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Apple patches nasty security bugs, HBO Max suddenly removes content, and a16z backs Neumann’s next thing

TechCrunch

The data didn’t have enough information for us to identify or notify victims, so we built this lookup tool to allow anyone to check if their device was compromised — and how to remove the spyware , if it’s safe to do so. They found the malware’s kill switch, making them overnight “accidental” heroes.

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Even North Korea has an antivirus program—but it’s used for spying

The Parallax

Malware and antivirus software usually go together like tacos and pickles. Researchers announced on May 1 that when they inspected the ingredients of the North Korean antivirus software for Windows computers, they found a mix of spyware and old code stolen from an antivirus vendor.

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Cyber Security Skills Businesses Will Look For in 2017

CTOvision

That’s why 2017 calls for experts with the most-needed set of skills, to ensure businesses can continue driving towards success without being taken down by a breach. The coming year brings new opportunities for businesses to grow and develop with the latest data tools, but with this advancement comes a series of risks and downfalls.

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Pay Attention to Cybersecurity Warnings

Kaseya

Since this vulnerability is being touted as ‘wormable’, it can be used by an attacker to quickly move from one victim to another, just like the EternalBlue exploit enabled the rapid spread of WannyCry back in 2017. Hackers could exploit one of these vulnerabilities to gain privileged root access to install spyware or malware.

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4 Major Signs You Need to Focus on Network Vulnerabilities

Tenable

Observable unawareness of cybersecurity among staff All successful cyberattacks are breaches, because hackers had to defeat your network's defenses (or circumvent ordinary channels, as in social engineering-based hacks) to introduce malware to your system. But not all breaches are cyberattacks. 2019 Cyber Risk Survey , Chubb

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Software supply chain: What it is and how to keep it secure

CircleCI

Named CVE-2021-44228 , the vulnerability allowed attackers to push malware onto vulnerable Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) servers. incident in 2017 was a malicious attack on the npm registry to trick unsuspecting developers into installing a crossenv (instead of cross-env) package that contained malware.

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Zero-Day: Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Attacks and How to Manage Them

Kaseya

Various tools are included in these kits, such as plug-ins and a management console, that make it easier to launch a cyberattack or spread malware. Hackers can either buy or create exploit kits and store them on compromised websites or advertisements that, when clicked, will install malware on the victim’s computer.