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Flawed password managers allow malware to steal passwords from computer memory
The most widely used password managers sport fundamental vulnerabilities that could allow malware to steal the master password or other passwords stored by the software …
Detecting Trojan attacks against deep neural networks
A group of researchers with CSIRO’s Data61, the digital innovation arm of Australia’s national science agency, have been working on a system for run time detection of trojan …
SMBs spending a day each week dealing with cybersecurity issues
Almost half of UK small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) believe a cyberattack would put their business at risk of closure, and 48 per cent of businesses report they have had …
Impersonation, sender forgery and corporate email spoofing top the charts
This Q4 of 2018 was a busy period for phishing scammers. INKY researchers saw a spike in email volume this time of year as people use email to gather their receipts from …
The problem with vulnerable IoT companion apps
There’s no shortage of exploitable security holes in widely used Internet of Things devices, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the communication between many …
Researchers reveal new privacy attack against 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile users
5G cellular mobile communications, when implemented, are expected to provide high bandwidth, low latency, energy savings, better connectivity, but security and privacy must …
Researcher warns of privilege escalation flaw in Check Point ZoneAlarm
Illumant researcher Chris Anastasio has discovered a serious vulnerability in Check Point’s security software. It affects ZoneAlarm Free Firewall and ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus …
Bug in widespread Wi-Fi chipset firmware can lead to zero-click code execution
A vulnerability in the firmware of a Wi-Fi chipset that is widely used in laptops, streaming, gaming and a variety of “smart” devices can be exploited to …
Widely used building access system can be easily compromised
A researcher has discovered several egregious vulnerabilities in the PremiSys IDenticard building access management system, some of which could allow attackers to take control …
Why are some vulnerabilities disclosed responsibly while others are not?
EU’s cybersecurity agency ENISA has delved into the problematics of vulnerability disclosure and has released a report that addresses economic factors, incentives and …
Does your personality put you at risk for cybercrime?
Impulse online shopping, downloading music and compulsive email use are all signs of a certain personality trait that make you a target for malware attacks. New research from …
30% of healthcare databases are exposed online
Despite the fact that electronic health records (EHR) contain extremely sensitive information about individuals, it is shockingly easy for malicious actors to get their hands …