.. while we hopefully move as fast as possible to architecturally secure operating systems (proper sandbox etc. like chromebook, iOS).
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Yeah, that will be something. "Turn over $100k in two minutes or we go off the cliff". https://twitter.com/jccarvajal/status/863146054300184576 …
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Catalin Cimpanu
Widescale Tor and Bitcoin use in attack that crippled kids hospitals, diverted ambulances, canceled heart surgeries.https://twitter.com/campuscodi/status/863158665129467904 …
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it is really time to crack open Leviathan for anyone in infosec, or anyone who cares about an open internet.
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Yeay.
@malwaretechblog sinkholed the kill-switch domain—attackers had help pages in many languages but didn't register their #@! domain.2 replies 5 retweets 19 likes -
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This should stop the spread but none of this was guaranteed—there was a hard-coded kill-switch domain, and someone could get to it sooner.
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Marcus Hutchins
Also, people, patch your systems, disable SMB unless you need it. Vulnerability isn't dead, just this incarnation.https://twitter.com/MalwareTechBlog/status/863191272969973760 …
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Matthew Olney
Some stuff points to this, but the live chat? Extensive help? Also hit Russia hard.https://twitter.com/kpyke/status/863203603615494144 …
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Microsoft FINALLY gave XP patch to all, not just folks paying $$$$ for custom XP support. Could have done in March. https://twitter.com/josephfcox/status/863323401376735232 …
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Also this is why it was wrong a million ways to try to force Apple to use software updates to break into the San Bernardino attacker phone.
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This problem isn't what's reported in most coverage—NSA finds vulnerabilities. Everyone finds vulnerabilities. Problem is updates/patches.
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PS. I did write why forcing Apple to misuse updates was unacceptable—because of this scenario. I kid you not, got lost in NYT spam filter.

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NSA vulnerabilities question is important, but not the way most think. I think the key is how much NSA is offense vs defense oriented.
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