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• Trump to Russia: Uncover, release deleted Clinton emails

  27-07-2016 22:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Donald Trump encouraged Russia on Wednesday to find and make public missing emails deleted by his presidential opponent, Hillary Clinton, setting off an instant debate over hacking and his urging of a ...
  
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• Motorola isn’t worried about making sure your Android phone is secure

  27-07-2016 21:48 via news.yahoo.com
  
  We've all heard it before: the best thing you can do to keep your computer safe from hackers is to update regularly. Software companies push updates to fix known flaws in their operating systems, and hackers routinely search for old software versions so that they can take advantage of known security flaws that no one's bothered to patch yet. So it's a little unnerving to hear that Motorola, maker of some of the world's best Android phones, doesn't really think that making Android security update
  
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• Motorola doesn’t really care about making your Android phone secure

  27-07-2016 21:48 via news.yahoo.com
  
  We've all heard it before: the best thing you can do to keep your computer safe from hackers is to update regularly. Software companies push updates to fix known flaws in their operating systems, and hackers routinely search for old software versions so that they can take advantage of known security flaws that no one's bothered to patch yet. So it's a little unnerving to hear that Motorola, maker of some of the world's best Android phones, doesn't really think that making Android security update
  
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• PhishMe Raises $42.5 Million in Series C Funding

  27-07-2016 21:34
  PhishMe, a company that helps organizations teach security awareness by educating employees on how to identify phishing attacks, today announced it has raised a whopping $42.5 million in funding.read more
  
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• Senior U.S. lawmakers want information on DNC hack declassified

  27-07-2016 20:29 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The top Democrats on the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives intelligence committees called on Wednesday for the White House to consider declassifying and releasing any intelligence community assessments of the hack into the Democratic National Committee email system. "Given the grave nature of this breach and the fact that it may ultimately be found to be a state-sponsored attempt to manipulate our presidential election, we believe a heightened measure of transparency is warranted," Senato
  
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• KeySniffer – here’s what you need to know

  27-07-2016 19:57
  
  Researchers found that 8 of 12 wireless keyboards they tested had an encryption flaw - there wasn't any.
  
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• Locky Ransomware Sheds Downloaders in Favor of JavaScript

  27-07-2016 19:56
  Locky, one of the top ransomware families currently haunting users around the world, has upgraded its distribution mechanism, and is now spread embedded in JavaScript files attached to spam emails.read more
  
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• The Latest: Clinton adviser says Trump encouraging hackers

  27-07-2016 19:21 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the hacking of the Democratic National Committee (all times local):
  
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• YouTube star asks fans for passwords to hijack their Twitter accounts

  27-07-2016 18:57
  
  Says comedian and rapper Jack Johnson: "I need some street cred, I hope the Feds show up to my front door."
  
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• Petya, Mischa Ransomware Now Available as a Service

  27-07-2016 18:32
  Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has become a very popular business model over the past several months, and the actor(s) behind Petya and Mischa ransomware families have adopted the service model.
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• Trump's Plea for Russia to Hack the U.S. Government

  27-07-2016 18:22 via news.yahoo.com
  The Republican nominee publicly asked a foreign government to leak emails from a cabinet secretary, dismissed the Geneva Conventions, and seemed confused about where Tim Kaine came from.
  
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• PayPal Abused in Banking Trojan Distribution Campaign

  27-07-2016 18:19
  Cybercriminals are abusing stolen or newly created PayPal accounts to send spam emails that link to the Chthonic banking Trojan, Proofpoint researchers warn.read more
  
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• New Presidential Policy Directive Details U.S. Cyber Incident Response

  27-07-2016 18:14
  Presidential Policy Directive PPD-41 Describes a National Cyber Incident Response Plan
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• Name and Shame? Obama points to Russia on DNC email hacking

  27-07-2016 18:05 via news.yahoo.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's decision to identify Russia as almost certainly the culprit in hacking the Democratic National Committee and releasing politically embarrassing emails fits his administration's new penchant for openly blaming foreign governments for such break-ins.
  
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• Webcast Today: Five Steps to a Secure Hybrid Architecture

  27-07-2016 16:39
  SecurityWeek and Palo Alto Networks will host a live network security webinar on Wednesday, July 27th at 1:00PM ET: Five Steps to a Secure Hybrid Architecture.
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• Siemens Patches Flaws in Industrial Automation Products

  27-07-2016 16:20
  Siemens has released software updates for several of its industrial automation products to address medium and high severity vulnerabilities discovered by researchers from various companies.
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• IHS Markit says video doorbell use is on the rise, but are they safe?

  27-07-2016 16:00
  
  Information and data experts at IHS Markit are reporting exponential growth of video doorbells which are outpacing conventional video door phones. But are they safe?
  
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• Cash if you get ransomware on your machine

  27-07-2016 16:00
  
  Security company SentinelOne is now offering US$ 1000 (£762) per machine or up to US$ 1 million (£762,000) per company as compensation if a ransomware infection occurs while their product is installed.
  
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• After mass shooting, German police focus on "dark net" crime

  27-07-2016 15:44 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Frank Siebelt WIESBADEN, Germany (Reuters) - German police will do more to fight crime committed on the "dark net", they said on Wednesday, days after a gunman killed nine people with a weapon bought on that hidden part of the internet. "We see that the dark net is a growing trading place and therefore we need to prioritize our investigations here," Holger Muench, head of Germany's Federal Police (BKA), told journalists as he presented the latest annual report on cyber crime. The dark net, wh
  
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• [Updated with video] Final arguments heard in Lauri Love extradition case

  27-07-2016 15:30
  
  Counsel for Lauri Love and the US government rehearsed their final arguments as Tom Reeve reports from Westminster Magistrates' Court yesterday.
  
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• 69% of email attacks with malicious attachments in Q2 contained Locky

  27-07-2016 15:30
  
  The first five months of 2016 were dominated by malicious email campaigns, the quick emergence of new ransomware variants, one of the largest botnets in the world went dark, and the Angler exploit kit (EK) went silent
  
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• Microsoft tries building a smarter iPhone camera app in Pix - CNET

  27-07-2016 15:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  By using AI and other software tricks, Microsoft asserts that its camera app outdoes Apple's at taking pictures of people. An Android version is on its way.
  
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• Pandora now alerts you when your favorite band is playing live - CNET

  27-07-2016 15:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The music service will also set up reminders to alert you to buy tickets and will send you a weekly personalized digest with upcoming shows.
  
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• Twitter dazzled, dismayed by Bill Clinton's star turn at DNC - CNET

  27-07-2016 14:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With his speech at the Democratic National Convention, the former president shows that he still knows how to rock a lectern. The Twitterati weigh in.
  
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• BlackBerry Unveils Security-focused DTEK50 Android Smartphone

  27-07-2016 14:56
  BlackBerry Makes Pitch for BYOD Market With DTEK50 
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• T-Mobile bulks up as new customers gulp down pizza freebies and more - CNET

  27-07-2016 14:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The aggressive No. 3 carrier once again leads the industry in the critical area of adding customers.
  
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• LastPass password manager “zero-day” bug hits the news

  27-07-2016 14:47
  
  A serious security vulnerability has been reported in popular password manager LastPass... should you be worried?
  
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• Kimpton Hotels Investigating Possible Card Breach

  27-07-2016 14:24
  Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has launched an investigation after learning that unauthorized charges have been identified on payment cards used at its properties.
  Kimpton is a San Francisco-based company that operates more than 60 boutique hotels and over 70 restaurants, bars and lounges in 30 cities across the United States.
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• Is Bitcoin real money? Florida judge says no

  27-07-2016 14:04
  
  The judge ruled that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin still exist in a legal grey area.
  
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• U.S. expands Central American Minor refugee program

  27-07-2016 14:00
  Top Priority Sector: border_securityImage Caption: JohnsonWASHINGTON July 26, 2016 Over the past year, the United States has taken a series of steps to address the ongoing humanitarian challenges in Central America, particularly for the many vulnerable individuals attempting to leave the region and come to the United States, while also promoting safe and orderly migration and border security. As part of this ongoing effort, the United States is announcing the following initiatives to h
  
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• TSSS celebrates the opening of new Denver rail line

  27-07-2016 14:00
  Top Priority Sector: state_local_securityDENVER July 25, 2016 Transit Safety & Security Solutions, Inc. (TSSS) is proud to announce the commuter rail line that will “Boost Your Commute” is now open for business. The Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) Northwest B Line Grand Opening Celebration is Monday, July 25, 2016, with a ceremony from 10am to 11am and family-friendly festivities from 11am to 4pm. The B Line Northwest Rail Line is a 41-mile high-capacity, fixe
  
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• TCOM demonstrates aerostats at Virginia conference

  27-07-2016 14:00
  Top Priority Sector: airport_aviation_securityWASHINGTON, DC July 22, 2016 TCOM, LP, a global ISR solutions provider of Lighter-Than-Air Persistent Surveillance Tethered Aerostat platforms for Air, Maritime and Land, has announced it will unveil and demonstrate its innovative ISR solutions for Rapid Surveillance Communication Restoration for Urban Defense Operations at the 2016 Thunderstorm Conference to be held at Fort AP Hill in Fredericksburg, VA on July 26-28, 2016.Homepage position:&nb
  
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• HawkEye 360, Lockheed Martin partner to bring mapping technology to new markets

  27-07-2016 14:00
  Top Priority Sector: maritime_port_securityBOSTON and DENVER, July 26, 2016 HawkEye 360, Inc., a subsidiary of Allied Minds (LSE: ALM), and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) are collaborating to apply HawkEye 360's radio frequency (RF) detection and mapping technology in new markets.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Delta to partner with Port Authority for LaGuardia terminal project

  27-07-2016 14:00
  Top Priority Sector: airport_aviation_securityNEW YORK July 21, 2016 Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will partner to replace Terminals C and D at New York's LaGuardia Airport with a state-of-the-art facility. The project, which was approved today by PANYNJ, is part of a new lease agreement to be negotiated at the airport through 2050. The Port Authority has committed, as part of the agreement, $600 million to facilitate construction of the termi
  
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• Delta Scientific barriers provide security at political conventions

  27-07-2016 14:00
  Top Priority Sector: perimeter_protectionPALMDALE, CA July 20, 2016 Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced that Delta MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers were ordered by the Secret Service for the upcoming Democratic Convention running July 25-28 in Philadelphia. As at the GOP Convention this week, the certified crash vehicles will protect attendees from terrorist vehi
  
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• Apple sales down, but iPhone 7 offers glimmer of hope - CNET

  27-07-2016 14:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Despite struggling with weak phone demand, the company manages to report better-than-expected quarterly results.
  
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• This fan clips to your sleeves to keep your armpits cool - CNET

  27-07-2016 13:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If the antiperspirant isn't cutting it, how about a fan for your pits?
  
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• Ultra Electronics launches new acoustic hailing device

  27-07-2016 13:00
  Top Priority Sector: communicationsCOLUMBIA CITY, IN July 24, 2016 Ultra Electronics USSI is pleased to announce the new product release of the HyperSpike® HS-10. The HS-10 is the latest acoustic hailing device from Ultra Electronics USSI that demonstrates superior portability, voice intelligibility and with a cost effective price that meets the needs of multiple end user applications.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Inaugural Close Protection Conference set for Dec. 2-3

  27-07-2016 13:00
  Top Priority Sector: security_servicesImage Caption: MarinoJuly 25, 2016 The International Protective Security Board (IPSBoard), an independent nonprofit organization devoted to the protection professionals’ industry, will host its first Close Protection Conference Friday, December 2 through Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.The IPSBoard facilitates the development and education of professional standards and best practices for the protect
  
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• Experts say emergency warning system needs new framework

  27-07-2016 13:00
  Top Priority Sector: access_control_identificationImage Caption: CovaMCLEAN, VA July 26, 2016 A group of risk experts is proposing a new framework and research agenda that they believe will support the most effective public warnings when a hurricane, wildfire, toxic chemical spill or any other environmental hazard threatens safety. Effective warnings are a growing need as expanding global populations confront a wide range of hazards.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• eFORCE to showcase law enforcement software suite at APCO

  27-07-2016 13:00
  Top Priority Sector: law_enforcement_first_respondersImage Caption: BowersLOGAN, UT July 26, 2016 eFORCE Software, an industry-leading provider of web-based public safety software, will be showcasing the enhanced mobile functionality and user-friendly design of its law enforcement solution suite at APCO 2016 in Orlando, Florida.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Man crashes car into MapleStory developer's office, said its games 'ruined' his life - CNET

  27-07-2016 12:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The man, surnamed Lee, was visiting the country and used his brother's car to crash into Nexon's offices.
  
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• Kremlin says allegations it hacked U.S. Democratic Party 'made-up horror stories'

  27-07-2016 12:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed allegations Russia had hacked Democratic Party emails as "horror stories" dreamt up by U.S. politicians, saying it never interfered in other countries' election campaigns. "Moscow is at pains to avoid any words that could be interpreted as direct or indirect interference in the election process," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a conference call with reporters. "... We see that the Russian card is in the red corner on the writing table of all Washington po
  
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• Xen Patches Serious Privilege Escalation Flaw

  27-07-2016 12:13
  The Xen Project has released patches for two vulnerabilities, including a serious issue that could allow an attacker to escape the guest virtual machine.
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• Android's new Emergency Location Service could save your life - CNET

  27-07-2016 11:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Google is rolling out a feature that will give your exact location to emergency services if you dial their number.
  
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• Pokemon no go: Nintendo suffers quarterly net loss of $234 million - CNET

  27-07-2016 11:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With Pokemon Go profits going to Niantic and The Pokemon Company, Wii U sales falling and few big hits in sight, Nintendo is hit with financial woes.
  
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• Apple to open retail stores in India, says CEO Tim Cook - CNET

  27-07-2016 10:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  India is the world's quickest growing smartphone market, and it's a key to the iPhone's long-term success.
  
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• Is Amazon's Echo wiretapped, and would you group date on Tinder? (CNET's Open_Tab Ep. 8 show notes) - CNET

  27-07-2016 10:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Plus, #THERNC and RIP to Kickass torrents. Join Open_Tab live on CNET's YouTube page Fridays around 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.
  
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• Vulnerabilities Found in Osram Smart Lighting Products

  27-07-2016 09:37
  Researchers at security firm Rapid7 have identified several vulnerabilities in the home and professional versions of Osram’s Lightify smart connected lighting products.
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• Twitter says it's having trouble competing for advertising dollars - CNET

  27-07-2016 09:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sales in the third quarter won't come close to Wall Street's estimates as advertisers increasingly favor rival social networks.
  
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