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Warning for travelers: Malware Installed via Software Updates from Hotel Internet Connections
IC3: Recent analysis from the FBI and other government agencies demonstrates that malicious actors are targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an Internet connection in their hotel rooms.
Phishing Scam “IMPORTANT NOTICE” from ithelp@bu.edu:
Although this message contains BU logos and a sender address that make it seem legitimate, it is a phishing message!!!
IBM Outlaws Siri, Worried She Has Loose Lips
Wired: “If you work for IBM, you can bring your iPhone to work, but forget about using the phone’s voice-activated digital assistant. Siri isn’t welcome on Big Blue’s networks.”
Banking Trojan Bypasses Mobile Security with Sophisticated Attack
Security Week: “Sophisticated, Multi-faceted Attack Uses an Man in the Browser Attack to Bypass Transaction Authorization Measures.”
Facebook account cancellation malware poses as Adobe Flash update
Naked Security: “Have you received an email asking you to confirm that you wish to cancel your account? Be on your guard. A Naked Security reader was in touch with us earlier today, after his suspicions were aroused by an email he had received – seemingly from Facebook.”
Google reaches out to owners of machines infected with DNSChanger malware
Ars Technica: “A massive scam left some 500,000 computers relying on faulty DNS servers.”
RSA SecurID software token cloning: a new how-to
Ars Technica: “The attack bypasses protections built in RSA’s 2-factor authentication system.”
Banking Malware Monitors Victims by Hijacking Webcams and Microphones, Researchers Say
PC World: “A new variant of SpyEye malware allows cybercriminals to monitor potential bank fraud victims by hijacking their webcams and microphones, according to security researchers from antivirus vendor Kaspersky Lab.”
Multiply multilingual – Email scams aren’t just from Nigeria
Naked Security: “They used to be called “Letters from Nigeria”, but it’s not such a good name these days. Because they can come from any corner of the world, in a multitude of languages.”
Apple QuickTime update for Windows only; Macs already secure
CNET: “Apple’s security and OS updates included the latest version of QuickTime, which Apple has just made available for Windows PCs.”
Avira update blocked Windows applications
CNET: “Avira resolves faulty software update after it is found to block Windows applications.”
