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Hackers Build Rootnik Trojan on Top of Android Rooting Toolkit
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Hackers Build Rootnik Trojan on Top of Android Rooting Toolkit

Why create your own rooting functions when someone else has already put the effort into doing the same thing
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicCisco Patches Permission-Stealing Bug in Its Android WebEx Meetings AppRoad Billboards App Mishandled Security Protocols, Exposed Users to Abuses
Anonymous Declares December 11 as ISIS Trolling Day
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Anonymous Declares December 11 as ISIS Trolling Day

ISIS may have an image problem after December 11
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicPro-ISIS Group Hacks US Veterans Services Website in WisconsinAnonymous Trolls ISIS with Prozac and Viagra Ad
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL First Impressions - Update
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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL First Impressions Update

We've just started testing Microsoft's new flagship
by Bogdan Popa, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL to Get Windows 10 Mobile Preview Early Next WeekWindows 10 Mobile Build 10586.29 Now Available for Download
Microsoft to Open Source Edge's JavaScript Engine
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Microsoft to Open Source Edge's JavaScript Engine

Chakra core will be published on GitHub in January
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicHow to Use Microsoft Edge Browser as a HologramMicrosoft to Retire All but One Internet Explorer Version in January
Kazakhstan Will Require All Citizens to Install a Backdoor on Their Devices
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Kazakhstan Will Require All Citizens to Install a Backdoor on Their Devices

The backdoor must be installed starting with January 1, 2016
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicSofacy Cyber-Espionage Group Resurfaces with New Backdoors and Zero-DaysDepartment of Homeland Security Is Giving Free Security Audits to US Firms
Mozilla to End Sponsored Content in Firefox, Except for Pocket

Mozilla to End Sponsored Content in Firefox, Except for Pocket

by Catalin Cimpanu, December 5th, 2015
Mozilla drops support for suggested sponsored tiles
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Sofacy Cyber-Espionage Group Resurfaces with New Backdoors and Zero-Days
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Sofacy Cyber-Espionage Group Resurfaces with New Backdoors and Zero-Days

Russian-linked hacking group created new hacking tools
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft's Security Intelligence Report Highlights the Highly Effective Strontium APTLatest Flash Zero-Day Bug Already Part of the Angler and Nuclear Exploit Kits
3-Year-Old Vulnerability Affects Millions of Smart TVs, Phones, and Routers
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3-Year-Old Vulnerability Affects Millions of Smart TVs, Phones, and Routers

Trend Micro reports that 6.1 million devices are affected
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicRansomware on Your TV, Get Ready, It's ComingVizio Smart TV Hacked to Give Attackers Access to Home WiFi Network
Darkode Underground Hacker Forum Fails Miserably in Terms of Security
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Darkode Underground Hacker Forum Fails Miserably in Terms of Security

The current version of Darkode may just be a honeypot
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicCanada Police Sets Up Hacking Division to Go After Cybercrime and AnonymousChimera Ransomware Now Includes an Affiliate Program
Microsoft to Release Surface Book Sleep Bug Fix in Early 2016
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Microsoft to Release Surface Book Sleep Bug Fix in Early 2016

“We're aware of the problem and we're working on it”
by Bogdan Popa, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Rolls Out New Display Drivers for Its “Ultimate Laptop”Windows 10 Lets You Find Laptops, Surface, and Band from Your Desktop
Rise of the Tomb Raider Will Get Endurance Mode, Baba Yaga, Cold Darkness Awakened via DLC
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Rise of the Tomb Raider Will Get Endurance Mode, Baba Yaga, Cold Darkness Awakened via DLC

More weapons, outfits and cards are also coming
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicDestiny December Update Will Tweak Titans, Should Arrive Before Next Week's EndNintendo: NX Is Next Step in Dedicated Device Strategy
Destiny Details Big Titan Changes, Sunbreaker Will Be Nerfed

Destiny Details Big Titan Changes, Sunbreaker Will Be Nerfed

by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 5th, 2015
A small number of patch notes are also featured
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Overwatch Beta Breaks on December 10, Return Planned for January 2016
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Overwatch Beta Breaks on December 10, Return Planned for January 2016

More gamers will be offered access next year
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicLeague of Legends Will Lock Toxic Players Out of New Loot SystemCall of Duty: Black Ops 3 Launch Breaks Records, Activision Thanks Fans
Microsoft CEO Downplays Android Apps on Windows 10, Wants More Time for Universal Apps
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Microsoft CEO Downplays Android Apps on Windows 10, Wants More Time for Universal Apps

Former CEO Ballmer says Android apps are a must-have
by Bogdan Popa, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL to Get Windows 10 Mobile Preview Early Next WeekWindows 10 Mobile Build 10586.29 Now Available for Download
Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL to Get Windows 10 Mobile Preview Early Next Week
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Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL to Get Windows 10 Mobile Preview Early Next Week

The new flagships will be supported by W10M preview builds
by Bogdan Popa, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicWindows 10 Mobile Build 10586.29 Now Available for DownloadMicrosoft Lumia 850 Photos and Video Leaked
Windows 10 Mobile Build 10586.29 Now Available for Download
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Windows 10 Mobile Build 10586.29 Now Available for Download

Microsoft has released a new preview build for W10M
by Bogdan Popa, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Lumia 850 Photos and Video LeakedNext Windows 10 Mobile Build Could Be 10586.29
Introducing the LibreOffice Online App for ownCloud - Video
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Introducing the LibreOffice Online App for ownCloud - Video

It lets users edit LibreOffice documents via ownCloud
by Marius Nestor, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicGTK+ 3.19.4 Lands with Memory Leak Fixes for Wayland, More CSS ImprovementsWatch: Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Chromium OS Running on Raspberry Pi 2
GTK+ 3.19.4 Lands with Memory Leak Fixes for Wayland, More CSS Improvements

GTK+ 3.19.4 Lands with Memory Leak Fixes for Wayland, More CSS Improvements

by Marius Nestor, December 5th, 2015
GTK+ gets ready for the GNOME 3.20 desktop environment
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Linux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" Cinnamon and MATE Officially Released - Screenshot Tour
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Linux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" Cinnamon and MATE Officially Released - Screenshot Tour

Linux Mint 17.3 is now available for download
by Marius Nestor, December 5th, 2015
more on this topicDebian-Based Robolinux 8.3 Distro Removes Popcorn Time, Adds 10 New Apps - VideoLibreOffice Document Viewer 2.0 App Officially Released for Ubuntu Phones