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2019-06-18 11:05:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
90% off Ray-Bans? It’s a 100% Instagram SCAM!

The ads look like they're been shared by friends, but they're really pod people who've hijacked accounts.

Instagram Security Threats Social Networks Compromised Accounts Counterfeit Goods Fake Ads Fake Goods Hijacked Accounts Ransomed Accounts Ray-Ban Scams
2019-06-18 10:45:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Bella Thorne steals hacker’s thunder, publishes nude photos herself

Sheesh! At this rate, extortionists are going to have to seek alternate employment.

2-factor Authentication Celebrities Data Loss Hacked Law & Order Nude Celebrities Social Networks Bella Thorne Celebrity Nudes Extortion Hijacked Account Nudes Sextortion
2019-06-18 10:40:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
SACK race: Linux servers in urgent need of patching to defend against new DoS threat

Don’t Panic – patch

2019-06-18 10:24:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
The US is reportedly seeding Russia’s power grid with malware

The US is alleged to have been quietly planting malware throughout Russia's energy networks in response to years of Russian attacks on its own power grid.

Government Security Malware Security Threats Cyber-warfare Cyberattacks Department Of Homeland Security Malware Nation-state National Security Council Power Grid
2019-06-18 10:19:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Phishing attack lures victims with encrypted message alert

Why are phishing emails so enduringly popular with the bad guys? A new approach may suggest that curiosity is at play.

Microsoft Phishing Security Threats 2FA Https OneDrive Phishing Phishing Attack Phishing Email
2019-06-18 04:05:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
How Fraudulent Domains 'Hide in Plain Sight'

Cybercriminals use new types of top-level domains, topical keywords, and targeted emails to trick victims into clicking malicious links.

2019-06-17 22:14:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
How I Discovered My First Vulnerability

By David Balaban

I have read a couple of books recently about different vulnerabilities in order to be able to better protect my projects/websites. Today, I want to share a story about how I managed to use this knowledge in practice. Disclaimer This material is posted for educational purposes only. The author is not responsible for its usage […]

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Cyber Attacks Security Cross-site Scripting Vulnerabilities Vulnerability Web Attack XSS
2019-06-17 22:07:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Irked Researcher Discloses Facebook WordPress Plugin Flaws

Researchers at Plugin Vulnerabilities cite grudge and irresponsibly disclose bugs in two WordPress plugins from Facebook.

Uncategorized Web Security Cross-site Request Forgery Facebook Facebook For WooCommerce Messenger Customer Chat Plugin Wordpress Wordpress Plugin
2019-06-17 20:03:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
5,000 Twitter Accounts Linked to Disinformation Campaigns

The social platform has suspended six sets of accounts across four jurisdictions for running alleged influence campaigns, including Iran.

Cloud Security Facebook Government Web Security 5000 Account Removal Disinformation Influence Campaigns Irán Propaganda Social Media State Sponsored Twitter
2019-06-17 20:00:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
New Decryptor Unlocks Latest Versions of Gandcrab

The decryptor neutralizes GandCrab versions 5.0 through 5.2 and lets victims unlock their files for free.

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