Google researchers poke holes in Galaxy S6 Edge, show OEMs add risky code

Computerworld Security: November 04, 2015
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Google researchers poke holes in Galaxy S6 Edge, show OEMs add risky code

Google's security researchers found 11 serious vulnerabilities in Samsung's
Galaxy S6 Edge phone in code that was added by the manufacturer.
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New case study of attacks analysis

Utilizing new social tactics and DDoS methodology, the activities of
extortionist group DD4BC increased dramatically and targeted larger
organizations over one calendar year. Over 140 DDoS attacks attacks confirmed as
DD4BC were observed by Akamai with the financial services sector amongst the
most often targeted.

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Winner claimed in $1 million iOS 9 hacking contest
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2. Don't throw out that old phone — turn it into a privacy device
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3. Mozilla keeps your browsing private with new Tracking Protection feature
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4. IDG Contributor Network: The rise of the hacker next door or across the world: Your customers get it. How about your CEO?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9339747/823929835/770278/28/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eQ%3d%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=56384216

5. Legislation aims to ban use of stingrays without warrants
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WHITE PAPER: Neustar Inc~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

What Erodes Trust in Digital Brands?

As our lives get more connected, a trusted digital brand becomes a priceless
asset. But according to new research, security, performance, and marketing flaws
combine to taint the customer experience.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9339747/823929835/770280/30/?3e076d18=am9uc2FuOThAZ21haWwuY29t&x=990183d6

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Winner claimed in $1 million iOS 9 hacking contest

A team of security researchers may have found a way to remotely penetrate the
defenses of Apple's latest mobile OS, making them eligible for a $1 million
reward.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9339747/823929835/770275/31/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eQ%3d%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=829f6147

Don't throw out that old phone — turn it into a privacy device

An idea aimed at consumers just might work for enterprises that want to
safeguard communications too.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9339747/823929835/770276/32/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eQ%3d%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=e63981f6

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WHITE PAPER: Neustar Inc~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Neustar DDoS Attacks & Protection Report October 2015

Neustar surveyed approximately 760 IT professionals in North America and the
EMEA region to provide a comprehensive view of the persistent DDoS attack
landscape, and learn what companies are doing to mitigate risk. As an
institutionalized threat, DDoS attacks are no longer a matter of if or when, but
how often.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9339747/823929835/770281/33/?3e076d18=am9uc2FuOThAZ21haWwuY29t&x=c2b4de08

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Mozilla keeps your browsing private with new Tracking Protection feature

Firefox users who want to keep their browsing under wraps have a new tool to
use, thanks to Mozilla's launch of Private Browsing with Tracking Protection in
its latest browser release on Tuesday.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9339747/823929835/770277/34/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eQ%3d%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=9896f51e

IDG Contributor Network: The rise of the hacker next door or across the world: Your customers get it. How about your CEO?

Crisis-level security breaches frighten consumers and IT professionals alike,
but that's no guarantee for funding to strengthen database defense forces, a
task on which your job increasingly depends. Build your case by driving home the
link between this critical investment and your organization's image as a
uniquely trustworthy, skilled innovator.
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Legislation aims to ban use of stingrays without warrants

New legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to prohibit
federal, state and local government agencies from using without a warrant
so-called stingrays or cell-site simulators often used to intercept mobile
communications.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/9339747/823929835/770279/36/?c1e998ea=Y29tcHV0ZXJ3b3JsZF9zZWN1cml0eQ%3d%3d&03f17c32=NzlhODIzMDVmY2VlNWFkNTY3MTYwODNmMjg1ZjI4NDk%3d&x=f00c970f



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