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The Latest Threats to ATM Security
2019-01-04 15:14

Attacks against automated teller machines (ATMs) are nothing new, for obvious reasons. They are a perfect target for both conventional thieves and hackers, standing at the intersection of physical...

Vulnerability in Skype for Android Exposes User Data
2019-01-04 14:37

A vulnerability in Skype for Android allows an unauthenticated attacker to view photos and contacts, and even open links in the browser, a security researcher has discovered. read more

How to install the Passbolt Team Password Manager on Ubuntu 18.04
2019-01-04 14:28

Passbolt is a powerful, web-based password manager that can be employed by individuals and teams.

Hackers Leak Personal Data from Hundreds of German Politicians On Twitter
2019-01-04 14:03

Germany has been hit with the biggest hack in its history. A group of unknown hackers has leaked highly-sensitive personal data from more than 100 German politicians, including German Chancellor...

Ransom Moves: The Dark Overlord Keeps Pressuring Victims
2019-01-04 13:48

Demanding Bitcoins, Blackmailing Hacker Group Turns to 9/11 ConspiraciesThe notorious hacker gang The Dark Overlord continues its blackmail efforts, turning its hand to 9/11 conspiracy theories to...

Why Microsoft is leading the march toward a passwordless future
2019-01-04 13:40

Microsoft rolled out passwordless sign in option for insiders on Windows 10 build 18309. Here's why others will likely follow.

Making the Case for Zero-Trust Security
2019-01-04 13:18

In this edition of the ISMG Security Report, former federal CISO Gregory Touhill explains why a zero-trust security model is essential, and Ron Ross of NIST describes initiatives to protect...

Germany hacked: Angela Merkel's colleagues among mass data dump victims
2019-01-04 13:08

Politicians, journalists and other public figures targeted German politicians, journalists and other prominent public figures have been doxxed by hackers who distributed their personal data on...

Don’t fall victim to the Chromecast hackers – here’s what to do
2019-01-04 12:57

First they came for your printer... and then they came for your Chromecast - learn how to tighten up your router security.

Vein authentication beaten by wax hand and photograph
2019-01-04 12:43

A new presentation shows how vein authentication systems can be fooled using a fake wax hand model.