WikiLeaks Vault 8 leaks Hive
WikiLeaks has released a new series of leaks, called Vault 8, that contains source code and analysis for software designed to run on servers controlled by the CIA.
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2017
Eavesdropper vulnerability impacts hundreds of enterprise apps
Appthority has discovered a significant data exposure vulnerability called Eavesdropper that impacts nearly 700 enterprise apps associated with 85 Twilio developer accounts.
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Sowbug espionage group
Symantec has spotted a previously unknown cyber espionage group called Sowbug that targets South American and Southeast Asian governments.
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APT28 Group DDE attacks with Seduploader
McAfee Advanced Threat Research analysts have spotted new malicious techniques used by the APT28 threat group.
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Cryptocurrency cyber security advice
Cyber security and investment experts offer good advice on how users can protect cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, from hackers.
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6 Important Safeguards To Stop Insider Threats
Insider threats can be malicious or inadvertant, but the consequences can lead to costly brand damage or significant financial losses to your company. Understanding the types of insider threats and corresponding risk indicators can help minimize impact and damage caused by such threats.
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KRACK Wi-Fi cyber attack
Security researchers have discovered serious weaknesses and total breakdown in WPA2, a security protocol used to secure protected Wi-Fi networks. An attacker within range of a victim’s Wi-Fi device could exploit these weaknesses using key reinstallation attacks (KRACKs).
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LokiBot malware threat
A new Android banking malware dubbed LokiBot can trigger ransomware capabilities when a victim tries to remove the malware from their infected device. According to a Tripwire report , some of the additional features of LokiBot include the ability for attackers to read a victim’s SMS messages and also send out spam email to infect other users. The
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CCleaner application backdoor
Security researchers discovered a supply chain threat used to distribute a backdoor and multi-stage malware via legitimate software package CCleaner.
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Bashware cyber threat
Checkpoint has discovered a new attack method subbed “Bashware” that can allow hackers to bypass common security solutions with any known malware. The Bashware technique takes advantage of a new Windows 10 supported feature “Subsystem for Linux (WSL).” The new WSL feature allows Windows users to use popular bash terminal and run native Linux
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