Cybersecurity news highlights Apr 4,2016
Spies rejoice! Gmail, Facebook Messenger BREACHed once again
Thrice-upgraded attack framework now 500 times faster with badass modular Rupture framework Black Hat Asia Research pair Dimitris Karakostas and Dionysis Zindros have upgraded their attack (codenamed BREACH) that pierces the web’s most common ciphers, and released a framework to help well-heeled…….
What happens when you connect to public WiFi?
One of the most convenient things about connecting to the Internet through your computer, tablet, or smartphone is being able to tap into public WiFi from pretty much anywhere. These days, there are WiFi hotspots available all across the country, so youre practically never without Internet access. However, its a smart move to be cautious when it comes to connecting to public WiFi. When youre tapping in to an unfamiliar hotspot, you could potentially be putting your personal data and the security of things like your bank accounts, your passwords, and your identity at risk. Even if a public WiFi hotspot looks secure, you might still miss the small red flags that signal trouble.
120 code cracker that can unlock an iPhone in six hours: so hands up, FBI, why did it take you FOUR months to access jihadi’s phone?
An investigation by The Mail on Sunday found a gadget, sold openly on the internet, could be used to gain access to private and confidential details stored on Apple iPhones….
Remaiten Linux-Based worm turns Routers Into Bots
Security software company ESET have posted a research about a new worm. The malware known as Remaiten, spreads over Telnet and builds a botnet of routers, access points, Wi-Fi or any network device. ESET Experts believe that Remaiten is an improved version of Gafgyt and Tsunami (also known as Kaiten ) worm discovered on 2014….
Petya Ransomware Targets HR Employees And Encrypts Entire Hard Drives
This post was originally published here: post Theres a new ransomware floating around that is mainly targeting business users predominantly in The post Petya Ransomware Targets HR Employees And Encrypts Entire Hard Drives appeared first on OSINT ….
US Infrastructure Vulnerable to Hackers With Google, Passwords
This post was originally published here: post Authorities say the countrys dams, stadiums, traffic controls and power grids can be accessed by The post US Infrastructure Vulnerable to Hackers With Google, Passwords appeared first on OSINT ….
New iOS 9 Exploit Can Infect Enterprise Devices With Malware: Heres How It Works
This post was originally published here: post A new iOS 9 exploit can install malware into enterprise devices that are enrolled in The post New iOS 9 Exploit Can Infect Enterprise Devices With Malware: Here’s How It Works appeared first on OSINT ….
Selling your corporate password? You may want to think twice
A recent report in many of the CIO/CSO magazines claims that the astonishing results from a recent survey by Vanson Bourne, an independent research firm, claiming that about one out of every four employees would be willing to sell their company password to an outsider.
