Category: Computer Security

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Posted: February 23, 2017 in Computer, Security

A rash of invisible, fileless malware is infecting banks around the globe | Ars Technica

Once the province of nation-sponsored hackers, in-memory malware goes mainstream. Source: A rash of invisible, fileless malware is infecting banks around the globe | Ars >>>

Posted: February 8, 2017 in Computer, Security

What Vizio was doing behind the TV screen | Federal Trade Commission

Source: What Vizio was doing behind the TV screen | Federal Trade Commission

Posted: February 6, 2017 in Computer, Security

FYI: Ticking time-bomb fault will brick Cisco gear after 18 months

Replacement units will be on their way – just don’t call it a recall Source: FYI: Ticking time-bomb fault will brick Cisco gear after 18 >>>

Posted: February 4, 2017 in Computer, Security

New SMB bug: How to crash Windows system with a ‘link of death’

Security researcher publishes exploit code after Microsoft drags feet on fix Source: New SMB bug: How to crash Windows system with a ‘link of death’

Posted: February 4, 2017 in Computer, Security

Penguins force-fed root: Cruel security flaw found in systemd v228 • The Register

Opens door to privilege escalation attacks Source: Penguins force-fed root: Cruel security flaw found in systemd v228 • The Register

Posted: January 24, 2017 in Computer, Security

Law Enforcement Has Been Using OnStar, SiriusXM, To Eavesdrop, Track Car Locations For More Than 15 Years | Techdirt

Source: Law Enforcement Has Been Using OnStar, SiriusXM, To Eavesdrop, Track Car Locations For More Than 15 Years | Techdirt

Posted: January 18, 2017 in Computer, Security

FBI Paid Multiple Best Buy Employees After Finding Illegal Content On Computers

As we told you last spring, lawyers for a California doctor accused of possessing child pornography claimed that the FBI had paid a Best Buy >>>

Posted: January 12, 2017 in Computer, Security

Best Buy Geek Squad Informant Use Has FBI on Defense in Child-Porn Case

Source: Best Buy Geek Squad Informant Use Has FBI on Defense in Child-Porn Case

Posted: January 11, 2017 in Computer, Editorial, Security

NPR Is Laundering CIA Talking Points to Make You Scared of NSA Reporting

Source: NPR Is Laundering CIA Talking Points to Make You Scared of NSA Reporting

Posted: January 8, 2017 in Computer, Security