US Defense Contractor left Sensitive Files on Amazon Server Without Password

Sensitive files linked to the United States intelligence agency were reportedly left on a public Amazon server by one of the nation's top intelligence contractor without a password, according to a new report. UpGuard cyber risk analyst Chris Vickery discovered a cache of 60,000 documents from a U...

FBI Releases Article on Protecting Business Email Systems

The Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI has released an article on Building a Digital Defense with an Email Fortress. FBI warns that scammers commonly target business email accounts with phishing and social engineering schemes. Strategies for preventing email compromises include avoiding the use ...

3 Nigerian Scammers Get 235-Years of Total Jail Sentence in U.S.

You may have heard of hilarious Nigerian scams. My all time favourite is this one: A Nigerian astronaut has been trapped in space for the past 25 years and needs $3 million to get back to Earth, Can you help? Moreover, Nigerians are also good at promising true love and happiness. But You know, Lo...

FTC Releases Alert on Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert about how quickly criminals begin using your personal information once it is posted to a hacker site by an identity thief. FTC researchers found that it can take as few as 9 minutes for crooks to access stolen personal information posted to...

Sweden Drops Assange’s Rape Case—But He’s Not Walking Free

The Swedish decision only brings into focus Assange's core conflict with the US government. The post Sweden Drops Assange's Rape Case---But He's Not Walking Free appeared first on WIRED...

Life Before Us Yo app for iOS Authentication Vulnerability

Life Before Us Yo app for iOS is an iOS based social mobile application developed by Yo Inc. An authentication vulnerability exists in version 2.5.8 of the Life Before Us Yo app for iOS, which stems from the program failing to validate an X.509 certificate on the server side of an SSL server. The...

Top 5 GDPR Myths: Get the Facts

The General Data Protection Regulation GDPR has been garnering much attention since its formal adoption in April 2016. With the effective date of May 25, 2018 fast approaching, some popular myths have emerged surrounding the regulation. In this blog post, we’ll examine and debunk a few of the mos...

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The US Senate Is Using Signal

The US Senate just approved Signal for staff use. Signal is a secure messaging app with no backdoor, and no large corporate owner who can be pressured to install a backdoor. Susan Landau comments. Maybe I'm being optimistic, but I think we just won the Crypto War. A very important part of the US...

Joomla! Releases Security Update for CMS

Joomla! has released version 3.7.1 of its Content Management System CMS software to address a vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected website. Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Joomla! Security Release and...

ICS-CERT Releases WannaCry Fact Sheet

The Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team ICS-CERT has released a short overview of the WannaCry ransomware infections. This fact sheet provides information on how the WannaCry program spreads, what users should do if they have been infected, and how to protect against similar...

FTC Releases Alert on Fraudulent Emails

The Federal Trade Commission FTC has released an alert about scammers sending out fake emails that look authentic to trick you into sending money to them. Users should be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls or email messages from individuals asking about your information. If an unknown individu...

CVE-2017-8937

The Life Before Us Yo app 2.5.8 for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate...

CVE-2017-8937

The Life Before Us Yo app 2.5.8 for iOS does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate...

Intel Active Management Technology Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

On May 1st, 2017, Intel released a security advisory titled Intel Active Management Technology, Intel Small Business Technology, and Intel Standard Manageability Escalation of Privilege, also known as INTEL-SA-00075. The advisory details a vulnerability in the Intel Active Management AMT, Intel...

WannaCry Ransomware That's Hitting World Right Now Uses NSA Windows Exploit

Update — After reading this article, if you want to know, what has happened so far in past 4 days and how to protect your computers from WannaCry, read our latest article "WannaCry Ransomware: Everything You Need To Know Immediately." Earlier today, a massive ransomware campaign hit computer...

Multiple Ransomware Infections Reported

US-CERT has received multiple reports of WannaCry ransomware infections in many countries around the world. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock it. Individuals and organizations are discouraged from...

SSA.GOV To Require Stronger Authentication

The U.S. Social Security Administration will soon require Americans to use stronger authentication when accessing their accounts at ssa.gov. As part of the change, SSA will require all users to enter a username and password in addition to a one-time security code sent their email or phone. In thi...

Cisco Releases Security Update

Cisco has released a security update to address a vulnerability in its WebEx Meetings Server which could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Cisco Security Advisory and apply the necessary update. This product is...

Facebook's Observations on Information Operations and the 2016 US Election

Facebook published paper on the information operations it has seen, as well as some observations regarding the recent US election. It's interesting reading...