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2019-08-14 19:46:00 UTC
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Fingerprints of 1M Exposed in Public Biometrics Database

A publicly accessible database exposed the fingerprints and facial recognition information of millions, thrusting biometrics security into the spotlight once again.

Hacks Vulnerabilities Biometrics Biometrics Database Data Privacyi Data Security EU Facial Recognition White House
2019-08-14 18:00:00 UTC
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Why Companies Fail to Learn from Peers' Mistakes (and How They Can Change)

Far too often, there's a new breach in the headlines. Companies need to start learning some obvious lessons.

2019-08-14 17:56:00 UTC
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Lenovo Warns on ThinkPad Bugs, One Unpatched

The notebook maker is warning users of three separate vulnerabilities.

Mobile Security Vulnerabilities Bluetooth CVE-2019-0128 CVE-2019-6171 CVE-2019-9506 EoP Escalation Of Privileges INF Update Utility Intel Lenovo Security Update ThinkPad ThinkPad A Series ThinkPad E ThinkPad Yoga Vulnerabilities
2019-08-14 17:56:00 UTC
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Lenovo Warns of ThinkPad Bugs, One Unpatched

The notebook maker is warning users of three separate vulnerabilities.

Mobile Security Vulnerabilities Bluetooth CVE-2019-0128 CVE-2019-6171 CVE-2019-9506 EoP Escalation Of Privileges INF Update Utility Intel Lenovo Security Update ThinkPad ThinkPad A Series ThinkPad E ThinkPad Yoga Vulnerabilities
2019-08-14 17:35:00 UTC
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20-Year-Old Bug in Legacy Microsoft Code Plagues All Windows Users

A bug in an obscure legacy Windows protocol can lead to serious real-world privilege-escalation attacks.

Vulnerabilities CTF CVE-2019-1162 Google Project Zero Microsoft Patch Tuesday Privilege Escalation System Takeover
2019-08-14 16:40:00 UTC
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Attackers Try to Evade Defenses with Smaller DDoS Floods, Probes

Cybercriminals are initiating more attacks using low-bandwidth techniques, but the tactics expand the gray area between DDoS attacks and popular methods of mass scanning.

2019-08-14 16:30:00 UTC
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GitHub Named in Capital One Breach Lawsuit

A new lawsuit says that GitHub bears responsibility for the Capital One breach because it actively encourages hacking and stored stolen data.

2019-08-14 15:00:00 UTC
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Windows Users at Risk From High-Severity Intel Software Flaw

Overall, Intel stomped out three high-severity vulnerabilities and five medium-severity flaws.

Vulnerabilities High Severity Flaw Intel Intel Nuc Intel Patch Mini PC Next Unit Of Computing NUC Vulnerability Windows
2019-08-14 14:53:00 UTC
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DEF CON and Feds Partner on Anonymous Bug Submission Program

Bug submission program uses the SecureDrop platform to ensure anonymity.

Black Hat Government Malware Vulnerabilities Aaron Swartz DEF CON DHS Freedom Of The Press Foundation SecureDrop US-CERT
2019-08-14 14:06:00 UTC
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Facebook Records User Audio, Sparking Privacy Questions

Hundreds of contractors reportedly were hired to transcribe Messenger voice chats in order to test the accuracy of an AI algorithm -- raising questions about what Facebook does with the data.

Facebook Privacy Web Security Audio Chats Contractors Data Handling GDPR Messenger Review Transcription Voice Recordings

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