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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3045 on: July 21, 2014, 06:51:30 PM »
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3046 on: July 22, 2014, 06:53:39 PM »
not new, but not sure if it has been posted

Beware! FileHippo tests adware distributing download manager
https://www.ghacks.net/2014/07/08/beware-filehippo-tests-adware-distributing-download-manager/

What is the FileHippo Download Manager?
http://www.filehippo.com/de/filehippo_download_manager

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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3047 on: July 22, 2014, 07:08:26 PM »
Quote from: Pondus on July 22, 2014, 06:53:39 PM
not new, but not sure if it has been posted

Beware! FileHippo tests adware distributing download manager
https://www.ghacks.net/2014/07/08/beware-filehippo-tests-adware-distributing-download-manager/

What is the FileHippo Download Manager?
http://www.filehippo.com/de/filehippo_download_manager
Always use the Direct Download link just as on Cnet.com
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3048 on: July 23, 2014, 10:26:43 PM »
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3049 on: July 24, 2014, 08:06:52 AM »
July 2014 update for Microsoft Silverlight 5
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2977218

This update follows two earlier updates on July 9, 2014 (Microsoft Tuesday):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2847559/en-us
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2861561/en-us

Out-of band update.
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3050 on: July 24, 2014, 03:14:31 PM »
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3051 on: July 25, 2014, 07:04:08 PM »
Quote from: Pondus on July 24, 2014, 03:14:31 PM
Mashable – Chromecast Hack Lets You Rickroll Your Neighbor’s TV

http://www.bishopfox.com/news/2014/07/mashable-chromecast-hack-lets-rickroll-neighbors-tv/
http://www.bishopfox.com/news/2014/07/business-insider/
http://www.bishopfox.com/news/2014/07/daily-dot-incredibly-easy-hijack-google-chromecast/
Not quite that easy unless your WiFi is unprotected.
If that's the case, you probably deserve to have your Chromecast hijacked.
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3052 on: July 27, 2014, 11:03:41 AM »
Related issue to bob3160's post above (wireless): 
How Thieves Can Hack and Disable Your Home Alarm System
http://www.wired.com/2014/07/hacking-home-alarms
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3053 on: July 27, 2014, 02:18:01 PM »
Quote from: mchain on July 27, 2014, 11:03:41 AM
Related issue to bob3160's post above (wireless): 
How Thieves Can Hack and Disable Your Home Alarm System
http://www.wired.com/2014/07/hacking-home-alarms
Many years ago, I hired a colt 45 to keep my premises safe.
Except for the initial investment, it's been a good, reliable and relatively inexpensive investment. :)
 
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3054 on: July 27, 2014, 02:35:27 PM »
Quote from: bob3160 on July 27, 2014, 02:18:01 PM
Many years ago, I hired a colt 45 to keep my premises safe.
Except for the initial investment, it's been a good, reliable and relatively inexpensive investment. :)
Bob, this might work in the USA, but certainly not in Europe. ;)
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3055 on: July 27, 2014, 08:30:49 PM »
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3056 on: July 27, 2014, 09:21:50 PM »
The Web never forgets: Persistent tracking mechanisms in the wild
https://securehomes.esat.kuleuven.be/~gacar/persistent/index.html

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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3057 on: July 28, 2014, 01:00:52 AM »
Quote from: bob3160 on July 27, 2014, 02:18:01 PM
Many years ago, I hired a colt 45 to keep my premises safe.
Except for the initial investment, it's been a good, reliable and relatively inexpensive investment. :)

Thankfully most countries are civilised enough so people don't need to arm themselves to feel safe. ;)
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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3058 on: July 28, 2014, 01:54:01 AM »
Gppgle Adsense Clickfraud by Russian GoodGoogle competition, read:
 http://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/07/service-drains-competitors-online-ad-budget/
link article author = Brian Krebs

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Re: SECURITY WARNINGS & Notices - Please post them here
« Reply #3059 on: July 28, 2014, 04:17:05 AM »
Quote from: bob3160 on July 27, 2014, 02:18:01 PM
Quote from: mchain on July 27, 2014, 11:03:41 AM
Related issue to bob3160's post above (wireless): 
How Thieves Can Hack and Disable Your Home Alarm System
http://www.wired.com/2014/07/hacking-home-alarms
Many years ago, I hired a colt 45 to keep my premises safe.
Except for the initial investment, it's been a good, reliable and relatively inexpensive investment. :)
Works here as well!
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