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Docker Hub Breach Can Have a Long Reach

Docker revoked tokens linking GitHub and Bitbucket with Docker Hub accounts after discovering "unauthorized access" in its Hub database. Developers should check their code to ensure no unauthorized changes have been made.

Containers, Docker

New Side-Channel Attack Extracts Private Keys From Some Qualcomm Chips

Researchers from NCC Group developed an attack that can pull private keys from the hardware-backed keystore in some Qualcomm chips.

Hardware

Criminals Hosting Phishing Kits on GitHub

Criminals Hosting Phishing Kits on GitHub

Phishing

DNSpionage Attackers Deploying New Karkoff Backdoor

The DNSpionage attack group is now using a new backdoor called Karkoff, which may have ties to the OilRig leaks as well.

DNS Security, Malware

Microsoft Will No Longer Recommend Forcing Periodic Password Changes

Users who hate having to change their Windows passwords every 60 days can rejoice: Microsoft now agrees that there is no point to forced password changes and will be removing that recommendation from its security recommendations.

Microsoft, Passwords