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Cyber News Rundown: Edition 9/15/17

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Cyber News Rundown: Edition 9/15/17

 
German Voting Software Raises Concerns

 

With German elections only a couple weeks away, researchers have been working to determine how secure the voting systems really are. Per a recent study, the software being used contains multiple vulnerabilities that could lead to devastating results if the election is compromised. Meanwhile, the software creator maintains there is nothing wrong with the system and any tampering would only lead to confusion, rather than truly affecting the vote’s outcome.

 

Upgraded Android OS Slows Tide of Overlay Attacks

 

While overlay attacks are nothing new to Android™ users, the Toast window is a surprisingly fresh take on this technique. Google has already patched the issue being exploited, but many users unintentionally fell victim and gave permissions to a malicious app using the Toast window overlay on a legitimate page to spoof the users input. This type of attack can range from simply installing an annoying piece of malware on the device, all the way up to locking the device down and demanding a ransom.

 

Apple Implements Even More Security for iOS 11

 

In recent years, the security surrounding smartphones and other portable devices has been under scrutiny by both users and law enforcement. In its latest iOS® version, Apple is introducing new features that will make unauthorized access to their devices even more challenging. The first is only a minor change, which request the device’s password/code when connecting it to a new computer (like those used by law enforcement for forensic analysis.) This change puts the power back in the device owner’s hands, as they aren’t required to divulge that type of information, nor would a potential thief be likely to know or guess the locking combination. The second feature allows the device to be put into SOS mode, which also requires a passcode to unlock, rather than using the TouchID, which can be falsified.

 

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