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⚠ Microsoft cracks down on tech support scams, 16 call centers raided ⚠

Police raided 16 Indian call centers last week - a second big raid sparked by Microsoft filing complaints about tech support scammers.

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via "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.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Printers pulled into 9100 port attack spew PewDiePie propaganda ⚠

Printers worldwide printed messages urging people to subscribe to the vlogger's YouTube channel in a demo of a well-known vulnerability.

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via "Naked Security".
❌ YouTuber PewDiePie Promoted Via 50K Hacked Printers ❌

The incident sheds light on just how insecure printers are.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
πŸ•΄ Filling the Cybersecurity Jobs Gap - Now and in the Future πŸ•΄

Employers must start broadening their search for experienced security professionals to include people with the right traits rather than the right skills.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ iOS Fitness Apps Robbing Money From Apple Victims ❌

The two apps, β€œFitness Balance App” and β€œCalories Tracker app,” were tricking users into payments of $120.

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

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
πŸ” 5 major data breach predictions for 2019 πŸ”

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.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
❌ U.S. Military Members Catfished and Hooked for Thousands of Dollars ❌

Prisoners in South Carolina posed convincingly as beautiful women on social media platforms.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
❌ Chris Vickery on the Marriott Breach and a Rash of Recent High-Profile Hacks ❌

In this Newsmaker Interview, β€˜breach hunter’ Chris Vickery explores a recent spate of breaches from Marriott, USPS and Dell EMC.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
πŸ” Huawei's smartphone OS aims to challenge iOS/Android dominance: Can it succeed? πŸ”

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?

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ 'Influence Agents' Used Twitter to Sway 2018 Midterms πŸ•΄

About 25% of political support in Arizona and Florida was generated by influence agents using Twitter as a platform, research shows.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ First Lawsuits Filed in Starwood Hotels' Breach πŸ•΄

Class-action suits have been filed on behalf of guests and shareholders, with more expected.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ 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.

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via "Threatpost | The first stop for security news".
πŸ” Cross-site scripting: What is it? πŸ”

Cross-site scripting is one of the biggest, most persistent threats on the internet. Are you at risk for an XSS attack?

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Cross-site scripting attacks: A cheat sheet πŸ”

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.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
⚠ β€˜Iceman’ hacker charged with running drone-smuggling ring from jail ⚠

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.

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via "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.

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via "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.

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via "Naked Security".
❌ Magecart Group Ups Ante: Now Goes After Admin Credentials ❌

The group's skimmer has added some capabilities that steals credentials from admins.

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