Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 95
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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A week in security (May 27 – June 2)
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:09:55 +0000
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| A roundup of security news from May 27–June 2, including a look at 2019 ransomware outbreaks in the Unites States, ATM fraud, NIST’s privacy framework, more legal problems for Google and Facebook, and more. Categories: Tags: a week in securityamazonatm attacksatm fraudbaltimorechromeCity of BaltimoreDepartment of JusticeDoomFederal Trade CommissionG Suitegandcrabgandcrab ransomwaregmailGoogleGoogle Chromehidden beeJustice DepartmentNISTprivacy frameworkprotonmailransomwareweek in securityyoutube |
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Read MoreA week in security (March 4 – 11)
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:47:27 +0000
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| A roundup of cybersecurity news from March 4–11, including a Chrome zero-day, Labs’ data privacy report, news from RSA, and more. Categories: Tags: AppleBaby BoomerBaby Boomerschromedata privacy lawsdev-fuseGen ZedGoogle ChromeiPhonemachine learningMillennialMillennialsNational Security AgencyNSAransom.troldeshransomwareRSARSA ConferenceshadestudysurveillancesurveyTim AppleTim CookTroldeshTroldesh ransomwareultrasoundultrasound scanningUS data privacy lawsVerizonvulnerabilityweek in securityzero dayzombie email |
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Read MoreGoogle Chrome zero-day: Now is the time to update and restart your browser
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:13:15 +0000
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| A particularly dangerous Google Chrome zero-day is already being used in real-world attacks. Despite Google’s auto update feature, users will need to close and restart their browser in order to be protected. Categories: Tags: 0daychromeexploitexploitsGooglevulnerabilityzero day |
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Read MoreChrome extensions abuse millions with adware
Credit to Author: Marina Mash| Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:00:45 +0000
Too many ads on your computer lately? Malicious Chrome extensions might be to blame.
Read MoreCrazy Razy, bitcoin thief
Credit to Author: Pavel Shoshin| Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:07:51 +0000
The Razy Trojan secretly installs malicious extensions for Chrome and Firefox to serve phishing links and steal cryptocurrency.
Read MoreBrowser push notifications: a feature asking to be abused
Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:03:05 +0000
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| Whoever invented browser push notifications must have been able to guess they would be abused for advertising. This post explains what they are and how to disable them. Categories: Tags: Androidapiappsbrowser alertchromeChrome ExtensionEdgeEdge browserfirefoxmacnotificationsoperaopera browserpushsafariSafari browserwebwindows |
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Read MoreGoogle Smart Lock: The complete guide
Credit to Author: JR Raphael| Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 03:00:00 -0800
Think fast: How many times a day do you pick up your phone to look at something? Unless you live in the tundra or have far more self-control than most, the answer probably falls somewhere between “quite a few” and “more than any sane person could count.” Assuming you keep your device properly secured, that means you’re doing an awful lot of unlocking — be it with your face, your fingerprint, or the code you tap or swipe onto your screen.
And that’s to say nothing of the number of times you type your password into your laptop or enter your credentials into an app or website during the day. Security’s important, but goodness gracious, it can be a real hassle.