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Marriott Warns Of A Security Breach Exposing Social Security Numbers Of Associates

Marriott has once again suffered a cyber attack. This time, Marriott warns some of its associates about a security breachMarriott Warns Of A Security Breach Ex…

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This Malicious Android Keyboard App Scammed 40 Million Users

Researchers have revealed another Android application that has reportedly targeted millions of users. They found a malicious Android keyboard appThis Malicious…

Android

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Targeted Ransomware Attacks Hit Several Spanish Companies

Everis, one of the largest IT consulting companies in Spain, suffered a targeted ransomware attack on Monday, forcing the company to shut down all its computer…

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Hackers Can Silently Control Your Google Home, Alexa, Siri With Laser Light

A team of cybersecurity researchers has discovered a clever technique to remotely inject inaudible and invisible commands into voice-controlled devices ' all j…

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Hackers May Exploit Android NFC Beaming Vulnerability To Deliver Malware

Once again, here is a heads-up for Android users, but not so serious (maybe). Reportedly, a vulnerability affecting the NFCHackers May Exploit Android NFC Beam…

Android

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PPT Template: Build Your 2020 Security Plan

The end of the year is coming, and it's time for security decision-makers to make plans for 2020 and get management approval. Typically, this entails making a …

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Google Discloses Zero-Day Vulnerability In Chrome Browser Under Active Exploitation

This week Google has made a revelation for their users regarding a zero-day vulnerability in the Google Chrome browser underGoogle Discloses Zero-Day Vulnerabi…

Chrome

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US Department of Justice push for encryption backdoors might run afoul of First Amendment

Is encryption code speech? Earlier court rulings suggest that it is, legally, and therefore subject to First Amendment protections. What are your thoughts? Lea…

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LinuxSecurity - Security Articles

Mozilla Urges Facebook and Google to Pause Political Ads

The Mozilla Foundation and a group of rights groups and non-profits have penned an open letter to Facebook and Google urging them to halt political advertising…

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Watch Out IT Admins! Two Unpatched Critical RCE Flaws Disclosed in rConfig

If you're using the popular rConfig network configuration management utility to protect and manage your network devices, here we have an important and urgent w…

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LinuxSecurity - Security Articles

Pentagon publishes AI guidelines

As the specter of killer warrior robots looms large, the Pentagon has published a set of ethical guidelines for its use of artificial intelligence. Its a docum…

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LinuxSecurity - Security Articles

Russias sovereign internet law comes into force

The Russian government calls it the sovereign internet' law and from 1 November it compels the country's ISPs to forward all data arriving and departing from t…

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Kernel Address Space Isolation Is Still Being Explored For Better Security

IBM developers and others continue exploring the potential for address space isolation in the Linux kernel to reduce the risk of leaking sensitive data in atta…

Linux

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First Cyber Attack 'Mass Exploiting' BlueKeep RDP Flaw Spotted in the Wild

Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a new cyberattack that is believed to be the very first but an amateur attempt to weaponize the infamous BlueKeep RDP vu…

Windows

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WhatsApp For Android Now Supports Fingerprint Lock

WhatsApp is a popular messenger among users, even after Facebook acquired it. From its ease of use to end-to-end encryption,WhatsApp For Android Now Supports F…

Android

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New Chrome 0-day Bug Under Active Attacks ' Update Your Browser Now!

Attention readers, if you are using Chrome on your Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, you need to update your web browsing software immediately to the latest v…

Linux Windows Chrome

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Researchers Highlight How Android Apps Ditch Google Play Store Vetting Process

Google has tightened its policies for application developers in an attempt to prevent malware. The Play Store still includes numerousResearchers Highlight How …

Android

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Facebook Consented To Pay UK ICO £500,000 Fine Without Admitting Liability

The aftermath of the Cambridge Analytica scandal continues for Facebook even years later. The firm has now become more confidentFacebook Consented To Pay UK IC…

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LinuxSecurity - Security Articles

Mozilla to stop supporting sideloaded extensions in Firefox

Starting in March 2020, with Firefox 74, Firefox users will no longer be able to side load extensions. This method has been available to Firefox extension deve…

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New Chrome 0-day Bug Under Active Attacks " Update Your Browser Now!

Are you a Google Chrome user? If so, you should update your browser now, as two new high severity Chrome zero-day bugs are being actively exploited by attacker…

Chrome

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NordVPN Launches Bug Bounty Program Along With Other Security Upgrades

NordVPN has recently announced major security upgrades. The changes came following a security breach that hit the firm in theNordVPN Launches Bug Bounty Progra…

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Thousands Of Android Users Fall Prey To xHelper Malware Menace

A new Android malware has made it to the news as it has taken thousands of devices by storm. AccordingThousands Of Android Users Fall Prey To xHelper Malware M…

Android

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Chinese Hackers Compromise Telecom Servers to Spy on SMS Messages

A group of Chinese hackers carrying out political espionage for Beijing has been found targeting telecommunications companies with a new piece of malware desig…

Linux

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US Fast Food Restaurant Krystal Warns Users Of A Security Breach

US-based chain of restaurants Krystal has recently alerted customers about a security breach. As revealed, the security incident affected aUS Fast Food Restaur…