Here is the weekly roundup :
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Researcher who found the Wannacry ‘Kill-Switch’ was arrested by FBI
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Researcher who found the ‘Kill-Switch’ for Wannacry Ransomware was arrested by the FBI. Marcus Hutchins, a 22-year-old British security researcher, who gained worldwide fame for stopping the spread of the WannaCry Ransomware…
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TrickBot influenced by WannaCry and Petya, adds a self-spreading Worm Module
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Security researchers have discovered that the latest version of Trickbot has been using the Windows Server Message Block (SMB). This is the same worm module used by WannaCry and Petya…
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U.S. Senators introduce New Bill that sets IoT Standards for Federal Suppliers
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U.S. Senators are planning to introduce a new bill that sets IoT standards for federal suppliers. Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) are…
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Dangerous Android Banking Trojan, SVPENG, modified with a Keylogger
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A well-known banking malware, Svpeng-Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Svpeng.ae., with a new dangerous addition, a keylogger, was discovered in July. Cyber criminals are constantly developing new, stealthier…
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$1500 Smart Gun Hacked with $15 Magnets
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The world of IoT is quickly evolving and growing at an exponential rate, virtually making everything hackable. Hackers have now found a way to hack into a smart gun. A $1,500 smart gun has been designed with the purpose to prevent gun crimes and the ability to...
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LIFARS GUIDE:
7 Steps to Take When Investing in Pen Testing Services
Penetration testing is not a solution that begins to work automatically. To produce desirable results and make your systems secure, a good amount of effort is required. To make this process easier, LIFARS experts recommend seven steps that will help you in investing in pen testing services.
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Upcoming Events:
(ISC)² Security Congress cybersecurity conference | Austin, TX| 9/25
LIFARS CEO, Ondrej Krehel, will lead a session on Ransomware at (ISC)² Security Congress cybersecurity conference
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(Privacy + Security Forum | Washington, D.C. | 10/06
LIFARS CEO, Ondrej Krehel, will be part of a panel discussion on Ransomware at Privacy + Security Forum 2017.
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QuBit Cybersecurity Conference | Belgrade, Serbia | 10/18-19
QuBit Cybersecurity Conference, an annual cyber security event gathering security professionals, is one of the LIFARS‘ valued alliances.
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