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EFF Files Lawsuit Challenging DMCA’s Restrictions on Security Researchers

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Tom Spring

EFF says security researchers are impinged by DMCA laws that prevent reverse engineering software to find security flaws. Continue reading EFF Files Lawsuit Challenging DMCA’s Restrictions on Security Researchers→

Posted in Cryptography, DeCSS, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, dmca, eff, Government, Hacks, Section 2101

IoT Insecurity: Pinpointing the Problems

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Tom Spring

The Internet of Things today faces many challenges and obstacles as it matures, including concerns around security and privacy. Continue reading IoT Insecurity: Pinpointing the Problems→

Posted in Hacks, IoT, IoT Medical Devices, IoT security, SCADA and ICS security, SSL, Web Security

SoakSoak Botnet Pushing Neutrino Exploit Kit and CryptXXX Ransomware

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Tom Spring

Research spot SoakSoak botnets spreading the Neutrino Exploit Kit that in turn infect the unsuspecting with the CryptXXX ransomware. Continue reading SoakSoak Botnet Pushing Neutrino Exploit Kit and CryptXXX Ransomware→

Posted in Cryptography, CryptXXX, Hacks, Neutrino Exploit Kit, Ransomware, revslider, SoakSoak, vulnerabilities, Web Security

Google Chrome Malware Leads to Sketchy Facebook Likes

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Tom Spring

A researcher shined a light on how malware-laced Chrome extensions can give hackers control over your Facebook feed and more. Continue reading Google Chrome Malware Leads to Sketchy Facebook Likes→

Posted in malware, vulnerabilities, Web Security

CGI Script Vulnerability ‘Httpoxy’ Allows Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Tom Spring

Scripting language vulnerability dubbed HTTPoxy allows for MitM attacks on Red Hat products using PHP, Go and Python. Continue reading CGI Script Vulnerability ‘Httpoxy’ Allows Man-in-the-Middle Attacks→

Posted in Hacks, Httpoxy, PHP bugs, vulnerabilities, Web Security | Tagged CGI

Researchers Crack Furtim, SFG Malware Connection

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Tom Spring

Damballa goes deep with Furtim and SFG malware to uncover new details about how the two are connected, distributed and who their targets are. Continue reading Researchers Crack Furtim, SFG Malware Connection→

Posted in dark cloud, Fast Flux Botnet, Furtim malware, Hacks, malware, SFG malware, Web Security

Juniper Crypto Bug Let Attackers Eavesdrop on Router, Switch Traffic

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Tom Spring

Juniper patched a crypto security bug that could allow hackers to access the company’s routers, switches and security devices and eavesdrop on sensitive communications. Continue reading Juniper Crypto Bug Let Attackers Eavesdrop on Router, Switch Traffic→

Posted in critical infrastructure, crypto security bug, Cryptography, Juniper Networks, Junos OS, vulnerabilities, Web Security

Dirt Cheap Stampado Ransomware Sells on Dark Web for $39

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Tom Spring

Ransomware selling for as little as $39 on the dark web have security experts concerned the low price coupled with its potency could trigger a wave of new ransomware victims. Continue reading Dirt Cheap Stampado Ransomware Sells on Dark Web for $39→

Posted in BleepingComputer, Cryptography, cryptolocker, Hacks, malware, Stampado, Stampado ransomware, vulnerabilities

Fiat Chrysler Launches Bug Bounty with $1.5K Payout Cap

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Tom Spring

Automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is giving up to $1,500 to hackers who find bugs in its software. Continue reading Fiat Chrysler Launches Bug Bounty with $1.5K Payout Cap→

Posted in Bug Bounty Program, car hacking, Fiat Chrysler, Government, Hacks, mobile security, vulnerabilities

Intel Patches Local EoP Vulnerability Impacting Windows 7

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Tom Spring

Intel issued an important security patch Monday for a vulnerability that could allow hackers to execute arbitrary code on targeted systems running Windows 7. Continue reading Intel Patches Local EoP Vulnerability Impacting Windows 7→

Posted in EoP, Hacks, Local Privilege Escalation, null, vulnerabilities

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