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Russian hackers tap Windows flaw to hit NATO, Ukraine
Russian hackers have exploited a bug in Microsoft’s Windows operating system in order to target computers used by NATO, the European Union, Ukraine and …
Lynis v1.6.0 Released For Download – Linux Security Auditing Tool
Lynis is an open source linux security auditing tool. The primary goal is to help users with auditing and hardening of Unix and Linux …
Kroll Ontrack Develops Way to Recover Data Stuck in Bricked iDevices
Consumers who use Apple’s newest mobile devices, including iPhones and iPads, can recover data such as lost photos and videos that go missing during …
Bank customers to sign in with ‘finger vein’ technology
A new way of accessing bank accounts is being launched which identifies individuals through the unique pattern of veins in their fingers. Instead of …
Use Google’s new panel in security settings to keep your account safe
The settings aren’t new, but the wizard-like presentation is a new addition. It walks you through five important security settings for your Google account. …
Firefox 32 includes public key pinning, fixes critical vulnerabilities
Six security advisories – three of which are deemed critical – were addressed in the Tuesday release of Firefox 32, which also comes with …
New variants of POS malware ‘Backoff’ found as infections expand
A security firm that worked with the government to identify point-of-sale (POS) malware, called “Backoff,” has detected two new variants of the threat. On …
PlayStation Network attacked by hacker group – Xbox may be next target
Sony claims that its PlayStation Network (PSN) online gaming service has recovered after being attacked by an apparent hacker group over the weekend. On …
Microsoft includes XP users in Internet Explorer fix
Microsoft has said users of its Windows XP operating system will also get the security update it has issued to fix a flaw in …
Surveillance software FinSpy discovered in 25 countries
Intrusion and surveillance software FinSpy has been found to be in use in 25 countries, including many with dubious human rights records. Researchers from …
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