In its annual security intelligence report, Microsoft offers up its top tips for blocking out hackers.
Source: Microsoft: Do these things now to protect your network | ZDNet
Feb 28 2019
Microsoft: Do these things now to protect your network | ZDNet
Feb 27 2019
Thunderclap flaws allow hacking most of modern computers
Researchers found a new set of flaws that can be exploited via Thunderbolt to compromise a broad range of modern computers with Thunderclap attacks
Source: Thunderclap flaws allow hacking most of modern computers
Feb 26 2019
Senators want Huawei equipment removed from US power grid because of security concerns
Huawei may well be causing excitement with its foldable smartphone, the Mate X, but the company’s troubles in the US continue. The American government has already banned the use of some Huawe…
Source: Senators want Huawei equipment removed from US power grid because of security concerns
Feb 26 2019
Beef : The Browser Exploitation Framework Project
BeEF is short for The Browser Exploitation Framework. It is a penetration testing tool that focuses on the web browser.Amid growing concerns about web-borne
Source: Beef : The Browser Exploitation Framework Project
Feb 25 2019
New browser attack lets hackers run bad code even after users leave a web page | ZDNet
MarioNet attack lets hackers create botnets from users’ browsers.
Source: New browser attack lets hackers run bad code even after users leave a web page | ZDNet
Feb 25 2019
Smart Homes at Risk Due to Unpatched Vulnerabilities, Weak Credentials
40.8% of smart homes have at least one device vulnerable to remote attacks, a third of them being vulnerable because of outdated software with unpatched security issues, while more than two-thirds are exposed by weak credentials.
Source: Smart Homes at Risk Due to Unpatched Vulnerabilities, Weak Credentials
Feb 22 2019
Discovery of cameras built into airlines’ seats sparks privacy concerns
A viral tweet prompted closer scrutiny.
Source: Discovery of cameras built into airlines’ seats sparks privacy concerns
Feb 21 2019
A Tale of Epic Extortions – How Cybercriminals Monetize Our Online Exposure
Digital Shadows’ Photon Research Team has found that cybercriminals have diversified their extortion methods, and the threat landscape is as wide and varied as it’s ever been.
Source: A Tale of Epic Extortions – How Cybercriminals Monetize Our Online Exposure
Feb 20 2019
A Deep Dive on the Recent Widespread DNS Hijacking Attacks
The U.S. government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon huge volumes of email passwords and other sensitive data from multiple governments and private companies. But to date, the specifics of exactly how that attack went down and who was hit have remained shrouded in secrecy.
Feb 20 2019
Phishers’ new trick for bypassing email URL filters – Help Net Security
Phishers have come up with another trick to make Office documents carrying malicious links undetectable by many e-mail security services.
Source: Phishers’ new trick for bypassing email URL filters – Help Net Security
Feb 19 2019
#TaxScam
It’s tax season, and with it comes Tax Scams. Stay Cyber Aware and Cyber Safe.
“Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone, or email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll and tax professionals.
The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. Recognize the telltale signs of a scam.” See also: How to know it’s really the IRS calling or knocking on your door
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Feb 19 2019
Travel Back to 1990 With the Original World Wide Web Browser
The World Wide Web turns 30 this year, and to celebrate three decades of utter chaos and brilliance, CERN developers and designers have created a version of the original WorldWideWeb browser that can run inside a modern browser. What, you wonder, is it like to surf the original web? Well, give it a try here. It’s kind of a pain!
Source: Travel Back to 1990 With the Original World Wide Web Browser
Feb 18 2019
Windows 7 and Server 2008 Updates to Require SHA-2 Support Starting July
Microsoft announced on its support website that future Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 updates will require SHA-2 code signing support to be installed starting with July 16, 2019.
Source: Windows 7 and Server 2008 Updates to Require SHA-2 Support Starting July
Feb 17 2019
Vulnerability In Xiaomi Electric Scooters Could Allow Remote Attacks
A researcher has discovered a serious vulnerability in Xiaomi electric scooters. Exploiting the flaw could allow remote attacks on it causing sudden breaks.
Source: Vulnerability In Xiaomi Electric Scooters Could Allow Remote Attacks
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Feb 15 2019
3 data leaks that could be undermining your online privacy
Protecting your online privacy is important. There has been a lot of discussion in recent years about how to stay safe online, and an increasing number of people are turning to Virtual Private Netw…
Source: 3 data leaks that could be undermining your online privacy
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Feb 14 2019
Emotet Uses Camouflaged Malicious Macros to Avoid Antivirus Detection
A new Emotet Trojan variant has been observed in the wild with the added ability to hide from anti-malware software by embedding malicious macros used to drop the main payload inside XML files disguised as Word documents.
Source: Emotet Uses Camouflaged Malicious Macros to Avoid Antivirus Detection
Feb 12 2019
Are Hackers Winning The Denial Of Service Wars?
DDoS attacks may not be the quickest route to profitability for bad actors, but given the importance of this attack technique to nation-state cyberwar adversaries, we can expect continued innovation on the part of the hackers. Enterprises cannot afford to relax their efforts to combat such attacks.
Source: Are Hackers Winning The Denial Of Service Wars?
Feb 11 2019
Blue Monday in infosec: 620 million accounts across 16 hacked websites now for sale on dark web, seller boasts
Dubsmash, Armor Games, 500px, Whitepages, ShareThis, and more said to be up for grabs for $$$s in BTC
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Feb 05 2019
ISO 27001 ISMS Documentation Toolkit Bolt-on
Combine with the ISO 9001:2015 QMS Documentation Toolkit and/or the ISO 14001:2015 EMS Documentation Toolkit to create an ISO 27001- compliant integrated management system (IMS).
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Feb 04 2019
Security researchers discover new Linux backdoor named SpeakUp
SpeakUp backdoor trojan can run on six different Linux distributions, and even on macOS.
Source: Security researchers discover new Linux backdoor named SpeakUp | ZDNet
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