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2019-10-11 11:25:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Imperva releases post-mortem over August data breach

‘Now, more than ever, we commit to our vision, where data and applications are kept safe’

2019-10-11 11:21:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Most Americans don’t have a clue what https:// means

...and wouldn't know 2FA from a hole in the ground, according to Pew Research.

2-factor Authentication Security Threats 2FA Cybersecurity Survey Https MFA Multi-factor Authentication Pew Research Center Two-factor Authentication
2019-10-11 11:13:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Hackers bypassing some types of 2FA security FBI warns

Some types of 2FA security can no longer be guaranteed to keep the bad guys out, the FBI warned US companies.

2-factor Authentication Security Threats Vulnerability 2-Factor Authentication 2FA FBI MFA Multi-factor Authentication SIM Swaps Two-factor Authentication WebAuthn YouTube
2019-10-11 11:12:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Facebook flags thousands of kids as interested in gambling, booze

According to a new report, its algorithmic labelling may expose minors to age-inappropriate, targeted advertising.

Facebook Privacy Social Networks Advertising Children Drinking Gambling Kids Minors Social Media Targeted Marketing
2019-10-11 10:54:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Apple removes app that tracks Hong Kong police and protestors

Apple was under fire this week after banning an app that tracked the location of both police and protesters in Hong Kong on a live map.

Apple Government Security Uncategorized App Store China HKMap.live Hong Kong Hong Kong Cybersecurity And Technology Crime Bureau Hong Kong Protests
2019-10-10 21:50:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
iTunes Zero-Day Exploited to Deliver BitPaymer

The ransomware operators targeted an "unquoted path" vulnerability in iTunes for Windows to evade detection and install BitPaymer.

2019-10-10 20:37:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
vBulletin Flaw Exploited in Dutch Sex-Work Forum Breach

A hacker is selling the email addresses of 250,000 users of a Dutch sex-work forum -- data that researchers say could be used for blackmail.

Breach Vulnerabilities Breach Data Breach Data Privacy Hacker Hookers.nl Sensitive Data VBulletin Zero Day
2019-10-10 20:32:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Cryptomining Crook Steals Game Developer’s Identity to Carry Out Dirty Work

An alleged fraudster built a vast web of AWS cloud accounts, becoming the platform's biggest consumer of data resources.

Cryptography Government Privacy AWS Cryptomining Esports Identity Theft Indictment Matthew Ho Singapore Video Game Developer
2019-10-10 20:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Imperva Details Response to Customer Database Exposure

The cloud security's CEO and CTO lay out the timeline of events and the steps customers should take to protect their accounts.

2019-10-10 16:54:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Sophisticated Spy Kit Targets Russians with Rare GSM Plugin

The Attor malware targets government and diplomatic victims with unusual tactics.

Government Malware Mobile Security At Commands Attor Diplomatic Victims ESET Espionage Government Gsm Devices Malware Analysis Mobile Russian Victims Spyware

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