Ubuntu Security Notice 2779-1 – It was discovered that the Linux kernel did not check if a new IPv6 MTU set by a user space application was valid. A remote attacker could forge a route advertisement with an invalid MTU that a user space daemon like NetworkManager would honor and apply to the kernel, causing a denial of service. It was discovered that virtio networking in the Linux kernel did not handle fragments correctly, leading to kernel memory corruption. A remote attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute code with administrative privileges. Various other issues were also addressed.
Monthly Archives: October 2015
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2776-1
Ubuntu Security Notice 2776-1 – It was discovered that the Linux kernel did not check if a new IPv6 MTU set by a user space application was valid. A remote attacker could forge a route advertisement with an invalid MTU that a user space daemon like NetworkManager would honor and apply to the kernel, causing a denial of service. It was discovered that virtio networking in the Linux kernel did not handle fragments correctly, leading to kernel memory corruption. A remote attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute code with administrative privileges. Various other issues were also addressed.
Multi-stage exploit installing trojan
Earlier this year, a new type of trojan caught the attention of ESET researchers. This article will take a deep dive into how the exploit works and briefly describe the final payload.
The post Multi-stage exploit installing trojan appeared first on We Live Security.
CIA director’s personal email account ‘breached by teen’
It has been claimed that the director of the CIA has had his personal email account breached by a teenager, with social engineering playing a part in the hack.
The post CIA director’s personal email account ‘breached by teen’ appeared first on We Live Security.
Teenager claims he hacked CIA Director’s mail
Brennans question what he wants was answered with a demand of a mere 2 trillion dollars – or “Palestine to be free and for you to stop killing innocent people”.
The post Teenager claims he hacked CIA Director’s mail appeared first on Avira Blog.
Panda Antivirus for Mac, compatible with El Capitan
September 30 saw the launch of El Capitan, Apple’s new operating system for its computers.
So, if you already have Panda Antivirus for Mac installed on your computer, or you’re thinking about getting an antivirus for Mac, we’ve got you covered – Panda Antivirus for Mac is compatible with El Capitan!
Advantages of Panda Antivirus for Mac
- Blocks both malware for Mac OS X and malware for Windows.
- It scans both files and emails.
- It quarantines infected files.
- It offers two kinds of scans: a real-time scan that continuously analyzes Mac files, and another that performs monthly, on-demand scans.
- You can even scan iPhones, iPads and iPod touch for malware.
Remember that Apple and its devices aren’t invincible. To avoid any nasty surprises such as XcodeGhost, you should always update the operating system, download apps from the official store, and use security software.
Are you ready to try our antivirus for Mac?
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Notice to Appear
Notice to Appear, This is to inform you to appear in the Court on the October 26 for your case hearing. Please, do not forget to bring all the documents related to the case. Note: If you do not come, the case will be heard in your absence. The Court Notice is attached to this email. Yours faithfully, Roberto Graham, Clerk of Court.
AVG Technologies to Participate in Futurecom 2015
AMSTERDAM – October 20, 2015 – AVG® Technologies N.V. (NYSE: AVG), the online security company™ for more than 200 million monthly active users, announced today that it will bring its security and digital privacy protection solutions to Futurecom 2015 in Brazil. AVG plans to exhibit at the Futurecom Business Trade Show and speak at the International Congress of Futurecom.
In addition to exhibiting AVG’s suite of protection and performance products at booth B14, members of AVG’s senior staff have been chosen to participate in the presentations. Tasso Roumeliotis, Founder and CEO of Location Labs by AVG, will deliver a keynote addressing proven methods for attracting and retaining family plan subscribers and the necessity for partnerships with cutting-edge technology companies.
Tony Anscombe, AVG Senior Security Evangelist, will also speak in a panel discussion about how to increase the safety of users while thwarting cyber-attacks. He will address how and why the expansion of mobile applications and the Internet of Things will continue to be one of the biggest challenges for mobile operators and security companies to continue protecting customers.
This year, Futurecom, the most important Information and Communication Technology Event in Latin America, will feature 350 exhibitors and host an anticipated 14,000+ visitors.
Futurecom 2015 – Leading the Digital Transformation
Date: October 26 to 29, 2015
Schedule: 9h30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (including Trade Show and International Congress)
Location: Transamérica Expo Center – Avenida Doutor Mário Vilas Boas Rodrigues, 387 – Santo Amaro, São Paulo – SP – Brazil
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
“Unlocking the potential of mobile operators’ most valuable customer segment”
Speaker: Tasso Roumeliotis, Founder & CEO of Location Labs by AVG
Date: October 27, 2015
Schedule: 3h20 p.m. to 3h50 p.m.
Location: Colombia Auditorium
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Panelist: Tony Anscombe, AVG Technologies Senior Security Evangelist
Date: October 28, 2015
Schedule: 11h30 a.m. to 1h p.m.
Location: Colombia Auditorium
About AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG)
AVG is the online security company providing leading software and services to secure devices, data and people. AVG’s award-winning technology is delivered to over 200 million monthly active users worldwide. AVG’s Consumer portfolio includes internet security, performance optimization, location services, data controls and insights, personal privacy and identity protection for mobile devices and desktops. The AVG Business portfolio – delivered by managed service providers, VARs and resellers – offers IT administration, control and reporting, integrated security and mobile device management that simplifies protection for businesses.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. www.avg.com
Media Contacts in Brazil:
Camila Sanches
Tel: 055-11-33883059
Email: [email protected]
Lizandra Cardelino:
Tel: 055-11-33883056
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact in North America:
Deanna Contreras
Tel: 415-608-9627
Email: [email protected]
Press information: http://now.avg.com
Curb Your ‘App’-etite: These Top 10 Apps Stifle Your Phone’s Performance
We all know that excited feeling when you take your new Android phone out of the box for the first time. The possibilities seem infinite – the battery will last forever, your phone will operate at lightning speed and you’ve never had more space for all your photos and music. But, how long until that hopeful feeling fades? Well, just wait until you’ve installed all your favorite apps. You may see your smartphone or tablet slow down to a virtual crawl in no time at all.
Keen to prevent this? In our global AVG Android App Report (Q2 2015), we’ve again, identified the top 10 apps that drain your battery, clog your storage and use up most of your mobile data. 
What are the top app sinners?
- Snapchat! Oh Snap! Forget Facebook, Spotify, or any of the preinstalled apps: In Q2 2015, Snapchat dethroned them all as the app which had the highest, overall performance drain. Did you know that while it runs, it makes use of the camera, Wi-Fi/mobile data and GPS functionality, simultaneously? This explains the high battery life and traffic consumption.
- Samsung Updates! The top, hidden battery-drainer this quarter was a service innocuously named “com.sec.android.fwupgrade,” which is responsible for delivering periodic Samsung updates to your device via Wi-Fi. As with the similarly update-heavy Samsung Security Policy Update (KNOX) and Google Play apps, the service has a massive impact on the battery life of your device.
- Your Browser’s a True Hoarder! Joining more obvious entrants on the top ten list this quarter, such as Spotify and Amazon Kindle, Google Chrome emerged as the second highest, storage-consuming app, thanks to its collection of your browsing data over time. Our advice here: Clean up your browser from the settings menu or use a thorough cleaner product.
- Facebook ’mis’-manages: A consistent ‘top’ performer in our charts, Facebook entered a new contender this quarter, with its monitoring app, Facebook Pages Manager. The app stores a lot of local content as it tracks page statistics, followers and comments while on the move
- A bad forecast: Both The Weather Channel and Words with Friends were surprise entrants in our start-up chart – with the apps seemingly having no clear need to run invisibly in the background
- A drain on your wallet and smartphone: With two of its shopping apps in our top ten ‘run by user’ list, if you want to save data and battery life on the go, you might want to steer clear of Amazon.
These were just some of the highlights that stood out to us. Our top 10 resource-draining apps should give you even more insight into what apps make your phone or tablet slow to a crawl. We’ve divided our top list into apps that you run by yourself, and those that run quietly in the background, which you may not even know about:
Read the entire App Report here.
So what can you do about it?
Now that you know about the top apps, what’s left for you to do? Stay tuned for our next blog on the top tips to optimize your smartphone and tablet.
AVG Android App Performance Report Q2 2015
Press Release
Is your ‘app-etite’ too big for your phone?
Full report
AVG Technologies Android App Performance Report Q2 2015 (PDF)
Performance Optimisation Guide
AVG Technologies Android Performance Optimisation Guide – October 2015 (PDF)
Blog Post
Curb Your ‘App’-etite: These Top 10 Apps Stifle Your Phone’s Performance
Images
App Performance Report related images (zip)
Infographic
‘Is your ‘app-etite’ too big for your phone?’ Infographic (PDF)
