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Data and device security for domestic abuse survivors

August 13, 2019 admin 0 Comments 2fa, Android, App Store, cloud storage, Data Security, device security, domestic abuse, domestic abuse survivor, domestic violence, encryption, end-to-end encryption, Google Play, google play store, iMessage, iOS, national domestic violence hotline, National Network to End Domestic Violence, passcode, privacy, secure messaging, Security, signal, spyware, stalkerware, two-factor authentication, WhatsApp, wire

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:33:22 +0000

Many domestic abuse survivors need help before stalkerware strikes. Here, we give basic advice on device security and protecting sensitive data.

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Backdoors are a security vulnerability

August 9, 2019 admin apple, Attorney General, backdoor, Clipper Chip, Department of Justice, encryption, FBI, golden key, google, iMessage, iOS 8, iPhone, lawful intercept, luggage, national security agency, NSA, privacy, signal, Transportation Security Administration, TSA, WhatsApp, William Barr

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:10:27 +0000

Upset by their inability to access potentially vital evidence for criminal investigations, the federal government has, for years, pushed to convince tech companies to build backdoors that will, allegedly, only be used by law enforcement agencies. The problem, cybersecurity researchers say, is that those backdoors can easily be exploited by criminals.

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Tags: Apple Attorney General backdoor Clipper Chip Department of Justice encryption fbi golden key Google iMessage iOS 8 iPhone lawful intercept luggage National Security Agency NSA signal Transportation Security Administration TSA whatsapp William Barr

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A week in security (July 15 – 21)

July 22, 2019 admin 2fa bypass, a week in security, Advanced Persistent Threat, Android apps, APT, backdoor, BitPaymer ransomware, browser extensions, bulletproof, chrome, Cybersecurity education, DataSpii, DDos attack, DoppelPaymer, EvilGnome, Extenbro, FaceApp, Facebook, Facebook reporting tool, Firefox, generation, instagram, Ke3chang, Magecart, Media File Jacking, privacy, RingCentral flaw, Sodinokibi, telegram, vital infrastructure, WhatsApp, Zhumu flaw, zoom zero-day

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:50:35 +0000

A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 15–21, including the Zoom camera vulnerability, Extenbro, Sodinokibi, Magecart, and cybersecurity challenges facing the education sector.

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A week in security

Tags: 2fa bypass advanced persistent threat Android apps APT backdoor BitPaymer ransomware browser extensions bulletproof chrome cybersecurity education DataSpii DDos attack DoppelPaymer EvilGnome Extenbro FaceApp facebook Facebook reporting tool firefox generation Instagram Ke3chang Magecart Media File Jacking privacy RingCentral flaw Sodinokibi telegram vital infrastructure whatsapp Zhumu flaw zoom zero-day

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FinSpy — commercial spyware

July 11, 2019 admin Android, FinSpy, iOS, mobile devices, root, spyware, telegram, Threats, WhatsApp

Credit to Author: Pavel Shoshin| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:52:16 +0000

FinSpy is spyware for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux that is sold legally. What it can do and how to defend yourself.

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How to securely send your personal information

July 8, 2019 admin data at rest, data in transit, email, encryption, end-to-end encryption, personal information, PII, privacy, secure messaging, signal, WhatsApp, wire

Credit to Author: Seth Rosenblatt| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

On its own, email is not safe for sending credit card or passport numbers. Here’s how to securely send personal information over the Internet.

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Tags: data at rest data in transit email encryption end-to-end encryption personal information PII secure messaging signal whatsapp wire

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Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 95

June 4, 2019 admin backdoors, chrome, encryption, google, messengers, news, podcast, signal, Threats, threema, WhatsApp

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 10:41:47 +0000

Dave and Jeff discuss a number of issues ranging from backdooring encrypted chats to POS malware and more.

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Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 93

May 23, 2019 admin 5G, banking trojans, Facebook, news, podcast, Threats, trickbot, WhatsApp

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Thu, 23 May 2019 15:54:19 +0000

Dave and Jeff tackle the latest Facebook allegations, TrickBot causing a day off of school, 5G hang-ups in the UK, and more.

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A week in security (May 13 – 19)

May 20, 2019 admin Android, bloatware, breaches, crysis ransomware, DDos attack, dharma, hacking, healthcare cybersecurity, mds, meltdown, microsoft, ransomware, Security world, server vulnerabilities, spectre, typosquatting, VPN, vulnerabilities, Week in security, WhatsApp

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 15:57:29 +0000

A roundup of security news from May 13–19, including ransomware attacks on the upswing, website hacking, pseudo-VPNs, bloatware, and more.

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Tags: Android bloatware breaches crysis ransomware DDos attack dharma hacking healthcare cybersecurity mds Meltdown microsoft ransomware server vulnerabilities Spectre typosquatting vpn vulnerabilities whatsapp

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WhatsApp fix goes live after targeted attack on human rights lawyer

May 14, 2019 admin attack, cybercrime, Mobile, spyware, targeted, WhatsApp

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 16:46:21 +0000

A fix was rolled out for a WhatsApp vulnerability, which was used to inject spyware into mobile devices and target a human rights lawyer.

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One call on WhatsApp is enough to establish surveillance

May 14, 2019 admin Exploits, messengers, news, Pegasus, spyware, Threats, vulnerabilities, WhatsApp

Credit to Author: Alex Perekalin| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 12:27:07 +0000

A newly discovered vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop on WhatsApp users, read their chats, and install spyware just by calling them. Update the app now!

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The top six takeaways for corporate data privacy compliance

May 3, 2019 admin apple, California Online Privacy Protection Act, cybersecurity law, cybersecurity laws, data breach notification, data breach notification law, Data Privacy, data privacy compliance, data privacy law, data privacy laws, data privacy legislation, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, Helix DNA, Mozilla, Online privacy, personal data, personal information, personally identifiable information, privacy, Privacy & Policy, protonmail, Security world, signal, Uber, user privacy, WhatsApp

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Fri, 03 May 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Here are Labs’ top six takeaways from our data privacy and cybersecurity law series on corporate data privacy compliance. From emerging startups to burgeoning enterprises, these rules help not just with legal liability, but also user trust.

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Tags: Apple California Online Privacy Protection Act cybersecurity law cybersecurity laws data breach notification data breach notification law Data privacy data privacy compliance data privacy law data privacy laws data privacy legislation gdpr General Data Protection Regulation Helix DNA mozilla online privacy personal data personal information personally identifiable information privacy policy protonmail signal Uber user privacy whatsapp

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