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Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:26:06 +0000

On Jan. 27, 2018, KrebsOnSecurity published what this author thought a scoop about the first known incidence of U.S. ATMs being hit with “jackpotting” attacks, a crime in which thieves deploy malware that forces cash machines to spit out money like a loose Las Vegas slot machine. As it happens, the first known jackpotting attacks in the United States were reported in November 2017 by local media on the west coast, although the reporters in those cases seem to have completely buried the lede.

MalwareBytes Security

January 30, 2018 admin

Stolen security logos used to falsely endorse PUPs

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:35:05 +0000

To gain the trust of users, the makers of PUPs put the logos of reputable security and tech firms on their websites to imply their product is endorsed by the companies. They are not.

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ComputerWorld Independent

January 30, 2018 admin

Tech Talk: The beginning of the end of the password in 2018

Hackers can crack them, and users are careless with them. Passwords have long been problematic, but they are getting renewed attention after a series of major breaches. Our panelists look at the coming technology to help with password security.

Security TrendMicro

January 30, 2018 admin

Your startup disk is almost full – How you can fix it on your Mac

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:00:21 +0000

Every Mac user will experience the message “Your startup disk is almost full” at one time or another. Understanding what “startup disk is full” actually means is the first important step before you can fix this issue. What if my Mac’s Startup Disk is Full? The answer to this question is easy. When your startup…

Fortinet Security

January 30, 2018 admin

Why the Fortinet Security Fabric Is the "Secret Sauce" for Managed Security Services Providers

Credit to Author: Stephan Tallent| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 13:45:59 +0000

To cut to the chase, the technical features of Fortinet solutions are only half the story when it comes to Fortinet Security Fabric’s unmatched ability to deliver managed security services. Its secret sauce for managed security services providers (MSSPs) is really about adaptability, integration, and automation, as expressed through six properties of Fortinet-based managed security solutions: Security Control Breadth. MSSPs are often required to combine offerings from several different security manufacturers to create an effective…

Kaspersky Security

January 30, 2018 admin

Why you should be careful with browser extensions

Credit to Author: Alex Perekalin| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:00:01 +0000

Browser extensions are handy, but they can also be really dangerous. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do about it.

ComputerWorld Independent

January 30, 2018 admin

Multiple vulnerabilities in 7-Zip. Get it updated now!

Credit to Author: Woody Leonhard| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:17:00 -0800

Late last year, landave, a self-described “Computer Science student enjoying cryptography, reverse engineering, and other information security topics,” discovered two startling security holes in 7-Zip, a free zip program I’ve recommended for years.

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Security Sophos

January 30, 2018 admin