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Flaw with password manager LastPass could hand over control to hackers

The exploits require tricking a user to visiting a malicious website

Jul 27, 2016 2 mins

FBI probes DNC hack as suspicions of Russian involvement widen

Russia's involvement in trying to influence a US presidential election would be a 'watershed moment' in cyberespionage, a security expert said

By Michael Kan

Jul 26, 2016 3 mins

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Hackers are targeting the Rio Olympics, so watch out for these cyberthreats

Cyberthreats will escalate over the coming weeks and could creep into your inbox or websites you visit. Cyberterrorists and hacktivists could also try to disrupt the event

By Michael Kan

Jul 21, 2016 5 mins

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New HIPAA guidance addresses ransomware

New guidance stresses need for regular backups and confirms that a ransomware attack is a breach that must be disclosed

By Maria Korolov

Jul 20, 2016 3 mins

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Security software that uses ‘code hooking’ opens the door to hackers

The flaws allow hackers to easily bypass exploit mitigations in the OS and third-party apps

By Lucian Constantin

Jul 19, 2016 3 mins

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This Android Trojan blocks the victim from alerting banks

Symantec has noticed a 'call-barring' function in a newer version of Android malware

By Michael Kan

Jul 15, 2016 2 mins

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Hacked 3D printers could be used to commit industrial sabotage

Security researchers are warning that hackers could deliberately introduce defects into 3D printed products

By Michael Kan

Jul 13, 2016 3 mins

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Angler exploit kit may be dead, but malware lives on

The popular exploit kit behind sophisticated web-based attacks and malvertising is gone, but the bad guys will surely regroup with better crimeware tools

By Fahmida Rashid

Jul 12, 2016 5 mins

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