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• Year-Old Office Vulnerabilities Most Popular in Current Attacks

  19-07-2016 22:32
  Most attacks that are targeting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office to compromise victims’ systems are currently leveraging two security issues that were discovered last year, SophosLabs researchers warn.
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• HTTPoxy – the disease that could make your web server spring a leak

  19-07-2016 19:48
  
  We're sure you can work it out for yourself, so we'll just say that the bug has to do with HTTP requests and poisoned proxy settings.
  
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• WikiLeaks suffers ‘sustained attack’ after announcing release of Turkish government docs

  19-07-2016 19:28
  
  Given the timing, it suspects a "Turkish state power faction or its allies."
  
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• DoS Vulnerability Patched in BIND

  19-07-2016 18:20
  Updates released on Monday by the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) for BIND, the most widely used DNS software, address a medium severity vulnerability.
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• Carbon Black Acquires Next-Gen AV Firm Confer

  19-07-2016 17:54
  Carbon Black, a player in what is commonly referred to as the “next-generation endpoint security” market, announced on Tuesday that is has acquired antivirus firm of Confer.read more
  
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• Security Product Flaws Allow Attackers to Compromise Systems

  19-07-2016 17:30
  Vulnerabilities identified by researchers in more than a dozen software products, including many security solutions, can be exploited by malicious hackers to bypass exploit mitigations and compromise systems.
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• Google is spending half a billion dollars to curry Europe's favor - CNET

  19-07-2016 16:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The search giant is financing European start-up offices, music concerts, art exhibitions and training courses, trying to warm relations as regulators home in, according to a report.
  
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• Deezer, the French rival to Spotify, launches in the US - CNET

  19-07-2016 16:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After it tried tiptoeing into the world's biggest music market, Deezer is opening its gates to all in the US despite intensifying competition.
  
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• Digital comics: Welcome to the club - CNET

  19-07-2016 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As comics become more mainstream, digital platforms trade mystique for accessibility.
  
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• Pokemon Go launching in Japan tomorrow, report says - CNET

  19-07-2016 15:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The monster-catching phenomenon could be arriving in Nintendo's home territory as soon as Wednesday. Meanwhile Nintendo itself has doubled in value since the game's launch.
  
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• Inside The Competitive Testing Battlefield of Endpoint Security

  19-07-2016 15:35
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• Museum recreates the Great Fire of London in Minecraft - CNET

  19-07-2016 15:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The virtual conflagration will let Minecraft players explore the historic conflagration that consumed vast swathes of the capital city in 1666.
  
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• They came, they marched, they live-streamed at RNC - CNET

  19-07-2016 15:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Coalition to Stop Trump took over downtown Cleveland briefly on Monday. It took over social media too.
  
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• Twitter goes for hoops fans with new NBA pregame show - CNET

  19-07-2016 15:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Exclusive pregame show will feature elements designed to stimulate conversation among Twitter users.
  
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• Will unicorns turn into 'unicorpses'? VC funding tells a cautionary tale - CNET

  19-07-2016 14:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Investors are pumping the brakes in Silicon Valley. A new report indicates a slowdown in investments is continuing, with some hope for a rebound going into 2017.
  
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• Deal with the devil: Ransomware experiment proves you can negotiate price down

  19-07-2016 14:30
  
  Ironically, the cybercriminals holding your computer files for ransom may be offering you a better customer experience than your average cable provider or insurance company.
  
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• It's our fault the industry won't reach a 54.5-mpg fleet average by 2025 - Roadshow

  19-07-2016 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The feds believe automakers have what it takes to hit that target, but a public completely blinded by low gas prices is making this a serious uphill battle.
  
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• The RNC is invading Cleveland. Here's how to escape without leaving town - CNET

  19-07-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Can't get tickets to the Donald Trump Show? Here are five apps to help you find alternatives to the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
  
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• Seagate unveils massive 10TB hard drives to meet all storage needs - CNET

  19-07-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Three new 10TB 3.5-inch hard drives designed for desktops, NAS servers and surveillance applications.
  
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• Cerber ransomware C&C server shut down by research firm and CERT-Netherlands

  19-07-2016 14:00
  
  A malicious spam email campaign discovered by FireEye, used Microsoft Word attachments containing macros that launched a command and control Cerber installers.
  
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• Apps every RNC-watcher should have on their phone - CNET

  19-07-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Whether you're in Cleveland or following the Republican National Convention from home, here are 13 apps to up your GOP game.
  
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• Why you should use a password manager

  19-07-2016 13:39
  
  Password managers are a fantastic tool to keep your online credentials secure. Here's why you should use one.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler under federal scrutiny after dealership lawsuit - Roadshow

  19-07-2016 13:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The lawsuit, which alleges shady sales-reporting practices, has led to an investigation by the Department of Justice and the SEC.
  
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• Old HTTPoxy Flaw Exposes Web Applications to Attacks

  19-07-2016 13:18
  Researchers discovered that a vulnerability whose existence has been known for 15 years could affect many web applications, allowing malicious actors to launch man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks.
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• Envera video system helps Florida police identify shooting suspects

  19-07-2016 13:02
  Top Priority Sector: video_surveillance_cctvCOCONUT CREEK, FL July 14, 2016 Following a shooting in the Margate community of Coral Bay, Envera Systems’ Virtual Gate Guard System helped Margate Police identify the suspects and their vehicles.At approximately 5:30 PM on Monday, April 11th, Margate Police received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting at the 6300 block of Buena Vista Drive in Coral Bay. When officers arrived, they found one victim with multiple gunshot wounds.Homepage
  
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• Newark to implement new police community relations initiative

  19-07-2016 12:57
  Top Priority Sector: law_enforcement_first_respondersNEWARK, NJ July 15, 2016 Mayor Ras Baraka, having returned from a White House meeting on police community relations, committed the City of Newark in conjunction with My Brother's Keeper Newark to expand the city's police community relations strategy through a partnership with the All Stars Project. The partnership will bring “Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids” to neighborhoods across the city.Homepage position: 1rea
  
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• IT association: Workers should not download Pokemon Go on work-owned or BYOD devices

  19-07-2016 12:53
  Top Priority Sector: cyber_securityWASHINGTON and CANTON, OH July 18, 2016 Millions of Americans may have fallen in love with the Pokémon Go mobile gaming app, but those fans do not include the corporate professionals who deal with Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) designed to keep phones, tablets, and other devices secure in the workplace.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Marine colonel new leader of DISA Pacific command

  19-07-2016 12:46
  Top Priority Sector: military_force_protectionJuly 18, 2016 Marine Col. Joseph E. Delaney assumed command of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Pacific Field Command (PAC) from Marine Col. Joseph A. Matos III during a change of command ceremony held July 14, 2016 aboard the USS Battleship Missouri, at Pearl Harbor, HI.Delaney comes to DISA PAC from his most recent assignment as Assistant Chief of Staff G-6, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan.Homepage position: 1read mo
  
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• Georgia School Board Association members receive access to Scenario Learning online training through partnership

  19-07-2016 12:41
  Top Priority Sector: disaster_preparedness_emergency_responseImage Caption: TaylorCINCINNATI July 18, 2016 Scenario Learning, the leading developer of safety and compliance solutions for schools, colleges and workplaces, and Georgia Schools Boards Association Risk Management Services (GSBA RMS) announce a partnership bringing the SafeSchools Online Staff Training System to GSBA RMS members. Members now have complimentary access to the market-leading training system and a suite of 24 on
  
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• Thermo-Man demonstration held at Warrior East

  19-07-2016 12:34
  Top Priority Sector: military_force_protectionVIRGINIA BEACH, VA July 16, 2016 ADS, Inc. served as host of Warrior Expo East at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on July 14 and 15. Attendance was limited to authorized DOD; federal, state and local government; law enforcement; and first responders. Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, General Michael Hayden served as the event’s keynote speaker.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Warning issued over baby monitor, webcam, IoT security… again!

  19-07-2016 12:16
  
  Creeps are still live-streaming your badly secured IoT devices, says UK's data watchdog, the ICO.
  
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• Pokemon Go player detained after wandering into military base - CNET

  19-07-2016 11:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 27-year-old man was later released when it became clear he had entered the Indonesian military complex unintentionally, while hunting for Pokemon.
  
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• Apple Patches Tens of Vulnerabilities in iOS, OS X

  19-07-2016 10:29
  Apple released on Monday security updates for OS X, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes and iCloud to address tens of vulnerabilities identified by the company’s employees and external researchers.
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• Stylish DIY Pokedex cover helps with Pokemon Go battery woes - CNET

  19-07-2016 09:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sparkfun user Nick Poole has created a handy DIY Pokedex smartphone cover that adds 2,600mAh to your device's battery life.
  
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• Internet explodes over similarities between Melania Trump's speech and Michelle Obama's - CNET

  19-07-2016 09:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Within hours of Donald Trump's wife making a speech at the Republican National Convention, retweets and YouTube comparisons suggested that there might have been a touch of plagiarism.
  
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• The Rock continues quest to dominate all media, launches YouTube channel - CNET

  19-07-2016 08:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson teams up with YouTube starts to bring "fresh, innovative, non-pornographic material" to YouTube.
  
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• Here's what hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of 'Star Wars' toys looks like - CNET

  19-07-2016 08:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Expected to fetch £500,000 at auction later this week, the collection of 'Star Wars' memorabilia includes pieces from all over the world.
  
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• 'Cyborg' robot built out of sea slug muscle and 3D printing - CNET

  19-07-2016 08:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  'Cyborg' robot built out of sea slug muscle and 3D printing
  
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• Amazon to invest $300 million in India to make original Prime Video content, says report - CNET

  19-07-2016 08:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The company is reportedly planning to launch its on-demand streaming service in India later this year.
  
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• Check out the final trailer for 'Suicide Squad' - CNET

  19-07-2016 07:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The final trailer for "Suicide Squad" gives us a good look at the brains behind the operation, Viola Davis' Amanda Waller.
  
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• Kepler mission confirms over 100 new exoplanets - CNET

  19-07-2016 05:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  It's the biggest haul since the K2 mission began.
  
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• This angry man wants Pokemon Go players to get off his lawn - CNET

  19-07-2016 05:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A highly amusing (in its way) sign outside an apartment building demands that Pokemon Go players think about their life choices.
  
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• You can use your phone to interact with this 'Crystal Universe' (Tomorrow Daily 392 show notes) - CNET

  19-07-2016 04:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This Tokyo art exhibition combines large-scale visuals with technology and visitor interaction to create a whimsical experience for all.
  
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• Scary Android malware blocks calls to your bank so it can keep stealing money from you

  19-07-2016 03:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Most Android users will never have to deal with malware apps on their devices, or at least not as long as they don’t download potentially malicious apps from third-party app stores. But there are people who can’t get apps from Google Play or choose to ignore the official app store, and they are more exposed to malicious apps. One malware app was just updated with a feature that can block calls to customer support numbers belonging to certain banks so that affected users can’t s
  
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• Baseball-Major League Baseball roundup

  19-07-2016 02:42 via news.yahoo.com
  Former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for unlawful intrusions into the Houston Astros' database. Correa, who pled guilty to five charges on Jan. 8, must also pay restitution of $279,038.65 to the Astros. - - The last-place Minnesota Twins fired executive vice president/general manager Terry Ryan.
  
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