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Monthly Archives: June 2017

LinuxSecurity.com: New kernel packages are available for Slackware 14.2 and -current to fix security issues.

LinuxSecurity.com: New glibc packages are available for Slackware 14.2 and -current to fix security issues.

Siemens Patches Critical Intel AMT Flaw in Industrial Products
News in brief: Germany to levy €50m fines on social media; Facebook drone success; hacker offers Petya help
Majority of Sites Fail Mozilla’s Comprehensive Security Review
Happy 50th birthday, hole-in-the-wall cash machines!
Feedback scammers attempting to extort millions from 5,000 major companies
UN: Terrorists can access WMDs via Dark Web
UK government threatens to launch drone strikes against hackers

The Cyber News Rundown brings you the latest happenings in cyber news weekly. Who am I? I’m Connor Madsen, a Webroot Threat Research Analyst, and a guy with a passion for all things security. Any more questions? Just ask. Ukraine Hit With Nationwide Cyberattack In the past week, Ukrainian officials have been making announcements regarding […]

This company deliberately deleted its customer email mailing list. Maybe you should too
U.S Senate wants to ban Kaspersky’ Software for Links to Russia
TeleBots are back: Supply-chain attacks against Ukraine

This blogpost reveals many details about the Diskcoder.C (aka ExPetr or NotPetya) outbreak and related information about previously unpublished attacks. The post TeleBots are back: Supply-chain attacks against Ukraine appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Threatpost News Wrap, June 30, 2017
Workplace social media security: 5 questions answered

Workplace social media security is undoubtedly important for many businesses. In this feature, we answer five key questions relating to it. The post Workplace social media security: 5 questions answered appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Film review: ‘Risk’ shines uncompromising spotlight on Julian Assange and Wikileaks
This Retail Website Considers Password Security Optional
CIA contractors fired for stealing from hacked IoT snack machines

LinuxSecurity.com: New httpd packages are available for Slackware 13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and -current to fix security issues.

LinuxSecurity.com: New kernel packages are available for Slackware 14.1 to fix security issues.

LinuxSecurity.com: New bind packages are available for Slackware 13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and -current to fix security issues.

LinuxSecurity.com: New libgcrypt packages are available for Slackware 14.2 and -current to fix a security issue.

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available.

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available.

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available.

Bluetooth-enabled Fidget Spinners are Blowing Up
ExPetr Called a Wiper Attack, Not Ransomware

LinuxSecurity.com: CVE-2017-1000381: c-ares NAPTR parser out of bounds access

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that solves one vulnerability and has one errata An update that solves one vulnerability and has one errata An update that solves one vulnerability and has one errata is now available. is now available.

Linux Systemd Bug Could Have Led to Crash, Code Execution
U.S. Senate committee wants to ban Kaspersky products from the Department of Defense
News in brief: PCs’ PCs still running XP; bug-hunters cashing in; airport security stepped up
Hacking nuclear submarines – how likely is the nightmare scenario?
Microsoft to use AI in Windows 10 to counter malware attacks
Who’s watching? Face recognition means goodbye to hiding in crowds
How to keep Debian Linux patched with latest security updates automatically
Linux: A Hacker’s Preference
A critical flaw allows hacking Linux machines with just a malicious DNS Response
Petya not a ransomware but much worse
8tracks hacked: 18 million user account details stolen

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that solves 5 vulnerabilities and has one errata An update that solves 5 vulnerabilities and has one errata An update that solves 5 vulnerabilities and has one errata is now available. is now available.

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that solves one vulnerability and has one errata An update that solves one vulnerability and has one errata An update that solves one vulnerability and has one errata is now available. is now available.

How to make a strong password

Passwords are often the first line of defense in protecting our personal and financial information, so it pays to have a strong, long and complex password (and easy to remember). Our one minute guide shows you how. The post How to make a strong password appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Who was to blame for what looked like a DDoS attack on the AA? That would be … the AA
What Are Linux Logs? How to View Them, Most Important Directories, and More
New Research Shows Cybersecurity Battleground Shifting to Linux and Web Servers

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that solves three vulnerabilities and has 6 fixes An update that solves three vulnerabilities and has 6 fixes An update that solves three vulnerabilities and has 6 fixes is now available. is now available.

Smashing Security #031: Petya (don’t know the name of this ransomware)

LinuxSecurity.com: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.

LinuxSecurity.com: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.

LinuxSecurity.com: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.

LinuxSecurity.com: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.

LinuxSecurity.com: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.

LinuxSecurity.com: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.

LinuxSecurity.com: Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.

Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Virus, Worm.

security update

‘Little Hope’ to Recover Data Lost to Petya Ransomware
Microsoft Issues ‘Important’ Security Fix for Azure AD Connect

LinuxSecurity.com: Several issues were discovered in openvpn, a virtual private network application. CVE-2017-7479

LinuxSecurity.com: The security update announced as DSA-3886-1 caused regressions for some applications using Java – including jsvc, LibreOffice and Scilab – due to the fix for CVE-2017-1000364. Updated packages are now available to correct this issue. For reference, the relevant part of the original

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that contains security fixes can now be installed. An update that contains security fixes can now be installed. An update that contains security fixes can now be installed.

LinuxSecurity.com: systemd-resolved could be made to crash or run programs if it received a specially crafted DNS response.

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that contains security fixes can now be installed. An update that contains security fixes can now be installed. An update that contains security fixes can now be installed.

Risk Level: Low. Type: Trojan.

New Petya ransomware: everything you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask)
From floppy disks to deep freeze: what’s the best way to store data?
News in brief: Wimbledon adds AI; four arrested over support scams; Russia threatens to block Telegram
New Petya Distribution Vectors Bubbling to Surface
Beer + bitter former field engineer = hacked smart water meters
Average Bug Bounty Payments Growing
Deconstructing Petya: how it spreads and how to fight back
Four arrested as Microsoft and UK police team up to crack down on technical support scammers
Idea to encrypt Web traffic at rest hits the IETF’s Standard Track
How to secure your CMS with out patching
Even weak hackers can pull off a password reset MitM attack via account registration
Anthem to pay record $115m to settle lawsuits over massive breach
Year-old vulnerability allowed pro-ISIS hackers to hack US government websites

LinuxSecurity.com: An update that contains security fixes can now be installed. An update that contains security fixes can now be installed. An update that contains security fixes can now be installed.

Hackers Demand Banks $315k Ransom or Face DDoS Attacks

A host of companies across industries have confirmed attacks today by a brutal wave of ransomware, including global law firm DLA Piper, U.S. pharmaceutical giant Merck, and the Danish shipping company Maersk. Although targets originally appeared in Ukraine—shutting down power plants, banking services and supermarkets—this latest cyberattack has quickly spanned critical economic sectors around the […]

The Amazon Echo (Horror) Show
Complex Petya-Like Ransomware Outbreak Worse than WannaCry
Google Hit With $2.7 Billion Antitrust Fine
Massive Goldeneye Ransomware Attack Hits Users Worldwide

Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.

News in brief: cars confused by kangaroos; fears on airport books move; Google hit with €2.42bn fine
Facebook moves to protect profile pictures from scammers
Second Global Ransomware Outbreak Under Way
Breaking news: here’s what we know about what could be the latest ‘Petya’ ransomware outbreak
New WannaCryptor-like ransomware attack hits Ukraine … may be global in scope

Numerous reports are coming out on social media about a new ransomware attack in Ukraine, which could be related to the Petya family. The post New WannaCryptor-like ransomware attack hits Ukraine … may be global in scope appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

8Track Hacked: 18M accounts from music social network site stolen
Global ransomware outbreak hits organisations hard
South Korean banks told to pay $315,000 or suffer DDoS wrath
Watch out: don’t lose your passwords when you sign up online
Major Hole Plugged in Secure File Transfer Tool
3 Ways Corporations are Keeping Track of Data Breaches
3 security tips for software developers
Firefox Focus: the not-quite-a-browser for Android aims for privacy

LinuxSecurity.com: A vulnerability in KAuth and KDELibs allows local users to gain root privileges.