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 December 08, 2017
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Conficker: The Worm That Won't Die
More than nine years after it infected millions of systems worldwide, the malware continues to be highly active, according to a Trend Micro report.
Man-in-the-Middle Flaw in Major Banking, VPN Apps Exposes Millions
New research from University of Birmingham emphasizes importance of securing high-risk mobile apps.
Uber Used $100K Bug Bounty to Pay, Silence Florida Hacker: Report
Uber also performed a forensic analysis of the man's computer to ensure he had deleted the stolen information, Reuters said.
Attacker 'Dwell Time' Average Dips Slightly to 86 Days
Real-world incident response investigation data from CrowdStrike reveals attacker trends with fileless malware, ransomware, and other weapons.
Bitcoin Miner NiceHash Hacked, Possibly Losing $62 Million in Bitcoin
Breach occurred just prior to bitcoin's debut on two major US exchanges, the AP reports.
Android Ransomware Kits on the Rise in the Dark Web
More than 5,000 Android ransomware kit listings have been spotted so far this year, with the median price range hitting $200.
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NIST Releases New Cybersecurity Framework Draft
Updated version includes changes to some existing guidelines - and adds some new ones.

How the Major Intel ME Firmware Flaw Lets Attackers Get 'God Mode' on a Machine
Researchers at Black Hat Europe today revealed how a buffer overflow they discovered in the chip's firmware can be abused to take control of a machine - even when it's turned 'off.'

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Rutkowska: Trust Makes Us Vulnerable
Offensive security researcher Joanna Rutkowska explains why trust in technology can put users at risk.
Ransomware Meets 'Grey's Anatomy'
Fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital is locked out of its electronic medical records, but in the real world, healthcare organizations face even greater risks.
6 Personality Profiles of White-Hat Hackers
From making the Internet safer to promoting their security careers, bug bounty hunters have a broad range of motivators for hacking - most just like the challenge.
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'Reaper': The Professional Bot Herder's Thingbot
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