Weekend Update

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

World’s first and oldest cybercrime (1830) predates electrical telegraphy.  Read how two French bond traders hacked France’s military semaphore telegraph.

Forget VPNfilter – here’s BACKLASH, a networking hack from way, way back

With a name like BACKLASH, you might think this hack comes from the era of mechanical devices, with gears and pulleys. You’d be right!

A pair of ...

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JUN
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Apple, cybersecurity, passwords, Web Design, Weekend Update, WordPress

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Weekend Update

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

Securing Mobile Devices During Summer Travel

05/25/2018 01:27 PM EDT  Original release date: May 25, 2018

As summer begins, many people will travel with their mobile devices. Although these devices—such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops—offer a range of conveniences, users should be mindful of potential threats and vulnerabilities while traveling ...

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JUN
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cybersecurity, Facebook, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

WordPress turns 15 on Sunday May 27

WordPress will be 15 years old this May 27th, 2018!  On Sunday, May 27th, we’re planning a global event celebrating the WordPress 15th Anniversary with WordPress community groups around the world.

Alexa, Siri and Google can be tricked by commands you can’t hear

Researchers have shown how attackers could trick ...

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MAY
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Identity Theft, Internet of Things, law and policy, Linux, Phishing, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

FBI Releases IC3 2017 Internet Crime Report

05/07/2018 08:30 PM EDT  Original release date: May 07, 2018

FBI has released the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2017 Internet Crime Report, which highlights scams trending online. The top three crime types reported by victims in 2017 were non-payment/non-delivery, personal data breach, and ...

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MAY
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Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Phishing, Security, Software vulnerability, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

Microsoft inches closer to commercially-viable quantum computing

Microsoft’s quest to create a powerful quantum computer comes closer to reality with the help of an elementary particle.

Cobalt/Carbanak bank malware gang’s alleged leader arrested

These ...

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APR
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Apple, artificial intellegence, Computers and Internet, law and policy, ransomware, Weekend Update

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