Day: May 14, 2019

Resolution Requires Cybersecurity Training for Members of Congress

A bipartisan resolution would mandate IT and cybersecurity training for all members of Congress, their staff, and employees. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Commercial Spyware Uses WhatsApp Flaw to Infect Phones

A single flaw allowed attackers – thought to be linked to a government – to target human rights workers and install surveillance software by sending a phone request. The victims did not even have to answer. …read more Source:: DarkReading


The SpaceX plan to bring speedy broadband to the world starts now – CNET

The first big bundle of Starlink satellites are set to launch on a Falcon 9 Wednesday. It could be the start of a whole new way to share Elon Musk memes. …read more Source:: CNet


Uniqlo Parent Company Says Hack Compromised 461,091

Fast Retailing Co. reports cyberattackers accessed accounts registered to its Japanese Uniqlo and GU brand websites. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Microsoft Patches ‘Wormable’ Flaw in Windows XP, 7 and Windows 2003

Microsoft today is taking the unusual step of releasing security updates for unsupported but still widely-used Windows operating systems like XP and Windows 2003, citing the discovery of a “wormable” flaw that the company says could be used to fuel a fast-moving malware threat like the WannaCry ransomware attacks of 2017. From a report: The…


Google Is About To Have a Lot More Ads On Phones

The Verge reports on the new ad types Google announced today that will start showing up throughout its mobile products, including some that interrupt the core Google search and discovery experiences. From the report: Google searches on mobile will soon include “gallery” ads that allow advertisers to display multiple images for users to swipe through….


Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Bug Under Active Attack

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security bulletin tackles 22 critical vulnerabilities. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Apple may need to increase iPhone prices to absorb tariff increase, analysts say – CNET

This trade war is about to get ugly. …read more Source:: CNet


Linux vs. Zombieload

Zombieload, another Intel processor side-channel attack, just like Meltdown and Spectre before it, poses a security threat for Linux systems. …read more Source:: ZDNet


World of Warcraft Classic gets release date, beta test – CNET

Party like it’s 2006. …read more Source:: CNet