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5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019

Security Affairs

2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. The regulation around IoT security was this year’s signal that the answer is, fortunately, no. Insights from VDOO’s leadership. 2019 will continue these trends but at a faster pace.

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Russia’s watchdog Roskomnadzor threatens to fine Twitter and Facebook

Security Affairs

The Russian government has already blocked the p rofessional social network L inkedIn in 2016 under the data-localization legislation. This week the Russian government has blocked the ProtonMail end-to-end encrypted email service and ProtonVPN VPN service. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Sustes Malware: CPU for Monero

Security Affairs

Everybody knows Monero cryptocurrency and probably everybody knows that it has built upon privacy, by meaning It’s not that simple to figure out Monero wallet balance. In this scenario, it is used to make money at the expense of computer users by abusing the infected computer to mine Monero, a cryptocurrency. XMRIG prove 1.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in February 2018

IT Governance

Ransomware works because it relies on users’ lax security practices. One Plugin, Over 4,200 Victims – When Thousands of Government Websites Were Hijacked to Mine Monero. UVA Health System Notifies 1,882 Patients About Potential Privacy Issue. City of Ballarat privacy nightmare: resident details posted online.