A few folks have reported a new ransomware technique that preys upon corporate inability to keep passwords safe. The notes – which are usually aimed at instilling fear – are simple: the hacker says “I know that your password is X. Give me a bitcoin and I won’t blackmail you.… Source: Ransomware technique uses your real passwords to trick you
July 12, 2018
New Spectre 1.1 and Spectre 1.2 CPU Flaws Disclosed
Two security researchers have revealed details about two new Spectre-class vulnerabilities, which they’ve named Spectre 1.1 and Spectre 1.2. Source: New Spectre 1.1 and Spectre 1.2 CPU Flaws Disclosed
You never quite know what you’ll find on the dark web. In June, a threat intelligence team known as Insikt Group at security research firm Recorded Future discovered the sale of sensitive U.S. military information in the course of monitoring criminal activity on dark web marketplaces. Insikt … Source: US Air Force drone documents found for sale on the dark web for $200
July 12, 2018
Mac Mini Refresh, New Low-Cost Notebook, Apple Watches With Larger Displays and More Coming This Fall
Source: Mac Mini Refresh, New Low-Cost Notebook, Apple Watches With Larger Displays and More Coming This Fall
Machine learning on mountain of safety data improves automated assessments. Source: Software beats animal tests at predicting toxicity of chemicals