Weekend Update

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

UL Pushes Security Standards For The Internet Of Broken Things

from the internet-of-very-broken-things dept

If you hadn’t noticed yet, the internet of things is a security and privacy shit show. Millions of poorly-secured internet-connected devices are now being sold annually, introducing massive new attack vectors and vulnerabilities into home and business networks nationwide. Thanks to IOT companies and ...

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JAN
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Internet of Things, malware, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

Mac users targeted by Lazarus ‘fileless’ Trojan

The Lazarus hacking group are trying to sneak a ‘fileless’ Trojan on to Apple computers, disguised as a fake cryptocurrency trading program.

[Heads-Up] In Just 3 Months, Google Alerted 12,000 People About Phishing Attacks by Nation-States

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) delivered thousands of alerts of ...

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18
JAN
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Apple, artificial intellegence, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Phishing, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

AA20-006A: Potential for Iranian Cyber Response to U.S. Military Strike in Baghdad

Original release date: January 6, 2020

Summary

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is sharing the following information with the cybersecurity community as a primer for assisting in the protection of our Nation’s critical infrastructure in light of the current tensions between the Islamic Republic ...

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11
JAN
0

Android, ransomware, Security, smartphones, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

Police Warn of New ‘Line-Trapping Technology’ Being Used to Scam People Over the Phone

From CyberHeist News

A new piece of sophisticated technology is being used by fraudsters to scam unsuspecting people over the phone. Police said a woman in the York Region received a call earlier this month and was told by the scammers she had been a victim of ...

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28
DEC
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Android, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, law and policy, Linux, privacy, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

FTC warns Christmas buyers that smart toys are a security risk

Thinking of giving a young person an internet-connected ‘smart’ toy this Christmas? You may want to think again.

Targeting Military Veterans: 5 Ways Cybercriminals Are Scamming Them

They trained, they served, they protected us. Now, they’re being targeted by cybercriminals who prey ...

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21
DEC
0

Dark Web, Internet of Things, privacy, social engineering, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

The FBI Says Your TV Is Probably Spying On You

Last week, the FBI, that bastion of sage privacy and security advice, issued a blog post out of its Portland field office warning cyber Monday shoppers that their smart TV is a little too smart, and likely watches you as much as you watch it. ...

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14
DEC
0

cybersecurity, Identity Theft, Internet of Things, law and policy, malware, passwords, Phishing, privacy, social engineering, Weekend Update

Weekend Update

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

How to avoid malware on Android in one easy step

Jack Wallen offers up his best advice for avoiding malware on Android, and a list of apps that may be used safely.

Most Popular Websites in History

A really cool graphic courtesy of LinkedIn and Ben Theis of Skol Marketing. This one takes a while to unfold, ...

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7
DEC
0

Facebook, Google, social networks, Web Design, Weekend Update

Weekend Update

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

Netflix account freeze – don’t click, it’s a scam!

The telltale signs are all there… but if you’re in a hurry, this Netflix scam passes the “visual appeal” test.

National Tax Security Awareness Week is December 2–6

Original release date: November 19, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an article announcing that ...

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30
NOV
0

cyberwar, Dark Web, Phishing, social engineering, TOR, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

8 Shopping Tips for the Holiday Season

November 2019 Volume 14 Issue 11

From the desk of Thomas F. Duffy, MS-ISAC Chair

It’s that time of year again, holiday shopping has begun! Everyone is looking for those unique gifts, hot toys and cool electronics. Whether it is a hard-to-find toy for kids or the latest 4K ...

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23
NOV
0

cybersecurity, multi-factor authentication, Web Design, Weekend Update

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