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Hackers are using Punycode to create authentic-looking URLs in Google ads

TechSpot

A common tactic for getting people to download and install malware is to trick them into clicking a search ad disguised as the legit company that makes the desired software. Malwarebytes reports that attackers now use Punycode in Google Ads to make their URLs look even more authentic. Read Entire Article

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Google shuts down CryptBot malware operation that stole Chrome's user data

TechSpot

Cryptbot is a well-known security threat designed to identify and steal sensitive information from victims' computers, including passwords and authentication credentials, social media account logins, cryptocurrency wallets, and much more. Read Entire Article

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Two security flaws in the TPM 2.0 specs put cryptographic keys at risk

TechSpot

Exploiting the flaws is only possible from an authenticated local account, but a piece of malware running on an affected. Read Entire Article Security researchers recently discovered a couple of flaws in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0

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Ask.com serves as a conduit for malware - again

Network World

In both cases attackers managed to infiltrate the Ask.com updater infrastructure to the point that they used legitimate Ask signing certificates to authenticate malware that was masquerading as software updates. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

In this article, we’ll explore the risks associated with IoT and OT connectivity and the measures that organizations need to take to safeguard enterprise networks. Weak authentication and authorization: One of the foremost vulnerabilities in IoT deployments stems from inadequate authentication and authorization practices.

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What is NAC and why is it important for network security?

Network World

As knowledge workers became increasingly mobile, and as BYOD initiatives spread across organizations, NAC solutions evolved to not only authenticate users, but also to manage endpoints and enforce policies. NAC solutions will, for instance, make sure that the endpoint has up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware protections.

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Technology Short Take 176

Scott Lowe

Think Linux doesn’t have malware? And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). This would be why I hate it when companies force me to use SMS for two-factor authentication—at least let me use a one-time passcode or something. Rory McCune explains Kubernetes authentication.

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