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2019-02-16 22:38:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
Chinese facial recognition database tracking Muslims left exposed

By Waqas

China is often held responsible for conducting surveillance campaigns and espionage activities discreetly not only on its citizens but governments across continents. Now, a misconfigured facial recognition database has emerged that confirms the allegations put forth against China. Reportedly, a Dutch security researcher has exposed database that contains exclusive details about the deep-rooted surveillance tactics […]

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Privacy Surveillance China Facial Recognition Islam Muslims Security Uyghur
2019-02-16 15:37:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
Website uses Artificial Intelligence to create utterly realistic human faces

By Waqas

A new way for cybercriminals to create fake social media profiles and carry identity scams using Artificial Intelligence powered tool? A couple of months ago it was reported that NVIDIA has developed a tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to create extremely realistic human faces which in reality do not exist. Now, there is a website that […]

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Privacy Technology News AI Artificial Intelligence Technology
2019-02-16 00:26:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Where’s the Equifax Data? Does It Matter?

Threat-hunters say the breached data from the massive Equifax incident is nowhere to be found, indicating a spy job.

Breach Hacks Privacy Vulnerabilities Apt Dark Web Data Breach Data Not Found Equifax Espionage Nation State Spy
2019-02-15 22:30:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Data Breach Bonanza: Dating Apps, Equifax, Mass Credential Dumps

Data-exposure "lowlights" for the week ending Feb. 15, 2019.

Breach Hacks Privacy Vulnerabilities Web Security 500px Coffee Meets Bagel Credential Spills Dark Web Data Breach Equifax Facial Recognition Feb. 15 MyFitnessPal OKCupid Roundup Valentine’s Day
2019-02-15 21:16:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
What is Ransomware and How to Prevent It?

By Zohar Pinhasi

The threat of ransomware attack is growing but do you know what is ransomware and how you can protect yourself from this growing threat? If you’ve been following the news on malware scams and hacks from across the world, chances are that you might have come across the term ‘ransomware’. It’s deemed as the biggest […]

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Malware Security Hacking Phishing Ransomware Security
2019-02-15 21:00:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Hackers Found Phishing for Facebook Credentials

A "very realistic-looking" login prompt is designed to capture users' Facebook credentials, researchers report.

2019-02-15 20:19:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Eight Cryptojacking Apps Booted From Microsoft Store

The eight apps were secretly stealing victims' CPU power to mine for Monero.

Mobile Security Web Security Bitcoin Cryptojacking Cryptomining Malicious App Microsoft Microsoft Store
2019-02-15 20:04:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Tips on How to Fight Back Against DNS Spoofing Attacks

Despite a welcome and needed DNS revamp, preventable abuse continues.

Cryptography Hacks InfoSec Insider Malware Web Security Cryptographically DNS DNS Flag Day DNSSEC Google
2019-02-15 17:54:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
US healthcare data breach settlements topped $28m in 2018

HHS announces ‘record year for HIPAA enforcement’

2019-02-15 17:15:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Trickbot Malware Goes After Remote Desktop Credentials

The banking trojan is consistently evolving in hopes of boosting its efficacy.

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