More and more attacks taking advantage of a XSS and RCE bug in the popular plugin have cropped up in the wild. Source link … [Read more...] about Exploits for Social Warfare WordPress Plugin Reach Critical Mass
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FBI: BEC Scam Losses Almost Double To Reach $1.2 Billion
Overall, in 2018 the FBI received more than 351k reported scams with losses exceeding $2.7 billion. Source link … [Read more...] about FBI: BEC Scam Losses Almost Double To Reach $1.2 Billion
Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder Spills 2 Million Passwords
China-based app maker ignored repeated warnings by researchers that its password database - stored in plain text - was accessible to anyone online. Source link … [Read more...] about Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder Spills 2 Million Passwords
Is Privacy Really iPhone? Researchers Weigh in on Apple’s Targeted Ad Tracking
The administrator of your personal data will be Threatpost, Inc., 500 Unicorn Park, Woburn, MA 01801. Detailed information on the processing of personal data can be found in the privacy policy. In addition, you will find them in the message confirming the subscription to the newsletter. Source link … [Read more...] about Is Privacy Really iPhone? Researchers Weigh in on Apple’s Targeted Ad Tracking
Evil TeamViewer Attacks Under the Guise of the U.S. State Department
The attack is targeting financial regulators and embassy staff-- but probably isn't the work of an APT. Source link … [Read more...] about Evil TeamViewer Attacks Under the Guise of the U.S. State Department
France’s ‘Secure’ Telegram Replacement Hacked in an Hour
The messaging app that will replace the government's use of WhatsApp and Telegram was released last week, with security vulnerability included. Source link … [Read more...] about France’s ‘Secure’ Telegram Replacement Hacked in an Hour
WannaCry Hero Pleads Guilty to Kronos Malware Charges
The malware researcher has pleaded guilty to two out of 10 charges; one with creating the Kronos malware and the other with conspiracy. Source link … [Read more...] about WannaCry Hero Pleads Guilty to Kronos Malware Charges
Millions of Medical Documents for Addiction and Recovery Patients Leaked
The information includes data on all rehab treatments and procedures, linked with patients' names and other info. Source link … [Read more...] about Millions of Medical Documents for Addiction and Recovery Patients Leaked
Microsoft’s Latest Patch Hoses Some Antivirus Software
McAfee, Sophos and Avast are among the antivirus software suites impacted. Source link … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Latest Patch Hoses Some Antivirus Software
Three-Fourths of Consumers Don’t Trust Facebook, Threatpost Poll Finds
The administrator of your personal data will be Threatpost, Inc., 500 Unicorn Park, Woburn, MA 01801. Detailed information on the processing of personal data can be found in the privacy policy. In addition, you will find them in the message confirming the subscription to the newsletter. Source link … [Read more...] about Three-Fourths of Consumers Don’t Trust Facebook, Threatpost Poll Finds