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Patch Tuesday, December 2019 Edition

Krebs on Security

By nearly all accounts, the chief bugaboo this month is CVE-2019-1458 , a vulnerability in a core Windows component (Win32k) that is present in Windows 7 through 10 and Windows Server 2008-2019.

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CloudWizard APT: the bad magic story goes on

SecureList

Encryption and communication As we have mentioned above, two modules (Crypton.dll and Internet.dll) are bundled with every installation of the CloudWizard framework. The Crypton module performs encryption and decryption of all communications. module execution results) is encrypted with a combination of AES and RSA.

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Report: No ‘Eternal Blue’ Exploit Found in Baltimore City Ransomware

Krebs on Security

” Media publications have cited sources saying the Robbinhood version that hit Baltimore city computers was powered by “ Eternal Blue ,” a hacking tool developed by the U.S. The account also began tagging dozens of reporters and news organizations on Twitter. National Security Agency (NSA) and leaked online in 2017.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Fuzzing Crypto

ForAllSecure

We’ve all been there-- locked out of some account because we can’t remember the clever password we used. Using his amazing hacking skills and unique tools he’d built over the years, Joe was able to extract the password from the chip, and Dan was able to retrieve his cryptocurrency. It’s not a secret.

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Inside ‘Evil Corp,’ a $100M Cybercrime Menace

Krebs on Security

KrebsOnSecurity first encountered Aqua’s work in 2008 as a reporter for The Washington Post. A source said they’d stumbled upon a way to intercept and read the daily online chats between Aqua and several other mule recruiters and malware purveyors who were stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars weekly from hacked businesses.

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1Password vs LastPass: Compare Top Password Managers

eSecurity Planet

In addition to the usual password storage and sharing capabilities, Teams edition customers can enjoy 1GB of document storage for each user, 5 guest accounts, standard 2FA, and Duo integration for MFA. One of the best bonus features 1Password offers with its Business plan is a free family account for all users.

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Best LastPass Alternatives: Compare Password Managers

eSecurity Planet

A major drawback with using LastPass, however, is its track record with corporate hacks. Since the company’s launch in 2008, LastPass has reported numerous security breaches that range in severity from vulnerabilities in browser extensions to full-blown breaches.