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Between the teeming hordes of hype merchants and the very meagre actual products, augmented reality is taking some baby thinking steps into practical things. MIT is looking at making AR safe for users.
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Equifax, the credit rating reporting agency that exposed personal data of nearly 150 million people, (and recently was awarded a contract by the IRS to confirm taxpayer's identities), appears to have been hacked — again.
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More websites are including cryptocurrency miners that use your device's CPU to generate digital coins. After a miner was found on The Pirate Bay last month, more torrent sites have added scripts. Hackers are also adding miners to websites they hijack.
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The malware found bundled with popular computer maintenance software CCleaner was designed to compromise machines at some of the world's biggest tech companies. The discovery suggests the attack was more significant than first thought.
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Small businesses are suffering from a ransomware epidemic. Firms have paid out a total of over $300 million in the past year, leaving them unable to make investments to develop their business. Recovering from the data loss can be an even greater struggle.
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Security researchers have discovered a flaw in Bluetooth that leaves almost every Bluetooth-enabled device vulnerable. It gives the attacker the ability to run malicious code. It's an example of what could go wrong with the Internet of Things.
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A free web browser is aiming to offer privacy-minded Internet users a safer way to navigate online. Cocoon uses cloud technology to proactively protect against hacks, ransomware and malicious sites. It also comes with encryption and an IP address shield.
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Google has removed over 500 Android apps from Google Play after security researchers discovered they could be used to download spyware. All the apps used an advertising network that contained code capable of stealing data from users.
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Hackers are increasingly targeting shipping firms to extract business information, attempt audacious frauds and steal goods from vessels. Members of the security industry warned shipping firms are often unaware of the dangers.
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Microsoft has warned that artificial intelligence could "reset" cybercrime and the techniques used to combat it. AI is being used to tackle emerging threats but is also powering a new generation of malware created by elite attackers.
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Last year, investors put $3.5 billion into cybersecurity companies via more than 400 deals, according to CB Insights. And those numbers may well go up this year — the first quarter of 2017 set a five-year record for deals in the private security space.
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Russia's meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election is small potatoes compared to what the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed Thursday night. Allegedly, Russian hackers have been targeting our nuclear power plants.
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Microsoft has taken the highly unusual step of releasing a new set of Windows security updates for unsupported operating system versions. The company said the patches come in the wake of WannaCrypt and provide protection against "nation-state actors."
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Security researchers have warned that two dangerous new strains of malware have been spotted online, including a ransomware attack. It specifically targets Apple Mac computers, making it one of very few campaigns to stray away from Windows.
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A new study shows the analysis of network traffic, especially that directed towards suspicious domains, allows administrators to detect malware infections before the invading malware can do most of its damage.
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An invasive form of malware believed to be attached to a Chinese firm could spell "global catastrophe," according to the cybersecurity firm that discovered it. The software has the power to gain near-complete control of targets, including spying on files.
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Popular password management service OneLogin has reported a serious breach of its security systems which may have allowed attackers to access user data. The company told its customers that the perpetrators could have decrypted stored passwords.
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The WannaCry ransomware that made its way around the globe last week may have been aided by the use of pirated Windows versions. According to security researchers, the widespread use of illegal copies gave it a foothold in some regions.
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Hackers have been caught using compromised Microsoft Word files to install malware on target computers. The flaw, yet to be patched by Microsoft, is in active use in the wild and can be used to silently run code and download executable files.
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Malware allegedly built by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has been released online by hacking group Shadow Brokers. The tools have been confirmed to be authentic by cybersecurity experts but some of the software seems to be dated.
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Google has published its third Android Security Report, detailing the progress it has made in securing its ecosystem and keeping users safe on their devices. Play Store malware distribution has fallen, although the number of affected devices has risen.
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Security researchers have discovered an alarming number of Android phones come with serious malware preinstalled. Devices seemingly fresh from the factory had malicious apps integrated with their storage and equipped with system privileges.
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A new scam and malware campaign targeting Google Chrome users is claiming to help fix "missing fonts." The popup window claims a new font must be installed for websites to load correctly. Clicking OK downloads money-making malware.
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A significant flaw in a key security feature of computer processors could allow attackers to gain control of devices far more easily than was previously possible. There's currently no cure because the problem lies in the chip's firmware.
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There's a longstanding myth that Mac computers don't get viruses — or, at the very least, malware makers don't target Macs as much as they do Windows.
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A dangerous strain of malware is going mainstream and targeting banks around the world, security researchers have warned today. Attackers have created malware that doesn't store any files, making it virtually undetectable.
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Google has revealed it banned nearly two billion bad ads during 2016. The company has published a set of statistics that highlight how prevalent malicious advertising has become. It is developing new technologies to remove offending ads.
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Google has detailed one of its most useful methods for catching malicious apps threatening Android phones. It is able to work out when an app has left a device unusable by checking to see if it has been used in a recent period of time.
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A nasty new strain of malware is making the rounds. It is spreading by using a devious tactic that hasn't been observed before. If you get infected, you can choose to pass the ransomware onto two of your friends and get your files decrypted for free.
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A new strain of malware called Gooligan has successfully breached over one million Google accounts, according to security researchers today. The "alarming" campaign uses malicious apps designed as real ones to gain control of accounts.
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Fake Windows 10 activation ransomware prompt Symantec
Qualcomm's Smart Protect technology in its Snapdragon 820 processor will provide malware protection directly from the chip [YouTube still] Qualcomm
Babylon is another scam search engine. Don't click the link, don't click anything, close the page and get rid of it.
Gooligan malware Check Point Security Technologies
The malware bundled with CCleaner targeted "at least" 20 of the world's largest tech firms Pexels / Tookapic
Fake Windows 10 activation ransomware prompt Symantec
InstaAgent, an Instagram client that stole the passwords of hundreds of thousands of users David-LR (@PeppersoftDev)
Infected USB sticks delivered to mailboxes in Melbourne Victoria Police Force
TeslaCrypt encrypts game files on infected systems, demanding a ransom for their release Bromium Labs
Google's Verify Apps can identify potentially malicious Android apps based on device retention after install Google
Fake app reviews created by the Gooligan malware Check Point Security Technologies
Mamba ransomware infects the MBR to display a custom decryption prompt before Windows starts Renato Marinho
Typical invoice email sent by Necurs botnet. Symantec
The malware authors manipulated search results Symantec
The Rombertik malware wipes hard drives when detected Cisco
One of the fake malware recovery sites Symantec
Digital Signature of CCleaner 5.33 Cisco Talos
Gooligan malware Check Point Security Technologies
No More Ransom helps people recover from ransomware attacks No More Ransom
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