This Android botnet relies on Twitter for its commands – PCWorld

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This Android botnet relies on Twitter for its commands
PCWorld
Twitter users aren't the only ones checking the microblogging service for important updates. Android malware is starting to do so, too. One maker of Android malware is using Twitter to communicate with infected smartphones, according to security firm ESET.
First Twitter-controlled Android botnet discoveredWe Live Security (blog)
C&C Servers? Too Risky! Android Botnet Goes with Twitter InsteadBleepingComputer
Twitter-Controlled Android Botnet DiscoveredInfosecurity Magazine
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Voter data breach leads to questions of tampering and state security – TechTarget

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Voter data breach leads to questions of tampering and state security
TechTarget
Tran noted that voter registration data is placed in the public record domain and can be legally purchased from sites like NationBuilder and InstantCheckMate, but that doesn't necessarily lessen the value of a voter data breach for an attacker. "Public …
Officials: Hackers breach election systems in Illinois, ArizonaCNN
USintelligence says Russian hackers behind voter data breach; Trump pooh-poohs debate prepMalaysia Sun (press release)
Hackers had a chance to hamper voting by deleting recordsComputerworld
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The Guardian view on internet security: a huge and growing problem – The Guardian

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The Guardian view on internet security: a huge and growing problem
The Guardian
The Guardian view on internet security: a huge and growing problem. Editorial. The power of smartphones is too easily turned against their users. Governments, companies and users must all work together to keep themselves safe. 'Repressive governments …
This terrifying hack proves why you need to own an Apple iPhoneDaily Star
Apple Events – Keynote September 2016 – AppleApple

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