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2019-02-06 15:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Serverless Computing: 'Function' vs. 'Infrastructure' as-a-Service

How much do companies really gain from offloading security duties to the cloud? Let's do the math.

2019-02-06 15:24:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Microsoft Confirms Serious ‘PrivExchange’ Vulnerability

The elevated privilege flaw exists in Microsoft Exchange and would allow a remote attacker to impersonate an administrator.

Vulnerabilities Web Security Microsoft Microsoft Exchange Privexchange Vulnerability Workaround
2019-02-06 14:12:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Modern Cybercrime: It Takes a Village

Today's financial cyber-rings have corporate insider and management roles -- cybercrime is not just just for hackers and coders anymore.

Hacks Malware Privacy Web Security Check Point Cpx360 Cybercrime Dark Web Malware As A Service Telegram Underground Economy
2019-02-06 13:50:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
U2F nowhere near ready for prime time

Anti-phishing tech is anything but universal

2019-02-06 13:33:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Jack’d dating app is showing users’ intimate pics to strangers

A clear and present danger: Anyone with a web browser who knows where to look can access Jack'd users' photos, be they private or public.

Mobile Privacy Vulnerability Dating App Jack'd Nude Photos
2019-02-06 12:57:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
South African electricity provider said to be exposing customer details online

Eskom security team confirms an investigation is underway

2019-02-06 12:15:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Firefox 66 will silence autoplaying web audio

From Firefox 66 for desktop and Android, due in March, media autoplay of video or audio will be blocked by default.

Firefox Mozilla Privacy Apple Safari Chrome Edge Browser Video Autoplay
2019-02-06 12:03:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Nearly 60,000 data breaches reported under GDPR

More fines expected to be handed out in 2019, as regulators deal with breach backlog

2019-02-06 11:43:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Just two hacker groups are behind 60% of stolen cryptocurrency

Chainalysis found that two groups, which it calls Alpha and Beta, are responsible for stealing around $1 billion in funds from exchanges.

Cryptocurrency Law & Order Security Threats Blockchain Cryptocurrency Theft
2019-02-06 11:37:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Digital signs left wide open with default password

One thing the world doesn't need: hackers who can broadcast to billboards of any size, be they PC monitor- or Godzilla-sized.

Audio And Video Vulnerability Default Password Digital Signage Privilege Escalation

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