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2019-12-28 14:07:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
What Brings The Essence Of Secured Web Hosting

By Uzair Amir

Here's why secure hosting is a must!

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How To
2019-12-28 01:49:00 UTC
Krebs on Security
Krebs on Security
Ransomware at IT Services Provider Synoptek

Synoptek, a California business that provides cloud hosting and IT management services to more than a thousand customer nationwide, suffered a ransomware attack this week that has disrupted operations for many of its clients, according to sources. The company has reportedly paid a ransom demand in a bid to restore operations as quickly as possible.

Irvine, Calif.-based Synoptek is a managed service provider that maintains a variety of cloud-based services for more than 1,100 customers across a broad spectrum of industries, including state and local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software. The company employs nearly a thousand employees and brought in more than $100 million in revenue in the past year.

Ransomware REvil Sodinokibi Synoptek
2019-12-27 17:43:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Christmas malware uses “Support Greta Thunberg” as a lure

You're invited to a climate demonstration... but to find the time and place, you need to open an attachment. Don't do it!

Malware Christmas Emotet Malware Spam Thunberg
2019-12-27 16:45:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Google Chrome Affected By Magellan 2.0 Flaws

Researchers warn that five vulnerabilities that stem from SQLite could enable remote code execution.

Vulnerabilities Web Security Chrome Browser Google Chrome Magellan Magellan 2.0 Remote Code Execution SGLite Vulnerability WebSQL
2019-12-27 16:01:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
#SocialSec – Hot takes on this week’s biggest cybersecurity news (Dec 27)

Russia clamps down on the internet; ToTok used for state spying; and a critical vulnerability impacts Citrix applications worldwide

2019-12-27 14:00:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Facebook Security Debacles: 2019 Year in Review

2019 was a tumultuous year for Facebook as it continued to grapple with privacy fallout after Cambridge Analytica, as well as dealing with a slew of security challenges.

Facebook Privacy Slideshow Cambridge Analytica Data Privacy Facebook Security Social Media
2019-12-27 14:00:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Podcast: The Roadblocks and Opportunities For Women in Cybersecurity

Threatpost examines the challenges - and opportunities - that women are facing in the cybersecurity landscape.

Podcasts Cybersecurity Diversity In Cybersecurity Podcast Women In STEM Women In Tech
2019-12-27 12:17:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Swig Security Review 2019: Part II

Key thinkers on the biggest security stories and trends in 2019

2019-12-26 19:17:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Critical Citrix Bug Puts 80,000 Corporate LANs at Risk

The flaw resides in the Citrix Application Delivery Controller and Gateway.

Vulnerabilities Adc Application Delivery Controller Citrix Critical CVE-2019-19781 Gateway Netscaler Remote Code Execution Security Vulnerability
2019-12-26 14:20:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Apple iCloud “data dump” extortionist avoids prison

He claimed to have logins for millions of iCloud accounts, and told Apple he'd shut them all down unless he received a payoff.

Law & Order Bust Cybercrime NCA

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