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FIN7 Evolution and the Phishing LNK
Phishing with Unicode Domains
Old Windows Server machines can still fend off hacks. Here’s how
The 20 highest-paying markets for cybersecurity engineers
Will cybercrime and other cybersecurity issues undermine the digital economy?

ESET’s Stephen Cobb looks at whether or not cybercrime and other cybersecurity issues will undermine the digital economy. The post Will cybercrime and other cybersecurity issues undermine the digital economy? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

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Atlassian Resets HipChat Passwords Following Breach
Webroot Antivirus Marked Facebook as Phishing Site and Windows as Malware

On April 24, Webroot experienced a technical issue affecting some business and consumer customers. Webroot incorrectly identified multiple files as malware. Webroot was not breached. Actual malicious files are being identified and blocked as normal. We recognize that we have not met the expectations of some customers, and are committed to resolving this complex issue as […]

LinuxSecurity.com: New mozilla-firefox packages are available for Slackware 14.2 and -current to fix security issues. [More Info…]

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xDedic Market Spilling Over With School Servers, PCs
Malicious software bought by a London Police Officer can remotely hack users
ColdFusion Hotfix Resolves XSS, Java Deserialization Bugs
Webroot causes massive headaches after falsely flagging Windows files as malicious
Webroot deletes Windows files and causes serious problems for users
Zimperium Acquisition Program Publishes Exploits for Patched Android Bugs
Ashley Madison blackmailers threaten to create Cheater’s Gallery exposing members who don’t pay up
Hyundai Patches Leaky Blue Link Mobile App
Linux Shishiga malware using LUA scripts

The usage of the BitTorrent protocol and Lua modules separates Linux/Shishiga from other types of malware, according to analysis by ESET. The post Linux Shishiga malware using LUA scripts appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Interpol’ Operation Founds Malware Infection in More Than 9,000 Servers
Machine learning and math can’t trump smart attackers

Machine learning alone is not enough to protect endpoints and predicting an attacker’s next moves. Other security solutions and human input are needed. The post Machine learning and math can’t trump smart attackers appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

The Cloud Foundry Approach to Container Storage and Security
Russian hacker arrested in Spain for bot-herding not election-fiddling
Google zero-trust security framework goes beyond passwords
Hard Target: Fileless Malware
Original XPan Ransomware Returns, Targets Brazilian SMBs
Bash Bunny: Big hacks come in tiny packages

Today’s increasingly miniaturized world is giving rise to all sorts of hardware devices that can hack almost any computer, device, or network. Plug in an item the size of a USB stick and all your hard-won protections could be defeated. If you haven’t been paying attention to this field of attack, what you learn might […]

LinuxSecurity.com: An update for kernel is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 Advanced Update Support. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…]

LinuxSecurity.com: An update for kernel is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 Extended Update Support. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…]

LinuxSecurity.com: An update for chromium-browser is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Supplementary. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…]

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You Can Now Buy Revenge Services on Dark Web
Got one of these 20+ models of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi routers? Bad news. 10 security holesdiscovered
NSA’s DoublePulsar Kernel Exploit In Use Internet-Wide
Locky Ransomware Roars Back to Life Via Necurs Botnet
More Shadow Brokers fallout: DoublePulsar zero-day infects scores of Windows PCs

LinuxSecurity.com: New ntp packages are available for Slackware 13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and -current to fix security issues. [More Info…]

LinuxSecurity.com: New mozilla-firefox packages are available for Slackware 14.1 to fix security and stability issues. [More Info…]

LinuxSecurity.com: New proftpd packages are available for Slackware 13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, and -current to fix security issues. [More Info…]

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No Fix for SquirrelMail Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Milkydoor: A malware which can turn an Android phone into hacking device
Teen Hacker with Asperger’s Syndrome Ruined Cyber Infrastructure of Tech Giants
Russian man receives longest-ever prison sentence in the US for hacking
Businesses falling short when it comes to cybersecurity, says Government report
How to clear the cache, cookies, and browsing history in Firefox
FAQ: What is blockchain and how can it help business?
11 technologies developers should explore now

LinuxSecurity.com: An update for java-1.7.0-oracle is now available for Oracle Java for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and Oracle Java for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…]

LinuxSecurity.com: An update for java-1.6.0-sun is now available for Oracle Java for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and Oracle Java for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…]

LinuxSecurity.com: An update for java-1.8.0-oracle is now available for Oracle Java for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and Oracle Java for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…]

Linksys WiFi routers contain at least 10 bugs in more than 20 models
Italian court ruling: Excessive cell phone usage linked to brain tumor
US court hits Russian PoS hacker with record 27 year jail sentence

Russian hacker receives the longest sentence ever handed down for hacking-related charges in the United States. The post US court hits Russian PoS hacker with record 27 year jail sentence appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Russian MP’s son and hacker jailed for 27 years in US
SMSVova Spyware Hiding in ‘System Update’ App Ejected From Google Play Store
MilkyDoor malware turns Androids into backdoors to attack enterprise networks

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Skype Fixes ‘SPYKE’ Credential Phishing Remote Execution Bug

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LinuxSecurity.com: An update for bind is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, [More…]

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LinuxSecurity.com: An update for nss is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 Long Life. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…]

LinuxSecurity.com: An update for nss is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Extended Lifecycle Support. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…]

LinuxSecurity.com: An update for nss-util is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2 Advanced Update Support, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 Advanced Update Support, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 Advanced Update Support, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 Telco Extended Update Support, Red Hat Enterprise [More…]

LinuxSecurity.com: An update for nss and nss-util is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact [More…]

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Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.

Young cybercriminals ‘more motivated by peer respect than financial gain’

A new report suggests young cybercriminals are often motivated by the possibility of notoriety, rather than financial gain. The post Young cybercriminals ‘more motivated by peer respect than financial gain’ appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Threatpost News Wrap, April 21, 2017
Want to watch HSBC’s security awareness videos? You’d best have Flash installed…
Google Pleads for Better Cross-Border Exchange of Digital Evidence
Donald Trump’s review of America’s cybersecurity misses its deadline

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. Neiman Marcus Breach Bigger than Initially Believed Following the 2015 Neiman Marcus breach, the company only […]

Mirai and Hajime Locked Into IoT Botnet Battle
Google Won’t Trust Symantec and Neither Should You
Network Firewalls: How to Protect Your Network from Unauthorized Access
What it takes to be a security consultant

Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.

Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.

Buggy open source components still dog dev teams
Credit card stealing malware: 1200 InterContinental hotels breached
Google Fixes Unicode Phishing Vulnerability in Chrome 58, Firefox Standing Pat
Flaws let attackers hijack multiple Linksys router models
Bose Headphones allegedly spying on users – Lawsuit Filed