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2019-09-06 18:15:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Mail System Vulnerability Delivers Root Privileges

The vulnerability in Exim could allow an attacker to remotely execute code with root privileges.

2019-09-06 17:36:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
Turns out hackers can break into Android devices by sending a text

By Sudais

In the latest, researchers from Check Point have discovered vulnerabilities in certain Android-based phones including the likes of Samsung, Huawei, Sony, and LG which allows attackers to access your information.

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Android Phishing Scam Security Phishing Samsung Scam Security Vulnerability
2019-09-06 17:36:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
Hackers can break into Android devices by sending a text

By Sudais

In the latest, researchers from Check Point have discovered vulnerabilities in certain Android-based phones including the likes of Samsung, Huawei, Sony, and LG which allows attackers to access your information.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Hackers can break into Android devices by sending a text

Android Phishing Scam Security Phishing Samsung Scam Security Vulnerability
2019-09-06 16:00:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Job-Seeker Data Exposed in Monster File Leak

The job website says it cannot notify users since the exposure occurred on a third-party organization's servers.

2019-09-06 15:31:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Serious security flaws found in Chrome ‘portal’ element

Security considerations next to none

2019-09-06 14:43:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
#SocialSec: Hot takes on this week’s biggest cybersecurity news (Sept 6)

Twitter CEO hit by apparent SIM-swap attack, data leak impacts 400 million Facebook users, and the ‘dumbest’ password policies revealed

2019-09-06 14:00:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Why Businesses Fail to Address DNS Security Exposures

Increasing awareness about the critical importance of DNS security is the first step in improving the risk of being attacked. It's time to get proactive.

2019-09-06 12:46:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Database exposed 133 million US Facebook users’ phone numbers

Facebook confirmed the breach, claiming that the total number of users in the database was 210 million.

Data Loss Facebook Privacy Cambridge Analytica Data Breach Exposed Database Sim Swap Telephone Number
2019-09-06 12:43:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
YouTube fined $170m for covertly tracking kids online

YouTube can't track kids online anymore without their parents' permission, says the FTC, as it fined the Google-subsidiary $170m.

Google Organisations Privacy Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Coppa Federal Trade Commission Ftc New York YouTube
2019-09-06 12:38:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Facebook expands use of face recognition

Facebook's replaced "tag suggestions" with "face recognition" - a setting Facebook says may help to save us from identity thieves.

Facebook Law & Order Privacy Social Networks Biometrics BIPA Face Recognition Faceprints Facial Recognition Lawsuit Photo Tagging Photos Tag Suggestions Tagging

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