Millions of Hacked Routers, Apple’s Court Troubles, and More News
Credit to Author: Alex Baker-Whitcomb| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 00:02:14 +0000
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How Tech Helped the NSC Change the US Way of War
Credit to Author: John Gans| Date: Mon, 13 May 2019 21:59:44 +0000
The National Security Council has gained enormous influence over the last few decades—thanks in no small part to better tech.
Read MoreMicrosoft Patches ‘Wormable’ Flaw in Windows XP, 7 and Windows 2003
Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 17:11:34 +0000
Microsoft today is taking the unusual step of releasing security updates for unsupported but still widely-used Windows operating systems like XP and Windows 2003, citing the discovery of a “wormable” flaw that the company says could be used to fuel a fast-moving malware threat like the WannaCry ransomware attacks of 2017. The vulnerability (CVE-2019-0709) resides in the “remote desktop services” component built into supported versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008. It also is present in computers powered by Windows XP and Windows 2003, operating systems for which Microsoft long ago stopped shipping security updates.
Read MoreWhatsApp fix goes live after targeted attack on human rights lawyer
Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 16:46:21 +0000
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| A fix was rolled out for a WhatsApp vulnerability, which was used to inject spyware into mobile devices and target a human rights lawyer. Categories: Tags: attackMobilespywaretargetedwhatsapp |
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Read MoreExploit kits: spring 2019 review
Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 15:57:05 +0000
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| In this edition, we review active and unique exploit kits hitting consumers and businesses over the spring season. Categories: Tags: EKsexploit kitsFalloutMagnitudeRIGRouter EKSpelevoUnderminer |
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Read MoreThe iPhone user's guide to the WhatsApp hack attack
Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 08:17:00 -0700
Hackers have used a security bug inside WhatsApp to install spyware through an infected WhatsApp voice call, and Apple users are affected.
What you need to do
If you are one of the 1.5 billion people who use WhatsApp you should immediately update both your app and your iOS software to the latest version.
The app update includes fixes that should prevent hackers taking over your iPhone, while future Apple updates will also likely address these flaws.
What is the threat?
Israeli hackers from a company called the NSO Group developed the spyware specifically so they could get into people’s devices.
One call on WhatsApp is enough to establish surveillance
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!
Read MoreTransatlantic Cable podcast, episode 92
Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 08:41:38 +0000
Dave and Jeff take on the Airbnb bedroom filming story, ATMs helping stop Bitcoin scams, and more.
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