How to Leak Data From Air-Gapped Computers With a USB Device

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of Negev have found a way to take a run of the mill USB device and use it to leak data from an air gapped computers via RF signals. Source: Threatpost

Inside the Demise of the Angler Exploit Kit

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab today confirmed that the cybercriminals behind the Lurk Trojan were also responsible for the development and distribution of the Angler Exploit Kit Source: Threatpost

Privacy Groups File FTC Complaint over WhatsApp Data Sharing with Facebook

A complaint filed with the FTC alleges unfair and deceptive practices on the part of WhatsApp, which has decided to share phone numbers and data with Facebook. Source: Threatpost

FBI Warned State Election Board Systems of Hacks

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Division warned election officials nationwide this month to fortify their systems in the wake of two breaches it was able to detect earlier this summer. Source: Threatpost

1.7 Million Opera Browser Users Told To Reset Passwords

Browser maker Opera warns 1.7 million Opera sync accounts possibly compromised and urges users to change passwords. Source: Threatpost