US suspends background checks system after flaw found | foodonia

An entire US department program is to be suspended in order to fix vulnerabilities discovered during a security audit.

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Dino – the latest spying malware from an allegedly French espionage group analyzed | foodonia

In this blog we describe a sophisticated backdoor, called Dino by its creators

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ICANN policy changes trigger privacy concerns | foodonia

Internet name authority ICANN has unsettled privacy advocates after a new working group document flagged changes to the way domain proxy services can operate.

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Cisco warns of default SSH key in several products | foodonia

Cisco security engineers have disclosed that there is a single default ‘maintenance’ SSH key hardcoded into several families of Cisco security appliances.

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Phone Scams: Increasing Numbers, Wider Scope | foodonia

There's a lot more to phone scams than tech support, giving rise to an escalating number of complaints. Here's what two recent reports tell us.

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How do you recover from a hack? | foodonia

Recent high-profile data breaches have illustrated criminals’ insatiable appetite for data and financial reward. If you do get hacked, then, here's how to recover.

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New iPhone update blocks apps from seeing other apps you’ve installed | foodonia

Apple will reportedly introduce a new privacy update for the iPhone that will prevent installed iOS apps from seeing which other apps have been downloaded to the device.

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Spiceworks application vulnerability disclosed | foodonia

A serious flaw has been discovered in the Spiceworks application, which creates an admin account for anyone logging in using their Facebook or LinkedIn details.

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Critical vulnerabilities in Windows and Adobe Reader exposed by hacker | foodonia

A hacker has published an extensive list of Adobe Reader and Windows vulnerabilities based on his research into a relatively obscure area of font management.

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How to steal PGP encryption keys (using radio waves and pita bread) | foodonia

An ingenious team of Israeli security researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered a way to steal secret encryption keys using a gadget so small it can be hidden inside some pita bread.

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The role of proxies and protocols in malware investigations | foodonia

What is a proxy and what types of proxies exist? What protocol are used in the anonymization process? How does anonymity help with malware investigations?

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Minor Chrome release fixes serious bugs | foodonia

Google has updated the Chrome browser to version 43.0.2357.130 for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Polish airline LOT grounded by ‘first attack of it’s kind’ | foodonia

Hackers are being blamed for an attack which grounded 1,400 passengers set to fly on Polish airline LOT.

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LinkedIn to stick with invite-only bug bounty program | foodonia

LinkedIn will continue a bug bounty program that pays out to a closed group of security researchers, claiming that an invite-only approach reduces the number of irrelevant reports.

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Reddit goes HTTPS, joins Wikipedia at security table | foodonia

Popular meme site Reddit has announced that it will soon encrypt all traffic with HTTPS by default.

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Cyber Boot Camp: a head start for tomorrow’s cyber workforce | foodonia

Every June, a select group of students from high schools and middle schools in San Diego County, California, get five days of intense education in the art of defending computer systems.

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Apple iOS and OS X flaws leave passwords vulnerable | foodonia

A vulnerability found in Apple's iOS and OS X devices could allow hackers to upload malware and steal passwords for services including Mail and iCloud

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Must-know security tips for non-technical fathers | foodonia

Few people’s idea of a relaxing Father's Day involves getting to grips with IT security, but scammers typically target the holidays to catch out consumers.

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DuckDuckGo traffic up after Apple integration and privacy scares | foodonia

Privacy search engine DuckDuckGo has seen traffic rocket after recent widely publicised privacy scares, according the the company.

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UK Consumers willing to share DNA with banks to secure identity | foodonia

Consumers in the UK would be happy to share their DNA if it would help secure their financial and personal information, according to a new report.

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Top US baseball team accused of hacking rival | foodonia

The St. Louis Cardinals, one the United States's top major league baseball teams, is being investigated for allegedly hacking into the computer systems of sporting rivals.

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New exploit compromises Samsung Galaxy phones | foodonia

Potentially 600m Samsung Galaxy phones are at risk of malicious compromise after a new exploit was discovered by a security researcher.

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EU data protection regulation overhaul inches closer | foodonia

The 28 EU member states have taken a significant step towards a historic overhaul of EU-wide data protection laws, first proposed three years ago.

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Password security firm LastPass compromised | foodonia

Popular online password vault provider LastPass has warned users to update their master account passwords after their network was hacked.

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A beginner’s guide to starting in InfoSec | foodonia

Much ink has been spilt about the shortage of people trained in information security – especially the lack of women in the industry. Lysa Myers discusses.

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Uber site flaw allows hacker to display rival ad | foodonia

A flaw in taxi cab network Uber’s site allowed a security researcher to manipulate the firms home page and display a rival advert, it has been claimed.

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Wikipedia switches to HTTPS by default | foodonia

Wikimedia has announced that all of its web properties – including the enormously popular crowd-sourced dictionary Wikipedia – will now use HTTPS encryption by default.

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iOS bug leaves iCloud passwords vulnerable | foodonia

A security researcher has highlighted an iOS bug that makes it easier for hackers to to steal iCloud passwords.

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Snapchat bolsters security with optional Two-factor authentication | foodonia

Snapchat has added an option for two-factor authentication in its latest update, followed in the footsteps of Apple, Twitter and Facebook.

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FBI trace celebrity iCloud hacks to Chicago home | foodonia

The FBI has seized a computer, cellphones and storage devices belonging to a Chicago man thought to be responsible for last year's iCloud hacks.

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Europol shuts down cybercrime ring with 49 arrests | foodonia

Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre has arrested 49 suspects in a joint international operation targeting the takedown of a major cybercrime ring, reports Tripwire. The Cybercrime group is said to have had members across Europe, including in Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Georgia and the UK. The suspects are believed to have breached corporate email accounts to commit financial

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Credit Unions and the Data Security Act of 2015 | foodonia

Credit Unions lost a lot of money due to recent breaches, so financial institutions are eager to see merchants held to higher standards for data security.

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British businesses spend £34bn a year on cyberattacks, limiting growth | foodonia

A new survey has estimated that British businesses spend around £34bn a year ($52.5bn) protecting the country from cyberattacks,

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IT security budgets will continue to rise, finds Dell report | foodonia

Around half of IT security leaders said that budgets will significantly increase (19%) or increase (31%) over the next two years, finds a new report.

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US Army website defaced by Syrian Electronic Army hackers | foodonia

Hackers, supportive of the Assad regime in Syria, have successfully compromised content displayed on the US Army's website, popping up messages to visitors

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Congresswoman Katherine Clark targets online abuse with new bill | foodonia

United States Representative Katherine Clark is hoping to provide more support for victims of online abuse with a new bill offering resources and education.

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OpenSesame: Hacked kids’ toy could open garage doors | foodonia

Garage doors may be vulnerable to being opened remotely by hackers using little more than a children's toy, a security researcher has proven this week.

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4 million government employees’ personal data stolen in OPM hack | foodonia

Four million federal employees have had their personal data stolen from the Office of Personnel Management, according to a statement on its website.

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What is Cyber Insurance? | foodonia

What is cyber insurance, and is it worth considering to protect your business?

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Cybercrime Justice? | foodonia

The fight against cybercrime could use some superheroes, but who would do a better job: Batman or Superman?

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Hackers invited to break Apple, Fitbit and Samsung devices at Defcon 2015 | foodonia

Internet of Things devices from the likes of Apple, Fitbit and Samsung will be pushed to their limits this August at the DefCon 23 conference, where hackers have been invited to test the latest gadgets for possible exploits.

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Just 6% of workers trained for phishing attacks, reveals study | foodonia

Just six percent of British employees have received training in dealing with phishing attacks, a survey has revealed.

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Could brainwaves replace the password? | foodonia

As biometrics become more popular, the password is increasingly losing ground to new alternatives. So, are Brainwaves the next big thing biometrics?

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(More) Confessions of a Support Scammer | foodonia

David Harley examines the latest confessions of a support scammer to appear on the web, this time from a Reddit Q&A.

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Cost of UK cybersecurity breaches double, government commissioned survey finds | foodonia

The average 'low-end' cost of a major cybersecurity breach has more than doubled from £600,000 (~$917,000) to £1.46 million (~$2.2 million) in the last year.

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Home Depot calls on court to dismiss consumer data breach case | foodonia

The Home Depot has called upon a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit brought about by consumers claiming they were hurt by last year's data breach.

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Online threats only illegal if intentional, rules Supreme Court | foodonia

The Supreme Court has reversed the decision to convict a Pennsylvania man who directed violent online threats at his ex-wife, citing intent as necessary legal grounds for conviction.

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56 million login credentials at risk from app vulnerability | foodonia

As many as 56 million login credentials may be at risk because of cloud services used incorrectly by app developers, according to new research from the University of Darmstadt.

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Is your GoPro camera secretly spying on you? | foodonia

Poor choices of passwords can lead to your privacy being breached.

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How goes the switch to Chip & Signature cards in the US? | foodonia

With the deadline for the switchover now just months away, how are vendors doing? Have they begun the conversion already, or will they likely be scrambling at the last minute?

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