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Firefox fixes “master password” security bypass bug

August 15, 2019 0 Comments 2fa, firefox, Mozilla, password manager, Patch, vulnerability

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:11:46 +0000

The bug’s in Firefox, but our advice is worth reading whether you use Firefox or not.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/SGS2jipuYaM” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Coinbase explains background to June zero-day Firefox attack

August 14, 2019 0 Comments Coinbase, cryptocurrency, firefox, Mozilla, phishing, phishing attack, security threats, University of Cambridge, Web Browsers, zero-day vulnerability

Credit to Author: John E Dunn| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:52:43 +0000

A recent, highly targeted attack on cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase offers a glimpse into how sophisticated phishing attacks can be.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/USzrlHhxRxk” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Browser plug-ins peddled personal data from over 4m browsers

July 26, 2019 0 Comments browser extensions, browsing data, business data, corporate information, data loss, extensions, firefox, Google Analytics, Google Chrome, PII, Privacy

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:02:52 +0000

Nacho Analytics gathered data like passwords, tax and prescription data from browser add-ons – and those who bought it can keep it.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/hh3QByv2ph0″ height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Firefox to pile on more native privacy features

July 23, 2019 0 Comments firefox, Have I been pwned, Mozilla, Organisations, Privacy, Web Browsers

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:28:43 +0000

Mozilla is integrating its Lockwise password manager directly into the browser and expanding its support for the Have I Been Pwned website.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/q-NknoPxSgU” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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A week in security (July 15 – 21)

July 22, 2019 0 Comments 2fa bypass, A week in security, advanced persistent threat, Android apps, APT, backdoor, BitPaymer ransomware, browser extensions, bulletproof, chrome, cybersecurity education, DataSpii, DDos attack, DoppelPaymer, EvilGnome, Extenbro, FaceApp, facebook, Facebook reporting tool, firefox, generation, Instagram, Ke3chang, Magecart, Media File Jacking, Privacy, RingCentral flaw, Sodinokibi, telegram, Vital infrastructure, whatsapp, Zhumu flaw, zoom zero-day

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:50:35 +0000

A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 15–21, including the Zoom camera vulnerability, Extenbro, Sodinokibi, Magecart, and cybersecurity challenges facing the education sector.

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A week in security

Tags: 2fa bypass advanced persistent threat Android apps APT backdoor BitPaymer ransomware browser extensions bulletproof chrome cybersecurity education DataSpii DDos attack DoppelPaymer EvilGnome Extenbro FaceApp facebook Facebook reporting tool firefox generation Instagram Ke3chang Magecart Media File Jacking privacy RingCentral flaw Sodinokibi telegram vital infrastructure whatsapp Zhumu flaw zoom zero-day

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