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Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:00:39 +0000

If you are one of the victims of the Equifax breach, you have a heightened risk of becoming a victim of identity theft. And even if you’re not, you should take these precautions.

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September 13, 2017 admin

PSA: New Microsoft Word 0day used in the wild

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 22:49:19 +0000

Read more about the latest Microsoft Word Zero-Day and how to protect yourself against it.

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Tags: 0day CVE-2017-8759 microsoft microsoft word patch word zero day

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September 13, 2017 admin

Multiple flaws found in smart syringe pump

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:27:50 +0000

As more life-saving medical devices are capable of connecting to the internet, the potential threat of malicious hacking leading to physical bodily harm becomes more real. An independent researcher recently found multiple vulnerabilities plaguing a particular syringe pump. ICS-CERT offers several defensive measures.

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Tags: IoT iot threats Medfusion 4000 Wireless Syringe Infusion Pump medical device medical device threat smart syringe pump syringe pump vulnerability

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September 13, 2017 admin

Remediation vs. prevention: How to place your bets

Credit to Author: Sarah Enderby| Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:00:34 +0000

Building a security environment for businesses is a gamble these days. It’s remediation vs. prevention. Which should you bet on?

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Tags: breach cyberattack cybersecurity policy IT admins malware prevention ransomware remediation

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September 12, 2017 admin

Compromised LinkedIn accounts used to send phishing links via private message and InMail

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:24:39 +0000

A recent attack uses existing LinkedIn user accounts to send phishing links to their contacts via private message but also to external members via email.

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Tags: gmail inmail LinkedIn malware phishing scam Social Engineering

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September 12, 2017 admin

Equifax breach: What you need to know [updated]

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:02:47 +0000

On July 29, 2017, Equifax discovered that attackers had gained unauthorized access to private data belonging to an estimated 143 million Americans by exploiting a vulnerability in a website application.

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Tags: breach data breach Equifax identity theft

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September 11, 2017 admin

A week in security (September 4 – September 10)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 19:53:29 +0000

A compilation of security news and blog posts from the 4th – 10th September. We touched on threat surveys, Android patching, the Equifax breach and more!

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Tags: ddos hackers malvertising malware roundup spam week in security

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