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OS X malware infecting connected iPhones, iPads

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Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
OS X malware infecting connected iPhones, iPads
Researchers at network security company Palo Alto Networks have uncovered a new and sophisticated form of malware which attacks iOS devices through USB connections from OS X systems. They have called it WireLurker. Palo Alto Networks says that “…
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Chinese iOS Trojan Targets Jailbroken iPhones Used by Hong Kong Protesters

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Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
Chinese iOS Trojan Targets Jailbroken iPhones Used by Hong Kong Protesters
Lacoon Mobile Security has discovered a new ‘advanced’ Chinese iOS trojan targeting jailbroken iPhone users in Hong Kong, linked to a previous Android spyware app currently being distributed among protesters via a link shared on WhatsApp.
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In-App Browsers Considered Harmful

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Thursday, September 25th, 2014
In-App Browsers Considered Harmful
How many apps on your iPhone or iPad have a built-in browser? Would it surprise you to know that every one of those apps could eavesdrop on your typing? Even when it’s in a secure login screen with a password field?
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Verizon’s New, Encrypted Calling App Plays Nice With the NSA
Verizon is the latest big company to enter the post-Snowden market for secure communication, and it’s doing so with an encryption standard that comes with a way for law enforcement to access ostensibly secure phone conversations.
Posted on: December 16, 2014 1:07 am
AT&T Hit By Insider Breach
AT&T is warning consumers about a data breach involving an insider who illegally accessed the personal information of an unspecified number of users. The compromised data includes Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers.
Posted on: October 7, 2014 4:41 pm
NATO to hold major cyber defense drill in Estonia
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — About 400 computer experts will participate in a major cybersecurity drill in Estonia this week as part of NATO’s efforts to upgrade its capability to counter potentially debilitating hacker attacks.
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