- Facebook reported that their systems had been targeted in a sophisticated attack. A 0-day exploit bypassed Java protections to install malware through a compromised website. Now Facebook is working with the FBI to investigate the attack.
- The Economist writes about How America and Europe are trying to bolster their cyber-defences.
- MIT Technology Review reports on the trade in zero-day exploits and the role of governments.
- Can freezing an Android device crack its encryption keys? An interesting and funny report on FROST, the Forensic Recovery Of Scrambled Telephones.
- How to structure your Risk Assessment and identify the areas that need the most attention (by the Infosec Institute).
- A short & helpful blogpost from TrendMicro on “How to use PDF files more safely.”
IT-Security-Links #12
