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2020-05-29 10:08:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Google sued by Arizona for tracking users’ locations in spite of settings

Maps, weather, searches et al. suck up location data in the background, even if Tracking is turned off. Arizona says it's consumer fraud.

Android Google Law & Order Mobile Privacy Uncategorized Arizona Arizona Consumer Fraud Act Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Location Data Tracking
2020-05-28 23:00:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
A Rogues' Gallery of MacOS Malware

MacOS isn't immune from malware. Being prepared means understanding the nature of the worst threats a security team is likely to see attacking Macs in the enterprise.

2020-05-28 21:25:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
GitHub Supply Chain Attack Uses Octopus Scanner Malware

Octopus Scanner is a new malware used to compromise 26 open source projects in a massive GitHub supply chain attack.

2020-05-28 21:12:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
Authorities arrest active dark web child abuser in Italy

By Waqas

Joint Operation from Europol and International Agencies leads to Arrest of Dark Web Child Sexual Abuser in Italy.

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Cyber Crime Bullying Crime Dark Web Italy
2020-05-28 21:10:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Inside the Hoaxcalls Botnet: Both Success and Failure

The DDoS group sets itself apart by using exploits -- but it doesn't always pan out.

IoT Malware Vulnerabilities Web Security Abandoned Exploits Botnet DDoS Draytek Exploits Failures Grandstream Hoaxcalls Malware Analysis Radware Symantec Web Gateway Takedown Zyxel
2020-05-28 21:10:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Researchers ID Hacktivist Who Defaced Nearly 5,000 Websites

Opsec mistakes lead a Check Point researcher to an individual in Brazil who was behind a longtime hacking campaign.

2020-05-28 20:51:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Hackers Compromise Cisco Servers Via SaltStack Flaws

Attackers compromised six Cisco VIRL-PE servers that are affected by critical SaltStack vulnerabilities.

Breach Vulnerabilities Cisco Cisco Breach Cisco Server Critical Flaw Critical Saltstack Network Compromise Salt Salt Flaw Saltstack VIRL-PE Server
2020-05-28 20:50:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Valak Malware Retasked to Steal Data from US, German Firms

Once considered a loader for other malware, Valak regularly conducts reconnaissance and steals information and credentials, new analysis shows.

2020-05-28 18:15:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
NSA Warns Russia's 'Sandworm' Group Is Targeting Email Servers

The Russian military group has been exploiting a flaw in the Exim mail transfer agent since last August, the NSA reports.

2020-05-28 18:00:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
3 SMB Cybersecurity Myths Debunked

Small and midsize businesses are better at cyber resilience than you might think.

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OUR TAKE ON TRENDING STORIES
March 2024
By SUE DENIM
TikTok Ban, Discord Bot Community Attack, and Telecom Company's Breach Resurgence.
Ah, the dramatic saga of TikTok in the United States! Picture this: a ban looming over TikTok, akin to a dark cloud threatening to rain on our digital parade. Congress is all up in arms, waving their "think of the children" banners while TikTok nervously checks its watch, wondering if it should start packing its bags for a forced sale. Meanwhile, nobody bats an eye at the plethora of Chinese gadge...

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SPOTLIGHT, VULNERABILITY CHAT & PRIVACY HEADLINES
29 April 2024
BREACHAWARE HQ

A total of 13 breaches were found and analysed resulting in 4,834,779 leaked accounts containing a total of 21 different data types. The breaches found publicly and freely available included Stealer Log 0452, Redaq, Stealer Log 0453, Kharkov and Stealer Log 0451