Apple issued security fixes for Mac OS X and Safari to patch zero-day flaws exploited by Pegasus spyware to spy on mobile users. A few days ago, we reported a detailed analysis of the Trident exploit that triggers three vulnerabilities in order to remotely hack Apple mobile devices through the installation of the Pegasus spyware. The […]
In the aftermath of the DNC hack the staffers were instructed in the use of the popular instant messaging Signal app, also called the “Snowden-approved” app. The need of privacy is pushing the IT industry in developing secure messaging systems that implement end-to-end encrypted to protect users from prying eyes. Signal is probably the most popular app […]
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. First of all let me inform you that at the #infosec16 SecurityAffairs was awarded as The Best European Personal Security Blog http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/48202/breaking-news/securityaffairs-best-european-personal-security-blog.html THANK YOU! Bitcoins move from the seized SilkRoad wallet to the ShadowBrokers Security Affairs newsletter Round 74 […]
The Norwegian company warned the users that the Opera Sync service of a possible security breach that might have exposed their data. On Friday, Opera, published a security alert to warn its users that the Opera Sync service might have been breached. In response to the alleged incident, Opera forced a password reset for all Sync […]
A new Locky Ransomware variant has been spotted by researchers at Cyren, it uses DLLs for distribution. The Locky Ransomware is one of the most popular threats since its first detection in the wild early 2016. The ransomware has evolved over the time, crooks have improved it adding new evasion detection features and changing the distribution methods. Security experts […]
The Linux Trojan Linux.PNScan is back and it is actively targeting routers based on x86 Linux in an attempt to install backdoors on them. Yesterday I wrote about a new Linux Trojan dubbed Linux.Rex.1, a new Linux malware that is capable of self-spreading and creating a peer-to-peer botnet, now experts from Malware Must Die discovered a new strain […]
The Europol coordinated the Operation Daylight against criminals that were sharing child sex images on the internet, 75 suspects have been arrested. It’s summertime, but there is no vacation for the agents of the Europol that arrested 75 suspects in 28 European countries for sharing child sex images on the internet. The European law enforcement […]
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. First of all let me inform you that at the #infosec16 SecurityAffairs was awarded as The Best European Personal Security Blog http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/48202/breaking-news/securityaffairs-best-european-personal-security-blog.html THANK YOU! Hitler ransomware just deletes files instead encrypt them Security Affairs newsletter Round 73 – News […]
The Australian police had targeted the Love Zone child porn site, ran it for a while and managed to gain access at least to 30 US IPs. Apart from FBI, there are other organizations that have tried to identify the participants of child porn websites, so that they could get their hands on them and […]
Iran ’s cyberspace security authorities are investigating a string of fires in the country oil and gas facilities. Incidents or cyber sabotage? Once again, something of strange is happening in Iran, the Government of Teheran is investigating a recent string of incidents occurred in critical infrastructure in the country. The Iran’s Supreme National Cyberspace Council […]