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2019-07-29 13:25:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
NAS targeted by brute force ransomware attacks

Cybercriminals are targeting numerous Network Attached Storage vendors with a new wave of ransomware.

Security Threats ECh0raix NAS Ransomware RDP Remote Access Synology
2019-07-29 13:23:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
‘WannaCry Hero’ Avoids Jail Time in Kronos Malware Charges

Marcus Hutchins, also known by his online alias MalwareTech, has been spared jail time in his sentencing for the creation of the Kronos malware.

Government Malware Banking Malware Kronos MalwareTech Malwaretech Arrest Marcus Hutchins WannaCry Wannacry Hero Wannacry Patch
2019-07-29 13:07:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Bellingcat journalists dodge spear-phishing attempt

Attack may be linked to Russian gov’t, ProtonMail claims

2019-07-29 13:00:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
9 Things That Don't Worry You Today (But Should)

There are security concerns that go far beyond the usual suspects. Here are some that should be on your list of scary things.

2019-07-29 12:08:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Three quarters of gamers suffer hate and harassment online

Trolling, stalking, sexual harassment, and humiliation have become so bad that one in ten respondents had depressive or suicidal thoughts.

Privacy Bullying Cyberstalking Gamergate Gaming Community Trolling Women
2019-07-29 11:03:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
Improve security of your Linux OS with simple steps

By Waqas

It’s normal to hear Linux users brag about security and sometimes tease Windows users however Linux devices are now under malware attacks as well.

This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Improve security of your Linux OS with simple steps

How To Security Encryption Linux Malware Security Ubuntu USB
2019-07-29 09:57:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Russia targeted all 50 states in 2016 election, Senate report says

The Senate Intelligence Committee doesn't know what Moscow's intentions are, but Robert Mueller says they're still at it.

Data Loss Denial Of Service Government Security Law & Order Phishing 2016 US Presidential Election Election Tampering Espionage Identity Theft Russia Spear Phishing
2019-07-28 22:01:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Ransomware hits Louisiana schools; state of emergency declared

The Louisiana Governor declared a state of emergency after three public school districts were seized by ransomware.

Data Loss Government Security Ransomware Louisiana Ransomware State Of Emergency
2019-07-27 23:38:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
WannaCry hero gets off lightly, avoids prison – was justice done?

Wrote malware for money, went straight, got busted, didn't go to prison. Has US cybercrime enforcement gone soft?

Law & Order Malware Cybercrime FBI Hutchins Malware WannaCry
2019-07-27 23:38:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
WannaCry hero avoids prison – was justice done?

Wrote malware for money, went straight, got busted, didn't go to prison. Has US cybercrime enforcement gone soft?

Law & Order Malware Cybercrime FBI Hutchins Malware WannaCry

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