Expert Troy Hunt waxes on last week’s LinkedIn data dump of 117 million credentials and how it reflects on a new breed of hackers.
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Persistent EITest Malware Campaign Jumps from Angler to Neutrino
The tenacious EITest malware campaign is being refueled by the fact it is shifting from the Angler exploit kit to the Neutrino exploit kit.
LinkedIn Slams Breach Data Reseller With Cease and Desist Order
LinkedIn is striking back against websites that are attempting to monetize the 117 million usernames and passwords stolen from the company as part of a 2012 data breach.
2012 LinkedIn Breach Just Got a Lot Worse: 117 Million New Logins For Sale
More than 100 million LinkedIn usernames and passwords for sale on dark web as 2012 breach comes back to haunt business-savvy social network.
Cerber Ransomware On The Rise, Fueled By Dridex Botnets
Cerber ransomware leverages Dridex spambot network in massive new crypto-offensive targeting U.S. inboxes.
Five Vulnerabilities Fixed In Chrome Browser, Google Pays $20K to Bug Hunters
Google is urging Windows, Mac and Linux users to update their Chrome browser to fix five security holes – two rates as high.
Motion Filed Asking FBI To Disclose Tor Browser Zero Day
Mozilla filed a motion asking the courts to compel the government to turn over details on a zero-day vulnerability in the Tor Browser used to hack visitors to a child pornography website.
Outdated, Unpatched Software Rampant in Businesses
A Duo Labs report reveals the dangers of unpatched and outdated software used in business world.
Bucbi Ransomware Gets a Big Makeover
Two-year-old Bucbi ransomware is making a comeback with new capabilities added, transforming the simple malware into Swiss Army Knife for cyber crime.
Old Exploits Die Hard, Says Microsoft Report
Microsoft’s twice-annual SIR bellwether security report highlights malware, fraudulent login attempts and the staying power of really old software bugs.