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Surveillance campaign targeting Uyghur Muslims affected not just iOS, but Android too
The malware campaign targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in China’s autonomous region of Xinjiang may have been more extensive than previously thought. According to a new report published by Washington, DC-based cybersecurity firm Volexity, the community has been been at the receiving end of a large-scale surveillance operation via “strategically compromised websites” and mobile devices running not just iOS, but also Android. дальше »
2019-9-3 14:31
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French travel site Option Way leaks 100GB worth of customer details
A report published today by security research firm VPNMentor suggests its team found 100GB of unsecured customer data from the French travel booking site Option Way. The database includes details such as names, email IDs, addresses, phone numbers, and travel details. дальше »
2019-9-3 20:37
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iPhone spyware campaign reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims for 2 years
The data-stealing iPhone exploits detailed by Google last week may been used for state-sponsored campaigns targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in China‘s autonomous region of Xinjiang. “The websites were part of a campaign to target the religious group by infecting an iPhone with malicious code simply by visiting a booby-trapped web page,” TechCrunch revealed, citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »
2019-9-2 08:45
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Android phone brands ranked by OS update frequency: Nokia is #1
One of the major concerns when you buy an Android device is the frequency of updates you’ll receive over the years. . Google has been trying to solve that problem by pushing more fixes through the Google Play services, and initiatives like Project Treble and Project Mainline. дальше »
2019-8-30 11:07
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Google researchers reveal data-stealing, web-based iPhone exploit that was active for years
Researchers from Google have uncovered what appears to be a concentrated malware campaign targeting iPhones for at least two years. Thankfully, this may be over now, although they warn it’s possible there are others that are yet to be seen. дальше »
2019-8-30 10:02
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Sharding Is A Major Security Risk, Warns Solana CEO
Sharding is widely hailed as a solution to blockchain scalability. But projects that implement sharding technology may be introducing new security risks into their blockchains, according to the CEO of Solana, which could make them vulnerable to consensus attacks. дальше »
2019-8-29 14:01
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Santiago Stock Exchange Forms Latin America’s First Blockchain Alliance
The Santiago Stock Exchange, Central Securities Depository and the Global Trade Directory have reportedly set up the first blockchain association in Latin America
дальше »2019-8-28 14:04
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Malware found in CamScanner’s document scanning Android app, which has over 100M downloads
Another day, another instance of Android malware found on the Google Play app store. Researchers from Kaspersky Lab said they found an app with 100 million downloads that housed a malicious module that then pushed ads or downloaded apps surreptitiously onto compromised Android devices. дальше »
2019-8-28 10:07
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How To Keep Your Crypto (Somewhat) Safe
There’s good news, you’re not paranoid. They really are out to get you. Earlier this month, leading cryptocurrency intelligence firm CipherTrace published its quarterly report, and it makes for pretty grim reading. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:54
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Don’t be an idiot — here’s how to store and remember all your passwords
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. If you, like millions of other people, use the same password for just about every application you use, then I’m sorry to break it to you, but one of these days, you’ll probably get hacked, if you aren’t already. дальше »
2019-8-25 12:00
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Open-source spyware bypasses Google Play defenses — twice
Google Play Store continues to attract sketchy Android apps despite its best efforts to vet incoming apps for malware. In a new report published by security firm ESET, researchers have discovered the first known instance of an open-source spyware bypassing the internet giant’s app store vetting process — twice. дальше »
2019-8-22 15:57
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Andrew Yang Wants to Make US Elections Fraud-Proof Using Blockchain
U.S. Democratic candidate Andrew Yang says he would implement blockchain-based mobile voting as president
дальше »2019-8-23 12:59
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Snowden Talks Up Monero And Zcash, But Is Privacy Still Possible?
Edward Snowden is always the main event, no matter where he talks. It’s no surprise that the NSA whistleblower was the main event at the Web3 Berlin Summit, held in the former radio broadcasting center of the German Democratic Republic. дальше »
2019-8-21 23:34
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SEC Asset Freeze Caused ‘Significant Harm’ to Holders, Says Veritaseum
The chief defendant in an alleged $15 million ICO fraud case has appealed against an asset freeze from the SEC
дальше »2019-8-21 14:23
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Kink in porn site exposes the personal data of over 1M users
Another day, another data breach. This time, the victim is adult website Luscious, which lets users upload pornographic images and animations behind anonymous usernames. But as it turns out, the promise of anonymity might’ve been misleading, to say the least. дальше »
2019-8-20 13:05
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QRL, Making Cryptocurrencies Secure Against Quantum Computing Attacks
As our computing power increases, we edge ever closer to “quantum” computers, machines capable of solving complex problems using quantum mechanics, which traditional “bit” based computers can’t effectively process. дальше »
2019-8-20 12:43
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iOS 12.4 makes it possible to jailbreak your iPhone again
Apple’s most recent iOS update — 12. 4 — has reopened a vulnerability that was previously patched, making it easy to jailbreak iPhones and iPads. As reported by Motherboard, hacker Pwn20wnd exploited the flaw to release a public version of the jailbreak on Monday, making it the first time an up-to-date firmware has been unlocked in years. дальше »
2019-8-20 10:20
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Pure cringe: UK ISP has the worst excuse for storing passwords in plaintext ever
Virgin Media is one of the UK’s largest ISPs. Freaky Clown is one of the UK’s most respected and experienced ethical hackers. One of these knows a lot about information security. The other is Virgin Media. дальше »
2019-8-19 14:28
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Multisig Crypto Security Company Casa Expand Team With New Product Lead Brian Lockhart
Casa, founded in 2018 by Jeremy Welch – now CEO, is a blockchain company focused on providing financial self-sovereignty and leading security for Bitcoin private keys. Employing other prominent members of the Bitcoin community, such as CTO Jameson Lopp, Casa have grown rapidly despite the downturn in the crypto markets which marked most of 2018. дальше »
2019-8-17 19:08
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Analyst Claims Almost 3,500 Successful Hacks on Non-Crypto Companies in 2019
Popular digital currency industry analysis Twitter account @Rhythmtrader states that almost 3,500 non-crypto companies have had their security breached so far this year. Well over a billion user accounts have been impacted by hackers. дальше »
2019-8-17 23:00
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Post Mortem: A closer look at a password storage issue affecting 3,420 customers
Learn about working at Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/careers - Medium дальше »
2019-8-17 22:58
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Critical KNOB exploit penetrates gaping Bluetooth vulnerability
Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Bluetooth’s authentication protocols which, if properly executed, could allow an attacker to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack between two paired devices. дальше »
2019-8-16 16:19
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Google study says people are still using old passwords after being compromised
A new study by Google found that approximately 1. 5 percent of all sign-ins used across the web involved credentials that have been already hacked. The findings come from a telemetry analysis of its Password Checkup Chrome browser extension that it launched earlier this year. дальше »
2019-8-16 14:18
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TikTok has been flooded by scammers promoting adult sites
TikTok has been inundated by a slew of scammers seeking to take advantage of its quickly growing userbase, which surpassed 1 billion downloads in February 2019. Security firm Tenable has discovered scammers are leveraging old tactics to get users to sign up for adult services, impersonate popular social media personalities, and artificially boost likes and follower counts. дальше »
2019-8-14 18:04
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TikTok is flooded by scammers promoting adult sites
TikTok has been inundated by a slew of scammers seeking to take advantage of its quickly growing userbase, which surpassed 1 billion downloads in February 2019. Security firm Tenable has discovered scammers are leveraging old tactics to get users to sign up for adult services, impersonate popular social media personalities, and artificially boost likes and follower counts. дальше »
2019-8-14 18:04
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PSA: Update your Windows machine now to fix 29 Critical security vulnerabilities
Microsoft has patched four serious vulnerabilities that could allow a malicious actor to remotely take control of Windows computers. The four remote code execution flaws — addressed as part of the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday updates — affect all in-support versions of Windows and concern the Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) component, enabling attackers to take over a computer and then propagate malware to other computers without any user intervention. дальше »
2019-8-14 14:35
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FBI proposal outlines plans for large scale collection of social media data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is planning to step up its efforts to monitor social media platforms more aggressively in order to detect potential threats. The move, according to the Wall Street Journal, clashes with Facebook’s privacy policies and “possibly its attempts to comply with a record $5 billion settlement with the U. дальше »
2019-8-13 10:03
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FBI proposal outlines plans for large-scale collection of social media data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is planning to step up its efforts to monitor social media platforms more aggressively in order to detect potential threats. The move, according to the Wall Street Journal, clashes with Facebook’s privacy policies and “possibly its attempts to comply with a record $5 billion settlement with the U. дальше »
2019-8-13 10:03
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Case for Privacy Coins Amplified by Hong Kong Protests
The Hong Kong protests have millions of individuals rallying against the government’s efforts to pass the Fugitive Offenders Extradition bill. In an article by Forbes, August 11, 2019, it was revealed that the central government used Chinese servers to launch a denial of service attack on Telegram to apprehend those who were organizing protests viaRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-8-12 17:00
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US Department of Commerce Offering 6-Figure Salary to Crypto Expert
The United States Department of Commerce is looking to hire a computer scientist specializing in blockchain and identity management
дальше »2019-8-13 11:30
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UPDATE: Perlin Network (PERL IEO) on the Binance Launchpad
**Update** Perlin Network (PERL) IEO – Binance Launchpad Perlin Network has launched another round of funding as an IEO on the Binance Launchpad.… The post UPDATE: Perlin Network (PERL IEO) on the Binance Launchpad appeared first on ICO Whitelists. дальше »
2019-8-12 16:14
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Map reveals which cities use Ring’s surveillance network to spy on you
An engineering student in Illinois has put together a handy map to help pinpoint locations where police are tapped into Ring’s surveillance network. Ring, a company best known for smart doorbells and home security cameras, has a massive network of these cameras installed, some of which are being used for surveillance purposes by police in certain cities. дальше »
2019-8-10 03:27
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Dash Claims “Better Than Bitcoin” Security
The Dash (DASH) network is now more secure than Bitcoin (BTC), according to several executives of the core team. An upgraded consensus protocol and instant-by-default transactions are expected give Dash significant advantages in user experience and the network’s utility. дальше »
2019-8-10 20:46
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Apple announces developer iPhones with root access for security research
For all we’ve made fun of Apple‘s walled garden here, every once in a while, the company opens up just a bit. Case in point: today the company revealed it would be producing a limited amount of iOS ‘Security Research Devices. дальше »
2019-8-9 00:56
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WhatsApp’s chat manipulation exploit remains unresolved even after a year (Updated)
Vulnerabilities uncovered in WhatsApp — the messaging app used by about 1. 5 billion users across the world — can allow bad actors to exploit the platform to manipulate or spoof chat messages. The flaws would make it possible to “intercept and manipulate messages sent in both private and group conversations, giving attackers the power to create and spread misinformation from what appear to be trusted sources,” the researchers noted. дальше »
2019-8-8 14:01
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Microsoft contractors are listening to your translated Skype calls
An explosive article in Motherboard alleges that contractors working for Microsoft are listening to the conversations of Skype users conducted through the app’s real-time translation service. The piece, penned by cybersecurity reporter Joseph Cox, cites a trove of internal documentation, screenshots, and audio recordings obtained by the publication. дальше »
2019-8-8 19:25
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Researchers discover troubling new security flaw in all modern Intel processors
Researchers from BitDefender have uncovered a concerning security vulnerability present in all modern Intel processors. If executed, the flaw could permit an adversary to access the computer’s kernel memory, which could potentially result in them gaining access to sensitive information, like passwords, tokens, and private conversations. дальше »
2019-8-7 02:15
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Phishing attacks and how to not fall victim
Learn about working at Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/careers - Medium дальше »
2019-8-7 20:02
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Bitcoin Security Hits All-Time High
If you’re planning a double-spend attack on Bitcoin, you’d make more money investing in lottery tickets. New research indicates that the Bitcoin (BTC) network is now more secure than ever before. дальше »
2019-8-3 21:14
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Google Play hosted 205 harmful apps with over 32M installs last month alone
It seems Google is losing the battle against sketchy Android software big time. The company hosted over 205 harmful apps on the Play store in July only. The kicker: these apps were downloaded over 32 million times in total in the past month alone. дальше »
2019-8-1 17:26
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Security expert steals a $3,000 ‘theft-proof’ bike in 60 seconds
VanMoof makes some of the best electric bikes in the world — including this one, the S2, which we had to pry out of Callum’s hands when he was done reviewing it. But what truly sets the Dutch company apart is its focus on security. дальше »
2019-8-1 03:20
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Google researchers disclose ‘interactionless’ iOS exploits valued at $5M
A duo of Google bug-hunting researchers have disclosed several ed details for only five out of the six bugs found, ZDNet reports. Four out of these bugs can lead to the execution of malicious code on remote iOS devices, without any significant user interaction. дальше »
2019-7-30 13:19
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Capital One data breach compromises 106 million customers’ personal data
US-based bank, Capital One, revealed last night a data breach that exposed data of exposed the data of 106 million credit card applicants including names, phone numbers, addresses, and dates of birth. дальше »
2019-7-30 08:05
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Researchers: Anonymized data does little to protect user privacy
Providing third-parties with data is a necessary cost of living in the 21st century. Whether it’s securing auto insurance, undergoing a routine examination at the dentist, or chatting up friends and relatives on Facebook, each of us will hand over about 1. дальше »
2019-7-30 03:10
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Blockchain and Biometrics: Synergizing Decentralization with Personalized Security
Biometrics has developed into a key frontier of personal security in the last 10 years. Notably, experts believe the industry will grow by 20 percent on a year to year basis for the next five years at least. дальше »
2019-7-29 15:00
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WannaCry hero Marcus “MalwareTech” Hutchins isn’t going to jail
Marcus Hutchins, the hero who helped stop the WannaCry ransomware attack which crippled much of Western Europe, including the NHS’ computer systems, isn’t going to jail. At a sentencing heading in Milwaukee, a federal judge sentenced the British security expert to time served. дальше »
2019-7-27 23:14
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Johannesburg’s power supplier gets the better of ransomware attackers
A ransomware infection at one of South Africa‘s electricity providers left some city residents of Johannesburg without any power. City Power, one of the largest power suppliers in Johannesburg, said the attack encrypted all its databases, applications and network, leading to a blackout of its IT systems. дальше »
2019-7-26 12:19
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Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps
The Russian surveillanceware saga continues. Canadian cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new set of Android surveillance tools originating from Russia. The kicker? The spyware can be found in numerous fake apps disguised as legitimate software from Google, Pornhub, Skype, and many other familiar brands. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:09
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Android vulnerability lets hackers hijack your phone with malicious videos
If you use a phone running any version of Android between 7. 0 and 9. 0 (Nougat, Oreo, or Pie), you ought to immediately install the latest security update – or risk getting your handset hijacked by devious video malware. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:07
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European police trial sending young hackers to remedial classes instead of jail
European authorities are mulling over the idea of giving a second chance to young hackers instead of sending them straight to the clink – but only if they haven’t previously engaged in cybercrime. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:48
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