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"Using Brainwaves to Guess Passwords"Security researchers reveal that a brain-wave-sensing headset by the name of “Epoc+”, can be used to steal private data such as passwords and pins via brain interfaces. Manufactured by Emotiv, the Epoc+ is a headset device with attached electrodes, which…
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"Doing The Math For Better Encryption"Cybersecurity gets a boost in encryption innovation as scientists at the University of Texas introduce a new technique to generate random numbers, which requires less effort in computation than other methods. This approach on generating random numbers…
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"Robots Under Attack: Trend Micro Uncovers New Risks"According to new research conducted by Trend Micro and outlined in their report, “Rogue Robots: Testing the Limits of an Industrial Robot’s Security”, robotic manufacturing systems are extremely vulnerable to attacks as it has been revealed that 83,000…
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"Using AI-enhanced malware, researchers disrupt algorithms used in antimalware"As many organizations and government foundations are being encouraged to embrace the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the implementation and processes of cybersecurity, concerns of emerging machine learning-based malware arises. Researchers at…
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"Could a doodle replace your password?"Considering the growing percentage of Americans owning smartphones and the significant amounts of personal and private data that is being stored on these devices, one layer of security is not substantial enough for protecting all that data. This thin…
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"SOFA-B: Enabling organizations to measure the strength of biometric technologies"The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) wants to create a framework for biometric authenticators with the development of the Strength of Function for Authenticators – Biometrics, or SOFA-B. This framework will help in measuring and…
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"Hackers using 'cybersquatting' tactics to spoof websites of UK's biggest banks"UK’s most popular banks have been targeted in a scheme in which hackers use fake website domains to impersonate them, deceiving customers into revealing their personal details such as sensitive login credentials. Researchers at DomainTools, a…
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"Study Links Flawed Online Tutorials with Vulnerable Open Source Software"A study conducted by German researchers reveal the correlation between the emergence of security vulnerabilities when developers copy and paste code into open source software, specifically if the code originates from flawed online tutorials. Though this…
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"IEEE Standards Association Announces Initiative Designed to Protect Digital Identity for the Global Community"IEEE Standards Association has announced the launch of a new program called Digital Inclusion through Trust and Agency, which will focus on creating standards for the protection of consumer and patient data, specifically in consideration of identity and…
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"Intel Alert: Critical Security Flaw Affects Many Chipsets"Chipmaker Intel has released an alert for a critical security flaw within several of its non-consumer chipsets in which attackers could exploit through the operation of Intel’s own remote-management tools. This raises serious security concerns as this…
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"New Dok Mac Malware Uses Nag Screens, Intercepts Encrypted Web Traffic"A new Mac malware dubbed “Dok” has been discovered by researchers from Check Point. Researchers reveal that this malware is mainly targeting German-speaking European users through a surge of spam emails. This malware utilizes Android-like nag…
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"Hackers Steal, Release New Netflix 'Orange Is the New Black' Episodes"A hacker group by the name of “The Dark Overlord” leaked 10 episodes from the upcoming season of Netflix’s original series Orange is the New Black after supposedly hacking a third-party partner on April 29. The hacker group claims to have demanded…