Category Archives: Internet Insecurity

Telecom Lobbyists Downplayed ‘Theoretical’ Security Flaws in Mobile Data Backbone

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According to a confidential document obtained by Motherboard, wireless communications lobby group CTIA took issue with an in-depth report by the Department of Homeland Security on mobile device security, including flaws with the SS7 network. Continue reading Telecom Lobbyists Downplayed ‘Theoretical’ Security Flaws in Mobile Data Backbone→

Redditor Details Scheme to Use USB Stick to Infect Random Computers With Ethereum-Mining Virus

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As ethereum’s price keeps rising, wannabe cybercriminals are trying to find ways to make an easy buck at the expense of others. Continue reading Redditor Details Scheme to Use USB Stick to Infect Random Computers With Ethereum-Mining Virus→

The Malware Used Against The Ukrainian Power Grid Is More Dangerous Than Anyone Thought

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Researchers have discovered a new powerful—and dangerous—malware that targets industrial control systems. Continue reading The Malware Used Against The Ukrainian Power Grid Is More Dangerous Than Anyone Thought→

Google Was Warned About This Week’s Mass Phishing Email Attack Six Years Ago

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Six years ago, a researcher warned about the exact same “dynamite phishing” technique used to phish around one million Gmail users this week. Continue reading Google Was Warned About This Week’s Mass Phishing Email Attack Six Years Ago→