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โš  Fitbit data leads to arrest of 90-year-old in stepdaughterโ€™s murder โš 

Her device recorded her heart rate slowing rapidly, then stopping about five minutes before her stepfather left the house.

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via "Naked Security".
โš  Attackers use voicemail hack to steal WhatsApp accounts โš 

The Israeli National Cybersecurity Authority issued an alert warning that WhatsApp users could lose control of their accounts.

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via "Naked Security".
โš  Phantom Secure CEO sold encrypted phones to drug cartels โš 

The CEO of โ€œuncrackableโ€ phone seller, Phantom Secure, has pleaded guilty to helping drug sellers keep their business locked away from the eyes of law enforcement.

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via "Naked Security".
๐Ÿ•ด Teach Your AI Well: A Potential New Bottleneck for Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ•ด

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds the promise of easing the skills shortage in cybersecurity, but implementing AI may result in a talent gap of its own for the industry.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
๐Ÿ” 5 tips to secure your supply chain from cyberattacks ๐Ÿ”

It's nearly impossible to secure supply chains from attacks like the alleged Chinese chip hack that was reported last week. But here are some tips to protect your company.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
โš  Unpatched routers bad, doubly unpatched routers worse โ€“ much, much worse! โš 

Two bugs can be four times the trouble! If you missed the last Microtik router patch, you're at risk, but if you're *two* patches behind ...

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via "Naked Security".
ATENTIONโ€ผ New - CVE-2016-7475

Under some circumstances on BIG-IP 12.0.0-12.1.0, 11.6.0-11.6.1, or 11.4.0-11.5.4 HF1, the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) may not properly clean-up pool member network connections when using SPDY or HTTP/2 virtual server profiles.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
โ” Youโ€™ve Been Hit By Ransomware. Now What? โ”

Estimated reading time: 3 minutesโ€œALL YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTEDโ€   You see that line flashing on your laptop or desktop and suddenly your adrenaline level shoots up with hundreds of questions already hitting your mindโ€ฆ How Do I Remove that Message? Why Canโ€™t I Access My System? Will I Lose All My Work? Whom Should I Approach For Help?   Well, instead of entering the panic mode and instantly jumping on to Google for a quick help, itโ€™s better to keep your calm and simply follow these simple steps: Disconnect From All Connected Systems โ€“ In case your system is connected to a Wi-Fi network or external drive, then the very first thing you can do is to disconnect your infected system from all of these. This may save the ransomware from spreading to other connected networks and devices since most cyberattacks spread from connected systems. Capture A Pic โ€“ Use a camera or smartphone to click a pic of the ransom note visible on your screen, as you may need it for making a police complaint later. Capture a screenshot of the ransomware screen if your system allows you to do so. Do A Quick Research โ€“ Once you have taken the few initial steps to isolate your infected system from other connected systems and collected some proofs, you can then invest some time in doing a quick research. Most often the ransom notes are transparent and contain the name of the ransomware along with an email address. However, at times there may be no name for the ransomware and there are huge chances that it may be a total bluff. At such times, it can prove really handy to do a little research on the name of the ransomware, to confirm its authenticity. Contact The Law Enforcement โ€“ Since, ransomware hacking is a big time crime, you can and should contact your local law enforcement agency to report the incidence. The best people to approach however, are the specialized cybercrime cells and cyber police stations available in most states, for handling cybercrime issues. These cells may be available in the form of Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Economic Offence Wing or State CID Department. Reboot To Safety โ€“ Before you try rebooting your system, be absolutely determined about not paying the ransom amount under the temptation of recovering your files. Once you have made up your mind, reboot your system into โ€œSafe Modeโ€ simply by holding the S key on your keyboard and pressing the power button at the same time. Try Recovering Deleted Files โ€“ The way most of the encrypting ransomware work, is they make copies of your files, encrypt these copies and then simply delete the original files. At times, there are major chances of recovering the original deleted files using free or paid file recovery tools. Who knows, you may just be lucky enough to get back your files!! Look For Decryption Tools โ€“ Just in case you have an idea about the ransomware strain, simply check out the list of decryption tools available on web. Quick Heal is quick to assist at such critical times by releasing the decryption key publicly on our website or blog, as soon as our security lab professionals are through with decryption. We have done this in the past with decryption tools for CrySiS/XTBL Ransomware, TeslaCrypt Ransomware and more. So, regardless of the frustration we may go through as a result of these cyber-attacks, the truth is that these ransomware and malware are here to stay. Thus, instead of panicking about them, itโ€™s better to fight back and simply update our security systems, to be well prepared for any future attacks.   The post Youโ€™ve Been Hit By Ransomware. Now What? 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".
โš  Google ramps up G Suite protections against government-backed attacks โš 

Security alerts become opt-out by default from 10 October because so few admins opted in.

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via "Naked Security".
๐Ÿ” The Wall Street Journal is helping SMBs shore up cybersecurity ๐Ÿ”

Beleagured SMBs looking for IT security tips should check out WSJ Pro Cybersecurity and WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Small Business Academy.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
โš  Hey Portal, whatโ€™s that Facebook device in my kitchen? โš 

The company that wants to move fast and break things is moving in!

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via "Naked Security".
โš  Microsoft hits the brakes on latest Windows 10 update โ€“ what to do โš 

Microsoft has paused the Windows 10 October 2018 update while it investigates reports of deleted profiles and missing files.

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via "Naked Security".
๐Ÿ” West Virginia moves forward with first mobile voting app, despite fears from security experts ๐Ÿ”

Other US states are piloting the blockchain-based Voatz app, but cybersecurity researchers say digital voting is rife with vulnerabilities.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
๐Ÿ•ด Learn to Understand and Combat New Threats at Black Hat Europe ๐Ÿ•ด

As we begin to settle into autumn, Black Hat organizers are hard at work lining up a ton of great content for the premier information security event's return to London this December.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
โŒ Magecart Group Targets Shopper Approved in Latest Attack โŒ

The breach also impacted hundreds of Shopper Approved's customers.

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via "The first stop for security news | Threatpost ".
โš  Donโ€™t fall for the Facebook โ€˜2nd friend requestโ€™ hoax โš 

Cloned accounts are a real thing, but this viral message isn't. Don't forward it!

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via "Naked Security".
โš  Apple and Amazon hacked by China? Hereโ€™s what to do (even if itโ€™s not true) โš 

Are major US companies really under attack from Chinese "zombie microchips" - and what should we do, whether it's true or not?

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via "Naked Security".
๐Ÿ•ด New Domains: A Wide-Open Playing Field for Cybercrime ๐Ÿ•ด

As bad actors increasingly exploit new domains for financial gain and other nefarious purposes, security teams need to employ policies and practices to neutralize the threat in real time. Here's why and how.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
๐Ÿ” Despite risks, only 38% of CEOs are highly engaged in cybersecurity ๐Ÿ”

Business leaders believe AI and IoT will seriously impact their security plan, but they're unsure how to invest resources to defend against new threats.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
โŒ ThreatList: Microsoft IIS Sees Triple-Digit Spike in Cyberattack Volume โŒ

Most of the attacks originated in China.

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via "The first stop for security news | Threatpost ".
โŒ Google+ Privacy Snafu Leaves a Cloud Over the Tech Landscape โŒ

Google was caught not disclosing a potential data breach -- leaving questions as to whether a lack of transparency is the new normal.

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