While packed with a load of new security features, Window 10 doesn’t offer some of the additional protections that Microsoft’s Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) brings, CERT vulnerability analyst Will Dormann warns.
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Google Warns Users of Recent State-sponsored Attacks
Google Warns Journalists and Activists About Recent State-Sponsored Attacks
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Flaws in Uber’s UberCENTRAL Tool Exposed User Data
Several vulnerabilities have been identified in Uber’s recently launched UberCENTRAL service. The ride-sharing company patched the flaws and rewarded the expert who found them.
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Backdoored Phishing Templates Advertised on YouTube
Scammers are abusing YouTube as a new way to promote backdoored phishing templates and provide potential buyers with information on how to use the nefarious software, Proofpoint researchers warn.
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Researchers Hijack Tesla Car by Hacking Mobile App
Researchers at Norway-based security firm Promon have demonstrated how thieves with the necessary hacking skills can track and steal Tesla vehicles through the carmaker’s Android application.
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Cerber 5.0 Ransomware Uses New IP Ranges
The cybercriminals behind the notorious Cerber ransomware family have released three new versions of the malware this week, with the most notable change being the addition of new IP ranges in Cerber 5.0.
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Malware Can Spy on Users via Headphones: Researchers
A team of researchers has showed how a piece of malware can spy on users by silently turning their headphones into a microphone that can capture audio data from a significant distance.
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U.S. Navy Warns 130,000 Sailors of Data Breach
The U.S. Navy has launched an investigation into a data breach involving the personal information of more than 130,000 current and former sailors.
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FS-ISAC Launches Financial Systemic Analysis & Resilience Center
FS-ISAC Announces New Initiative to Strengthen the Financial Services Critical Infrastructure
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This Web-based Tool Checks if Your Network Is Exposed to Mirai
Users can now check whether their network is exposed to Mirai, one of the most prolific botnets to have targeted Internet of Things (IoT) devices this year.
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