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MaMi DNS hijacking malware targets Mac OS X

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:January 15, 2018
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Endpoint Security Network Security

A security researcher has spotted a new strain of malware dubbed "MaMi" (OSX/MaMi) that targets Mac OS X DNS settings.

WPA3 – new WiFi standard

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:January 8, 2018
Post category:Network Security Standards & Guidelines

The Wi-Fi Alliance introduced a new WiFi protocol and standard WPA3 that will enhance Wi-Fi network security protections and simplify Wi-Fi security configuration for users and service providers. The Wi-Fi Alliance organization sets the…

Huawei Routers exploited

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:December 26, 2017
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Malware Network Security Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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A zero-day remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Huawei home router HG532 has been discovered by Check Point security researchers.

New Mirai campaign targets new IoT devices

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:December 4, 2017
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Internet of Things (IoT)Network Security

Security researchers spotted an increase in new activity from the Mirai IoT botnet. This new campaign targets organizations in Argentina, but has spread to other parts of South America and North Africa.

Variant of Mirai botnet targets ZyXEL devices

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:November 27, 2017
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Internet of Things (IoT)Malware Network Security

Researchers from Qihoo 360 Netlab have reported a big uptick in botnet activity targeting internet connected devices made by ZyXEL Communications.

Quad9 DNS tool

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:November 17, 2017
Post category:Malware Network Security
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There is a new free tool dubbed Quad9 now available to help protect businesses and users from internet threats.

KRACK Wi-Fi cyber attack

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:October 27, 2017
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Network Security Vulnerabilities & Exploits

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).

BlueBorne – Bluetooth cyber attacks

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:September 12, 2017
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Internet of Things (IoT)Mobile Security Network Security
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Security researchers have disclosed multiple Bluetooth vulnerabilities that could threaten billions of smartphones from Android and Apple and millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as smart TVs, printers and others that may use the Bluetooth wireless protocol.

Arris modem vulnerabilities

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:September 1, 2017
Post category:Network Security Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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Serious security vulnerabilities have been found in Arris-manufactured modems used by AT&T's U-verse service.

APT28 hackers target travelers in hotels in Europe, Middle East

Post author:Frank Crast
Post published:August 11, 2017
Post category:Cybersecurity Attacks Network Security Password Management Vulnerabilities & Exploits
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Hackers allegedly linked to Russian actor APT28 may be linked to a campaign targeting travelers in hotels in Europe and the Middle East, with activity dating back to July 2017.