May 9, 2017 – Hack Naked News #123

    Phishing in Google’s waters, HandBrake has been compromised, Dell releases patches galore, and more. Jason Wood of Paladin Security delivers expert commentary on how ultrasonic beacons can track your phone on this episode of Hack Naked News! Securi… Continue reading May 9, 2017 – Hack Naked News #123

Report: Second quarter dominated by ransomware outbreaks

The second quarter of 2017 left the security world wondering, “What the hell happened?” With leaks of government-created exploits being deployed against users in the wild, a continued sea of ransomware constantly threatening our ability to work online, and the lines between malware and potentially unwanted programs continuing to blur, every new incident was a wakeup call.In this report, we are going to discuss some of the most important trends, tactics, and attacks of Q2 2017, including an update on ransomware, what is going on with all these exploits, and a special look at all the breaches that happened this quarter.

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Threatpost News Wrap, May 12, 2017

The news of the week is discussed, including this week’s Microsoft Malware Protection Engine bug, Handbrake OS X malware, the HP keylogger, Trump’s Cybersecurity EO, and more.

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Smashing Security #020: Phishing for Donald Trump

Gizmodo’s attempt to reveal Donald Trump’s administration ineptitude when it comes to cybersecurity fails to impress. Mac users are warned that the HandBrake DVD-ripping app has been compromised by malware. And will the US Army insist IT security pro… Continue reading Smashing Security #020: Phishing for Donald Trump