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2019-10-18 19:01:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Execs Could Face Jail Time For Privacy Violations

The bill is a direct shot at big tech companies like Facebook as senators try to reel in data-collection policies.

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2019-10-18 15:59:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Major Airport Malware Attack Shines a Light on OT Security

A cryptomining infection spread to half of the workstations at a major international airport.

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2019-10-18 15:55:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Four-Year-Old Critical Linux Wi-Fi Bug Allows System Compromise

A patch is currently under revision but has not yet been incorporated into the Linux kernel.

Vulnerabilities Critical Flaw Kernel Linux Linux Kernel Linux System Realtek Unpatched Vulnerability WiFi
2019-10-18 15:40:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Google extends Site Isolation security feature to Chrome for Android

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2019-10-18 15:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
CenturyLink Customer Data Exposed

Customer names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers were left open on a MongoDB server for 10 months, researchers report.

2019-10-18 14:58:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Phishy text message tries to steal your cellphone account

Which sort of company is most likely to contact you via SMS? Why, your mobile phone provider, of course!

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2019-10-18 14:44:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
#SocialSec – Hot takes on this week’s biggest cybersecurity news (Oct 18)

Ransomware takes shipping firm offline; British food writer hit by SIM-swap attack; and a Dutch designer takes on facial recognition

2019-10-18 14:04:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Podcast: Insider Attacks May Soon Cost Less Than Malware-based Equivalent

At what point will infiltrating companies via the "insider threat model" become less costly and difficult than using malware? Threatpost discusses with a SolarWind expert.

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2019-10-18 13:05:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Shhgit hits the fan: Watch users leak secrets in real-time

New web interface brings password-probing utility to the masses

2019-10-18 12:18:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Zappos Offers Users 10% Discount in 2012 Breach Settlement

Lawyers will get $1.6 million in a settlement that stems from a breach that affected more than 24 million customers.

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