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❌ Pair of Cisco Bugs, One Unpatched, Affect Millions of Devices ❌

The two high-severity bugs impact a wide array of enterprise, military and government networks.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ•΄ Thrangrycat Claws Cisco Customer Security πŸ•΄

A linked pair of vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take over many different types of Cisco networking components.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Korean APT Adds Rare Bluetooth Device-Harvester Tool πŸ•΄

ScarCruft has evolved into a skilled and resourceful threat group, new research shows.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
⚠ Feds hook ELECTRICFISH, new Windows malware from North Korea ⚠

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have identified a new strain of malware from North Korea, representing the latest in a long line of cyber attacks from the country

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Windows 10 brings password-free access another step closer ⚠

Microsoft has put another nail in the password’s coffin by winning a certification that will make it easier to log into Windows machines. 

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ White label SOS panic buttons can be hacked via SMS ⚠

A Chinese white-label panic alarm used by elderly and vulnerable people can be remotely controlled by sending it simple SMS commands.

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via "Naked Security".
πŸ” Facebook data privacy scandal: A cheat sheet πŸ”

Read about the saga of Facebook's failures in ensuring privacy for user data, including how it relates to Cambridge Analytica, the GDPR, the Brexit campaign, and the 2016 US presidential election.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
⚠ Update WhatsApp now! One call could give spies access to your phone ⚠

A WhatsApp zero-day has allowed an β€œadvanced cyber actor” to successfully install spyware on victims' phones with no more than a phone call.

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via "Naked Security".
❌ Cynet: An Autonomous Security Platform for Any Size Organization ❌

Cynet  protects the entire internal environment – including hosts, files, users and the network.

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via "Threatpost".
❌ WhatsApp Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Spyware Attacks ❌

WhatsApp has patched a vulnerability that allowed attackers to install spyware on victims' phones.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ” How to securely delete files in Linux with srm πŸ”

Don't entrust the deletion of sensitive data to the standard tools. Install this handy data wipe command for a more secure removal.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Slack vulnerability allows attackers to intercept, modify downloads πŸ”

Improper handling of a custom URI creates a vulnerability for users of the Slack Desktop client on Windows.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ Why AI Will Create Far More Jobs Than It Replaces πŸ•΄

Just as spreadsheets and personal computers created a job boom in the '70s, so too will artificial intelligence spur security analysts' ability to defend against advanced threats.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Linux Kernel Flaw Allows Remote Code-Execution ❌

The bug is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ•΄ Effective Pen Tests Follow These 7 Steps πŸ•΄

Third-party pen tests are part of every comprehensive security plan. Here's how to get the most from this mandatory investment.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Adobe Addresses Critical Adobe Flash Player, Acrobat Reader Flaws ❌

Adobe has issued patches for 87 vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday - the bulk of which exist in Adobe's Acrobat and Reader product.

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via "Threatpost".
❌ Intel CPUs Impacted By New Class of Spectre-Like Attacks ❌

Intel has disclosed a new class of speculative execution side channel attacks.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ•΄ Missing in Action: Cybersecurity Professionals πŸ•΄

Just as every organization security team's needs are unique, so are the reasons for the shortage of candidates for open positions. Here are five strategies to help you close the gap.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” $3M HIPAA Settlement, First of 2019, in the Books πŸ”

It took five months but the Office for Civil Rights' first HIPAA settlement of the year, $3M, stems from a breach involving an unsecured FTP server.

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via "Subscriber Blog RSS Feed ".
πŸ•΄ Microsoft Patches Wormable Vuln in Windows 7, 2003, XP, Server 2008 πŸ•΄

Microsoft releases security updates for some out-of-support systems to fix a bug that could be weaponized as a worm if exploited.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Apple Patches Intel Side-Channel Bugs; Updates iOS, macOS and More ❌

A massive update addresses the breadth of the computing giant's product portfolio.

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via "Threatpost".