Facebook announced Friday it would roll out optional "end to end encryption" for its Messenger application, following a trend aimed at stronger security and protection against snooping.
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Criminal Capability Outpacing Ability to Defend Attacks in UK: Report
Education and Information Sharing are Central to the NCA Cyber Crime Assessment
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Over 1,000 Wendy’s Restaurants Hit by PoS Malware
Fast food restaurant chain Wendy’s revealed on Thursday that the number of restaurants believed to have been compromised with point-of-sale (PoS) malware is now over 1,000–a figure three times larger than the initial number announced by the company in May.
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Decade-old NetTraveler Malware Used in Multi-National Attacks
APT Group Uses NetTraveler to Spy on Russian, European Victims
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Did FBI Chief James Comey Bury Hillary’s Chances?
Which Republican is most likely to impede Hillary Clinton's race to the White House? Most would say Donald Trump, but FBI director James Comey could be the surprise obstacle on her path to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Microsoft Leadership Shake-up as Veteran Exec Departs
Microsoft on Thursday announced a shake-up in its top ranks, including the departure of longtime chief operating officer Kevin Turner for a new job.
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Fileless Trojan Kovter Poses as Firefox Update
A new version of the Kovter ad Trojan was recently observed to pose as a Firefox update while abusing a legitimate certificate to ensure successful infection.
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Google Patches 108 Vulnerabilities in Android
Google Splits July Android Security Update Into Two Parts
Google on Wednesday published an advisory for its latest security updates for the Android operating system (OS), revealing that a total of 108 vulnerabilities were resolved in the popular mobile platform.
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New OS X Backdoor Steals Mac Keychain Content
A new Mac OS X piece of malware was designed to steal the content of the keychain and to establish permanent backdoor access to the infected system, ESET security researchers warn.
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Avast to Acquire Rival AVG for $1.3 Billion
Antivirus software maker Avast Software said on Thursday that it would acquire rival AVG (NASDAQ:AVG) for approximately $1.3 billion in cash.
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