Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Sophos Labs:The State of Ransomware
A new paper (free, no registration) on the trends of recent ransomware.
Unchecky:Keeping Unwanted Software From Being Installed
The software the "unchecks" all the default boxes during software installs to prevent unintentional installs of "value added" software.
Microsoft Storing User's Disk Encryption Keys "in the Cloud."
If you login with your Microsoft ID, and use disk encryption provided by Windows, then Microsoft is backing up your encryption key.
Google nukes AVG Chrome Plugin
AVG's "Web Tune Up" for Chrome introduces insecurities and has been disabled by Google. This plugin is installed by default when a user installs AVG anti virus. The plugin has been updated.
Flash Update
Adobe has released a new patch for Flash. Update if you use it, get rid of it if you do not.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Security Predictions for 2016
A dozen security professionals predict the security problems for 2016.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
64 bit Firefox for Windows
Firefox has finally released a 64 bit version for Windows but it does not support plugins.
PSN and Xbox Live Down for a Week Vows Hacker
The Phantom Squad says they will take down both gaming networks during the holidays.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Make Sure to Patch Microsoft Office
Word is the current target of an upgraded exploit this week. Make sure you patch your Office regularly. Mac Users or Windows Users.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Google Ignores Symantec 1024bit Signed Certs
Chrome will start warning on TLS certs issued by Symantec that don't meet the new length/strength requirement.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Xboxlive.com Private Keys Now Public
Somehow the Xboxlive.com TLS private keys got leaked and now they can be used for a MITM attack. Automatic updates on Windows and most browsers will eliminate this problem soon.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
If You Have Sensitive Data, Protect It!
Password on a PostIt, unencrypted spreadsheets, and shared Google Drive show a massive failure in security for a Dutch Telecom.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
US Post Office Will Email Images of Your Envelopes
USPS will be testing a service of emailing users photos of the envelopes of their postal mail.
It's Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has released patches for 10+ critical vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Windows, Office, and others. Adobe has released patches for Flash as well. Patch ASAP.
Nemesis Malware Targets Banking Computers
A new malware strain, targeting PCs used in financial institutions and payment processing, infects the volume boot record and can function almost entirely without the need for Windows.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Proposed French Law:No Tor, No Free WiFi
A proposed law will block Tor in France and make it illegal to offer "free, unauthenticated" WiFi.
Upgrade to Internet Explorer 11, Other Versions No Longer Supported
Users of Windows 7 and new versions of Windows need to upgrade to IE 11 as the other versions of IE are no longer officially supported.
Friday, December 4, 2015
"Hello Barbie" Vulnerabilities
If you plan on buying the "Hello Barbie" doll, you should read about the list of vulnerabilities and concerns.
Hacker Using LinkedIn for Social Engineering
Using a faked LinkedIn account the bad guys could send you requests for information or ask you to do something.
Android Apps and Millions of IoT Devices at Risk from Old libupnp Library
Linux (Android) Apps and IoT devices that use an older libupnp library (for Universal Plug n Play) are at risk to remote code execution.
CryptoWall 4.0 Steals Your Passwords Before Encrypting Your Files
The malware then tries to login to your accounts and spread itself via malicious links in social media postings. I would speculate that the malware could potentially log into your online accounts and change your passwords holding the new passwords for ransom. It could also delete, rename, or "encrypt" your online storage.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Google's Cardboard Camera App
Using an Android phone you can now created "3D" virtual reality photos.
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