Cybersecurity News
Russia responsible for hacking gas firm tied to Trump impeachment: report
The cyberattack bears similar hallmarks to the 2016 DNC hack.49 million user records from US data broker LimeLeads put up for sale online
Data from an exposed LimeLeads Elasticsearch server ends up on a hacking forum.This Trojan hijacks your smartphone to send offensive text messages
The feature is certainly one way to advertise a malware infection.Windows 7 end of life: Time to move on
Today, Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on its support for Windows 7. What’s your plan?
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Windows 7 end of life: Time to move on
Today, Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on its support for Windows 7. What’s your plan?
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Smart Home Devices
Now adays most of us have numerous devices in our homes connect to the Internet. From thermostats and gaming consoles to baby monitors, door locks or even your car. Ensure you change the default passwords on these devices and enable automatic updating.Cryptic Rumblings Ahead of First 2020 Patch Tuesday
Sources tell KrebsOnSecurity that Microsoft Corp. is slated to release a software update on Tuesday to fix an extraordinarily serious security vulnerability in a core cryptographic component present in all versions of Windows. Those sources say Microsoft has quietly shipped a patch for the bug to branches of the U.S. military and to other high-value customers/targets that manage key Internet infrastructure, and that those organizations have been asked to sign agreements preventing them from disclosing details of the flaw prior to Jan. 14, the first Patch Tuesday of 2020.Microsoft to Officially End Support for Windows 7, Server 2008
Windows 7 and Server 2008 will continue to work after Jan. 14, 2020, but will no longer receive security updates.Website Collecting Australian Fire Donations Hit by Magecart
The attack may have compromised donors' payment information.Exploits Released for As-Yet Unpatched Critical Citrix Flaw
Organizations need to apply mitigations for vulnerability in Citrix Application Delivery Controller and Citrix Gateway ASAP, security researchers say.What Questions Should I Keep in Mind to Improve My Security Metrics?
If you can answer these six questions, you'll be off to a great start.Microsoft spots malicious npm package stealing data from UNIX systems
Malicious JavaScript package was only active on the npm repository for two weeks.Scammers Dupe Texas School District Out of $2.3M

Joker Android Malware Snowballs on Google Play

CES Surveillance Hype Worries Privacy Advocates

An Identity Management Spin on Shaggy's Hit Song
Wondering how this guy could be so clumsy? So is he.Report: Chinese hacking group APT40 hides behind network of front companies
A group of anonymous security analysts have tracked down 13 front companies operating in the island of Hainan through which they say the Chinese state has been recruiting hackers.5 major US wireless carriers vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks
When it comes to protection against this insidious type of scam, the telcos’ authentication procedures leave a lot be desired, a study finds
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5 major US wireless carriers vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks
When it comes to protection against this insidious type of scam, the telcos’ authentication procedures leave a lot be desired, a study finds
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