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2019-04-22 20:40:00 UTC
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Is Privacy Really iPhone? Researchers Weigh in on Apple’s Targeted Ad Tracking

A unique identifier is enabled by default on every iPhone that's shipped, allowing advertisers to follow the phone's activity across the web.

Facebook Mobile Security Privacy Ad Tracking Apple Identifiers For Advertisers Idfa Iphone Iphone Versus Android Mozilla Petition Television Ads Trash Talking
2019-04-22 20:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Who Gets Targeted Most in Cyberattack Campaigns

Attackers are changing both their tactics and targets in an attempt to remain criminally successful, Proofpoint's study found.

2019-04-22 19:43:00 UTC
Krebs on Security
Krebs on Security
Who’s Behind the RevCode WebMonitor RAT?

The owner of a Swedish company behind a popular remote administration tool (RAT) implicated in thousands of malware attacks shares the same name as a Swedish man who pleaded guilty in 2015 to co-creating the Blackshades RAT, a similar product that was used to infect more than half a million computers with malware, KrebsOnSecurity has learned.

A Little Sunshine Breadcrumbs Ne'er-Do-Well News Alex Yücel Blackshades RAT Krabsonsecurity Ratsit AB RevCode WebMonitor WebMonitor RAT
2019-04-22 16:45:00 UTC
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Evil TeamViewer Attacks Under the Guise of the U.S. State Department

The attack is targeting financial regulators and embassy staff-- but probably isn't the work of an APT.

Government Malware Apt Check Point Research Cyber Attack Dark Web Embassy Evapiks Financial Sector Financially Motivated Regulators State Department TeamViewer
2019-04-22 15:28:00 UTC
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France’s ‘Secure’ Telegram Replacement Hacked in an Hour

The messaging app that will replace the government's use of WhatsApp and Telegram was released last week, with security vulnerability included.

Government Hacks Mobile Security Privacy French Government Hacked Robert Baptiste Secure Messaging App Tchap Telegram WhatsApp
2019-04-22 14:44:00 UTC
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WannaCry Hero Pleads Guilty to Kronos Malware Charges

The malware researcher has pleaded guilty to two out of 10 charges; one with creating the Kronos malware and the other with conspiracy.

Hacks Vulnerabilities Kronos Malware Malware MalwareTech Marcus Hutchins Ransomware WannaCry
2019-04-22 14:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
4 Tips to Protect Your Business Against Social Media Mistakes

Don't let social media become the go-to platform for cybercriminals looking to steal sensitive corporate information or cause huge reputational damage.

2019-04-22 14:19:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Can you get hit by someone else’s ransomware? [VIDEO]

How to protect yourself from being *affected* by malware, even if you're not yourself *infected*.

Video File-sharing Naked Security Live Ransomware SMB
2019-04-22 13:48:00 UTC
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Millions of Medical Documents for Addiction and Recovery Patients Leaked

The information includes data on all rehab treatments and procedures, linked with patients' names and other info.

Breach Cloud Security Privacy Addiction Data Leak Elasticsearch Database Exposure Extortion Harassment Medical Treatment Information Misconfigured Database PII Recovery Rehab Treatment Center
2019-04-21 15:18:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
WannaCry hero Hutchins now officially a convicted cybercriminal

The youngster who spent his own money to protect people from the WannaCry virus has pleaded guilty to malware-related cybercrime charges.

Law & Order Ransomware Cybercrime DEF CON FBI Hutchins WannaCry

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