Facebook Messenger Kids
Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:00:28 +0000
Facebook has rolled out Messenger Kids for parents to talk with their children under 13. Is it safe?
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2018’s Biggest Attacks Will Stem from Known Vulnerabilities
Credit to Author: Martin Roesler (Director, Threat Research)| Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 13:00:12 +0000
Trend Micro just released its annual predictions report for next year. In this, we outline 8 ways the threat landscape is expected to evolve in 2018. While the predictions touch on a wide range of issues – from IoT to cyberpropaganda – the underlying theme is this, 2018’s biggest attacks will stem from known vulnerabilities….
Seamless campaign serves RIG EK via Punycode
Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 22:48:49 +0000
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| The most prolific gate to the RIG exploit kit is coming in a different flavor. The Seamless campaign is now using a domain name with foreign characters translated by Punycode. Categories: Tags: phishingPunycoderamnitRamnit TrojanRIGRIGEKSeamlesstrojan |
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Read MoreA week in security (November 27 – December 03)
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:30:33 +0000
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| A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from Monday, November 27 to Sunday, December 3, including smart toys, another security breach, ransomware, and things to ponder when shopping for gifts this Christmas season. Categories: Tags: a week in securityconferencecryptocurrencyinsider threatsPayPalphishingprivacyransomwarerecaprevenge pornsmart toysTerror EKweekly blog roundupwhatsapp |
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Read MoreYet another flaw in Apple’s “iamroot” bug fix
Credit to Author: Thomas Reed| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:05:12 +0000
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| Flaws in Apple’s response to the “iamroot” vulnerability show that some systems can remain vulnerable even after applying the patch. Categories: Tags: AppleHigh Sierraiamrootmac vulnerabilitymacOS |
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Read MoreSafer smartphones for schoolchildren
Credit to Author: Serge Malenkovich| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:00:05 +0000
Setting up your child’s first smartphone right will help keep them safe — and save you money.
Read MoreAn IRISSCON 2017 roundup
Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:00:25 +0000
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| Last week, researcher Chris Boyd gave a talk at Ireland’s longest running security event: IRISSCON. This post contains links to many of the top-rated talks from the event, along with links to additional content. Categories: Tags: Chris BoydconferenceconferencesIRISSCONQuentyn Taylor |
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Read MorePublic Cloud Security: Making It a Business Enabler
Credit to Author: Jeannette Jarvis| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 13:50:59 +0000
In general, if a cybercriminal is able to successfully launch an attack at an owner-operated IT infrastructure, they can also launch one at a cloud service provider. In fact, public cloud services have become highly attractive targets for cybercriminals. For them, breaking into a cloud service is like merging onto a superhighway that can deliver their little bundles of evil far and wide, potentially impacting hundreds or thousands of organizations with a single strike.
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