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Kronos banking Trojan: How does the new variant compare?

Proofpoint researchers found a Kronos variant after it targeted victims in Germany, Japan and Poland. Learn how this variant compares to the original banking Trojan with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
How does the new Dharma Ransomware variant work?

Brrr ransomware, a Dharma variant, was found adding malicious extensions to encrypted files. Discover how this is possible and how this attack can be mitigated with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
Why is preloading HTTP Strict Transport Security risky?

Despite being designed to improve security, infosec experts have warned against preloading the HSTS protocol. Learn about the risks of preloaded HSTS with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
Faxploit: How can sending a fax compromise a network?

Check Point researchers found a fax machine attack allowing attackers to access scanned documents. Discover how this is possible and how users can avoid falling victim. Continue Reading
FragmentSmack: How is this denial-of-service exploited?

FragmentSmack, a DDoS vulnerability first discovered in Linux, affects Windows as well as nearly 90 Cisco products. Discover how it can be exploited with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading

L1TF: How do new vulnerabilities affect Intel processors?

New speculative execution vulnerabilities have been found affecting Intel processors. Learn how these flaws can lead to side-channel attacks with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
How did WhatsApp vulnerabilities get around encryption?

WhatsApp vulnerabilities can enable hackers to bypass end-to-end encryption and spoof messages. Expert Michael Cobb explains how these attacks work and how to prevent them. Continue Reading
How can users remove Google location tracking completely?

Disabling Google location tracking involves more than turning off Location History. Learn how to manage your account settings to stop tracking entirely with expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
How does TLS 1.3 differ from TLS 1.2?

Compared to TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3 saw improvements in security, performance and privacy. Learn how TLS 1.3 eliminated vulnerabilities using cryptographic algorithms. Continue Reading
How do L1TF vulnerabilities compare to Spectre?

Foreshadow, a set of newly discovered L1TF vulnerabilities, exploits Intel processors via side-channel attacks. Learn about L1TF and its variations from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
What are the security risks of third-party app stores?

Unlike most apps developed in app stores, users can download Fortnite from Epic Games' website. Expert Michael Cobb explains the security risks of third-party app stores. Continue Reading

How did the Emotet banking Trojan lead to a rise in attacks?

A report on cybercrime shows a rise in banking Trojans, such as Emotet, targeting businesses over consumers. Malwarebytes' Adam Kujawa shares his thoughts on what's behind this shift. Continue Reading
How was a MikroTik router hack used to hijack traffic?

Qihoo 360 Netlab researchers found that TZSP traffic was being redirected from vulnerable routers. Learn what this type of traffic is and how this attack is possible. Continue Reading
How was a black box attack used to exploit ATM vulnerabilities?

Researchers from Positive Technologies found flaws affecting NCR ATMs. Discover how these ATM vulnerabilities work and how a patch can mitigate this attack. Continue Reading
How were attackers able to bypass 2FA in a Reddit breach?

Reddit announced a breach after users were socially engineered and attackers bypassed 2FA protocols. Discover how this attack was possible and how sites can avoid falling victim. Continue Reading