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New PowerPoint malware delivery technique tested by spammers

A spam run detected by several security companies has attempted to deliver malware through an innovative technique: a link in a PowerPoint slideshow. The attack unfolds like …

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Al-Jazeera reportedly hit by systematic hacking attempts

Al-Jazeera, the Doha-based broadcaster owned by the ruling family of Qatar, says the websites and digital platforms of Al Jazeera Media Network, its parent company, “are …

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Outdated systems and their link to data breaches

BitSight analyzed more than 35,000 companies from industries across the globe over the last year, to better understand the usage of outdated computer operating systems and …

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New infosec products of the week​: June 9, 2017

Absolute expands its self-healing endpoint security and compliance solutions for Android devices Absolute expands its support for Android to provide uncompromised visibility …

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Cybersecurity workforce gap to hit 1.8 million by 2022

The cybersecurity workforce gap is on pace to hit 1.8 million by 2022 – a 20% increase since 2015. 68% of workers in North America believe this workforce shortage is due to a …

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While on vacation, users continue to prioritize convenience over security

Despite the benefits experienced from unplugging, most individuals prefer to stay connected. Fifty-two percent of U.S. respondents indicated that they spend at least an hour a …

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Connected devices and the future of payments

More than 80 percent of Americans have a strong interest in using connected devices to make purchases, with a keen eye toward security and data concerns, according to Visa and …

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Email-borne threats: Watch your inbox closely on Thursdays

Malicious email attachment message volume spikes more than 38% on Thursdays over the average weekday volume. Ransomware attackers in particular favor sending malicious …

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High-Tech Bridge ImmuniWeb named Best Emerging Technology

Web and mobile application security testing services provider High-Tech Bridge has won the “Best Emerging Technology” category at the SC Awards Europe 2017. The company has …

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Foscam IP cameras riddled with gaping security holes

F-Secure researchers have discovered a bucketload of serious security vulnerabilities affecting IP cameras made by Chinese manufacturer Foscam. Even though notified months …

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Bored employees seen as biggest potential data security risk

Employees who become distracted at work are more likely to be the cause of human error and a potential security risk, according to a snapshot poll conducted by Centrify at …

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Malicious ads trigger drive-by download of persistent Android adware

UK and US Android users have been saddled with unwanted apps via malicious ads that executed a drive-by download attack. According to Zscaler researchers, the malicious ads …

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