Category: News

Flaw Allowed Hackers to Abuse PayPal Confirmation Emails

PayPal has patched a vulnerability that could have been exploited by attackers to send malicious emails to users via the payment processor’s own systems.
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1,400 Flaws Found in Outdated CareFusion Medical Systems

Researchers discovered that old versions of CareFusion’s Pyxis SupplyStation system are plagued by more than 1,400 vulnerabilities that can be remotely exploited by malicious actors.
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New Dripion Backdoor Powers Targeted Attacks in Taiwan

Custom Backdoor Used in Targeted Attacks with Command and Control Servers Disguised as Antivirus Company Sites
Researchers at Symantec have discovered a new backdoor Trojan being used in attacks against companies mainly located in Taiwan, but also against organizations in Brazil and the United States.
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Apple-FBI Clash Ends in Stalemate

The high-stakes legal showdown between Apple and the FBI has abruptly ended, with no resolution to key questions about law enforcement access to devices with strong encryption.
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Is Security Doomed to Always React to the Threat?

The horrific news of the attacks in Belgium last week have resulted in predictable calls for increased security by pushing the perimeter back to the airport door. Security-weary air travelers may now be looking forward to outdoor queues to gain access to terminals, in addition to screening already in place.
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Hackers Use Custom PoS Malware to Target Retailers

A cybercriminal group has been using a custom-build point-of-sale (PoS) malware family to steal payment card data, which it sells on underground forums.
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vBulletin Resets Passwords After Server Hack

vBulletin informed users last week that all passwords had been reset after one of the vBulletin Germany servers was accessed by an unauthorized party.
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Thousands of Printers “Hacked” to Spew Anti-Semitic Flyers

Thousands Internet-connected printers around the world have been “hacked” and commanded to print anti-Semitic flyers.
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Vera Launches IRM-as-a-Service Platform

New IRM-as-a-Service Platform Helps Developers Build Data Security Into Applications
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