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Stagefright - probably the most dangerous threat to smartphones right now
Can you imagine a single received MMS could allow hackers to access all your data on your phone? Meet Stagegright, the exploit that is a threat for 950 million smartphones with Android. Vulnerability like this is very dangerous because it does not require any action by the victim - all the hacker needs to compromise your smarthphone is your phone number.
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NewsvineTop 4 Browsers Hacked by Remote Code Execution
All four major Internet browsers were hacked by remote code execution exploits at the recent Pwn2OwnSM computer security contest held in Vancouver, Canada.
OpenSSL® Releases 12 Security Fixes
Several security vulnerabilities in OpenSSL® now have patches, and users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest releases of the widely used open source software.
Malware Hijacks Android™ Shutdown Process Unbeknownst to Users
AVG® anti-virus and Internet security software reportedly discovered malware that secretly hijacks an Android™ when the device is shut down.
Lenovo® PCs Preloaded with Superfish App Reportedly Vulnerable to Malware
A class-action lawsuit filed against Lenovo® and Superfish in February 2015 reportedly has led the PC maker to begin issuing fixes to remove Superfish applications and certificates from its hardware.
Millions of Bitcoins Stolen by Hackers
Hackers stole approximately $5 million in bitcoins after breaking into the European bitcoin exchange Bitstamp® during the first weekend in January
Security Researchers Warn Apple® iOS Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
An Apple® iOS flaw allows cyberattackers to replace legitimate App StoreSM apps with malware designed to steal personal information, such as banking and email login credentials.
FBI Investigating U.S. Postal Service Cyber Security Breach
More than 800,000 U.S. postal workers personal information may have been compromised by a cyber security intrusion, reports the United States Postal Service.
Merchants Advised to Remain Diligent with Software Updates to Sidestep Shellshock Bug
Retailers need to pay close attention to their payment card data systems.
Malware May Be Targeting Salesforce.com
A Trojan seems to be widening its target from online banking sites to global cloud computing company Salesforce.com and the company is advising extra caution be taken.
Billions of Online User Names, Passwords Stolen
The largest online security breach ever discovered has been traced to a gang of Russian cybercriminals by information security company Hold Security.
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