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 May 10, 2017
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New IoT Botnet Discovered, 120K IP Cameras At Risk of Attack
The Persirai IoT botnet, which targets IP cameras, arrives hot on the heels of Mirai and highlights the growing threat of IoT botnets.
Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch For RCE Vuln
Flaw in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine called 'crazy bad' by researchers who discovered it.
Android App Permission in Google Play Contains Security Flaw
Android's app permission mechanisms could allow malicious apps in Google Play to download directly onto the device.
Hackers Face $8.9 Million Fine for Law Firm Breaches
A federal court orders three Chinese nationals to pay $8.9 million in fines and penalties for hacking into two law firms and using stolen confidential information to trade stocks.
Shining a Light on Security's Grey Areas: Process, People, Technology
The changing distributed and mobile business landscape brings with it new security and privacy risks. Here's how to meet the challenge.
Deciphering the GDPR: What You Need to Know to Prepare Your Organization
The European Union's upcoming privacy regulations are incredibly complex. Here are four important points to keep in mind.
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Google Docs Phishing Scam a Game Changer
Experts expect copycats that take advantage of passive authentication from third-party applications using standards such as OAuth.

And Now a Ransomware Tool That Charges Based On Where You Live
Malware is designed to charge more for victims in countries with a higher cost of living, Recorded Future says.

Why OAuth Phishing Poses A New Threat to Users
Credential phishing lets attackers gain back-end access to email accounts, and yesterday's Google Docs scam raises the risk to a new level.

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    Midsized companies are becoming an increasing hot spot for cyber-attacks. They face the same APTs and attacks as large enterprises, but have weaker defenses due to lack of resources and/or budgets. Weak defenses create not only the opportunity for ...

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    Join us as we welcome Michal Kosinski, a psychologist, data scientist, and expert in psycho-demographic profiles to A2 radio. For the uninitiated, these profiles are what Donald Trump, Barak Obama, and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign organizations all leveraged in their ...
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Partner Perspectives
Malspam Causing Havoc for Mac & Windows
Spam is a multi-platform, multi-vector approach to network compromise, and organizations need to weigh up the risks on all fronts to be able to combat it successfully.

OSX.Bella: Mac Malware Strikes Again
This variant of the OSX.Dok dropper behaves altogether differently, and installs a completely different payload.

Locky Returns with a New (Borrowed) Distribution Method
A layered defense is a strong security posture for dealing with a threat like Locky, that can come in different disguises.

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