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2019-09-16 17:48:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Asus, Lenovo and Other Routers Riddled with Remotely Exploitable Bugs

Independent researchers found 125 different CVEs across 13 different router and NAS models.

IoT Mobile Security Vulnerabilities Web Security ASUS Independent Security Evaluators Lenovo NAS Network Attacked Storage Pen Testing Remote Attackers Routers Security Flaws Vulnerabilities
2019-09-16 16:31:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
US healthcare provider Premier Family Medical hit by ransomware attack

Utah-based medical practice alerts 320,000 patients to security breach

2019-09-16 15:51:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
U.S. Sanctions North Korean Group Behind WannaCry, Sony Hacks

Three North Korean threat groups have been sanctioned in the U.S. as part of a larger U.S. initiative against North Korea-linked malicious cyber activity.

Government Hacks Andariel Bangladesh Central Bank Bluenoroff Hack Lazarus Group North Korea Ransomware Sony Picture Hack SWIFT Threat Group US Us Sanctions Wannacry Attack
2019-09-16 15:33:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Patch now: Exploit released for WordPress plugin RCE bug

Users of the Woody Ad Snippets plugin are at risk

2019-09-16 13:13:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
New Threat Actor Fraudulently Buys Digital Certificates to Spread Malware

ReversingLabs identified cybercriminals duping certificate authorities by impersonating legitimate entities and then selling the certificates on the black market.

Hacks Vulnerabilities Web Security Antivirus Certificate Certificate Fraud Certificate Impersonation Cybercrime Digital Certificates Malware
2019-09-16 11:43:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
iPhone lockscreen bypass: iOS 13 tricked into showing your contacts

This time, José Rodríguez came up with a way to trick the iOS 13 beta into showing its address book without the need to unlock the screen.

Apple IOS Mobile Privacy Security Threats Vulnerability Bypass Ios IOS 13 IPhone José Rodríguez Lock Screen Lockscreen
2019-09-16 11:35:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Google fixes Chromebook 2FA flaw in ‘built-in security key’

Google has discovered a flaw in a Chromebook security feature which allows owners to press their device’s power button to initiate U2F 2FA.

Google Security Threats Technologies Vulnerability 2-Factor Authentication 2FA Chrome Os ChromeBook FIDO U2F Two-factor Authentication U2F
2019-09-16 11:24:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Simjacker silent phone hack could affect a billion users

The shadowy world of phone-surveillance-for-hire became a little clearer last week following the discovery of a phone exploit called Simjacker.

Mobile Privacy Security Threats Technologies AdaptiveMobile Security Phone Hack Phone Security S@T Browse Simjacking Smartphone Privacy SMS SMS Hack
2019-09-16 11:15:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
LastPass updates browser add-on to defend against clickjacking threat

Users tricked into disclosing credentials

2019-09-16 11:00:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Tiny Pacific nation forges ahead with national cryptocurrency

The Marshall Islands is facing rising seas and financial isolation. But critics say their get-rich-quick cryptocurrency scheme won't work.

Cryptocurrency Law & Order Blockchain Cryptocurrency Libra Marshall Islands Money Laundering Republic Of The Marshall Islands RMI SOV Timed Release Monetary Issuance TRMI

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