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Stealing Windows credentials using Google Chrome

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 14:00:26 +0000

This article explains how Chrome users are at risk of spilling their Microsoft Authentication credentials by simply visiting the wrong site.

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PDF files with embedded docm files now deliver Jaff Ransomware

Credit to Author: Threat Research Labs| Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 11:30:45 +0000

Adding to the havoc created by the recent outbreak of the WannaCry Ransomware is a new entry to the list of encrypting ransomware called ‘Jaff’. Reportedly, this variant has been created by the authors of the Locky ransomware. The source of this ransomware is the Necurs botnet which is using…

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A week in security (May 15 – May 21)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 13:59:59 +0000

A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 15th of May to the 21st. We covered WannaCry, Privacy Awareness week, and what to do when you suspect stolen personal data.

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SecuritySophos

GDPR’s Right to Explanation: the pros and the cons

Credit to Author: Bill Brenner| Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 13:46:54 +0000

Under the General Data Protection Regulation’s Right to Explanation a user can ask for an explanation about an algorithmic decision made about them – but with it comes positives and negatives.<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&#038;blog=834173&#038;post=34450&#038;subd=sophos&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/sN8EgDhvG5Y” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Byline: Artificial Intelligence: Cybersecurity Friend or Foe?

Credit to Author: Derek Manky| Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 07:41:32 -0700

​​​​​​​Security strategies need to undergo a radical evolution. Tomorrow’s security devices will need to see and interoperate with each other to recognize changes in the networked environment, anticipate new risks and automatically update and enforce policies. The devices must be able to monitor and share critical information and synchronize responses to detected threats.

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