometrics and gaming are just a couple of the new cyberattack vectors professionals can expect in 2019. Here is what else to look out for.
β U.S. Military Members Catfished and Hooked for Thousands of Dollars β
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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
Prisoners in South Carolina posed convincingly as beautiful women on social media platforms.π Read
via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
Threat Post
U.S. Military Members Catfished and Hooked for Thousands of Dollars
Prisoners in South Carolina posed convincingly as beautiful women on social media platforms.
β Chris Vickery on the Marriott Breach and a Rash of Recent High-Profile Hacks β
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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
In this Newsmaker Interview, βbreach hunterβ Chris Vickery explores a recent spate of breaches from Marriott, USPS and Dell EMC.π Read
via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
Threat Post
Chris Vickery on the Marriott Breach and a Rash of Recent High-Profile Hacks
In this Newsmaker Interview βbreach hunterβ Chris Vickery explores a recent spate of breaches from Marriott, USPS and Dell EMC.
π Huawei's smartphone OS aims to challenge iOS/Android dominance: Can it succeed? π
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via "Security on TechRepublic".
Huawei is developing their own OS as a contingency plan in the event US sanctions make using Android unviable. In a crowded market, is there room for a third OS?π Read
via "Security on TechRepublic".
TechRepublic
Huawei's smartphone OS aims to challenge iOS/Android dominance: Can it succeed?
Huawei is developing their own OS as a contingency plan in the event US sanctions make using Android unviable. In a crowded market, is there room for a third OS?
π΄ 'Influence Agents' Used Twitter to Sway 2018 Midterms π΄
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via "Dark Reading: ".
About 25% of political support in Arizona and Florida was generated by influence agents using Twitter as a platform, research shows.π Read
via "Dark Reading: ".
Dark Reading
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π΄ First Lawsuits Filed in Starwood Hotels' Breach π΄
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via "Dark Reading: ".
Class-action suits have been filed on behalf of guests and shareholders, with more expected.π Read
via "Dark Reading: ".
Dark Reading
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Explore the latest news and expert commentary on Cyberattacks & Data Breaches, brought to you by the editors of Dark Reading
β Lawsuit Claims Pegasus Spyware Helped Saudis Spy on Khashoggi β
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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
The lawsuit alleges that NSO Group violated international law by allowing Pegasus to be used by oppressive regimes to hunt dissidents and journalists.π Read
via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
Threat Post
Lawsuit Claims Pegasus Spyware Helped Saudis Spy on Khashoggi
The lawsuit alleges that NSO Group violated international law by allowing Pegasus to be used by oppressive regimes to hunt dissidents and journalists.
π Cross-site scripting: What is it? π
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via "Security on TechRepublic".
Cross-site scripting is one of the biggest, most persistent threats on the internet. Are you at risk for an XSS attack?π Read
via "Security on TechRepublic".
TechRepublic
Cross-site scripting attacks: A cheat sheet
Even the most trustworthy-looking website could trick you into giving up personal details through cross-site scripting. Here's what you need to know about XSS attacks.
π Cross-site scripting attacks: A cheat sheet π
π Read
via "Security on TechRepublic".
Even the most trustworthy-looking website could trick you into giving up personal details through cross-site scripting. Here's what you need to know about XSS attacks.π Read
via "Security on TechRepublic".
TechRepublic
Cross-site scripting attacks: A cheat sheet
Even the most trustworthy-looking website could trick you into giving up personal details through cross-site scripting. Here's what you need to know about XSS attacks.
β βIcemanβ hacker charged with running drone-smuggling ring from jail β
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via "Naked Security".
Max Ray Vision says he's innocent of owning the phone used to orchestrate the scheme and ripping off debit cards to fund the drone purchase.π Read
via "Naked Security".
Naked Security
βIcemanβ hacker charged with running drone-smuggling ring from jail
Max Ray Vision says heβs innocent of owning the phone used to orchestrate the scheme and ripping off debit cards to fund the drone purchase.
β Zoom patches serious video conferencing bug β
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via "Naked Security".
Zoom moved to patch a bug in its service this week that enabled people to hijack customer video conferences.π Read
via "Naked Security".
Naked Security
Zoom patches serious video conferencing bug
Zoom moved to patch a bug in its service this week that enabled people to hijack customer video conferences.
β AirDrop an unwanted nude pic and you could face stiff penalties β
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via "Naked Security".
Sending pics of your bits to strangers could get you a year in jail and/or a $1K fine if this NYC bill gets passed.π Read
via "Naked Security".
Naked Security
AirDrop an unwanted nude pic and you could face stiff penalties
Sending pics of your bits to strangers could get you a year in jail and/or a $1K fine if this NYC bill gets passed.
β Magecart Group Ups Ante: Now Goes After Admin Credentials β
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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
The group's skimmer has added some capabilities that steals credentials from admins.π Read
via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
Threat Post
Magecart Group Ups Ante: Now Goes After Admin Credentials
The group's skimmer has added some capabilities that steals credentials from admins.