Here is the weekly roundup :
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Microsoft Releases Patches for Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
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Microsoft’s new all-or-nothing patch model is out for the month of October. The controversial delivery method sees users unable to pick and choose individual patches, instead having to rely on a single payload to get critical and less-important updates at the same time.
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SWIFT-connected Banks Targeted by Different Hacking Group
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According to a report from the security firm, Symantec, a second group of hackers have broken into the SWIFT interbanking network, the platform of the global financial payments system.
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Turkey Blocks Access to Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive
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The Turkish government has blocked access to a number of cloud-based storage services including Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox and GitHub, the code hosting platform.
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Johnson & Johnson Issues Warning of Insulin Pump Cyber Exploit
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Medical device manufacturer Johnson & Johnson is warning patients about a cybersecurity bug that could lead to a potential exploit in one of its insulin pumps. If compromised, a hacker could trigger an overdose of insulin for diabetic patients.
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Two Teenagers Charged for Allegedly Running DDoS Services
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Two teenagers have been charged by Federal authorities in Chicago for allegedly operating DDoS-for-hire websites that have launched attacks on companies and individuals around the world.
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From Around the Web
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The IoT Gives Criminals Superpowers
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The Internet of Things will give superpowers to a new class of entrepreneurs able to forge the future of connected communications. Unfortunately, some of them will be criminals.
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Staying ahead of threats: Growing dangers
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Fraudsters who hack corporate bank accounts typically launder stolen funds by making deposits from the hacked company into accounts owned by “money mules.”
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Upcomming Events
IT Summit
October 20th, Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Trumbull, CT
LIFARS CEO and Founder, Ondrej Krehel will be a panelist discussing how to manage and respond to data breaches.
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RIMS Conference
October 24, Monday 1:15 PM
Atlanta, Georgia
LIFARS CEO and Founder, Ondrej Krehel will discuss ransomware cases and how to mitigate cyber risks at the RIMS ERM Conference.
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Qubit Conference
4th Annual Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Community Event on April 5 - 6th, 2017
Prague
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