Cyber Security Newsfeeds from around the world
Government still learning lessons from ransomware that hit 300,000 PCs worldwide and took down dozens of NHS trusts.http://www.zdnet.com/article/wannacry-ransomware-was-the-biggest-challenge-of-the-year-says-cyber-security-centre/#ftag=RSSbaffb68
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The ISBuzz Post : This Post 5 Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities That People Still Forget About appeared first on Information Security Buzz . People are cautious of physical theft, but the security of digital assets is often ignored. The simplest actions can have devastating consequences for your data security.http://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/articles/5-cybersecurity-vulnerabilities-people-still-forget/
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Ubuntu Security Notice 3435-1 – Multiple security issues were discovered in Firefox. If a user were tricked in to opening a specially crafted website, an attacker could potentially exploit these to read uninitialized memory, obtain sensitive information, bypass phishing and malware protection, spoof….http://sec.jetlib.com/Packet_Storm_Security_Advisories/2017/10/02/Ubuntu_Security_Notice_USN-3435-1
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By Byron V. Acohido Convenience has its price. The truism rears its head often in cybersecurity, particularly as web applications delivered via the internet cloud have come to pervade digital commerce. Nearly all businesses and government organizations now offer services—such as online payments—through web applications.
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This program is targeted on corporate executives, politicians and celebrities who are most vulnerable to these attacks. The program would save user data continuously. The post Google is further enhancing its user security tools with improved two-step authentication protocols appeared first on Firstpost .http://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/google-is-further-enhancing-its-user-security-tools-with-improved-two-step-authentication-protocols-4096665.html
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Richard Smith — who resigned as chief executive of big-three credit bureau Equifax this week in the wake of a data breach that exposed 143 million Social Security numbers — is slated to testify in front of no fewer than four committees on…http://www.kashifali.ca/2017/09/29/krebs-on-security-2017-09-29-120709/
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Cited as one of the largest incidents of its kind in history, the recent Equifax data breach underscores that every business and individual is vulnerable to theft of sensitive information by unscrupulous hackers. In less than a week following its… By: Wilson Elser
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Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we’ve observed between September 22 and September 29. As with previous round-ups, this post isn’t meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we’ve observed by highlighting key behavior….http://blog.talosintelligence.com/2017/09/threat-round-up-170922-170929.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feedburner/Talos%20%28Talos%20Blog%29
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Trojan horse malware are the masters of disguise, but with a bit of preparation it’s possible to see through their camouflage and prevent them infecting your computer.http://blog.emsisoft.com/2017/09/29/trojan-horse-virus-removal/
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Original Article Here IOActive’s review of 21 of the most used mobile apps for investment trading shows a majority of them exposing users to various security risks. Many of the most popular mobile investment trading applications that people use to buy and sell stocks, monitor positions, and conduct….http://infosechotspot.com/popular-mobile-trading-apps-riddled-with-vulnerabilities-security-firm-warns/
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