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Huge Android Vulnerability | Emergency Broadcast Hoax Explained

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  Wednesday, July 10, 2013
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Mathew Schwartz Hack 99% Of Android Devices: Big Vulnerability
Critical vulnerability that affects almost all Android devices now in operation could allow attackers to use exploit code to easily infect devices with a Trojanized version of a legitimate app.


'Zombie Apocalypse' Broadcast Hoax Explained
Homeland Security details vulnerabilities in emergency alert equipment that have been exploited to create hoax broadcasts.

South Korean Bank Hackers Target U.S. Military Secrets
Wiper malware APT gang has been traced to four-year military espionage campaign.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes Six Critical Bugs
Microsoft issues patches for an unusual number of critical vulnerabilities that encompass the company's entire software ecosystem.

Encrypted IM Tool Vulnerable To Eavesdropping
Bugs in instant messaging encryption tool Cryptocat left users' group chats vulnerable to eavesdropping for over a year, says security researcher.

Miami Marlins Strike Out Network Attacks
Like most businesses, sports teams can face challenges when they adopt new technology. Here's how the Miami Marlins made their new state-of-the-art stadium secure.

Child Privacy Online: FTC Updates COPPA Rules
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 expands to regulate behavioral tracking, plus geolocation data, photos, videos and audio recordings made by kids under 13.


 
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