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πŸ” Widespread scam campaigns targeting millions uncovered by GoDaddy and Palo Alto Networks πŸ”

A research team found that thousands of websites were tricking users into entering credit card information by spoofing trustworthy sites.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” How to manage user passwords with Group Policy πŸ”

You can enforce various policies to make sure your users meet certain requirements with their Windows passwords. Learn about some of the password-related settings in Group Policy.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
❌ GoDaddy Shutters 14,000 Subdomains Tied to β€˜Snake Oil’ Scams ❌

GoDaddy worked with researchers to shut down 15,000 domain-shadowing websites tied to bogus affiliate marketing offers promoted via spam campaigns.

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via "Threatpost".
❌ News Wrap: Amazon Echo Privacy, Facebook FTC Fines and Biometrics Regulation ❌

On this week's Threatpost news wrap, the team discusses Facebook's FTC fine for its data security practices, a report that Amazon is collecting Echo users' geolocation data, and more.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ” US Air Force and Privoro partners for MDM solution πŸ”

New mobile security prototyping contracting between Privoro and the United States Air Force leverages the SafeCase, intelligent smartphone case.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
❌ Users Urged to Disable WordPress Plugin After Unpatched Flaw Disclosed ❌

Yet another WordPress plugin vulnerability has put thousands of websites at risk.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ•΄ Malware Makes Itself at Home in Set-Top Boxes πŸ•΄

Low-cost boxes that promise free TV streaming services often come complete with malware, according to a new study.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Slack Warns of Big, Bad Dangers in SEC Filing πŸ•΄

A filing prior to an IPO lists nation-state dangers to Slack's services and customers as a risk for investors.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ How to Build a Cloud Security Model πŸ•΄

Security experts point to seven crucial steps companies should be taking as they move data and processes to cloud environments.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” Small business cybersecurity: The case for MSSPs πŸ”

Small businesses may not have the staff needed to use automated security platforms, which is one reason why opting for a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) might be the better option.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Cybersecurity insurance: Read the fine print πŸ”

Before purchasing cybersecurity insurance for your business, be sure you have a thorough understanding of what is covered.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
⚠ Monday review – the hot 17 stories of the week ⚠

From DNS over HTTPS to Microsoft's expiration policy - and everything in between. It's weekly roundup time.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Piracy streaming apps are stuffed with malware ⚠

Researchers have found that hackers are exploiting vulnerable piracy streaming devices to steal credit card data or rope them into botnets.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Cops need warrant for both location history and phone pinging, says judge ⚠

It's one of the first location data privacy cases to grapple with the warrant and surveillance implications of the Carpenter decision.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Cryptocurrency giants in $850m fraud allegations ⚠

The New York Attorney General has accused major cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and cryptocurrency Tether of an $850m fraud.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ NIST tool boosts chances of finding dangerous software flaws ⚠

NIST thinks it has reached an important milestone in complex software testing with something called Combinatorial Coverage Measurement (CCM).

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via "Naked Security".
πŸ•΄ Learn to Defend Against HTTP Desync Attacks at Black Hat USA πŸ•΄

Save the Date: Black Hat USA returns to the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas August 3-8.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” Risk management tips from the SBA and NIST every small-business owner should read πŸ”

Shifting cybersecurity from a defensive posture to one of managing risk is becoming more important for small-business owners. Here's must-read risk-management guidance.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Half of companies have 1,000+ sensitive files accessible to every employee πŸ”

Post-GDPR, businesses are still failing to adequately protect sensitive data, according to a Varonis report.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” 75% of people are stressed about remembering passwords πŸ”

Two-thirds of consumers say having their bank accounts compromised would be more stressful than losing their job, according to a Kaspersky report.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
❌ 2 Million IoT Devices Vulnerable to Complete Takeover ❌

Millions of security cameras, baby monitors and "smart" doorbells are open to hijack - and no solution is currently available.

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via "Threatpost".