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[Pondus]

VPNFilter-malware infects  500.000 routers and NAS'es:

https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/05/VPNFilter.html

Vulnerable are Linksys, MikroTik, NETGEAR, TP-Link routers & Qnap built NAS.

Ukranian systems are being infested now like wildfire. 

Providers are being asked to reset their customer's routers.

polonus

VPNFilter: New Router Malware with Destructive Capabilities
https://www.symantec.com/blogs/threat-intelligence/vpnfilter-iot-malware

[polonus]

10 unsafe plug-ins for webshops' Word Press locked:
https://blog.threatpress.com/vulnerable-wordpress-plugins-multidots/

Webshops sites that haven't these vulnerable plug-ins disabled still vulnerable.

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[Pondus]

Attack Vectors in Orbit: The Need for IoT and Satellite Security in the Age of 5G
https://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/attack-vectors-in-orbit-need-for-satellite-security-in-5g-iot/

[mchain]

U.S. lawmakers want Google to reconsider links to China's Huawei
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-congress-alphabet/u-s-lawmakers-want-google-to-reconsider-links-to-chinas-huawei-idUSKBN1JG2YK

[mchain]

Microsoft Stops Cortana From Giving People Access To Your PC
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-update-cortana-security-vulnerability,37297.html

[DavidR]

Microsoft Stops Cortana From Giving People Access To Your PC
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-update-cortana-security-vulnerability,37297.html

Personally I hated the Cortana idea right from the start and it had nothing to do with this potential security breach.  I just hated the concept of Cortana digging into your every orifice gathering data. 

Right from the start on my windows10 system I sought to curtail Cortana, e.g. I would love to be able to completely disable it.

Not so long ago people were considered bonkers when talking to inanimate objects
I don't particularly like the concept of using OK Google either, or Amazons daft speaker Alexa.

[bob3160]

Microsoft Stops Cortana From Giving People Access To Your PC
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-update-cortana-security-vulnerability,37297.html

Personally I hated the Cortana idea right from the start and it had nothing to do with this potential security breach.  I just hated the concept of Cortana digging into your every orifice gathering data. 

Right from the start on my windows10 system I sought to curtail Cortana, e.g. I would love to be able to completely disable it.

Not so long ago people were considered bonkers when talking to inanimate objects
I don't particularly like the concept of using OK Google either, or Amazons daft speaker Alexa.

I happen to use and enjoy both Alexa and Ok or Hey Google.
https://youtu.be/sgNIcKHlqrY

[DavidR]

Microsoft Stops Cortana From Giving People Access To Your PC
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-update-cortana-security-vulnerability,37297.html

Personally I hated the Cortana idea right from the start and it had nothing to do with this potential security breach.  I just hated the concept of Cortana digging into your every orifice gathering data. 

Right from the start on my windows10 system I sought to curtail Cortana, e.g. I would love to be able to completely disable it.

Not so long ago people were considered bonkers when talking to inanimate objects
I don't particularly like the concept of using OK Google either, or Amazons daft speaker Alexa.

I happen to use and enjoy both Alexa and Ok or Hey Google.
https://youtu.be/sgNIcKHlqrY

Assuming I had them, the only question for Alexa, OK Google or Cortana would be 'How do I turn/switch you off.'

I just wonder what the answer would be

[=Snake=]

Microsoft Stops Cortana From Giving People Access To Your PC
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-update-cortana-security-vulnerability,37297.html

Personally I hated the Cortana idea right from the start and it had nothing to do with this potential security breach.  I just hated the concept of Cortana digging into your every orifice gathering data. 

Right from the start on my windows10 system I sought to curtail Cortana, e.g. I would love to be able to completely disable it.

Not so long ago people were considered bonkers when talking to inanimate objects
I don't particularly like the concept of using OK Google either, or Amazons daft speaker Alexa.

I happen to use and enjoy both Alexa and Ok or Hey Google.
https://youtu.be/sgNIcKHlqrY

Assuming I had them, the only question for Alexa, OK Google or Cortana would be 'How do I turn/switch you off.'

I just wonder what the answer would be

Just ask them and you'll see. 

[DavidR]

<snip quotes>
Assuming I had them, the only question for Alexa, OK Google or Cortana would be 'How do I turn/switch you off.'

I just wonder what the answer would be

Just ask them and you'll see. 

It is a little like prodding a sleeping lion, or Snake excuse the pun.

I haven't got any Alexa stuff (and no intention of getting any), I have done as much as I can in Windows 10 to prevent Cortana, gathering data and likewise Google

[=Snake=]

<snip quotes>
Assuming I had them, the only question for Alexa, OK Google or Cortana would be 'How do I turn/switch you off.'

I just wonder what the answer would be

Just ask them and you'll see. 

It is a little like prodding a sleeping lion, or Snake excuse the pun.

I haven't got any Alexa stuff (and no intention of getting any), I have done as much as I can in Windows 10 to prevent Cortana, gathering data and likewise Google

Deactivating Cortana was the first thing, I did, for I wasn't able to stand Cortanas talking.

[bob3160]

<snip quotes>
Assuming I had them, the only question for Alexa, OK Google or Cortana would be 'How do I turn/switch you off.'

I just wonder what the answer would be

Just ask them and you'll see. 

It is a little like prodding a sleeping lion, or Snake excuse the pun.

I haven't got any Alexa stuff (and no intention of getting any), I have done as much as I can in Windows 10 to prevent Cortana, gathering data and likewise Google

Deactivating Cortana was the first thing, I did, for I wasn't able to stand Cortanas talking.

You should have picked a different voice. These are things that vary from user to user.
I have no problems using Cortana  or Google voice etc. Just set your own restrictions.

[mchain]

Microsoft unexpectedly drops Windows 7 support for some ancient CPUs
https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-unexpectedly-drops-windows-7-support-for-some-ancient-cpus/

[polonus]

Unpatched security hole in Word Press CMS revealed:
https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/wordpress-file-delete-to-code-execution/

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[mchain]

New Windows 10 vulnerability bypasses OS defenses, says security researcher
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-windows-10-vulnerability-bypasses-os-defenses-says-security-researcher/