Microsoft helped disrupt the infamous Trickbot botnet
It apparently wasn't aware of US government plans.
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Multiple antivirus apps are vulnerable to common security flaws
At least 28 apps were exposed until recent fixes.
Sneaky tactics lead to millions of malware-laden Android app downloads
The apps used a new workaround to skirt Google’s security testing.
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Chinese spies reportedly repurposed NSA tools used to hack their computers (updated)
Evidence suggests that the Buckeye group reverse-engineered hacking tools after an attack.
North Korea-linked hacking group stole millions from ATMs
Lazarus, the makers of WannaCry, hit ATMs across Asia and Africa.
Chrome's upcoming security change will break hundreds of sites
The issue is more with the site operators than Google.
LifeLock ID theft protection leak could have aided identity thieves
The service has a bad track record when it comes to protecting users' sensitive data.
Android malware returned to Google Play with just a name change
Google's app screening wasn't completely effective.
34 major tech companies are uniting to fight cyberattacks
Dell, Facebook, HP and Microsoft are a few of the big names involved.
The next version of Chrome will block autoplaying videos with sound
Certain conditions have to be met for media to be allowed to autoplay.
Telegram targeted by fake apps that serve malware and ads
Symantec has unearthed two different fake Telegram apps.
Symantec refuses Russia request for source code access
The worry is that Russia could potentially find security holes to exploit.
Google and Symantec go to war over our internet security
As a result, Chrome may distrust Symantec's security certificates.
11Symantec's Norton Core router aims to protect the connected home
It looks like a disco ball.
Symantec to buy identity protection firm with checkered past
It paid $2.3 billion for LifeLock, which was fined $100 million by the FTC last year.
A second hacking group is targeting bank systems
Odinaff is infecting systems in a bid to cover up bogus money transfers.
Google: Symantec antivirus flaws are 'as bad as it gets'
Norton and Symantec users should take "immediate action" to update.
Companies could use 'intermediate' web security certificates to spy
Intermediate certificate authorities are just as potent as the root CAs that form a secure web.
Symantec antivirus security flaw exposes Linux, Mac and Windows
A victim doesn't even need to open the email for this exploit to work.
