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Credit to Author: Prashil Moon| Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:58:26 +0000
Browser extensions also known as add-ons or plug-ins are simple programs that extend the functionality of a web browser making it more convenient to use and giving a better browsing experience. Browser extensions are commonly used to Enhance the appearance as per convenience (E.g., a plug-in called Momentum converts a…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Prashil Moon| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 14:27:49 +0000
This is an important advisory for our readers about the recently discovered CPU exploits called Meltdown and Spectre. As per the recent disclosure of Meltdown and Spectre vulnerability in popular CPUs, successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities will potentially allow an attacker to access recently accessed sensitive information like usernames and…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:44:17 +0000
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| More and more people around the world are sending fake Nigerian Prince emails and getting involved in 419 scams. The most recent Nigerian Prince arrest proves why getting involved is risky business, even for those who aren’t the masterminds. Categories: Tags: 419419 scamsmoney mulenigeriaNigerian princescam |
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Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000
German researchers say that a flaw in WhatsApp’s group-chat feature undermines its end-to-end encryption promises.
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Credit to Author: Louise Matsakis| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:10:10 +0000
A new report from Human Rights Watch sheds light on a troubling law enforcement practice called “parallel construction.”
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Credit to Author: Carl Cayton| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 13:45:59 +0000
While organizations are adopting new technologies and services, cybercriminals are developing sophisticated methods of attack to target new attack vectors, exploit unforeseen vulnerabilities, and gain access to user data and other network resources. With this increased threat landscape and growing sophistication of cyberattacks, visibility into existing security measures, and identifying those places where there may be gaps is especially important.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 13:37:12 +0000
If our readers can recollect, Quick Heal Security Labs had released an important advisory about an Android banking Trojan that is known to target about 232 banking apps. As a continuation of the post, here we will help you understand how you can protect yourself from this malware by following…
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Credit to Author: matthewphillion| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:32:34 +0000
James Lyne talks to NBC Nightly News about the simple, but effective scam, and how you can protect yourself<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&blog=834173&post=45041&subd=sophos&ref=&feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/veJXf1ZvclY” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>
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