Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

BlueBorne Bluetooth Vulnerabilities

09/12/2017 05:26 PM EDT  Original release date: September 12, 2017

US-CERT is aware of a collection of Bluetooth vulnerabilities, known as BlueBorne, potentially affecting millions of unpatched mobile phones, computers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. A remote attacker could exploit several of these vulnerabilities to take control ...

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7
OCT
0

Android, Apple, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Web Design, Weekend Update, WordPress

The Weakest Link In Cybersecurity is in Your Mirror

That’s right, it’s still you.  Sorry.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this week’s theme is Simple Steps to Online Safety.

The toughest part of cybersecurity is securing the human mind, emotions, behaviors, and responses from the making a decision or taking an action that will open the door for a cyber-attacker.  The reality is that it is much easier to secure systems than humans. And unfortunately, humans have been given ...

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2
OCT
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Android, Apple, authentication, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, passwords, Phishing, Security, smartphones, social engineering

BlueBorne Bluetooth Hijacker – What Do We Know?

Cybersecurity researchers at Armis Labs have released information about a new attack vector called BlueBorne.  This exploit has the potential to put millions of devices running Windows, Linux, Android or iOS operating systems at risk.

This exploit allows attackers to connect over the Bluetooth radio system with having to first pair the two Bluetooth enabled devices.  Once installed, the attacker has full control ...

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29
SEP
0

Android, Apple, botnet, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Linux, malware, Security, smartphones, Software vulnerability, Spyware, wireless

WireX Turns Android Phones into DDoS Botnet

WireX is a new botnet that runs on hijacked and compromised Android phones.  A bot-net is a collection of compromised devices that can be coordinated by the hijacker to work together on a certain task.  It might be bit-coin mining, or password cracking, or other tasks that require a lot of processing power.  This bot-net, like last year’s Mirai ...

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15
SEP
0

Android, botnet, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Security, smartphones, wireless

Malicious Android Apps Steal Text Messages

Sophos Naked Security alerted us to two Android apps that are included in the Google Play Store as legitimate apps.  This makes these apps particularly dangerous, if you are following our advice to only install apps from legitimate sources.  Once installed, they download a plug-in that harvests your text messages and sends them to a web server.  Since the plug-in is downloaded ...

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7
AUG
0

Android, cybersecurity, Security, smartphones, Software vulnerability, Spyware, wireless

Smartphones Need Security Too

When a smartphone is stolen, it is a disaster.  You have just given the keys to your online life, your email, social media accounts, and credit cards you have synced with an app.  If you have the new smart locks on your home or office, you also gave them literal keys, the ability to open those locks.  If you have live camera ...

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12
JUL
0

Android, Apple, authentication, backup, cybersecurity, encryption, Identity Theft, Security, smartphones, Wi-Fi, wireless

Android Game Hides Crypto-Ransomware Exploit

There is a new encryption ransomware exploit hiding inside a spoofed copy of the popular Chinese game “King of Glory.”  Right now, this malware is affecting users in China, but it is a matter of time before another cyber-criminal group modifies it for English speaking victims.

This game is available on international gaming forums, and is being spread when gamers download a copy ...

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16
JUN
0

Android, cybersecurity, encryption, malware, ransomware, smartphones, Virus, wireless

Which Is Better – SMS or App-based TFA?

google-authenticatorI am a firm believer in, and user of two-factor authentication (TFA or 2FA).  Heck, if there was three-factor authentication I would probably sign up.  The two most popular authenticator apps are Authy and Google Authenticator.  I primarily use Google Authenticator wherever I can.  I use SMS when Authenticator isn’t an option, or won’t work.  I had trouble, for instance, getting Facebook to work ...

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24
AUG
0

Android, authentication, cybersecurity, encryption

Your Smartphone and Tablet Need Security Too

phone-thiefMobile smart devices have all the capabilities of a laptop or computer.  What this means from a cybersecurity perspective is that they are every bit as vulnerable as a laptop or desktop computer.  The fact that they are small makes them easy for a thief to slip in a pocket or backpack and carry away, along with your personal information, contacts, pictures, geo-location history, and a raft of critical and revealing ...

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22
JUN
0

Android, Apple, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Identity Theft, malware, Security, smartphones, Software vulnerability, Spyware, surveillance, wireless

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