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Panda Security has reported that they have stopped and blocked 75 million samples of malware last year, nearly double of what they stopped in 2013. Panda recorded an average of 200,000 new malware strains per day in 2014. Trojans appeared as the most common malware as it accounted for 70% of all new malware created. For more details on these findings, click here:: New Malware Volumes Double in 2014 But UK Stays Strong
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A new show about hunting down cyber criminals debuted on CBS. In the latest edition of the CSI series of shows, CSI: Cyber involves a behavioral psychiatrist special agent leading a team of hackers who turned over a new leaf to hunt down the bad guys. Like most TV shows, there’s a lot of research they have overlooked. Read a review of the first episode here:: CSI: Cyber: We Watched So You Didn’t Have To
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Jan Krissler, known in hacker circles as Starbug, has found a way to fool IRIS biometric security system. Using basic close-up photo of an official’s thumb from different angles, Krissler could clone a thumbprint that could bypass security. He also claimed he could pass retinal scans using pictures gathered from the internet. For more on this story, please click here:: Hacker Finds a Simple Way to Fool IRIS Biometric Security Systems
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Adobe is providing a new web application vulnerability disclosure program to help find and clean up bugs in their programs. Like many tech firms, Adobe will be using HackerOne to retrieve and manage submitted vulnerability reports. Unlike many tech firms, Adobe will not be paying anyone who discovers a bug, but will offer kudos. For more on this bounty-less hunt, click here:: Adobe launches bountyless bug hunt program on HackerOne
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Business Software Alliance submitted a report highlighting the gaps in national cyber security protection across Europe sans the UK. While most European nations have list cyber security as a priority, there are many discrepancies from country to country regarding policies, legalities, and operational capabilities. The United Kingdom, however, was praised for having a solid and comprehensive cyber security strategy. For more on this report, click here:: Cyber Security Gaps Appear All Over Europe
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