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IndependentSecuriteam

SSD Advisory – Kingsoft Antivirus/Internet Security 9+ Privilege Escalation

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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IndependentSecuriteam

SSD Advisory – Trustwave SWG Unauthorized Access

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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IndependentKrebs

Skyrocketing Bitcoin Fees Hit Carders in Wallet

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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FortinetSecurity

Protecting Your Bottom Line from Cyber Risks

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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ComputerWorldIndependent

The top 10 stories of 2017: Security woes, autonomous machines – and a very cool phone

Credit to Author: Marc Ferranti| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 04:45:00 -0800

Top 10 stories of 2017: Autonomous machines, fake news and a very cool phone
2017

Image by Google; bitcoin.org; Jette Carr/U.S. Department of Defense; Apple

Events in the tech industry this year played out against a backdrop of security concerns as home users and corporations alike scrambled to protect themselves against malware. Meanwhile, machine learning was behind some of the biggest tech stories and trends of the year. Here in no particular order are the IDG News Service’s picks for top stories of the year.

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