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Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:00:00 +0000
Researchers found that network configuration errors have left thousands of high-end speakers open to epic audio pranking.
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Credit to Author: SSD / Maor Schwartz| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 10:03:53 +0000
Vulnerability Summary The following advisory describes a kernel stack buffer overflow that leads to privilege escalation found in Kingsoft Antivirus/Internet Security 9+. Kingsoft Antivirus “provides effective and efficient protection solution at no cost to users. It applies cloud security technology to monitor, scan and protect your systems without any worrying. The comprehensive defender and anti-virus … Continue reading SSD Advisory – Kingsoft Antivirus/Internet Security 9+ Privilege Escalation
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Credit to Author: SSD / Maor Schwartz| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 07:07:13 +0000
Vulnerability Summary The following advisory describes an unauthorized access vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated user to add their own SSH key to a remote Trustwave SWG version 11.8.0.27. Trustwave Secure Web Gateway (SWG) “provides distributed enterprises effective real-time protection against dynamic new malware, strong policy enforcement, and a unique Zero-Malware Guarantee when managed for you … Continue reading SSD Advisory – Trustwave SWG Unauthorized Access
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Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:55:14 +0000
Critics of unregulated virtual currencies like Bitcoin have long argued that the core utility of these payment systems lies in facilitating illicit commerce, such as buying drugs or stolen credit cards and identities. But recent spikes in the price of Bitcoin — and the fees associated with moving funds into and out of it — have conspired to make Bitcoin a less useful and desirable payment method for many crooks engaged in these activities.
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Credit to Author: Drew Del Matto| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:45:59 +0000
As global cyberattacks persist, cybersecurity is becoming a main focus in the C-suite. Gone are the days where it’s just a concern for IT teams. These rapid, sophisticated attacks across industries have demonstrated that cybersecurity is the responsibility of the entire organization as they seek to avoid the crippling effects associated with data breaches.
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Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:08:50 +0000
At the risk of being pessimistic, I’d say that 2017 wasn’t such as a great year for cybersecurity. Why? Well, where do I begin? Before we get on with the cybersecurity predictions for 2018, let’s take a quick flashback of 2017 2017 was riddled with cybersecurity mayhems: WannaCry – the…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:08:50 +0000
At the risk of being pessimistic, I’d say that 2017 wasn’t such as a great year for cybersecurity. Why? Well, where do I begin? 2017 – a quick flashback 2017 was riddled with cybersecurity mayhems: WannaCry – the biggest ransomware attack in history; took down over 300,000 computers worldwide, closely…
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