Alleged 'Snake Oil' Crypto Firm Sues Over Boos at Black Hat
The paper being presented suggested that the two researchers had a method to quickly find large semiprime numbers and essentially break RSA-2048 and
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Cryptocurrency Mining Employees Expose Nuclear Plant to Internet
Xbox eavesdropping, email scammers, and more of the week’s top security news.
Source: Wired – Cryptocurrency Mining Employees Expose Nuclear Plant to
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WordPress Plugins Exploited in Ongoing Attack, Researchers Warn
Researchers warn users of several plugins to update as vulnerabilities are being actively exploited to redirect website visitor traffic.
Source: Threat Post
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80 Charged in Massive BEC Operation Bust
A group of mostly Nigerian nationals attempted to steal $46 million through business email compromise and romance scams, the FBI reports.
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The Consumer Bureau's Reckless Plan for Debt Collection
Opinion: A CFPB proposal would create a quandary for consumers. Click and risk a computer virus, or don’t click and miss a debt
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What Is Cyberwar? The Complete WIRED Guide
The threat of cyberwar looms over the future: a new dimension of conflict capable of leapfrogging borders and teleporting the chaos of war
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Open-Source Spyware Spreading Via Google Play Store App to Send SMS, Steal Contacts, Files & Credentials
Researchers discovered an open-source spyware AhMyth associated with Google play store app called RB Music to intrude the Android users device to steal various
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The Fight Against Robocalls Gets Powerful New Allies
All the state attorneys general, along with 12 major companies, promise to finally make serious moves against robocalls.
Source: Wired – The
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Haas Formula 1 CIO Builds Security at 230 Miles per Hour
As the CIO for both Formula 1 and NASCAR racing teams, Gary Foote is tackling the same security issues as other manufacturing CIOs
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Microsoft Tops Phishers' Favorite Brands as Facebook Spikes
Microsoft remains the favorite brand to spoof in phishing campaigns, but more attackers are impersonating Facebook.
Source: Dark Reading – Threat Intelligence
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