Microsoft Zaps Actively Exploited Zero-Day Bug
December 2019’s relatively light Patch Tuesday update also fixes seven critical flaws.
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Cyberattack Downs Pensacola’s City Systems
The cyberattack comes days after a shooting at U.S. military base Naval Air Station Pensacola rocked the city.
Read more4 types of cryptohacks, explained
We look at the ridiculous reasons behind four recent cryptohacks.
Read moreBirth Certificate Data Laid Bare on the Web in Multiple States
A platform that allows online applications for copies of birth certificates did not store its data properly.
Read moreRomanian Duo Receives Jailtime For Infecting 400,000 With Malware
Since 2007, the two allegedly operated a cybercrime ring called “Bayrob Group.”
Read moreEmail Voted a Weak Link for Election Security, with DMARC Lagging
Most counties are not protected from impersonation-based spearphishing attacks.
Read moreFeds Crack Down on Money Mules, Warn of BEC Scams
Authorities say they have halted over 600 domestic money mules – exceeding the 400 money mules stopped last year.
Read moreNews Wrap: Authorities Target Evil Corp., Imminent Monitor, Money Mules
In this past week, the authorities have cracked down on various BEC scams and cybercrime gangs.
Read moreLinux Bug Opens Most VPNs to Hijacking
In a coffee-shop scenario, attackers can hijack “secure” VPN sessions of those working remotely, injecting data into their TCP streams.
Read moreFacebook Alleges Company Infiltrated User Accounts for Ad Fraud
Facebook has paid over $4 million to victims to reimburse them for the unauthorized ads purchased using their ad accounts.
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