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Monday 22 February 2016

Unable to see this message? Click Here Today's top security news 22 Feb 2016 World's biggest Linux distro infected with malware The hack redirected the download page, rather than pwning the official Linux Mint repository, but Mint's forums database was stolen along the way... IRS reports 400% increase in phishing & malware in the past 12 months Just a month into US tax-filing season, and the year's 1,389 incidents have already topped the 2014 yearly total. Going to Mobile World Congress? Get an exclusive freebie! Psst... Going to Mobile World Congress? We have a special prize giveaway just for Naked Security readers! Lost at sea! Alleged Anonymous hacker found adrift near Cuba Rescued by a Disney cruise ship, he now faces a charge of conspiracy in relation to the #opJustina attack against a Boston hospital. Monday review – the hot 23 stories of the week Get yourself up to date with everything we've written in the last seven days - it's weekly roundup time. Come on Ringo! 750,000 followers deserve better… [Chet Chat Podcast 232] Join our experts for the latest episode of our award-winning security podcast... More to read Sophos says: #nobackdoors! DVR snaps stills from CCTV surveillance and sends them to China Google, WhatsApp, Microsoft back Apple's defiance on encryption order Hollywood hospital coughs up 40 bitcoins to ransomware crooks Our mailing address is: Sophos The Pentagon Abingdon Science Park Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3YP United Kingdom Add us to your address book Forward to a friend You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website at https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com © 2016 Sophos All rights reserved Privacy Policy 3 Van de Graaff Drive, Burlington, MA 01803 Unsubscribe from this list