Equifax, Google Chrome, KRACK, and Adobe – Hack Naked News #145

Paul talks about Equifax, TPMs security flaw in Infineon smart cards, Google removes more malicious Chrome extensions from Web Store, a Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation bug discovered, and Equifax. Don Pezet from ITProTV joins us for the expert commentary. Stay tuned, on this episode of Hack Naked News! Full Show Notes Visit our website for […]

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Threat Stack snares $45 million investment as spotlight shines brightly on security

 Threat Stack, the Boston-based security startup that helps companies stay protected in the cloud, reeled in a $45 million investment today. It seems that they are in the right place in the right time as news of the Equifax breach swirls on mainst… Continue reading Threat Stack snares $45 million investment as spotlight shines brightly on security

New Bluetooth vulnerability can hack a phone in ten seconds

 Security company Armis has found a collection of eight exploits, collectively called Blueborne, that can allow an attacker access to your phone without touching it. The attack can allow access to both computers and phones as well as IoT devices. “Armis believes many more vulnerabilities await discovery in the various platforms using Bluetooth. These vulnerabilities are fully operational,… Read More Continue reading New Bluetooth vulnerability can hack a phone in ten seconds

A perfect storm of corporate idiocy

 At this point in the game there should be a single page on every corporate website, preferably accessible from its front page, that includes the name and all contact details for the Chief Security Officer, including the last four digits of her social security number. It should be her responsibility to ensure that no one uses this information for nefarious purposes in addition to her daily… Read More Continue reading A perfect storm of corporate idiocy