More than a dozen vulnerabilities found in video surveillance products from AVTECH could be exploited by Internet of Things (IoT) botnets to ensnare affected devices, warned Hungary-based security research and development firm Search-Lab.
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Mooltipass Mini: Hardware Password Manager for Consumers, Enterprises
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Continue readingMalware Abuses Windows Troubleshooting Platform for Distribution
A highly obfuscated malicious backdoor that has been infecting organizations worldwide since 2013 was recently observed abusing the Windows Troubleshooting Platform (WTP) feature for distribution, Proofpoint researchers warn.
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“StrongPity” Group Targets Encrypted Data, Communications
Kaspersky Lab has published a report detailing the activities of a cyber espionage group that uses watering holes, poisoned installers and malware to target users of software designed for encrypting data and communications.
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German Nuke Plant Hit by Disruptive Cyber Attack: Report
A German nuclear power plant suffered a disruptive cyber attack within the last few years, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Yukiya Amano told Reuters during a visit to Germany on Monday.
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RIG Exploit Kit Attacks Spike in September
The RIG toolkit became the most active exploit kit (EK) in September, accounting for nearly one quarter of EK attacks during the timeframe, a new report from Symantec reveals.
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JavaScript Uses Aggressive Persistence Functions
Security researchers have found a malicious script that uses aggressive tactics to hijack web browsers and prevent users from removing it from infected computers.
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WoSign Changes Leadership Due to Certificate Incidents
Following Mozilla’s proposal to ban its certificates for at least one year and Apple’s decision to revoke trust in its certificates, Chinese certificate authority WoSign appears to be taking serious action in hopes of obtaining forgiveness from major web browser vendors.
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MITRE Offers $50,000 for Rogue IoT Device Detection
Non-profit research and development organization MITRE has challenged experts to come up with novel ideas for detecting rogue Internet of Things (IoT) devices on a network.
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U.S. Vows Response to Russian Hack at ‘Time and Place of our Choosing’
Directly accusing Russia of trying to manipulate the 2016 US presidential election, the United States on Friday issued a stark warning that it would act when it wants to protect its interests.
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