LinuxSecurity.com: Update to latest upstream stable release, Linux v4.3.4. Elan touchpad fixes.—- Update to 4.3.y stable series. Fixes across the tree.
February 2, 2016
LinuxSecurity.com: System administrators are aware as how important their systems security is, not just the runtime of their servers. Intruders, spammers, DDOS attack, crackers, are all out there trying to get into people’s computers, servers and everywhere they can lay hands on and interrupt the normal runtime of services.
February 2, 2016
LinuxSecurity.com: Thanks so much to Peter Smith for announcing on linuxsecurity.com the release of his Linux Network Security book available free online. “In 2005 I wrote a book on Linux security. 8 years later and the publisher has gone out of business. Now that I’m free from restrictions on reproducing material from the book, I […]
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The secrets of malware success in the Google Play Store
February 2, 2016
Never fear, home IT heroes – Sophos has a security solution for you
February 2, 2016
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
February 2, 2016
Type: Vulnerability. Adobe Flash Player is prone to an unspecified heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability; fixes are available.
February 2, 2016
Americans ‘worry more about online privacy than losing main income”
American consumers are more concerned about not knowing how their personal data is collected online than they are about losing their main source of income, new research has found. The post Americans ‘worry more about online privacy than losing main income” appeared first on We Live Security.
February 2, 2016
The security review: Windows exploitation 2015 and Bayrob trojan
Highlights from the past seven days in information security include ESET’s annual Windows exploitation report, analysis of the Bayrob trojan and beating tax identity fraud. The post The security review: Windows exploitation 2015 and Bayrob trojan appeared first on We Live Security.
February 2, 2016
LinuxSecurity.com: AMERICAN AND BRITISH INTELLIGENCE secretly tapped into live video feeds from Israeli drones and fighter jets, monitoring military operations in Gaza, watching for a potential strike against Iran, and keeping tabs on the drone technology Israel exports around the world.
February 2, 2016
LinuxSecurity.com: Mike Mimoso talks to privacy and security veteran Jon Callas of Silent Circle about the digital footprint businesses and consumers leave, how to secure our private data, and how a new documentary sponsored by Silent Circle called “Power of Privacy” helps visualize how personal information is shared-and abused-online.
February 2, 2016
LinuxSecurity.com: It was the talk most anticipated at this year’s inaugural Usenix Enigma security conference in San Francisco and one that even the other speakers were eager to hear.
February 2, 2016
LinuxSecurity.com: The OpenSSL project has patched a problem in the cryptographic library but one that likely does not affect many popular applications. OpenSSL enables SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption. Most websites use it, which is indicated in Web browsers with a padlock symbol.
February 2, 2016
LinuxSecurity.com: A year after Google’s Chromium Security team proposed marking all HTTP sites which are non-secure, the company is preparing to implement the policy in Chrome.
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Adblocker blockers move to a whole new level
February 1, 2016
Drone near misses on the up at UK and US airports
February 1, 2016
Basic error can reveal hidden dark web sites
February 1, 2016
Can you ‘Spark Joy’ with your security?
February 1, 2016
Monday review – the hot 29 stories of the week
February 1, 2016
A lot happens in the security world, some big and some small, and many stories get lost in the mix. In an effort to keep our readers informed and updated, we present the Webroot ThreatBrief, highlighting 5 major security news stories of the week. Indian Banks Hit with Ransomware Recently, several Indian banks were infiltrated […]
January 29, 2016
HSBC’s online banking services hit with cyberattack
HSBC in the UK has revealed via Twitter that its internet banking services were targeted by cybercriminals this morning (January 29th), which it has “successfully defended”. The post HSBC’s online banking services hit with cyberattack appeared first on We Live Security.
January 29, 2016
Businesses ‘still naïve to the risks of cybercrime’
Close to half all businesses in the UK are of the opinion that they are safe from cybercrime, according to new research. They believe the risks are minute. The post Businesses ‘still naïve to the risks of cybercrime’ appeared first on We Live Security.
January 29, 2016
Sysadmin held at gunpoint by man demanding he fix his computer
January 29, 2016
Dad found not guilty for taking away his daughter’s iPhone
January 29, 2016
APPLE-SA-2016-01-25-1 tvOS 9.1.1
From: Apple Product SecurityReply to list APPLE-SA-2016-01-25-1 tvOS 9.1.1 tvOS 9.1.1 is now available and addresses the following: Disk Images Available for: Apple TV (4th generation) Impact: A local user may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges Description: A memory corruption issue existed in the parsing of […]
January 29, 2016
APPLE-SA-2016-01-19-3 Safari 9.0.3
From: Apple Product SecurityReply to list APPLE-SA-2016-01-19-3 Safari 9.0.3 Safari 9.0.3 is now available and addresses the following: WebKit Available for: OS X Mavericks v10.9.5, OS X Yosemite v10.10.5, OS X El Capitan v10.11 to v10.11.2 Impact: Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to arbitrary code execution […]
January 29, 2016
APPLE-SA-2016-01-19-2 OS X El Capitan 10.11.3 and Security Update 2016-001
From: Apple Product SecurityReply to list APPLE-SA-2016-01-19-2 OS X El Capitan 10.11.3 and Security Update 2016-001 OS X El Capitan 10.11.3 and Security Update 2016-001 is now available and addresses the following: AppleGraphicsPowerManagement Available for: OS X El Capitan v10.11 to v10.11. […]
January 29, 2016
APPLE-SA-2016-01-19-1 iOS 9.2.1
From: Apple Product SecurityReply to list APPLE-SA-2016-01-19-1 iOS 9.2.1 iOS 9.2.1 is now available and addresses the following: Disk Images Available for: iPhone 4s and later, iPod touch (5th generation) and later, iPad 2 and later Impact: A local user may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges […]
January 29, 2016
APPLE-SA-2016-01-07-1 QuickTime 7.7.9
From: Apple Product SecurityReply to list APPLE-SA-2016-01-07-1 QuickTime 7.7.9 [Re-sending with a valid signature] QuickTime 7.7.9 is now available and addresses the following: QuickTime Available for: Windows 7 and Windows Vista Impact: Viewing a maliciously crafted movie file may lead to an […]
January 29, 2016
Waledac takes pot shot with pump and dump stock spam
January 29, 2016
Webroot’s Acceleration with Advancement of IoT
January 29, 2016
Google Glass for the masses, king of computerized headgear, is dead
January 29, 2016
1 tip to make your home safer on Data Privacy Day
January 29, 2016
Police destroy evidence with 10 failed passcode attempts on iPhone
January 29, 2016
What do you think of trying Tor today?
January 29, 2016
Major TeslaCrypt ransomware offensive underway
January 29, 2016
Worst Passwords of 2015, Best Passwords of 2016
January 29, 2016
Threat Recap: Week of January 17th
January 29, 2016
As tax season approaches, beware of tax related scams
January 29, 2016
Crypto-ransomware – still a real worry
January 29, 2016
New Android ransomware uses clickjacking to gain admin privileges
January 29, 2016
Protect yourself against DNS tunneling
January 29, 2016
Oracle hops on the bandwagon to dump Java browser plug-in
January 29, 2016
OpenSSL patches two vulnerabilities in cryptographic library
January 29, 2016
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
January 29, 2016
Wendy’s launches investigation into possible data breach
The fast food chain Wendy’s may have been the victim of a data breach, the security expert Brian Krebs has revealed. Unusual activity has been reported. The post Wendy’s launches investigation into possible data breach appeared first on We Live Security.
January 28, 2016
The IoT (Internet of Things) as a concept has been with us since the late 1990’s and has evolved from simple M2M (Machine-to-Machine) connectivity into a vision for Operational Productivity enabled by Interoperability. Innovation and investment in new IoT technology and business models are driven by the pursuit of key operational benefits such as Provisioning […]
January 28, 2016
Belong to the ‘selfie’ generation? You are probably oversharing
The ‘Selfie Generation’, which shares every detail of their lives online, doesn’t realize that giving away too much information can have serious consequences. The post Belong to the ‘selfie’ generation? You are probably oversharing appeared first on We Live Security.
January 28, 2016
‘Application not compatible': Bayrob may be stealing your info
In this post, ESET’s Josep Albors analyzes Bayrob, a trojan that has been intensely targeting users across the world since mid-December, 2015. The post ‘Application not compatible’: Bayrob may be stealing your info appeared first on We Live Security.
January 28, 2016
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
January 28, 2016
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
January 28, 2016
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When it comes to digital security, little is as important as knowing how to create a strong password. An ideal password is easy enough to remember so that it doesn’t need to be written down, yet complex enough to prevent someone else from guessing it. For many, this is a challenging and even frustrating experience, […]
January 27, 2016
Businesses increasingly targeted with ransomware
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting businesses with ransomware, according to a new report by the Online Trust Alliance. The post Businesses increasingly targeted with ransomware appeared first on We Live Security.
January 27, 2016
Will your Swiss email account stay private (or can the govt take a look)?
A referendum is to be held on Switzerland’s proposed surveillance law, a decision lauded by supporters of privacy. ESET’s Cameron Camp discusses further. The post Will your Swiss email account stay private (or can the govt take a look)? appeared first on We Live Security.
January 27, 2016
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Why patching is still a problem — and how to fix it
Despite warnings from people like me, unpatched software is the top reason computers get exploited. People aren’t too dumb or lazy to install [...]
January 26, 2016
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
January 26, 2016
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
January 26, 2016
Why you don't need an RFID-blocking wallet
Because I’m a computer security guy, I have friends who like to show off their new RFID-blocking wallets and purses. “Look what I got for [...]
January 19, 2016
Train your users to beat phone scams
As I landed in Dallas returning from my recent visit to China, I picked up my cellphone voicemails. One of them was from my bank, telling me my personal [...]
January 12, 2016
Type: Vulnerability. Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability; fixes are available.
January 12, 2016
Type: Vulnerability. Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability; fixes are available.
January 12, 2016
A better way to move past insecure SHA-1 certs
I’ve written a few times about the pending mini-Y2K issue that is SHA-1 deprecation. In a nutshell, all digital certificates are signed by a hashing [...]
January 5, 2016
Type: Vulnerability. Adobe Flash Player and AIR are prone to an unspecified integer-overflow vulnerability; fixes are available.
December 28, 2015
How computer security changed in 2015
You can call me a pundit, I guess, but I don’t like making predictions. Most industry forecasts are horribly inaccurate and miss the stuff people [...]
December 22, 2015
Type: Vulnerability. Adobe Flash Player and AIR are prone to multiple unspecified memory-corruption vulnerabilities; fixes are available.
December 8, 2015
Type: Vulnerability. Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability; fixes are available.
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