ZDNet | The Cloud Atlas advanced persistent threat (APT) group has updated its weapons portfolio with polymorphic components that produce unique code for each infection.

ZDNet | A series of vulnerabilities in WhatsApp which could permit hackers to tamper with conversations have been made public.

TechCrunch | How safe are your secrets? If you used Amazon’s Elastic Block Storage snapshots, you might want to check your settings. New research just presented at the Def Con security conference reveals how companies, startups and governments are inadvertently leaking their own files from the cloud. (Insider threats are a serious concern for IT and security professionals. Check out our State of Insider Threats in the Digital Workplace report to learn more.)

TechRepublic | Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting businesses with ransomware instead of consumers for a bigger payout, according to Malwarebytes.

ZDNet | These extensions will help you beef up security and keep your data out of the hands of online criminals.

CNET | Ditch the sticky notes and get peace of mind. CNET's favorite password managers will be your first defense against getting hacked.

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