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The Russian linked hacking group Fancy Bear has been discovered in delivering malware to targeted users by exposing a recently disclosed technique that involves Microsoft Windows feature Dynamic Data Exchange. View Full Story ORIGINAL SOURCE: Security Week

Equifax has disclosed the cost of the data breach that the company suffered this year which amounted to $87m and saw a 30% plunge in stock price. View Full Story  ORIGINAL SOURCE: Security Ledger

Ordinypt, a newly discovered ransomware strain, is currently targeting victims in Germany and is rewriting files with random data. View Full Story ORIGINAL SOURCE: BleepingComputer

Data is the gold dust of the 21st century, and with the amount of that data set to double every two years (reaching 44 trillion gigabytes by 2020), it’s allowing organisations of all sizes to open up opportunities to truly understand their customers. For instance, analysing data in near real-time and acting on insights to deliver superior experiences. Whether it’s enhanced products or tailored communication, a faster service or bespoke rewards, organisations across all sectors...

Millions of people who hold a Netflix account are currently exposed to the latest email phishing scam that is telling users that their account is suspended due to a problem validating their credit cards. Beware - this is a scam. View Full Story ORIGINAL SOURCE: Inc.com

The Head of Europol has described the 4,000 ransom attacks a day by cyber gangs as remorseless as technological advances are now threatening critical parts of the financial sector. View Full Story ORIGINAL SOURCE: Reuters

It was found that hackers, who were looking to create their own version of the Reaper botnet, downloaded an IP scanner which was a PHP file that was made available as a free download after news about Reaper botnet broke. View Full Story ORIGINAL SOURCE: BleepingComputer

Google has released three new Chrome security features that are designed to block websites from transferring users to new URLs without the consent of the user or website. View Full Story ORIGINAL SOURCE: BleepingComputer

Yahoo's former CEO testified at a Senate hearing stating it was tough for any corporation to stop or defend against cyberattacks that come from nation-states. View Full Story ORIGINAL SOURCE: Data Breach Today

Former interim DNC chief has revealed that hacks against the Democratic party continued for months after election, and targeted some of the Parties most closely guarded secrets. View Full Story  ORIGINAL SOURCE: AP News