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Mobile Attack Rates Up 24% Globally, 44% in US
One-third of all fraud targets are mobile, a growing source of all digital transactions.
Google Issues Chrome Updates for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Chrome 69 for the desktop platforms, as well as Chrome for Android 69, will be available over the next few weeks.
Authentication Grows Up
Which forms of multi-factor authentication (MFA) are working, which are not, and where industry watchers think the market is headed.
Investor Sues AT&T for Cryptocurrency Theft Losses
The victim of cybercurrency theft blames the carrier for failing its security obligations.
Instagram Debuts New Security Tools
Updates include a new feature to verify the authenticity of popular accounts and a means of integrating two-factor authentication.
WhatsApp: Mobile Phishing's Newest Attack Target
In 2018, mobile communication platforms such as WhatsApp, Skype, and SMS have far less protection against app-based phishing than email.
A False Sense of Security
Emerging threats over the next two years stem from biometrics, regulations, and insiders.
Researchers Find New Fast-Acting Side-Channel Vulnerability
A group of researchers from Georgia Tech have discovered a method for pulling encryption keys from mobile devices without ever touching the phones, themselves.
Gartner Says IT Security Spending to Hit $124B in 2019
Global IT security spending will grow 12.4% in 2018 and another 8.7% in 2019.
Instagram Hack: Hundreds Affected, Russia Suspected
Affected users report the email addresses linked to their Instagram accounts were changed to .ru domains.
Dark Reading News Desk Live at Black Hat USA 2018
Watch here Wednesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET to see over 40 live video interviews straight from the Black Hat USA conference in Las Vegas.
Mastering MITRE's ATT&CK Matrix
This breakdown of Mitre's model for cyberattacks and defense can help organizations understand the stages of attack events and, ultimately, build better security.
Is SMS 2FA Enough Login Protection?
Experts say Reddit breach offers a prime example of the risks of depending on one-time passwords sent via text.
Multifactor Acquisition: Cisco Plans to Buy Duo for $2.35B
Cisco intends to use Duo's authentication technology to ramp up security across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Google Researcher Unpacks Rare Android Malware Obfuscation Library
Analysis exposes the lengths malware authors will go to in order to protect their code from disassembly and reverse engineering.
Stealth Mango Proves Malware Success Doesn't Require Advanced Tech
At Black Hat USA, a pair of researchers will show how unsophisticated software can still be part of a successful surveillance campaign.
7 Ways to Better Secure Electronic Health Records
Healthcare data is prime targets for hackers. What can healthcare organizations do to better protect all of that sensitive information?
Free New Scanner Aims to Protect Home Networks
Free software pinpoints vulnerabilities and offers suggestions for remediation.
Messenger Apps Top Risk Hit Parade
Whether running on iOS or Android, Facebook's and WhatsApp's messenger apps present a 'winning' combination.
Apple Releases Wave of Security Updates
Apple updates software for nearly every hardware platform, though one new feature almost steals the security show.
For Data Thieves, the World Cup Runneth Over
Large sporting events are always going to be targets, but the fact that the competition is in Russia adds another layer of concern. Here are three tips to stay safer.
Former NSO Group Employee Steals, Sells Spy Tools
The Israeli hacking firm says its stolen software is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Consumers Rank Security High in Payment Decisions
Security is a top priority when it comes to making decisions on payment methods and technologies.
iOS 12 2FA Feature May Carry Bank Fraud Risk
Making two-factor authentication faster could also make it less secure.
Botnets Evolving to Mobile Devices
Millions of mobile devices are now making requests in what's described as "an attack on the economy."
65% of Resold Memory Cards Still Pack Personal Data
Analyzed cards, mainly from smartphones and tablets, contained private personal information, business documentation, audio, video, and photos.
10 Tips for More Secure Mobile Devices
Mobile devices can be more secure than traditional desktop machines - but only if the proper policies and practices are in place and in use.
WPA3 Brings New Authentication and Encryption to Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi Alliance officially launches its latest protocol, which offers new capabilities for personal, enterprise, and IoT wireless networks.
iOS Hack Lets Attackers Brute Force iPhone, iPad Passcodes
A vulnerability in Apple's iOS lets anyone with a Lightning cable bypass the passcode entry restriction designed to protect the company's devices.
8 Security Tips for a Hassle-Free Summer Vacation
It's easy to let your guard down when you're away. Hackers know that, too.
Email, Social Media Still Security Nightmares
Phishing and banking trojans continue to be major threats brought into the enterprise.
Hackers Crack iPhone Defense Built to Block Forensic Tools
Grayshift, the company behind a system to help police break into iPhones, says it found a workaround for USB Restricted Mode.
Mobile App Threats Continue to Grow
Criminals looking to profit from corporate resources and information keep going after mobile devices, two new reports confirm.
'Shift Left' & the Connected Car
How improving application security in the automotive industry can shorten product development time, reduce costs, and save lives.
5 Tips for Protecting SOHO Routers Against the VPNFilter Malware
Most home office users need to simply power cycle their routers and disable remote access; enterprises with work-at-home employees should move NAS behind the firewall.
Mobile Malware Moves to Mine Monero (and Other Currencies)
A new report shows that cryptocurrencies tend to be the focus of a growing number of malicious apps.
Android Malware Comes Baked into Some New Tablets, Phones
Ad-loading malware is being built into the firmware and operating system of some new tablets and phones from three major manufacturers.
Privacy Group: Facebook, Google Policies Break GDPR Laws
Nonprofit 'None of Your Business' files complaints against Facebook, Google, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
Windows 10 Adoption Grew 75%, Adobe Flash Plummeted 188% in 2017: Report
Authentication data reveals an increase in Apple devices, poor mobile security, and the rapid disappearance of Flash from browsers.
ZipperDown Vulnerability Could Hit 10% of iOS Apps
A newly discovered vulnerability could affect thousands of iOS apps -- and Android users may not be spared.
'Roaming Mantis' Android Malware Evolves, Expands Targets
Roaming Mantis has evolved rapidly, adding geographies, platforms, and capabilities to its original scope.
Cracking 2FA: How It's Done and How to Stay Safe
Two-factor authentication is a common best security practice but not ironclad. Here's how it can be bypassed, and how you can improve security.
Phishing Attack Bypasses Two-Factor Authentication
Hacker Kevin Mitnick demonstrates a phishing attack designed to abuse multi-factor authentication and take over targets' accounts.
Phishing Threats Move to Mobile Devices
Mobile devices are emerging as a primary gateway for phishing attacks aimed at stealing data.
APT Attacks on Mobile Rapidly Emerging
Mobile devices are becoming a 'primary' enterprise target for attackers.
What Meltdown and Spectre Mean for Mobile Device Security
Here are four tips to keep your mobile users safe from similar attacks.
Google Adds Security Features to Gmail Face-lift
A redesigned Gmail brings new security measures to improve data protection and applications for artificial intelligence.
Biometrics Are Coming & So Are Security Concerns
Could these advanced technologies be putting user data at risk?
Securing Social Media: National Safety, Privacy Concerns
It's a critical time for social media platforms and the government agencies and private businesses and individuals using them.
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From DHS/US-CERT's National Vulnerability Database CVE-2018-17182
PUBLISHED: 2018-09-19
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From DHS/US-CERT's National Vulnerability Database CVE-2018-17182
PUBLISHED: 2018-09-19
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.18.8. The vmacache_flush_all function in mm/vmacache.c mishandles sequence number overflows. An attacker can trigger a use-after-free (and possibly gain privileges) via certain thread creation, map, unmap, invalidation, and dereference operations...
CVE-2018-17144PUBLISHED: 2018-09-19
Bitcoin Core 0.14.x before 0.14.3, 0.15.x before 0.15.2, and 0.16.x before 0.16.3 and Bitcoin Knots 0.14.x through 0.16.x before 0.16.3 allow a remote denial of service (application crash) exploitable by miners via duplicate input. An attacker can make bitcoind or Bitcoin-Qt crash.
CVE-2017-3912PUBLISHED: 2018-09-18
Bypassing password security vulnerability in McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) 7.0.1 and 6.2.0 allows authenticated users to perform arbitrary command execution via a command-line utility.
CVE-2018-6690PUBLISHED: 2018-09-18
Accessing, modifying, or executing executable files vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client in McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) 8.0.0 Hotfix 4 and earlier allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via file transfer from external system.
CVE-2018-6693PUBLISHED: 2018-09-18
An unprivileged user can delete arbitrary files on a Linux system running ENSLTP 10.5.1, 10.5.0, and 10.2.3 Hotfix 1246778 and earlier. By exploiting a time of check to time of use (TOCTOU) race condition during a specific scanning sequence, the unprivileged user is able to perform a privilege escal...
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