Packet Storm Security Exploits: Internet Explorer JavaScript Privilege Escalation
Internet Explorer 11 exploit that allows attackers to execute JavaScript with higher system access than is normally permitted by the browser sandbox.
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The top skills needed to excel in cybersecurity – Techworld Australia
Machines and wireless networks are now an integral part of our lives. Everything from financial transactions to professional networking and business documents are technologically linked to helping us interact more effectively. However, when these lines…
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Application Security testing (Also known as whitebox testing) as an activity tends to capture security vulnerabilities at the end of the SDLC and is often too late to be able to influence fundamental changes in the way code is written. If you are a dev…
Continue ReadingData Breach Costs: Scare Tactic No More
We now know more than we’ve ever known about the true cost of a data breach. In addition to survey-based research, costs are discussed openly in quarterly reporting calls, made available via court documents, reported in the news, and apparent on stock …
Continue ReadingSoaring Cryptocurrency Prices Draw Malicious New Onslaught of Apps, Malware
The price of Bitcoin is steadily surging in May and hackers are looking to cash in on the uptick with fake cryptocurrency apps, malware and other related scams. In May 2019, Bitcoin prices climbed to their highest points this year, with the popular cry…
Continue ReadingThe top 4 reasons organisations are performing penetration tests in 2019.
We are often asked why and in particular when do I need to carry out a penetration test. Today’s blog introduces some of the main reasons organisations are working with CCL Group to perform penetration tests in 2019. When should I conduct a penetration…
Continue ReadingA New Security Vulnerability Means iPhone and Android Phones Could Be Tracked Everywhere They Go Online
demonstrated that the unique calibration data associated with the sensors in iOS and Android smartphones can be used by websites to create a device fingerprint without the user ever knowing. The data is used to create a SensorID that uniquely identifie…
Continue ReadingThe 52-year-old woman behind stolen RV police chase
The identity of the woman who launched a wild police chase smashing into at least six cars while speeding at 60mph in a RV on Tuesday night has been revealed. The California Highway Patrol identified the DUI suspect as Julie Ann Rainbird, 52, of Winnet…
Continue ReadingMan Admits Scamming Apple Out of 1,493 iPhones by Sending in Broken Fakes
A man suspected of conning Apple out of almost 1,500 iPhones has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a fraud that cost the company some $900,000. Quan Jiang, 30, purchased counterfeit phones abroad. He then pretended they were legitimate and in need o…
Continue ReadingNearly 100 malicious email campaigns aimed at Canadian organizations in Q1: Report
IT security experts say they still come across business leaders in Canada who don’t believe their organization will be targeted for a cyber attack. A new report from security vendor Proofpoint should help dispell that. Looking at data from customer dev…
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