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Microsoft contractors are listening to your translated Skype calls
An explosive article in Motherboard alleges that contractors working for Microsoft are listening to the conversations of Skype users conducted through the app’s real-time translation service. The piece, penned by cybersecurity reporter Joseph Cox, cites a trove of internal documentation, screenshots, and audio recordings obtained by the publication. дальше »
2019-8-8 19:25
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Researchers discover troubling new security flaw in all modern Intel processors
Researchers from BitDefender have uncovered a concerning security vulnerability present in all modern Intel processors. If executed, the flaw could permit an adversary to access the computer’s kernel memory, which could potentially result in them gaining access to sensitive information, like passwords, tokens, and private conversations. дальше »
2019-8-7 02:15
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Phishing attacks and how to not fall victim
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2019-8-7 20:02
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Bitcoin Security Hits All-Time High
If you’re planning a double-spend attack on Bitcoin, you’d make more money investing in lottery tickets. New research indicates that the Bitcoin (BTC) network is now more secure than ever before. дальше »
2019-8-3 21:14
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Google Play hosted 205 harmful apps with over 32M installs last month alone
It seems Google is losing the battle against sketchy Android software big time. The company hosted over 205 harmful apps on the Play store in July only. The kicker: these apps were downloaded over 32 million times in total in the past month alone. дальше »
2019-8-1 17:26
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Security expert steals a $3,000 ‘theft-proof’ bike in 60 seconds
VanMoof makes some of the best electric bikes in the world — including this one, the S2, which we had to pry out of Callum’s hands when he was done reviewing it. But what truly sets the Dutch company apart is its focus on security. дальше »
2019-8-1 03:20
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Google researchers disclose ‘interactionless’ iOS exploits valued at $5M
A duo of Google bug-hunting researchers have disclosed several ed details for only five out of the six bugs found, ZDNet reports. Four out of these bugs can lead to the execution of malicious code on remote iOS devices, without any significant user interaction. дальше »
2019-7-30 13:19
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Capital One data breach compromises 106 million customers’ personal data
US-based bank, Capital One, revealed last night a data breach that exposed data of exposed the data of 106 million credit card applicants including names, phone numbers, addresses, and dates of birth. дальше »
2019-7-30 08:05
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Researchers: Anonymized data does little to protect user privacy
Providing third-parties with data is a necessary cost of living in the 21st century. Whether it’s securing auto insurance, undergoing a routine examination at the dentist, or chatting up friends and relatives on Facebook, each of us will hand over about 1. дальше »
2019-7-30 03:10
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Blockchain and Biometrics: Synergizing Decentralization with Personalized Security
Biometrics has developed into a key frontier of personal security in the last 10 years. Notably, experts believe the industry will grow by 20 percent on a year to year basis for the next five years at least. дальше »
2019-7-29 15:00
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WannaCry hero Marcus “MalwareTech” Hutchins isn’t going to jail
Marcus Hutchins, the hero who helped stop the WannaCry ransomware attack which crippled much of Western Europe, including the NHS’ computer systems, isn’t going to jail. At a sentencing heading in Milwaukee, a federal judge sentenced the British security expert to time served. дальше »
2019-7-27 23:14
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Johannesburg’s power supplier gets the better of ransomware attackers
A ransomware infection at one of South Africa‘s electricity providers left some city residents of Johannesburg without any power. City Power, one of the largest power suppliers in Johannesburg, said the attack encrypted all its databases, applications and network, leading to a blackout of its IT systems. дальше »
2019-7-26 12:19
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Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps
The Russian surveillanceware saga continues. Canadian cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new set of Android surveillance tools originating from Russia. The kicker? The spyware can be found in numerous fake apps disguised as legitimate software from Google, Pornhub, Skype, and many other familiar brands. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:09
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Android vulnerability lets hackers hijack your phone with malicious videos
If you use a phone running any version of Android between 7. 0 and 9. 0 (Nougat, Oreo, or Pie), you ought to immediately install the latest security update – or risk getting your handset hijacked by devious video malware. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:07
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European police trial sending young hackers to remedial classes instead of jail
European authorities are mulling over the idea of giving a second chance to young hackers instead of sending them straight to the clink – but only if they haven’t previously engaged in cybercrime. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:48
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Google will remove shady data-stealing Chrome extensions starting October 15
Google is making good on its “root-and-branch review” of third-party developer access to user data. The company has now said its new policy for Minimum Permission and updated User Data policy will be enforced starting October 15, 2019 — in other words, Chrome will no longer support sketchy extensions that gather data on your browsing activity. дальше »
2019-7-24 08:46
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Facebook’s Messenger Kids failed to do its only job of keeping tabs on children’s chats
In 2017, Facebook launched a messenger app for kids to let them safely chat only with people approved by their guardians. However, a recently discovered design flaw in the app allowed young users to do precisely the opposite: participate in group chats with adults, without their parents’ permission. дальше »
2019-7-23 08:00
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Met Police website hacked, tweets ‘F*CK THE POLICE’
It appears hackers briefly took over UK Metropolitan Police’s website, posting a series of bizarre messages on its press section and social media accounts, including one which read “FUCK THE POLICE. дальше »
2019-7-20 10:38
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Google and Facebook are tracking your porn preferences – even in incognito mode
It turns out Google and Facebook are tracking your porn consumption habits big time, and even incognito mode can’t save you from their omnipotent gaze – or so say researchers from Microsoft, Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Pennsylvania. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:38
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This Bluetooth security flaw could let hackers track your Windows, iOS, and macOS devices
Researchers from Boston University (BU) have discovered a flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol that could expose most devices to third-party tracking and leak identifiable data. According to the research paper — Tracking Anonymized Bluetooth Devices — detailed by Johannes K. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:19
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A Security on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Could Protect Users from Thieves
In the last research report published on July 15, 2019, Bitmex analyzes the Bitcoin Lightning Network with respect to channel closure. The research is focused on a mechanism called “Justice Transactions” that punish dishonest parties and prevent them from stealing funds from other Lightning channels. дальше »
2019-7-17 23:00
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Hackers breached Bulgaria’s tax agency and leaked the data of 5M people
Bulgaria has suffered what has been described as the biggest data leak in its history. The stolen data, which hackers emailed to local media on July 15, originates from the country’s tax reporting service – the National Revenue Agency (NRA). дальше »
2019-7-16 15:40
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New York City College Struck by Ransomware, $1.9 Million in Bitcoin Demanded
Munroe College in Manhattan has been hit by a ransomware attack that has shut down the college’s computer systems. The hackers are demanding 170 bitcoin (BTC), which is roughly $1. 9 million. The malware infection came to light on the morning of July 10, but the specifications of the infection are still largely unknown, as reportedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-15 13:00
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Researchers find terrifying security vulnerability in GE Healthcare anesthesia machines
Security researchers from Israeli firm CyberMDX have discovered a vulnerability in a select number of GE Healthcare’s anesthesia and respiratory devices. CyberMDX, which focuses primarily on medical cybersecurity, states that if successfully exploited, the hole could allow an attacker to interfere the operation of these sophisticated medical machines, thereby posing a risk to patients. дальше »
2019-7-10 23:30
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Drones, Tokens And Non-Custodial Exchanges: Monero Konferenco Thinks Big
The Monero Konferenco took place in Denver, Colorado last month, drawing some of the brightest minds of the privacy-oriented community. While most of the speakers presented on protocols, secure hardware and decentralization, they also shed light on a Monero (XMR) ecosytem that’s beginning to unfold. дальше »
2019-7-7 15:46
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10+ million Android users installed a fake Samsung update app
In recent months, we’ve seen quite a few reports of the Google Play Store hosting counterfeit apps that are designed to dupe users and earn money through ad farms. In the latest reveal, CSIS Security Group’s report suggests that a fake app – promising updates for Samsung phones – has been installed by over 10 million users. дальше »
2019-7-5 10:46
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A Partner at Binance Labs Expresses Optimism Over Facebook’s Entry Into Crypto With Libra
A partner at Binance Labs thinks Libra has been good for crypto and foresees cooperation between Facebook and Binance
дальше »2019-6-30 04:00
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Overstock’s tZero Launches Mobile Crypto App Touted as Hack-Resistant
Overstock’s crypto subsidiary tZero officially launched its mobile crypto app, touting it as a hack-resistant wallet and exchange tool
дальше »2019-6-28 19:35
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Firefox’s new tool fools advertisers into thinking you love hip gear
It might be annoying for you if an ad follows you everywhere on the internet after you search for a product. Well, the folks at Firefox have developed a new tool that opens 100 tabs in your browser to throw off advertisers. дальше »
2019-6-27 16:34
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Swiss Stock Exchange Asks Central Bank to Issue Stablecoin
SIX Group, Switzerland’s principal stock exchange, asked the Swiss central bank to issue a stablecoin
дальше »2019-6-27 18:59
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MySpace employees reportedly read your mid-2000s DMs
Long before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ruled the social media world, there was Myspace. One of the earliest social networks crossed the mark of 100 million users in 2006. However, a report published by Vice today suggests that its employees used a specific tool to spy on its users. дальше »
2019-6-25 14:28
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A hacker penetrated NASA’s network using a $35 Raspberry Pi
A hacker illegally accessed NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2018 by targeting an off-the-shelf micro-computer called a Raspberry Pi. The breach was discovered in 2018, but just disclosed to the public in a June 18 report. дальше »
2019-6-25 02:00
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Hackers Planting Cryptocurrency Mining Malware on Android Smartphones
Hackers have found a way to exploit loopholes in open Android Debug Bridge (ADB) ports, a client-server program used in the development of Android applications, to mine blockchain-based digital assets. дальше »
2019-6-24 17:00
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PR: Anxone Provides Multi-Layer Security For Crypto Storage
Hacking is a front and center issue for digital asset exchanges. Especially given its worrying year-over-year increases, from US$152mn in 2016 to US$950mn in 2018. Our current year 2019 has already posted over US$1bn in lost assets due to hacking, which puts security as a paramount consideration for digital asset markets to continue growing and maturing. дальше »
2019-6-21 12:30
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Riviera Beach City Council Agrees to Pay $600,000 in BTC to Ransomware Attackers
Riviera Beach city officials voted to pay 65 BTC to hackers who seized control over the city’s online utility system
дальше »2019-6-21 23:26
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Netflix fixes potentially devastating Linux SACK vulnerability
Eagle-eyed researchers from streaming titan Netflix have uncovered several troubling security vulnerabilities within the TCP implementations on Linux and FreeBSD kernels. The most severe specimen, called SACK Panic, could permit an attacker to remotely induce a kernel panic within recent Linux operating systems. дальше »
2019-6-18 22:36
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Japan Data Initiative Brings Blockchain Security to 100 Major Businesses
A data-sharing initiative involving one hundred of Japan’s biggest companies will use blockchain for its security
дальше »2019-6-17 12:35
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GateHub Releases PSA on Phishing Scam Targeting Its Ripple Wallet Users
GateHub announced that a recent phishing campaign has been targeting its XRP wallet users
дальше »2019-6-14 23:54
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Opacity Storage: Handling Your Privacy with Crypto
Opacity provides encrypted file storage that maintains your privacy by never requiring personal account information Technology Has Become Really Convenient! Right?!? It has been clear for some time that online technology trends have been focused on ‘learning’ about you and […] The post Opacity Storage: Handling Your Privacy with Crypto appeared first on CoinMarketCap. дальше »
2019-6-13 20:20
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BitMEX issues new security advisory; cites ‘increasing number of unauthorized access attempts’
The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to nefarious activities, with the industry peppered with events that have resulted in the loss of millions of dollars. This pattern of shady dealings in the cryptoverse was again brought to light when BitMEX, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, pointed out that there were many cases of unauthorized account access […] The post BitMEX issues new security advisory; cites ‘increasing number of unauthorized access attempts’ appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-6-12 19:30
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Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan’s Twitter account allegedly hacked by Turkish group
Last night, a group of Turkish hackers took over Bollywood actor and Indian cultural icon Amitabh Bachchan‘s Twitter account, and posted tweets about the purportedly harsh treatment Turkish soccer players have faced at the hands of Iceland recently. дальше »
2019-6-11 10:57
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Mozilla will reportedly launch a paid version of Firefox this fall
Mozilla’s reportedly set to launch a premium version of its revered Firefox browser this fall. In an interview with German media outlet T3N, the company’s CEO, Chris Beard, said that it’s aiming to launch the new version by October, with features like a VPN and secure cloud storage. дальше »
2019-6-10 11:31
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Long Fin Of The Law: SEC Slaps LongFin With Fraud Charges
Kik isn’t the only company facing regulatory blowback. LongFin, a fintech company which drew controversy for an abrupt blockchain pivot, is now fighting allegations of fraud from the Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »
2019-6-7 00:18
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Apple to Unveil ‘CryptoKit’ Cryptographic Developer Package at Upcoming Conference
This week’s global developers conference will see Apple present a new security tool, CryptoKit
дальше »2019-6-4 14:02
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Amazon adds vocal command to delete saved Alexa recordings
Amazon recently announced an easy solution for privacy-conscious individuals to delete the devices’ saved recordings. Now, with a simple voice command, anyone with an Alexa-powered device can wipe it clean of previously recorded data. дальше »
2019-5-31 03:52
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Securing Your Crypto With Security Keys and WebAuthN
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2019-5-31 02:09
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How much does it cost to get an employee to steal workplace data? About $300
You can’t buy loyalty, but if you’ve got enough money, you can buy sensitive corporate information from disaffected office workers. At least, that’s the finding from UK infosec firm Deep Secure, which today published its ‘What is the Price of Loyalty’ report. дальше »
2019-5-29 17:33
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Checking Out Metal Seed Storage Solutions
Secure seed storage is essential for any cryptocurrency investor to understand. Losing the keys to a wallet, exchange, or account can be frustrating – and possibly expensive. Steemit, for example, recently got some users steamed (myself included) when it split its wallet from the Steemit application. дальше »
2019-5-26 18:28
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Alibaba to Integrate Blockchain in Intellectual Property Protection Platform
Chinese Internet company Alibaba announced that it would be revising the security of its Intellectual Property Protection system for global enterprises and brands. The revision includes the integration of blockchain technology, reported local news outlet Sohu on May 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-26 17:00
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Ryan Kavanaugh’s Media Firm Secures $100 Million Investment for Crypto Project
Hollywood film producer Ryan Kavanaugh’s media firm Proxima Media has reportedly earmarked a $100 million investment for a crypto project
дальше »2019-5-24 22:31
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