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Google will remove shady data-stealing Chrome extensions starting October 15
Google is making good on its “root-and-branch review” of third-party developer access to user data. The company has now said its new policy for Minimum Permission and updated User Data policy will be enforced starting October 15, 2019 — in other words, Chrome will no longer support sketchy extensions that gather data on your browsing activity. дальше »
2019-7-24 08:46
Facebook’s Messenger Kids failed to do its only job of keeping tabs on children’s chats
In 2017, Facebook launched a messenger app for kids to let them safely chat only with people approved by their guardians. However, a recently discovered design flaw in the app allowed young users to do precisely the opposite: participate in group chats with adults, without their parents’ permission. дальше »
2019-7-23 08:00
Met Police website hacked, tweets ‘F*CK THE POLICE’
It appears hackers briefly took over UK Metropolitan Police’s website, posting a series of bizarre messages on its press section and social media accounts, including one which read “FUCK THE POLICE. дальше »
2019-7-20 10:38
Google and Facebook are tracking your porn preferences – even in incognito mode
It turns out Google and Facebook are tracking your porn consumption habits big time, and even incognito mode can’t save you from their omnipotent gaze – or so say researchers from Microsoft, Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Pennsylvania. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:38
This Bluetooth security flaw could let hackers track your Windows, iOS, and macOS devices
Researchers from Boston University (BU) have discovered a flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol that could expose most devices to third-party tracking and leak identifiable data. According to the research paper — Tracking Anonymized Bluetooth Devices — detailed by Johannes K. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:19
A Security on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Could Protect Users from Thieves
In the last research report published on July 15, 2019, Bitmex analyzes the Bitcoin Lightning Network with respect to channel closure. The research is focused on a mechanism called “Justice Transactions” that punish dishonest parties and prevent them from stealing funds from other Lightning channels. дальше »
2019-7-17 23:00
Hackers breached Bulgaria’s tax agency and leaked the data of 5M people
Bulgaria has suffered what has been described as the biggest data leak in its history. The stolen data, which hackers emailed to local media on July 15, originates from the country’s tax reporting service – the National Revenue Agency (NRA). дальше »
2019-7-16 15:40
New York City College Struck by Ransomware, $1.9 Million in Bitcoin Demanded
Munroe College in Manhattan has been hit by a ransomware attack that has shut down the college’s computer systems. The hackers are demanding 170 bitcoin (BTC), which is roughly $1. 9 million. The malware infection came to light on the morning of July 10, but the specifications of the infection are still largely unknown, as reportedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-15 13:00
Researchers find terrifying security vulnerability in GE Healthcare anesthesia machines
Security researchers from Israeli firm CyberMDX have discovered a vulnerability in a select number of GE Healthcare’s anesthesia and respiratory devices. CyberMDX, which focuses primarily on medical cybersecurity, states that if successfully exploited, the hole could allow an attacker to interfere the operation of these sophisticated medical machines, thereby posing a risk to patients. дальше »
2019-7-10 23:30
Drones, Tokens And Non-Custodial Exchanges: Monero Konferenco Thinks Big
The Monero Konferenco took place in Denver, Colorado last month, drawing some of the brightest minds of the privacy-oriented community. While most of the speakers presented on protocols, secure hardware and decentralization, they also shed light on a Monero (XMR) ecosytem that’s beginning to unfold. дальше »
2019-7-7 15:46
10+ million Android users installed a fake Samsung update app
In recent months, we’ve seen quite a few reports of the Google Play Store hosting counterfeit apps that are designed to dupe users and earn money through ad farms. In the latest reveal, CSIS Security Group’s report suggests that a fake app – promising updates for Samsung phones – has been installed by over 10 million users. дальше »
2019-7-5 10:46
A Partner at Binance Labs Expresses Optimism Over Facebook’s Entry Into Crypto With Libra
A partner at Binance Labs thinks Libra has been good for crypto and foresees cooperation between Facebook and Binance
дальше »2019-6-30 04:00
Overstock’s tZero Launches Mobile Crypto App Touted as Hack-Resistant
Overstock’s crypto subsidiary tZero officially launched its mobile crypto app, touting it as a hack-resistant wallet and exchange tool
дальше »2019-6-28 19:35
Firefox’s new tool fools advertisers into thinking you love hip gear
It might be annoying for you if an ad follows you everywhere on the internet after you search for a product. Well, the folks at Firefox have developed a new tool that opens 100 tabs in your browser to throw off advertisers. дальше »
2019-6-27 16:34
Swiss Stock Exchange Asks Central Bank to Issue Stablecoin
SIX Group, Switzerland’s principal stock exchange, asked the Swiss central bank to issue a stablecoin
дальше »2019-6-27 18:59
MySpace employees reportedly read your mid-2000s DMs
Long before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ruled the social media world, there was Myspace. One of the earliest social networks crossed the mark of 100 million users in 2006. However, a report published by Vice today suggests that its employees used a specific tool to spy on its users. дальше »
2019-6-25 14:28
A hacker penetrated NASA’s network using a $35 Raspberry Pi
A hacker illegally accessed NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2018 by targeting an off-the-shelf micro-computer called a Raspberry Pi. The breach was discovered in 2018, but just disclosed to the public in a June 18 report. дальше »
2019-6-25 02:00
Hackers Planting Cryptocurrency Mining Malware on Android Smartphones
Hackers have found a way to exploit loopholes in open Android Debug Bridge (ADB) ports, a client-server program used in the development of Android applications, to mine blockchain-based digital assets. дальше »
2019-6-24 17:00
PR: Anxone Provides Multi-Layer Security For Crypto Storage
Hacking is a front and center issue for digital asset exchanges. Especially given its worrying year-over-year increases, from US$152mn in 2016 to US$950mn in 2018. Our current year 2019 has already posted over US$1bn in lost assets due to hacking, which puts security as a paramount consideration for digital asset markets to continue growing and maturing. дальше »
2019-6-21 12:30
Riviera Beach City Council Agrees to Pay $600,000 in BTC to Ransomware Attackers
Riviera Beach city officials voted to pay 65 BTC to hackers who seized control over the city’s online utility system
дальше »2019-6-21 23:26
Netflix fixes potentially devastating Linux SACK vulnerability
Eagle-eyed researchers from streaming titan Netflix have uncovered several troubling security vulnerabilities within the TCP implementations on Linux and FreeBSD kernels. The most severe specimen, called SACK Panic, could permit an attacker to remotely induce a kernel panic within recent Linux operating systems. дальше »
2019-6-18 22:36
Japan Data Initiative Brings Blockchain Security to 100 Major Businesses
A data-sharing initiative involving one hundred of Japan’s biggest companies will use blockchain for its security
дальше »2019-6-17 12:35
GateHub Releases PSA on Phishing Scam Targeting Its Ripple Wallet Users
GateHub announced that a recent phishing campaign has been targeting its XRP wallet users
дальше »2019-6-14 23:54
Opacity Storage: Handling Your Privacy with Crypto
Opacity provides encrypted file storage that maintains your privacy by never requiring personal account information Technology Has Become Really Convenient! Right?!? It has been clear for some time that online technology trends have been focused on ‘learning’ about you and […] The post Opacity Storage: Handling Your Privacy with Crypto appeared first on CoinMarketCap. дальше »
2019-6-13 20:20
BitMEX issues new security advisory; cites ‘increasing number of unauthorized access attempts’
The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to nefarious activities, with the industry peppered with events that have resulted in the loss of millions of dollars. This pattern of shady dealings in the cryptoverse was again brought to light when BitMEX, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, pointed out that there were many cases of unauthorized account access […] The post BitMEX issues new security advisory; cites ‘increasing number of unauthorized access attempts’ appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-6-12 19:30
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan’s Twitter account allegedly hacked by Turkish group
Last night, a group of Turkish hackers took over Bollywood actor and Indian cultural icon Amitabh Bachchan‘s Twitter account, and posted tweets about the purportedly harsh treatment Turkish soccer players have faced at the hands of Iceland recently. дальше »
2019-6-11 10:57
Mozilla will reportedly launch a paid version of Firefox this fall
Mozilla’s reportedly set to launch a premium version of its revered Firefox browser this fall. In an interview with German media outlet T3N, the company’s CEO, Chris Beard, said that it’s aiming to launch the new version by October, with features like a VPN and secure cloud storage. дальше »
2019-6-10 11:31
Long Fin Of The Law: SEC Slaps LongFin With Fraud Charges
Kik isn’t the only company facing regulatory blowback. LongFin, a fintech company which drew controversy for an abrupt blockchain pivot, is now fighting allegations of fraud from the Securities and Exchange Commission. дальше »
2019-6-7 00:18
Apple to Unveil ‘CryptoKit’ Cryptographic Developer Package at Upcoming Conference
This week’s global developers conference will see Apple present a new security tool, CryptoKit
дальше »2019-6-4 14:02
Amazon adds vocal command to delete saved Alexa recordings
Amazon recently announced an easy solution for privacy-conscious individuals to delete the devices’ saved recordings. Now, with a simple voice command, anyone with an Alexa-powered device can wipe it clean of previously recorded data. дальше »
2019-5-31 03:52
Securing Your Crypto With Security Keys and WebAuthN
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2019-5-31 02:09
How much does it cost to get an employee to steal workplace data? About $300
You can’t buy loyalty, but if you’ve got enough money, you can buy sensitive corporate information from disaffected office workers. At least, that’s the finding from UK infosec firm Deep Secure, which today published its ‘What is the Price of Loyalty’ report. дальше »
2019-5-29 17:33
Checking Out Metal Seed Storage Solutions
Secure seed storage is essential for any cryptocurrency investor to understand. Losing the keys to a wallet, exchange, or account can be frustrating – and possibly expensive. Steemit, for example, recently got some users steamed (myself included) when it split its wallet from the Steemit application. дальше »
2019-5-26 18:28
Alibaba to Integrate Blockchain in Intellectual Property Protection Platform
Chinese Internet company Alibaba announced that it would be revising the security of its Intellectual Property Protection system for global enterprises and brands. The revision includes the integration of blockchain technology, reported local news outlet Sohu on May 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-26 17:00
Ryan Kavanaugh’s Media Firm Secures $100 Million Investment for Crypto Project
Hollywood film producer Ryan Kavanaugh’s media firm Proxima Media has reportedly earmarked a $100 million investment for a crypto project
дальше »2019-5-24 22:31
Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Vault to Provide Services to Crypto Broker Voyager Digital
Canadian cryptocurrency broker Voyager Digital will use the services provided by Ledger Vault, the custody arm of French hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger
дальше »2019-5-21 22:01
White Hat Hackers Earn $32,000 for Finding Crypto Security Exploits in Last Two Months
White hat hackers reportedly earned over $32,000 in bounties for finding security gaps in blockchain- and crypto-related projects in the last two months
дальше »2019-5-21 22:46
Kik CEO Says Firm Spent $5+ Million on Negotiations With US SEC: Report
Startup Kik allegedly spent over $5 million on its negotiations with the U.S. SEC
дальше »2019-5-20 20:48
Data: Just 2/3 of ETH Nodes Running Parity Have Been Patched Against Critical Security Flaw
Hacking research collective SRLabs claims that only two thirds of the Ethereum client software that runs on Ethereum nodes has been patched against a critical security flaw
дальше »2019-5-17 14:54
Ledger Ships the First ‘Genesis Block’ Editions of Its Nano X Wallet
Ledger, a cryptocurrency hardware manufacturer, based in France has revealed that the first batch of its Ledger Nano X wallets have left their warehouse and would be distributed to the buyers. The company adds that other pre-orders for the devices will be shipped over the coming weeks. дальше »
2019-5-16 14:59
Bitcoin scammers net nearly $1M by telling people they can see them masturbate
A new kind of scam has accrued almost $1 million in bitcoin from frightened porn viewers, says a new report — and they’re staining the good names of Shakespeare and Austen to do it. According to the report, from cybersecurity firm Area 1, this scam involves a threatening email, in which the victim is told videos or pictures of them watching pornography will be leaked to their contacts, along with whatever they were watching, unless they pay a ransom in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-16 04:07
Hacked Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Announces Liquidation Process
Cryptopia, a cryptocurrency exchange with headquarters in New Zealand, has suspended trading services and released a press statement on May 15 stating that it is in liquidation. The latest development comes less than six months after the exchange lost millions through hacking. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:59
No, end-to-end encryption isn’t a marketing gimmick
There’s bad takes, and then there’s bad takes. An example of the latter comes from Bloomberg Opinion columnist Leonid Bershidsky, who thinks that today’s WhatsApp security woes proves that end-to-end encryption is “a gimmick” and “largely pointless. дальше »
2019-5-15 00:03
BitDefender researchers discover terrifying security vulnerability in Intel CPUs
Researchers from Romanian security firm BitDefender have uncovered a troubling security vulnerability in Intel processors that could allow an attacker to access privileged kernel-mode information typically considered “off limits” for most applications. дальше »
2019-5-14 19:59
Funds Are SAFU, but Reorg Is Not: What We Know About the Binance Hack So Far
Hackers stole 7,000 BTC in a highly advanced attack on Binance. All withdrawals and deposits are frozen for a week, but all funds are safe, the exchange says. Learn more about the attack in our follow-up дальше »
2019-5-10 00:35
Liechtenstein’s Government Passes New Regulation Concerning Blockchain and Tokens
New token, virtual asset service provider and blockchain regulation has been passed by the government of Liechtenstein
дальше »2019-5-9 18:23
Cyber insurance is worth the hype — if you let hackers write your policy
I read Rami Sass’ recent piece here on Podium about how cyber insurance is overhyped. While he raised great questions about the current pricing models and fear-driven tactics used to sell coverage, I wanted to share a different perspective and address his concerns. дальше »
2019-5-9 08:30
Binance Hack Update: “Hurt, But Not Broke” CZ Binance Turns Down Justin Sun’s $40m Offer
Binance announced a major setback today after hackers breached its network and got away with cryptocurrencies worth $40 million (including 7,000 Bitcoin tokens). The exchange later confirmed that it had traced the heist to a single wallet. дальше »
2019-5-8 17:59
Facebook contract workers look at your private posts to help train its AI
A new report from Reuters has revealed how contract workers for Facebook and Instagram are looking at your private posts to help the social media platforms train their AI systems. Reuters suggests contractors are annotating the posts based on five “dimensions”: the content of the post (selfie, food, landmarks), the occasion of the post (life event, activity), expressive elements (opinion, feelings), author’s intent (to plan an event, making a joke, inspire others) and the post’s setting (home, school, work, outdoors). дальше »
2019-5-6 18:07
How this annoying, tiny glitch broke every Firefox extension
Exactly at midnight on Friday, most users of Mozilla Firefox discovered none of their browser add-ons worked. As the company rushed to issue a hot-fix over the weekend – which is available right now for desktop and Android users (version 66. дальше »