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⚠ US Treasury targets North Korean hacking groups ⚠

The US has formally sanctioned the Lazarus Group and offshoots Bluenoroff and Andariel, which are allegedly acting on behalf of the DPRK.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Former hacker warns against password reuse ⚠

Kyle Milliken is back from jail, and he has some advice for you: Do. Not. Reuse. Your. Passwords.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Robocalls now flooding US phones with 200m calls per day ⚠

According to a new report, nearly 30% of all US calls placed in the first half of 2019 were garbage, as in, nuisance, scam or fraud calls.

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via "Naked Security".
❌ LastPass Fixes Bug That Leaks Credentials ❌

The company has patched a vulnerability that could allow malicious sites unauthorized access to usernames and passwords.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ” 33% of executives don't trust their organization to protect employee data πŸ”

The volume of data processed in the enterprise is rapidly increasing, though strategies to secure data, including biometrics, are subject to technical and legal issues.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ How Intel Unlocks the Powerful Potential of Diversity in Cybersecurity πŸ•΄

Sparking cultural shifts within an organization -- and throughout an entire industry -- can feel like a monumental task, but the juice is well worth the squeeze.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” Australian not-for-profit's encryption solution to privacy breaches πŸ”

An Australian open source foundation is introducing a new approach to encryption called splintering, TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks with the Tide Foundation's co-founder.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Windows Defender Application Control: The enterprise alternative to S-Mode πŸ”

Microsoft's Windows management tools can lock PCs down to only use trusted software.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ US Companies Unprepared for Privacy Regulations πŸ•΄

US companies are poorly prepared for even the most rudimentary privacy regulations, a new report says.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Impersonation Fraud Still Effective in Obtaining Code Signatures πŸ•΄

Fraudsters continue to attempt to fool certificate authorities into issuing valid digital certificates for legitimate organizations by impersonating an authoritative user. The reward? The ability to sign code with a legitimate signature.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Google Calendar Settings Gaffes Exposes Users’ Meetings, Company Details ❌

A configuration setting in Google Calendars does not sufficiently warn users that it makes their calendars public to all, a researcher argues.

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via "Threatpost".
❌ Cisco Extends Patch for IPv6 DoS Vulnerability ❌

The bug was first found in 2016.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ•΄ 15K Private Webcams Could Let Attackers View Homes, Businesses πŸ•΄

Webcams could be potentially accessed and manipulated by anyone with an Internet connection, researchers say.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” How to avoid the dreaded Video4Linux flaw in Android πŸ”

With Google dragging their feet on the fix for Video4Linux, you might consider revoking camera permissions for certain apps.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
❌ AMD Radeon Graphics Cards Open VMware Workstations to Attack ❌

Bug impacts VMware Workstation 15 running 64-bit versions of Windows 10 as the guest VM.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ•΄ Cybercriminal's Black Market Pricing Guide πŸ•΄

Common prices criminals pay one other for products and services that fuel the cybercriminal ecosystem.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” How to protect yourself against web miners πŸ”

While using your browser to mine cryptocurrencies for profit, web miners can chew up power from your computer, says a new report from Kaspersky.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” DNS amplification attacks increase by 1,000% since 2018 πŸ”

Researchers said a new defense system is fueling a wave of DNS amplification attacks.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ Five Common Cloud Configuration Mistakes πŸ•΄

It's a joint responsibility to keep data safe in the cloud. Here's what cloud customers must do to keep their end of the bargain.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” Australian not-for-profit's encryption solution to privacy breaches πŸ”

An Australian open source foundation is introducing a new approach to encryption called splintering, TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks with the Tide Foundation's co-founder.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ Snowden Sued by US Government Over His New Book πŸ•΄

Civil suit argues the former CIA employee and NSA contractor violated his nondisclosure agreements with the two intel agencies.

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via "Dark Reading: ".