Netflix researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities in FreeBSD and Linux kernels that could allow hackers to deploy TCP-based remote denial-of-service attacks on Linux-based PCs and IoT devices, preventing them from connecting to the internet. #security
https://threatpost.com/linux-kernel-bug-pcs-iot-offline/145797/
A Google Project Zero and Coinbase Security researcher found a zero-day flaw in Firefox that hackers are actively exploiting. #security
https://www.zdnet.com/article/mozilla-patches-firefox-zero-day-abused-in-the-wild/
You’d better change your birthday – hackers may know your PIN #security
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2019/06/19/change-birthday-hackers-may-know-pin/
U.S. Government Announces 'Critical' Warning For Microsoft Windows Users #security
Android Malware steals one-time passwords #security
The number of fraudulent and malicious domains are once again on the rise. #security
https://www.zdnet.com/article/cybersecurity-why-one-old-web-scam-is-on-the-rise-again/
Instagram is rolling out new features to help the owners of hacked accounts regain access to them. #security
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/j5wkap/instagram-tests-new-methods-how-to-recover-hacked-account
THE NEW RADICAL (Sundance Version) #technology #politics #security
Lost your Firefox passwords? AVG Anti-Virus might be the one to blame #security
A flaw in the SymCrypt cryptographic library in Windows 8 (and above) can trigger a DDoS disruption across an entire network. #security
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1804
Researchers found a series of critical flaws in Windows' NTLM authentication protocols. #security
https://blog.preempt.com/security-advisory-critical-vulnerabilities-in-ntlm
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has had a security breach, thanks to one of its contractors. #security
Dystopian Face Scanning AR Glasses Coming Soon #security
RAMBleed Attack Steals Data From Computer Memory #security
Kentucky approves bill to make 'doxing' illegal after Covington student's online backlash #security
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Kentucky-Doxing-Minors-Crime-506816711.html
Large European Routing Leak Sends Traffic Through China Telecom #security
Hack the Gap: Close the cybersecurity talent gap with interactive tools and data #security
Free, fast, secure and serverless file encryption #security
Years ago, criminals were able to install backdoors on several Android phones before they even left manufacturers' factories. #security
Researchers have discovered a new and dangerous Linux-based malware they have dubbed HiddenWasp. #security
https://www.intezer.com/blog-hiddenwasp-malware-targeting-linux-systems/
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