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• iPhone 7 for free? There must be a catch - CNET

  09-09-2016 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  These free offers are little more than a return to a two-year contract. If you leave the service early, you have to pay off the rest of your "free" iPhone.
  
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• Shootout: BMW M2 vs. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider - Roadshow

  09-09-2016 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Which is the better raw sports car to have for $60,000?
  
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• Hulu's 'Future Man' is a gamer's dream-turned TV show - CNET

  09-09-2016 23:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Are you a gamer who works a terrible job? Maybe you can become a time-traveling hero, too.
  
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• Former head of DGSE confirmed French campaigns against internat'l targets

  09-09-2016 23:15
  
  France's former head of external intelligence service discussed a French cyber campaign that targeted Iran, Canada, Spain, Greece, Norway, and other nations.
  
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• Latest Dridex includes new cryptocurrency targeting and new features to evade detection

  09-09-2016 22:39
  
  Despite its reduction in volume, Dridex malware is still actively being developed.
  
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• AT&T updates Samsung's Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge phones to Android Marshmallow - CNET

  09-09-2016 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Just as Android 7.0 Nougat arrives on some Android devices, these 2014 flagship devices are finally getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
  
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• Artist on a quest to make an animated Indiana Jones fan film - CNET

  09-09-2016 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Can't stand the wait for "Indiana Jones 5" to hit theaters in 2019? Artist Patrick Schoenmaker made an animated feature on Dr. Jones debuting this month.
  
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• Microsoft bringing immersive content to its Edge browser - CNET

  09-09-2016 22:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The company announces it's working on experimental support for WebVR, which follows already-pledged support for the standard by Mozilla and Google.
  
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• Apple Watch Series 2 vs. Samsung Gear S3 vs. Fitbit vs. Android Wear vs. Garmin vs. Pebble - CNET

  09-09-2016 22:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Here's how the new Apple Watch compares to other smartwatches and smart fitness trackers on the market.
  
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• Stampedo ransomware updated, but full of holes, report

  09-09-2016 21:24
  
  A cybercriminal going by the moniker The Rainmaker has updated the Stampado ransomware to a new version dubbed Philadelphia and is now selling if for $400, but the good news is the malware is flawed.
  
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• CFTC imposes cybersecurity rules for U.S. commodities, derivatives firms

  09-09-2016 21:08
  
  The new rules are designed to enhance and clarify existing requirements relating to cybersecurity testing and system safeguards risk analysis.
  
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• Tiny Solo EV is a one-seat wonder - Roadshow

  09-09-2016 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manufactured in Canada by Electra Meccanica, the Solo is half the car you've been waiting for.
  
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• Paper: Only 200K mobile bots needed to impair U.S. 911 system with DDoS attack

  09-09-2016 20:48
  
  A few as 200,000 mobile bots would be enough to launch a successful DDoS attack against the U.S.' 911 infrastructure, significantly disrupting service nationwide, a new research paper from Ben-Gurion University reports.
  
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• NAS Devices Used to Spread Cryptocurrency Mining Malware

  09-09-2016 19:09
  Sophos has conducted a detailed analysis of a piece of malware designed to abuse infected computers for cryptocurrency mining and discovered that the threat leverages network-attached storage (NAS) devices to spread.
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• Google to slap warnings on non-HTTPS sites

  09-09-2016 17:40
  
  HTTP sites, Google's coming for you with its red "Not Secure" paint brush: exclamation mark, triangle and all!
  
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• FBI Takes Threat of U.S. Election Hack 'Seriously'

  09-09-2016 16:09
  The FBI is taking "very seriously" the possibility a foreign country is trying to meddle with America's electoral process and even influence voting outcomes, the agency's director James Comey said Thursday.read more
  
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• Post-acquisition, RSA president teases synergy opportunities with Dell SecureWorks

  09-09-2016 16:00
  
  One day after Dell finalized its acquisition of EMC Corporation and its RSA cybersecurity division, RSA President Amit Yoran maintained his business-as-usual stance, but also acknowledged certain synergistic implications.
  
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• Privilege Escalation, DoS Vulnerabilities Patched in Xen

  09-09-2016 15:14
  The Xen Project reported on Thursday that it has patched a total of four vulnerabilities that can be exploited for privilege escalation or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
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• Scammers sent to the slammer for romance and secret shopping fraud

  09-09-2016 15:12
  
  The 7 defendants who fooled victims through online dating, job scams and check fraud were sentenced by the US Department of Justice
  
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• What do champion pilots fly? - Roadshow

  09-09-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  This two-seat Red Bull Air Race practice plane is a lightweight, 300-horsepower scream machine.
  
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• Get your green speed on with the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid - Roadshow

  09-09-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Featuring 31 miles of all-electric range and performance that's still pure Porsche, the Panamera Hybrid will give you the best of both worlds.
  
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• Chrome to Mark HTTP Connections as Non-Secure

  09-09-2016 14:48
  Starting in January 2017, Chrome will mark HTTP sites as non-secure when they transmit sensitive information such as passwords or credit card information, Google said this week.
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• 2.5 Million Possibly Impacted by New Malware in Google Play

  09-09-2016 14:21
  Malware that slips past the Google Bouncer and becomes available via Google Play isn’t something new, but it still comes as a surprise that some malicious programs manage to infect millions through the official store before being caught.
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• Sidestepping your lockscreen with an innocent-looking USB stick

  09-09-2016 13:56
  
  Auto-configuration of new network interfaces considered harmful.
  
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• Unpatched Flaw in Cisco Products Triggered by Research Project

  09-09-2016 12:55
  Cisco has disclosed the existence of a vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers to cause some of the company’s Application Control Engine (ACE) products to enter a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
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• Details of 33 Million Users Stolen in Old QIP Breach

  09-09-2016 11:20
  A hacker who over the past weeks leaked tens of millions of accounts stolen from various popular services has now revealed that the Russian instant messaging service QIP (Quiet Internet Pager) also suffered a serious data breach several years ago.
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• Genetec to demonstrate new decision support system as ASIS next week

  09-09-2016 04:01
  Top Priority Sector: access_control_identificationMONTRÉAL Sept. 8th 2016Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions today announced Mission Control, a Decision Support System (DSS) that will provide security professionals with new levels of situational intelligence, system visualization, and incident management.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Airbus to offer Pulselite anti-bird strike system as option on American helicopters

  09-09-2016 03:59
  Top Priority Sector: airport_aviation_securityBEND, OR Sept. 8, 2016 Airbus Helicopters, Inc. and Precise Flight, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a supply agreement for the Pulselite® Bird Strike Prevention System which will be offered as an option on all Airbus Helicopters models marketed in the United States.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Explosives expert joins Worldwide Counter Threat Solutions

  09-09-2016 03:56
  Top Priority Sector: security_servicesFREDERICKSBURG, VA Sept. 8, 2016 Worldwide Counter Threat Solutions, a leading, global provider of training and consulting solutions in capacity building, explosives safety and ammunition management, exploitation, forensics and biometrics, EOD/C-IED missions support and intelligence services, announced today that Larry Miyamoto has joined Worldwide Counter Threat Solutions as their Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Subject Matter Expert.Homepage positio
  
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• VIJILIS, Univ. of Arizona developing software to deploy first responders during emergencies

  09-09-2016 03:52
  Top Priority Sector: law_enforcement_first_respondersImage Caption: ArabyanPHOENIX, Sept. 8, 2016 VIJILIS is developing a software solution to a national problem that plagues first responders: how to provide more expeditious and efficient response to emergency crises (e.g. natural disasters, catastrophic events, and traffic/hazmat situations). The Phoenix based company maps equipment, supplies, and ready licensed/trained personnel to mobilize response to emergency events.Homepage posit
  
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• L.A. suburb improves safety by using Vigilant Solutions cameras

  09-09-2016 03:49
  Top Priority Sector: video_surveillance_cctvLIVERMORE, CA Sept. 8, 2016 Vigilant Solutions announces today that its fixed cameras are being used by La Verne Police Department in California to improve the safety of the community. La Verne is a small community within Los Angeles County covering just over 8 square miles and with a population of just over 30,000. The network of 21 fixed cameras has been active now for eight months and is having a noticeable impact in the department's ability to
  
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• U.S. Security Associates acquires firm to expand presence in California

  09-09-2016 03:47
  Top Priority Sector: security_servicesImage Caption: MirnadaATLANTA Sept. 8, 2016 U.S. Security Associates (USA) announces the acquisition of Landmark Protection Corporate Security, a leading provider of security services in Northern California. The acquisition strengthens USA’s portfolio of clients in the California marketplace.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Here's how to beam up Facebook's new Star Trek reaction faces - CNET

  09-09-2016 02:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In honor of the classic show's 50th anniversary, you might be seeing Trek-related icons when you like a Facebook post. Then again, you might not.
  
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• Alphabet readies burrito deliveries on its drone launch pad - CNET

  09-09-2016 01:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alphabet's Project Wing is partnering with Chipotle to test the accuracy of its delivery drones on the campus of Virginia Tech, Bloomberg reports.
  
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• FCC revises controversial set-top box proposal - CNET

  09-09-2016 01:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In a compromise, the FCC will require cable operators and other pay-TV providers to offer apps that provide access to TV content.
  
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• iPhone 7 sexy enough to pull iOS users away from porn - CNET

  09-09-2016 01:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PornHub reports that many Apple users put all activities -- yes, all of them -- on hold to watch some new gadget porn instead.
  
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• U.S. health regulator plans 'thorough' probe of St. Jude case

  09-09-2016 01:05 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans a "thorough investigation" of allegations about vulnerabilities in cardiac devices made by St. Jude Medical Inc, the agency's official responsible for cyber security said on Thursday. The FDA began its investigation in late August after short-selling firm Muddy Waters and cyber security firm MedSec Holdings Inc said they were betting St. Jude shares would fall, making allegations that its pacemakers and defibrillators have cyber security flaws that hac
  
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• Wait, Sandy's dead? 'Grease' fan theory takes off like Greased Lightning - CNET

  09-09-2016 00:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A macabre fan idea that's gone viral may make you look at the classic movie musical in a disturbing way.
  
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• Two Men Arrested in U.S. for Hacking Emails of Top Officials

  09-09-2016 00:42
  Two men suspected of belonging to a network that hacked the emails of top American officials including CIA chief John Brennan were arrested Thursday in North Carolina, the authorities announced.
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• Coca-Cola takes down Walmart display in shape of 9/11 Twin Towers - CNET

  09-09-2016 00:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: It takes just one Twitter user to photograph a store display in Florida for someone to officially realize it may not be in the best possible taste.
  
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• Colin Powell: Using private email same as private phone call

  09-09-2016 00:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Former Secretary of State Colin Powell found himself on the defensive Thursday following the release of a 2009 email exchange with Hillary Clinton, describing his use of a private, dial-up email account ...
  
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• Microsoft may unveil new Surface PC next month - CNET

  09-09-2016 00:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft's late October hardware launch this year may be as much about its partners' Windows 10 devices as much as its own Surface-branded ones, sources say.
  
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• Jeep destroyed after Galaxy Note 7 exploded, customer says - CNET

  09-09-2016 00:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: A Florida man claims he was charging his Samsung phone in his Jeep Grand Cherokee when it exploded.
  
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