AT&T: Malware secretly unlocked hundreds of thousands of phones

Computerworld Security: September 21, 2015
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AT&T: Malware secretly unlocked hundreds of thousands of phones

AT&T said three of its employees secretly installed software on its network so a
cellphone unlocking service could surreptitiously funnel hundreds of thousands
of requests to its servers to remove software locks on phones.
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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Apple iOS App Store riddled with malware -- XcodeGhost haunts hundreds of apps
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2. Volkswagen accused of using software to fudge emissions tests
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New case study of attacks analysis

Utilizing new social tactics and DDoS methodology, the activities of
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DD4BC were observed by Akamai with the financial services sector amongst the
most often targeted.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9294250/823929835/760110/21/

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Apple iOS App Store riddled with malware -- XcodeGhost haunts hundreds of apps

Apple iOS App Store suffers major malware attack. The XcodeGhost malware has
been found in more than 300 popular apps so far. Many apps used in the U.S. were
infected. Including Mercury, CamCard, and musical.ly...
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Take a moment to read this report that warns there are critical gaps in the way
many enterprises address consumer-facing identity and access management (IAM)
today.

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Volkswagen accused of using software to fudge emissions tests

Volkswagen is being investigated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the
California Air Resources Board for allegedly using software to mislead emissions
tests.
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