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MegaCortex Ransomware Revamps for Mass Distribution
Manual steps have been replaced by automation.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Critical Bug in Android Antivirus Exposes Address Books
Comprehensive testing of 21 free Android antivirus apps revealed big security vulnerabilities and privacy concerns; especially for AEGISLAB, BullGuard, dfndr and VIPRE.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Nation-State APTs Target U.S. Utilities With Dangerous Malware
Researchers spotted the never-before-seen LookBack malware being used in spearphishing campaigns against three U.S. utilities.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
90% of Enterprise iPhone Users Open to iMessage Spy Attack
Vast majority of Apple iOS users haven't updated to iOS 12.4, leaving themselves wide open to a public exploit.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Apple Suspends Siri Program After Privacy Backlash
Apple's Siri follows Amazon Alexa and Google Home in facing backlash for its data retention policies.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Brand-New SystemBC Proxy Malware Spotted Using SOCKS5 for Stealth
The proxy is being distributed by the RIG and Fallout exploit kits.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Unpatched Flaws in IoT Smart Deadbolt Open Homes to Danger
Researchers are warning that unpatched flaws found in the Hickory Smart Bluetooth Enabled Deadbolt allow an attacker with access to a victim's phone to break into their houses.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
For $8.6M, Cisco Settles Suit Over Bug-Riddled Video Surveillance Software
The complaint claims the networking giant knowingly sold bug-riddled software to federal and state governments, that would allow complete network compromise.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Malvertising Campaigns Skirt Ad Blockers, Serve Up Mac Malware
The RIG exploit kit and Safari redirects are both in the adversaries' bag of tricks.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Honda’s Security ‘Soft Spots’ Exposed in Unsecured Database
A researcher said that he found a Honda ElasticSearch database exposing 40GB of internal system and device data.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Chrome 76 Dumps Default Adobe Flash Player Support
In addition, Google’s latest Chrome version implements 43 new security fixes.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Trivial Bug Turns Home Security Cameras Into Listening Posts
Anyone can listen to the camera's audio over the internet.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Black Hat USA 2019 Preview
Threatpost editors discuss the top trends, keynotes and sessions that they look forward to at Black Hat USA and DEF CON 2019.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
DHS Warning: Small Aircraft are Ripe for Hacking
Hackers with physical access to small aircraft can easily hack the plane's CAN bus system and take control of key navigation systems.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Apple iMessage Flaw Allows Remote Attackers to Read iPhone Messages
Remote exploitation can be achieved with no user interaction.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Android Ransomware Spreads Via ‘Sex Simulation Game’ Links on Reddit, SMS
A new strain of ransomware is being distributed to Android users via online forums and SMS messages.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Nation-State Actors Go All-In on Mobile Malware
Even though mobile data security is less mature than its desktop equivalent, the quality of the information on offer is top-tier.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Former AWS Engineer Arrested as Capital One Admits Massive Data Breach
More than 100 million customers have had their data compromised by a hacker after a cloud misconfiguration at Capital One.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
ThreatList: DMARC Adoption Nonexistent at 80% of Orgs
Standard email authentication to prevent spoofing and phishing remains elusive for most.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
Cloud Security Concerns Loom for 93% of Businesses Adopting Apps and BYOD
During this week's Threatpost Podcast, editor Lindsey O'Donnell talks to Jacob Serpa with Bitglass about how more enterprises are struggling with a cloud security conundrum when it comes to public cloud vs on prem.
Kategorie: Hacking & Security
