Hack Brief: Dangerous ‘Fireball’ Adware Infects a Quarter Billion PCs

A widespread adware infection hides the ability to inflict far worse than spammy browser tweaks. The post Hack Brief: Dangerous 'Fireball' Adware Infects a Quarter Billion PCs appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/06/hack-brief-dangerous-fireball-adware-infects-quarter-billion-pcs/

Researchers Use Ridesharing Cars to Sniff Out a Secret Spying Tool

University of Washington researchers put sensors in 15 ridesharing cars, and uncovered new evidence of how stingrays are being used and how to detect them. The post Researchers Use Ridesharing Cars to Sniff Out a Secret Spying Tool appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/06/researchers-use-rideshares-sniff-stingray-locations/

Don’t Buy Into Putin’s Latest Misdirection on Election Hacking

Vladimir Putin says "patriotic" Russian hackers may meddle in elections, but he's just creating more noise. The post Don't Buy Into Putin's Latest Misdirection on Election Hacking appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/06/putin-russia-hackers-election/

If you think being a manufacturer makes you safe from cyber criminals, think again

Even manufacturers aren’t safe from cyber criminals. Learn how you can fend off attacks

Being manufacturer doesn’t mean that you are safe from cyber criminals of the like that spread attacks like the recent Wannacry ransomware which took down as many as 200,000 machines worldwide.

The truth is that cyber criminals can easily hack their way into your IT infrastructure whether you’re a manufacturing company or now. When they finally gain access to your network, they can take control of your robots or machinery software and then can lock it down to ask ransom in return.

Vulnerabilities are present in nearly all kinds of computer software and there is a very little way of defending yourself from an attack. With the control of a machine, hackers can even change the way they operate. For example, if you’ve set the robot to cut a piece of metal at 2mm, they can control it to cut it at a different angle and dimensions, disrupting your production. This, if left unnoticed can produce highly negative results for you which can convert to massive loss.

So how do you protect yourself from cyber criminals? Experts would say to implement cyber technology at every nook and corner of your network, but the most important part is to introduce a cyber security culture at your manufacturing plant. Don’t forget that most attacks are successful because of human errors. Employees are easy to fool and that is where the hackers are focusing all their energies at. Next time your employee opens an email and clicks on a malicious link, down goes your entire network.

So start by educating your workforce about the threats cybercriminals pose. Teach them how to detect a scam and fight back small attacks. Then go to implementing high-end technology to stop hackers from taking over your machines by passing humans.

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Tech Phone-In

From smartphones & tablets, to dealing with malware & protecting your privacy, our resident expert, Fevzi Turkalp has all the tech advice you need to choose the best tech for your needs & keep your existing gadgets running smoothly. In this week’s tech phone-in, Fevzi advises listeners on… • Giving up our all too addictive smartphones • Solving Low Memory issues on your computer • Why not all 4K/Ultra HD images are not of equal quality • Pocket sized desktop computers (e.g. Intel NUC) • Mobile phones for the elderly (Doro 580 IUP) • Choosing the best streaming TV box for your needs • What to look for when choosing a DashCam for your vehicle • Setting up your email • Keeping your computer free of privacy busting cookies • How to reliably wipe your computer hard before disposing of your computer The Tech phone-in is broadcast live on BBC Radio 5Live on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, from 2am to 3:30am. You can follow Fevzi on Twitter @GadgetDetective

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Inside Google’s Global Campaign to Shut Down Phishing

It's not easy keeping billions of devices safe from phishing attacks. Here's how Google pulls it off. The post Inside Google's Global Campaign to Shut Down Phishing appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/05/inside-googles-global-campaign-shut-phishing/

Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Loses His Life Sentence Appeal

An appellate court puts the final seal on Ulbricht's life sentence, rejecting arguments about corrupt investigators and the injustice of his harsh sentence. The post Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Loses His Life Sentence Appeal appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/05/silk-road-creator-ross-ulbricht-loses-life-sentence-appeal/