“The FBI has been tipped off about a novel cybercriminal operation where a hacker managed not only to breach as many as 130,000 Asus routers, but is also giving them a score about how useful they might be for fraudsters.”
Nvidia Shield TV (2019) gets 8.1.1 update w/ bug fixes, more
“Nvidia is pushing out an update to Shield TV that delivers bug fixes and support for the Xbox Elite Controller 2. Sound familiar? A similar update hit older Shield TV models last month, but now Shield Experience 8.1.1 is bringing those updates and a metric ton of bug fixes to 2019 models.”
The EU makes the switch to Signal as its messaging app of choice
“The European Commission is switching away its instant messaging to encrypted messaging app Signal. Signal has been praised for its secure by default communication, as well as its WhatsApp and iMessage like simplicity. The UK’s Conservative Party also made the switch late last year.”
Cisco unleashes ‘Thanos’ in hopes for a ‘radical simplification’ of security software
“Cisco Systems Inc. is hoping to restore order into a universe of frazzled security professionals through a “radical simplification” that could reduce the number of hungry mouths in a crowded marketplace. Sound familiar? Well, Cisco CSCO, -3.”
PayPal ‘Critical’ Login Hack: New Report Warns You Are Now At Risk From Thieves
“It has been a tough few weeks for online payments giant PayPal. First came the confirmation that an authentication hack would enable an attacker to access an account once credentials had been phished, bypassing the financial firm’s authentication tools.”
U.S. Government Says Update Chrome 80 As High-Rated Security Flaws Found
“The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is encouraging Google users to update again just weeks after the Chrome 80 release. Here’s what you need to know. Earlier this month, version 80 of the Google Chrome browser was released.”
Google pulls 500 malicious Chrome extensions after researcher tip-off
“Google has abruptly pulled over 500 Chrome extensions from its Web Store that researchers discovered were stealing browsing data and executing click fraud and malvertising after installing themselves on the computers of millions of users.”
Bug in WordPress plugin can let hackers wipe up to 200,000 sites
“WordPress site owners who use commercial themes provided by ThemeGrill are advised to update one of the plugins that come installed with these themes in order to patch a critical bug that can let attackers wipe their sites.”
Tesla starts selling rear-heated seats on Model 3 SR and SR Plus as $300 OTA upgrade
“Tesla has started unlocking the rear heated seats on Model 3 Standard Range and Standard Range Plus as a new over-the-air upgrade. When Tesla first started producing the “partial premium interior”, Tesla didn’t actually change anything and only deactivated features through software.”
Iranian hackers have been hacking VPN servers to plant backdoors in companies around the world
“According to a report from cyber-security firm ClearSky, Iranian hackers have targeted companies “from the IT, Telecommunication, Oil and Gas, Aviation, Government, and Security sectors.””
