Windows machines stop trusting Dell’s two unconstrained root CA certs
Microsoft has updated the Certificate Trust list for all supported releases of Microsoft Windows so that the two digital certificates (complete with inadvertently disclosed …
Revealed: What info the FBI can collect with a National Security Letter
After winning an eleven-year legal battle, Nicholas Merrill can finally tell the public how the FBI has secretly construed its authority to issue National Security Letters …
Hacktivists and cyber extortionists hit Greek, Russian, UAE banks
A number of “regular” and central banks across Europe, Russia and Asia have been targeted by cyber attackers.Last week, in the wake of Turkey downing a Russian …
VTech data breach gets worse: Children’s pictures and chat logs were also compromised
The hacker who breached VTech’s customer database and shared with the world the fact that the exploit was so easy anyone could do it (SQL injection), has found …
Custom secure apps are gaining popularity in the enterprise
It looks like organizations are increasingly building custom secure apps. Among Good Powered by BlackBerry customers who are building custom apps, the average organization has …
Global cyberconflicts, hacktivism and disruptions are on the horizon
As the data breach landscape continues to evolve, companies must try to stay ahead of the curve and be prepared to respond to any type of security incident. To provide a …
Telegram Android app is a stalker’s dream
Popular instant messaging service Telegram provides optional end-to-end encrypted messaging and, in general, is highly focused on protecting user privacy.Despite these …
VPN protocol flaw allows attackers to discover users’ true IP address
The team running the Perfect Privacy VPN service has discovered a serious vulnerability that affects all VPN providers that offer port forwarding, and which can be exploited …
Spyware/adware combo masquerading as AnonyPlayer hits Android users
If you suddenly start seeing random advertisements popping up on your Android device, you have likely been infected with adware. But if you’re terribly unlucky, you …
Top malware families targeting business networks
Check Point has revealed the most common malware families being used to attack organisations’ networks during October 2015. They identified more than 1,500 different malware …
Abysmal security practices by toy maker VTech result in massive data breach
Hong Kong-based electronic toy maker VTech has suffered a massive breach. The target was the Learning Lodge app store, from which registered users can download games, music, …
CISO at U.S. Bank offers tips for secure online purchasing
The thrill and chaos of holiday shopping has started, and unfortunately with that comes the inherent risk of fraud. With an increased threat of digital fraud, what can …
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