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2019-01-22 18:45:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
How Web Apps Can Turn Browser Extensions Into Backdoors

Researchers show how rogue web applications can be used to attack vulnerable browser extensions in a hack that gives adversaries access to private user data.

Hacks Privacy Vulnerabilities Web Security Backdoor Browser Extension Bypass Chrome Firefox Opera Same Origin Policy Web Applications Web Browser
2019-01-22 17:05:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Google Fined $57M in Largest GDPR Slap Yet

The French Data Protection Authority (DPA) found a lack of transparency when it comes to how Google harvests and uses personal data for ad-targeting purposes.

Privacy Web Security Ad Targeting CNIL Data Protection Authority Enforcement Actions EU Fine France GDPR Google Personalized Ads Privacy Violations
2019-01-22 15:36:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Successful UK cyber defense strategy should be extended to private sector, say academics

Shields up! A UK government strategy to reduce the exposure of public sector websites and services to cyber-attacks should be rolled out to private sector firms, according to a new study by academics.

2019-01-22 15:32:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
DarkHydrus Phishery tool spreading malware using Google Drive

By Waqas

DarkHydrus is back in action with a new variant of RogueRobin malware to target Middle Eastern Politicians by abusing Google Drive. The primary focus of cybercriminals nowadays is to use the infrastructure of genuine services in their attacks in order to prevent detection from security tools. The same strategy has been adopted by DarkHydrus group […]

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Malware Security DNS Google Google Drive Hacking Middle East Phishing Security
2019-01-22 15:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
How Cybercriminals Clean Their Dirty Money

By using a combination of new cryptocurrencies and peer-to-peer marketplaces, cybercriminals are laundering up to an estimated $200 billion in ill-gotten gains a year. And that's just the beginning.

2019-01-22 15:21:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Adobe Issues Unscheduled Updates for Experience Manager Platform

The patches are part of Adobe's second unscheduled update this month.

Vulnerabilities Web Security Adobe Adobe Experience Manager Adobe Patches Cross Site Scripting Information Disclosure Unscheduled Patch Vulnerability
2019-01-22 12:46:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Rogue websites can turn vulnerable browser extensions into back doors

A researcher has found that websites can use some extensions to bypass security policies, execute code, and even install other extensions.

Firefox Google Chrome Mozilla Opera Security Threats Web Browsers API Browser Extensions Browser Security Chrome Opera Rogue Extensions
2019-01-22 11:28:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Bicycle-riding hitman convicted with Garmin GPS watch location data

Location data extracted from the athletic hitman's Garmin GPS watch and TomTom sat nav led to his conviction in two gangland murders.

Law & Order Fitness Trackers Garmin GPS Hitman Homicide Location Data Smart Watch
2019-01-22 10:28:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
WhatsApp fights the spread of deadly fake news with recipient limit

WhatsApp has capped the number of people you can forward messages to, after India was seized by rumour-inspired mob lynchings.

Facebook Fake News Social Networks Fake News Forward Forwarding India Internet Rumors Lynchings WhatsApp
2019-01-22 07:02:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
DNC targeted by Russian hackers beyond 2018 midterms, it claims

The Democratic National Committee has filed a civil complaint accusing Russia of trying to hack its computers as recently as November 2018.

Government Security Malware Phishing Security Threats Democratic National Committee Donald Trump GRU Julian Assange Malware Phishing Russia Russian Hacking US 2016 Presidential Election US Midterm Elections Wikileaks

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