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Bugged electronic typewriters

October 14th 2015

Sure, it’s from the 1980’s, but gee it’s very interesting: https://www.nsa.gov/about/_files/cryptologic_heritage/center_crypt_history/publications/learning_from_the_enemy_the_gunman_project.pdf

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Sophos: Linux machines represented approximately 80% of the 178,635 newly malicious websites discovered during one week.

October 14th 2015

80%.  Really.  And here are the reasons they gave: Linux servers are preferred by budget cloud hosting providers for their low cost (free) and flexibility. These providers do not provide security services and largely cater to amateur web enthusiasts. Linux servers are undefended. Linux administrators and server operators have the perception that Linux is immune […]

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Malwarebytes reports on malvertising at dailymail.co.uk

October 14th 2015

Cite: https://blog.malwarebytes.org/malvertising-2/2015/10/angler-exploit-kit-blasts-daily-mail-visitors-via-malvertising/ And, it was being displayed on the home page of the site. Affected users were exposed to the Angler Exploit Kit and from there Cryptowall ransomware.  

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Malvertizing getting in because of unpatched servers

October 9th 2015

Cite: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/10/08/the-malicious-side-of-online-ads-how-unpatched-servers-hurt-us-all/ It’s hard to believe that an ad server could remain unpatched for *two years*.  Laziness, pure and simple.

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