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2019-03-07 17:00:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
RSAC 2019: For Domestic Abuse, IoT Devices Pose New Threat

When it comes to domestic abuse, smart products around the house are turning into new threats, a panel of experts said at RSA.

IoT RSAC Connected Thermostat Nest Privacy RSA RSAC 2019 Smart Home Tech
2019-03-07 17:00:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Unclosable browser popup! 13-year-old charged for sharing code

She didn't create it, but she allegedly shared it. That's enough to get in trouble in Japan, with its history of being tough on cyber crime.

Law & Order Web Browsers Browser Popups Japan Malicious Code Schoolgirl
2019-03-07 16:44:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
NSA might shut down phone snooping program, whatever that means

We've heard this tale before. This time, it was mentioned by a congressional aide. Also, the NSA released Ghidra, a free reverse-engineering tool.

Government Security Law & Order Privacy Edward Snowden FISA Ghidra Github Luke Murry National Security Agency NSA Open-source Reverse Engineering RSA Conference Section 215 Section 702 Surveillance Tool USA Freedom Act USA Patriot Act
2019-03-07 16:25:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Firefox adds anti-fingerprinting technique from Tor

Letterboxing will help obfuscate browser window identifiers

2019-03-07 16:05:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Monero cryptominers hijack hundreds of unpatched Docker hosts

A recently-disclosed vulnerability in the Docker containerisation platform is being exploited by cybercriminals to mine the Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency on hundreds of servers.

Cryptocurrency Security Threats Vulnerability Cryptocurrency Cryptojacking Cryptomining Docker Drupal Monero Shodan
2019-03-07 15:53:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Backdoored GitHub accounts spewed secret sneakerbot software

Researchers have uncovered a network of GitHub accounts containing backdoored versions of legitimate software.

Botnet Security Threats Blazebot Bots Github JXplorer Remote Access Tool Sneakerbots Supreme
2019-03-07 15:37:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
The Pirate Bay spreading malware PirateMatryoshka via reputed seeders

By Waqas

Cybercriminals often use torrent services to distribute malicious code since users who look for illegal content usually disable their privacy and security settings on the web as well as ignore system notifications. Resultantly, they fall prey to adware and malware campaigns hosted by popular torrent platforms. The PirateMatryoshka, named after a traditional Russian Doll, is […]

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Malware Security Piracy Russia Security The Pirate Bay Torrent TPB
2019-03-07 15:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
4 Ways At-Work Apps Are Vulnerable to Attack

Collaboration applications make users and IT teams more efficient. But they come with an added cost: security.

2019-03-07 14:46:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Proper news, or propaganda? China’s social media manipulations exposed

A new study takes a deep dive into the extent of China’s disinformation campaigns

2019-03-07 12:53:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
RSA Conference 2019: NIST’s Privacy Framework Starts to Take Shape

The Privacy Framework is being developed to be risk-based/outcome-based and non-prescriptive, unlike the GDPR.

Privacy RSAC Data Privacy NIST Privacy Framework Rsa Conference 2019

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