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    Shellshock , The Latest Mac OSX and Linux Vulnerabilty—

    network security , Shellshock. Bash bug , passwords , security software , Data Security , Linux , iOS update , Security Threat , Information Security , web server , Bash , Mac , Mac OSX , Hackers , cybercriminals , Security Alert , Data Privacy , security research , iOS , GNU Bash Remote Code Execution Vulnerability , Unix , cannabis , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach

    Michelle Drolet

    By: Solange_Desc1 Security researchers have discovered a new software bug known as the “Bash Bug” or “Shellshock,” or to those more technically “in-the-know” as GNU Bash Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2014-6271)(link is external). This bug, more correctly termed, ‘vulnerability’, potentially allows attackers to gain control over targeted computers. The bug is present in a piece of computer software called, Bash, that is typically found on computers running an operating system calledfalse

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    Top 10 things to know about mobile security

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    Michelle Drolet

    10. Malware is on the rise

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    Phone 5S Phishing Mail Arrives in time for launch.

    Security Services , Data Security , infected phone , threat landscape , iOS update , Mobile Devices , Security Threat , Smartphone , Phishing , Information Security , Security , iPhone , Mobile Apps , cyber-attack , Apple , cybercriminals , Security Alert , information security tips , Big Data , Mobile Protection , Data Privacy , iOS , Mobile Security , cybersecurity , Enterprise , Data Breach

    Michelle Drolet

    While millions of mobile users are anticipating the launch of the new iPhone (5S and 5C), cybercriminals are already making their move to distribute spam that promise to give away the said devices for free, in the guise of a contest. We saw samples of spammed messages that attempted to spoof an Apple Store email notification. The said message informs recipients that they won the latest iPhone 5S mobile phones and iPad. Figure 1. Fake Apple email To get these prizes, they are asked to go to afalse

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