Skimmers Hijack ATM Network Cables

Threat: Skimmers Hijack ATM Network Cables Solution: Don’t use machines that look like they may have been tampered with. ATM manufacturers need to enable encryption of all data from these machines. URL: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/02/skimmers-hijack-atm-network-cables/ Many of us know someone that has had their account compromised. In a blink of an eye their bank account has been […]

OSX Sparkle Updater Vulnerability

Threat: OSX Sparkle Updater Vulnerability Solution: Update OSX impacted software on a secure network until applicable software patches have been made. URL: https://vulnsec.com/2016/osx-apps-vulnerabilities/ and https://www.evilsocket.net/2016/01/30/osx-mass-pwning-using-bettercap-and-the-sparkle-updater-vulnerability/ This is a pretty recent vulnerability that was found last Friday. Radek (a security researcher) found the vulnerability (or feature?) in the OSX Sparkle Updater that allowed it to use […]