MyFitnessPal & The Value of Health Data
by Reflare Research Team on Mar 30, 2018 2:06:00 PM
MyFitnessPal experienced a significant data breach putting the account information of 150 million users at risk. Although not as sexy as some targets, MyFitnessPal is one of the world's largest health databases, which raises questions about the value of our biodata. First Published 30 …
On the Grey Zones of Privacy
by Reflare Research Team on Mar 23, 2018 2:04:00 PM
Facebook apps operate on the principle that you explicitly agree to each access requested. The app requests certain permissions, and you then consent to the information exchange. But what happens when consent reaches into the details of your contacts? First Published 23rd March 2018 E …
US-CERT Releases Alert on Russian Activity
by Reflare Research Team on Mar 16, 2018 2:01:00 PM
A DHS and FBI joint technical alert describes cyber-enabled capabilities and actions related to the Russian Government compromising US-based networks and endpoints, as well as distributing malware, conducting spear phishing operations, and deploying network reconnaissance tools. First …
How Small Issues Escalate - An Update on the German Governmental Hack
by Reflare Research Team on Mar 9, 2018 1:59:00 PM
A cached version of the installation of the ILIAS e-learning system might have allowed hackers access to sensitive information and allowed them to impersonate staff members and perform actions on their behalf. First Published 9th March 2018 From little things, big things wachsen. 4 mi …
Cyber-Attacks hit German Governmental Network
by Reflare Research Team on Mar 2, 2018 1:57:00 PM
German officials have confirmed a major security breach at a government network, but they are not revealing any additional information or the nature of the attack, even though different media agencies are reporting wildly different versions of what happened. First Published 2nd March …