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Journalist Glenn Greenwald charged with hacking by Brazil prosecutors
Without being investigated, the Pulitzer Prize winner is being accused of cybercrimes associated with breaking into government officials' phones
Microsoft discovers new sLoad 2.0 (Starslord) malware
sLoad malware gangs makes a comeback after having operations exposed last month.
Brain-hacking is the next big nightmare, so we'll need anti-virus for the mind
With big tech and governments working hand-in-hand, said the author, democracy is facing an unprecedented threat.
Singapore, New Zealand, and Chile inch towards digital economy pact
Having wrapped up negotiations for the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, which encompasses various components including digital identities, artificial intelligence, and digital trade, the three nations will now work to formally sign the agreement into force.
US Cyber Command was not prepared to handle the amount of data it hacked from ISIS
Operation Glowing Symphony was a success, but Cyber Command operators were not prepared for the amount of data they found in hacked ISIS accounts and servers.
FTCODE ransomware is now armed with browser, email password stealing features
Encrypting your PC isn’t enough -- hackers want your email passwords, too.
This prolific phishing campaign just added a new name to its list of targets
Crime-as-a-service offering extends its reach, so be careful about what you click on.
Did you really 'like' that? How Chameleon attacks spring in Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Social networks impacted seem to disagree on the scope of the attack.
14% of Android app privacy policies contain contradictions about data collection
An analysis of 11,430 Play Store apps found that 14.2% used a privacy policy with contradicting statements about user data collection practices.
UK's HMRC tax authority seeks tools to track down cryptocurrency criminals
The project bid could also indicate the desire to monitor the cryptocurrency assets of taxpayers.
Microsoft and Google just can't agree on proposed ban on facial recognition
Microsoft's top lawyer cautions Europe not to use a meat cleaver for regulating facial recognition.
Antivirus vendors push fixes for EFS ransomware attack method
Signature-based software may not be enough to protect Microsoft’s Windows EFS against evolving ransomware families.
CyberCX floats government loans to help startups comply with open banking
Instead of resorting to 'screen scraping' or rule dilution, CyberCX said it would be preferable if government assisted smaller organisations in meeting the highest level of compliance instead.
Ubisoft sues operators of four DDoS-for-hire services
Ubisoft delivers on threats it made in September 2019 and goes after website selling DDoS services that were used to launch attacks against Rainbow Six Siege servers.
GDPR: 160,000 data breaches reported already, so expect the big fines to follow
The number of breaches reported each day continues to rise - and the number of significant fines is soon to follow.
The most dangerous iOS, Android malware and smartphone vulnerabilities of 2019
Malware which resists removal to covert spying on locked smartphones -- mobile threats are becoming more complex and dangerous with each year that passes.
The biggest Internet of Things, smart home hacks of 2019
Attackers targeted everything from gas pumps to your smart TV this year.
The Nightmare in Silicon Valley: 8 horror technologies that should scare you to death
Every night is fright night with what can happen once these scary technologies take hold in ways that you may not have imagined.
Julia programming language, cloud computing, cybersecurity worries: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
YubiKey 5Ci: USB-C and Lightning Security Key
The world’s first Lightning-compatible security key
10 Linux distros: From different to dangerous
One of the great benefits of Linux is the ability to roll your own. Throughout the years, individuals, organizations, and even nation states have done just that. In this gallery, we're going to showcase some of those distros. Be careful, though. You may not want to load these, or if you do, put them in isolated VMs. We're not kidding when we say they could be dangerous.
2019's tech, security, and authentication trends
We take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security's 2019 Trusted Access Report, which includes data from 24 million devices, one million apps and services, and billions of authentications.
The world's most famous and dangerous APT (state-developed) malware
A list of the most dangerous, effective, and most well-known malware strains that have been developed by the cyber-security units of various countries' intelligence and military branches.
Best-paid tech jobs, malware warnings and shadow IT: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
The Mac malware most likely to attack your PC this year
These are the 10 malware families used the most in new macOS attacks over 2019.
Is your phone listening to your conversations? Paranoid's guide to settings you can change
Are you suspicious about your phone? Have a look at these settings to put your mind at ease.
HackerOne's top 20 public bug bounty programs
These are the top 20 biggest, fastest, and most lucrative bounty programs on the HackerOne platform.
Top 10 iPhone privacy and security tips you should check today
Here are the top 10 tips for keeping the data on your iPhone safe from hackers and snoopers. Even if you are pretty confident in your security, it might be worth checking to make sure things are in good order.
How to protect your Google Account with the Advanced Protection Program
If you want to beef up the security on your Google Account, then the Advanced Protection Program those at risk of targeted attacks – such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and political campaign teams – is for you. Here's how to enable the Google Advanced Protection Program.
Inside a Google Titan Bluetooth security key
Disassembly of a Google Titan Bluetooth two-factor security key .
Paradise ransomware victims get updated decryption tool
They can now retrieve even more encrypted files because researchers have updated the free decryption tool.
Windows 7 end of life: These are the security risks of running Microsoft's operating system now it's no longer supported
Windows 7 has received its last update from Microsoft - and now those who don't upgrade to a newer OS are at risk of falling victim to new attacks. Danny Palmer explains what to do to stay safe. Read more: https://zd.net/2uoAFIM
Proof-of-concept for exploiting Microsoft-NSA crypto bug available online
Two proof-of-concept exploits published for the CurveBall (CVE-2020-0601) vulnerability.
Time to replace the old guard: Why Google Authenticator has to go
Google Authenticator is the granddaddy of two-factor authentication apps, but it's old and has some severe downsides.
'Fleeceware' apps charge you despite having deleted them from the phone
More than 600 million users installed Android 'fleeceware' apps from the Play Store.
Microsoft: NSA-reported crypto bug is as bad as it gets
Fixes were released as part of the Microsoft's January 2020 Patch Tuesday.
Phishing: New Emotet campaign creates fresh risk to your data
Researchers identify a new Emotet campaign that is distributing phishing emails - and malware - to targets across the globe.
Study says Grindr, OkCupid, and Tinder breach GDPR
The researchers behind the study have also filed a complaint asking for Norwegian regulators to start an investigation against the dating service.
No, people don’t want apps knowing their location 24/7
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes explains how Apple built new privacy features into iOS 13, and iPhone owners are using them. Read more: https://zd.net/36Yqf1e
WEF's Global Risk Report warns of dark side of IoT, AI, quantum computing
World Economic Forum report once again lists cyberattacks as one of the top threats facing the world in 2020 - alongside climate change, extreme weather and natural disasters.
Critical bugs in WordPress plugins put over 300,000 websites at risk
If you use these plugins you should update immediately as firewall protection will not work.
Windows 7: Check all devices now to reduce hacking risk
Microsoft Windows 7 will no longer receive security patches - and cyber criminals will be looking to exploit it to target businesses that still haven't upgraded from Windows 7. Getting your security strategy right is vital.
Why did a sophisticated banking Trojan start to send nasty SMSs?
The feature is certainly one way to advertise a malware infection on your smartphone.
Facebook says no to blocking political ads
Instead, users can now limit the number of political ads they see on their Facebook and Instagram feeds.
BEC scam leaves Texan school district $2.3 million poorer
The FBI is investigating. There are “strong” leads but no real indication of who is responsible.
