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The Register: Twin Google flaws allowed attacker to get from YouTube ID to Gmail address in a few easy steps

Feb 17, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/17/infosec_news_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: Twin Google flaws allowed attacker to get from YouTube ID to Gmail address in a few easy steps Feedly Summary: PLUS: DOGE web design disappoints; FBI stops crypto scams; Zacks attacked again; and more! Infosec In Brief A security researcher has found that Google could leak the email…

The Register: Critical PostgreSQL bug tied to zero-day attack on US Treasury

Feb 14, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/14/postgresql_bug_treasury/ Source: The Register Title: Critical PostgreSQL bug tied to zero-day attack on US Treasury Feedly Summary: High-complexity bug unearthed by infoseccers, as Rapid7 probes exploit further A high-severity SQL injection bug in the PostgreSQL interactive tool was exploited alongside the zero-day used to break into the US Treasury in December, researchers say.……

The Register: US lawmakers press Trump admin to oppose UK’s order for Apple iCloud backdoor

Feb 13, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/13/us_demand_uk_apple_backdoor_close/ Source: The Register Title: US lawmakers press Trump admin to oppose UK’s order for Apple iCloud backdoor Feedly Summary: Senator, Congressman tell DNI to threaten infosec agreements if Blighty won’t back down US lawmakers want newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to back up her tough talk on backdoors. They’re…

The Register: UK armed forces fast-tracking cyber warriors to defend digital front lines

Feb 10, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/10/uk_armed_forces_cyber_hires/ Source: The Register Title: UK armed forces fast-tracking cyber warriors to defend digital front lines Feedly Summary: High starting salaries promised after public sector infosec pay criticized The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is fast-tracking cybersecurity specialists in a bid to fortify its protection against increasing attacks.… AI Summary and Description: Yes…

The Register: DeepSeek’s iOS app is a security nightmare, and that’s before you consider its TikTok links

Feb 10, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/10/infosec_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: DeepSeek’s iOS app is a security nightmare, and that’s before you consider its TikTok links Feedly Summary: PLUS: Spanish cops think they’ve bagged NATO hacker; HPE warns staff of data breach; Lazy Facebook phishing, and more! Infosec In Brief DeepSeek’s iOS app is a security nightmare that you…

Hacker News: Infosec 101 for Activists

Feb 5, 2025

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Source URL: https://infosecforactivists.org Source: Hacker News Title: Infosec 101 for Activists Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: This document provides critical guidance on digital safety and information security for activists, highlighting the vulnerabilities that arise in modern technology and the specific risks faced by those protesting against power structures. It emphasizes cautious…

The Register: Medical monitoring machines spotted stealing patient data, users warned to pull the plug ASAP

Feb 3, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/03/backdoored_contec_patient_monitors_leak_data/ Source: The Register Title: Medical monitoring machines spotted stealing patient data, users warned to pull the plug ASAP Feedly Summary: PLUS: MGM settles breach suits; AWS doesn’t trust you with security defaults; A new .NET backdoor; and more Infosec in brief The United States Food and Drug Administration has told medical facilities…

The Register: CDNs: Great for speeding up the internet, bad for location privacy

Jan 27, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/27/cloudflare_cdn_location_data/ Source: The Register Title: CDNs: Great for speeding up the internet, bad for location privacy Feedly Summary: Also, Subaru web portal spills user deets, Tornado Cash sanctions overturned, a Stark ransomware attack, and more Infosec in brief Using a custom-built tool, a 15-year-old hacker exploited Cloudflare’s content delivery network to approximate the…

The Register: FortiGate config leaks: Victims’ email addresses published online

Jan 23, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/23/fortigate_config_leaks_infoseccers_list_victim_emails/ Source: The Register Title: FortiGate config leaks: Victims’ email addresses published online Feedly Summary: Experts warn not to take leaks lightly as years-long compromises could remain undetected Thousands of email addresses included in the Belsen Group’s dump of FortiGate configs last week are now available online, revealing which organizations may have been…

The Register: Infosec was literally the last item in Trump’s policy plan, yet major changes are likely on his watch

Jan 22, 2025

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Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/22/trump_cyber_policy/ Source: The Register Title: Infosec was literally the last item in Trump’s policy plan, yet major changes are likely on his watch Feedly Summary: Everyone agrees defense matters. How to do it is up for debate Feature The Trump administration came to office this week without a detailed information security policy, but…

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