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2018-09-21 20:21:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Twitter Flaw Exposed Direct Messages To External Developers

The company said it has issued a patch for the issue, which has been ongoing since May 2017.

Privacy Web Security AAAPI API Developer Facebook Security Twitter Twitter Privacy
2018-09-21 19:45:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Delphi Packer Looks for Human Behavior Before Deploying Payload

Many different threat actors are using this crypting service/tool for their operations, possibly buying it from the developer itself.

Malware Crypting Services Delphi Packer Human Behavior Malware Analysis Payload
2018-09-21 19:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Romanian Hacker Pleads Guilty for Role in Inauguration Surveillance Ransomware

Attack against the Metropolitan Police Department was disrupted before malware could be sent to additional systems.

2018-09-21 17:35:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
6 Security Training Hacks to Increase Cyber IQ Org-Wide

Move beyond generic, annual security awareness training with these important tips.

2018-09-21 16:31:00 UTC
Krebs on Security
Krebs on Security
Credit Freezes are Free: Let the Ice Age Begin

It is now free in every U.S. state to freeze and unfreeze your credit file and that of your dependents, a process that blocks identity thieves and others from looking at private details in your consumer credit history. If you've been holding out because you're not particularly worried about ID theft, here's another reason to reconsider: The credit bureaus profit from selling copies of your file to others, so freezing your file also lets you deny these dinosaurs a valuable revenue stream.

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2018-09-21 15:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
US Approves Cyber Weapons Against Foreign Enemies

The White House is changing the rules on its use of digital weapons to fight adversaries targeting US networks.

2018-09-21 15:19:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
‘This is a significant breakthrough in computer science’

Top infosec trends in the media spotlight this week.

2018-09-21 15:09:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Unpatched Microsoft Zero-Day in JET Allows Remote Code-Execution

Microsoft said that it's working on a fix for a zero-day flaw in its JET Database Engine.

Vulnerabilities Web Security Flaw Jet Database Engine Micropatch Microsoft Remote Code Execution Unpatched Vulnerability Zero-day
2018-09-21 14:30:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Data Manipulation: How Security Pros Can Respond to an Emerging Threat

Industry leaders are scrambling to address the issue, which will take new thinking to overcome.

2018-09-20 21:50:00 UTC
Dark Reading
Dark Reading
Think Like An Attacker: How a Red Team Operates

Seasoned red teamers explain the value-add of a red team, how it operates, and how to maximize its effectiveness.

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