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2019-02-19 22:36:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Microsoft to Kill Updates for Legacy OS Using SHA-1

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 users are being asked to upgrade their encryption support.

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2019-02-19 22:07:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
ThreatList: APT Adversaries Up the Ante on Speed, Target Telecom

Russia-linked actors need just 18 minutes to go from compromise to lateral movement.

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2019-02-19 19:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Making the Case for a Cybersecurity Moon Shot

There are severe and unsolved problems in our industry that justify a sustained effort and substantial investment. It's worth picking one.

2019-02-19 19:00:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
New GandCrab Decryptor Unlocks Files of Updated Ransomware

This is the third update to the prolific GandCrab malware within the past year.

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2019-02-19 17:23:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
ATM Jackpotting Malware Hones Its Heist Tools

The WinPot malware takes its cues from slot machines.

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2019-02-19 17:10:00 UTC
Ars Technica
Ars Technica
Mandatory update coming to Windows 7, 2008 to kill off weak update hashes

Microsoft is phasing out SHA-1 hashes on its patches.

Tech Hashes Microsoft Security Sha-1 Sha-2 Updates Windows
2019-02-19 16:59:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Facebook flaw could have allowed an attacker to hijack accounts

The CSRF bypass flaw has now been fixed, and the researcher who discovered it has netted $25,000.

Facebook Vulnerability Account Hijack Account Takeover Bug Bounty Cross Site Request Forgery CSRF
2019-02-19 16:25:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Breach in Stanford System Exposes Student Records

A wide variety of data was visible through the vulnerability.

2019-02-19 15:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Security Leaders Are Fallible, Too

Security leaders set the tone for their organizations, and there are many places where the process can go wrong. Second in a six-part series.

2019-02-19 15:29:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
Rietspoof malware distributes ransomware via messaging apps

By Waqas

A malware strain dubbed as Rietspoof has been under the radar of researchers at Avast since last August. Reportedly, researchers suspect that the malware is on the rise and it is being distributed via Skype, Facebook Messenger, and other messaging apps. Researchers maintain that the malware actually is a dropper designed to allow dangerous ransomware to […]

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