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⚠ App developers are STILL allowed to read your Gmails ⚠

Google is still allowing third-party developers access to access its users’ Gmail data, it said in a letter to Senators last week.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Facebook faces sanctions if it drags its feet on data transparency ⚠

The EU justice commissioner said she's out of patience. Also, she quit Facebook because it's a "channel of dirt."

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Bankrupt NCIX customer data resold on Craigslist ⚠

What happens to sensitive customer data when a large company that has collected it over many years suddenly goes bust?

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via "Naked Security".
πŸ” Will Microsoft finally kill the password with its Authenticator upgrade? πŸ”

Microsoft has extended its support for passwordless login using the app to the hundreds of thousands of Azure Active Directory-connected apps used by business, one of a series of security improvements announced at Ignite.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
❌ Tricky DoS Attack Crashes Mozilla Firefox ❌

There are currently no mitigations for the Firefox attack, a researcher told Threatpost.

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via "The first stop for security news | Threatpost ".
πŸ” Cisco: We've killed another critical hard-coded root password bug, patch urgently πŸ”

This time a 9.8/10-severity hardcoded password has been found in Cisco's video surveillance software.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ Hacking Back: Simply a Bad Idea πŸ•΄

While the concept may sound appealing, it's rife with drawbacks and dangers.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ 'Scan4Yyou' Operator Gets 14-Year Sentence πŸ•΄

A citizen of the former USSR is sentenced to 168 months for running Scan4you, an online counter antivirus service.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Assessing the Human Element in Cyber Risk Analysis ❌

The human factor doesn't have to be an intangible when assessing cyber risks within a company.

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via "The first stop for security news | Threatpost ".
❌ Google’s Forced Sign-in to Chrome Raises Privacy Red Flags ❌

Chrome users are now automatically signed into the browser if they're signed into any other Google service, such as Gmail.

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via "The first stop for security news | Threatpost ".
❌ Adwind RAT Scurries By AV Software With New DDE Variant ❌

The spam campaign mostly targets victims in Turkey and Germany.

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via "The first stop for security news | Threatpost ".
πŸ•΄ 6 Dark Web Pricing Trends πŸ•΄

For cybercriminals, the Dark Web grows more profitable every day.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Microsoft Deletes Passwords for Azure Active Directory Applications πŸ•΄

At Ignite 2018, security took center stage as Microsoft rolled out new security services and promised an end to passwords for online apps.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
ATENTIONβ€Ό New - CVE-2015-8298

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the login page in RXTEC RXAdmin UPDATE 06 / 2012 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) loginpassword, (2) loginusername, (3) zusatzlicher, or (4) groupid parameter to index.htm, or the (5) rxtec cookie to index.htm.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
❌ Cybercriminals Target Kodi Media Player for Malware Distribution ❌

A recent cryptomining campaign shows criminal ingenuity.

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via "The first stop for security news | Threatpost ".
πŸ•΄ In Quiet Change, Google Now Automatically Logging Users Into Chrome πŸ•΄

The change is a complete departure from Google's previous practice of keeping sign-in for Chrome separate from sign-ins to any Google service.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Fault-Tolerant Method Use for Security Purposes in New Framework πŸ•΄

A young company has a new patent for using fault tolerance techniques to protect against malware infection in applications.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” PCI compliance slipping for first time in 6 years, but IT remains on top πŸ”

According to Verizon data, only 52.5% of companies maintained full compliance with payment card industry standards in 2017.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
❔ Have You Received A Call To Replace Your Stripe-Only Card With EMV Chip Card Yet? ❔

Estimated reading time: 2 minutesIn case you have received a reminder from your bank asking you to replace your stripe-only card with an EMV chip card and you have no idea why this change is being implemented, then you are at the right place. As per recent instructions received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), it has become mandatory for banks to replace the existing stripe-only debit and credit cards with the EMV (Europay, Mastercard, Visa) chip cards latest by 31 December 2018. This holds true for all domestic and international cards even if their validity extends beyond 31 Dec 2018. In case you are worried about the extra charges for replacing your existing cards, then be rest assured that the banks are replacing the cards absolutely FREE of cost!! So, then why replace your stripe-only cards with the EMV chip cards? Enhanced Security Level The EMV cards or the Chip & PIN cards as they are usually called, use a higher level of storage technology and high standards of data encryption as compared to the magnetic stripe-only cards. For those of you who frequently use their stripe-only debit/credit cards for making transactions at stores, restaurants, etc., would relate to the fact that these cards require a simple swipe at the point of sale (PoS) device in order to complete a transaction. A chip-based debit/credit card on the other hand, requires you to enter the PIN in order to complete the transaction. This provides your card with an extra level of security for safeguarding your digital transaction. These chip-based cards are also effective for mitigating fraudulent PoS transactions, by mandating a second level of authentication in the form of PIN before completing any PoS transaction. While the EMV chip cards also have a magnetic stripe, what makes them secure is the fact that sensitive customer data is encrypted on the chip. This gives fraudsters a hard time to access critical customer information. Prevent Card Cloning Given the increased incidences of card cloning on a global level, the initiative to shift to only chip-based cards is the need of the hour. Card Cloning usually stems from magnetic stripe-only cards that contain static information which can easily be accessed, once the card is used at some ATM that already has a cloning device installed. An EMV chip-based card on the other hand contains dynamic information, which makes it difficult to clone information. The big question though remains to be, β€œWill this eliminate the risk of card skimming and cloning completely?” Well, the frank answer to this question is that while the scenario of physical card cloning can be eliminated to a great extent with the EMV Chip & PIN cards, the same cannot be held true when it comes to online transactions, as the risk of fraud will continue to exist. So, here are few simple tips to help you protect your cards from cloning or skimming when you swipe at the PoS: As far as possible, try using the EMV chip-based cards instead of magnetic stripe cards for making transactions at PoS since, the EMV cards are safer to use. Take care that the PoS machine is not connected to a cloning or skimming device or any other device that may seem suspicious to you. If possible, try to feel underneath the pin pad for an additional slot to insert a card or chip, especially if you are swiping at a new store. Keep a check on your account balance for fraudulent charges. In case of any suspicious activity, immediately report to your bank requesting them to block your card.   The post Have You Received A Call To Replace Your Stripe-Only Card With EMV Chip Card Yet? appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

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via "Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice".
⚠ Wendy’s faces class action over collecting staff fingerprints ⚠

Two former Wendy’s employees want to know what the company does with employee fingerprints collected by biometric clocks.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Woman hijacked CCTV cameras days before Trump inauguration ⚠

The ransomware attack on DC's outdoor surveillance cameras came just a few days before the 2017 inauguration of President Trump.

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via "Naked Security".