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FTC Sues D-Link Over Failure to Secure Cameras, Routers

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Taiwan-based networking equipment provider D-Link, accusing the company of making deceptive claims about the security of its products, particularly IP cameras and routers.
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Claims of Plone Zero-Day and FBI Hack Likely False

Claims that the FBI’s website has been hacked using a zero-day vulnerability in Plone are false, according to the developers of the open source content management system (CMS).
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KillDisk Malware Targets Linux Machines

The destructive KillDisk malware previously associated with attacks targeting industrial firms, was recently observed infecting Linux machines as well, ESET security researchers warn.
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“MM Core” APT Malware Now Targets United States

New versions of an advanced persistent threat (APT) malware first discovered several years ago have been found to target organizations in the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and the United States.
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Make a New Year’s Resolution to Get Serious About Software Security

The beginning of any new year is a time for examination and setting new goals and objectives. Many of you understand that addressing the vulnerabilities in your software is something you can no longer ignore, and are ready to get serious about software security. Resolutions are nice, but if you are serious there are some basic steps on how to turn your resolution into reality.
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Netgear Launches Bug Bounty Program

Networking equipment provider Netgear announced on Thursday the launch of a bug bounty program focusing on the company’s products, particularly routers, security cameras and mesh Wi-Fi systems.
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FireCrypt Ransomware Packs DDoS Code

Ransomware has become a menace for both consumers and enterprises, and malware authors appear determined to take the threat to the next level by adding new capabilities, such as distributed denial of service (DDoS) functionality.
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Good Security is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Although French mathematician Blaise Pascal was known for many things, I have always admired his quotes.
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FTC Seeks Tools for Securing Home IoT Devices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Wednesday the launch of a contest that aims to find solutions for securing the Internet of Things (IoT) devices deployed in consumers’ homes.
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