30-year-old file format behind MacOS hack
A security expert revealed this week that an exploit commonly used against Windows users who own Microsoft Office can sneak into MacOS systems as well.
Aug 06, 2020 report
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Credit card skimmers hide in web page image files
A particularly nasty form of consumer credit card theft centers on the use of skimming devices embedded in credit card machines at locations such as gas stations and convenience stores. As a customer swipes a card, the hidden ...
Jun 29, 2020 report
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Microsoft-Intel project converts malware into images to cut threats
Two industry giants are working to get a clearer picture of how to combat malware—literally.
May 12, 2020 report
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Supply-chain hack attacks are worrying investigators
What do you know about supply-chain attacks? In January, an article in CSO said it's when a weak link in your enterprise security might lie with partners and suppliers. It's when someone infiltrates your system through ...
May 05, 2019 weblog
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Researchers find 'critical' security flaws in AMD chips
Security researchers said Tuesday they discovered flaws in chips made by Advanced Micro Devices that could allow hackers to take over computers and networks.
Mar 13, 2018
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Researchers explore how phone replacement screens could trigger attacks
People with cracked phone touch screens? What else is new? Many people drop their phones, shatter their screens and either put up with their cracked screens or run to shops for replacements. Now there is something to worry ...
Aug 23, 2017 weblog
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New firewall protects cellphones from security threat
Cyber security researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) developed an innovative firewall program that adds a missing layer of security in Android cellphones and monitors for malicious code.
Jun 29, 2017
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New tool detects malicious websites before they cause harm
Malicious websites promoting scams, distributing malware and collecting phished credentials pervade the web. As quickly as we block or blacklist them, criminals set up new domain names to support their activities. Now a research ...
Oct 27, 2016
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Bad news for attackers: VirusTotal can scan for malicious code in firmware
What can you do if the reason for your computer infection is so deep that malicious code cannot be detected even with the best antivirus scans? Firmware has become a notoriously great place for mischief, with malware planted ...
Jan 31, 2016 weblog
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