Windows 11 closer to release, latest build enters Beta Channel
Microsoft today announced that Windows 11 is getting more stable and closer to release, with the latest Insider build being promoted to the Beta Channel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-closer-to-release-latest-build-enters-beta-channel/
Microsoft today announced that Windows 11 is getting more stable and closer to release, with the latest Insider build being promoted to the Beta Channel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-closer-to-release-latest-build-enters-beta-channel/
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Windows 11 closer to release, latest build enters Beta Channel
Microsoft today announced that Windows 11 is getting more stable and closer to release, with the latest Insider build being promoted to the Beta Channel.
Estonia arrests hacker who stole 286K ID scans from govt database
A Tallinn man was arrested a week ago in Estonia under suspicion that he has exploited a government photo transfer service vulnerability to download ID scans of 286,438 Estonians from the Identity Documents Database (KMAIS). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/estonia-arrests-hacker-who-stole-286k-id-scans-from-govt-database/
A Tallinn man was arrested a week ago in Estonia under suspicion that he has exploited a government photo transfer service vulnerability to download ID scans of 286,438 Estonians from the Identity Documents Database (KMAIS). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/estonia-arrests-hacker-who-stole-286k-id-scans-from-govt-database/
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Estonia arrests hacker who stole 286K ID scans from govt database
A Tallinn man was arrested a week ago in Estonia under suspicion that he has exploited a government photo transfer service vulnerability to download ID scans of 286,438 Estonians from the Identity Documents Database (KMAIS).
Windows 10 KB5004296 Cumulative Update released with gaming fixes
Microsoft has released the optional KB5004296 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, and Windows 10 21H1. This update contains fixes for gaming issues experienced by Windows 10 users since March. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5004296-cumulative-update-released-with-gaming-fixes/
Microsoft has released the optional KB5004296 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, and Windows 10 21H1. This update contains fixes for gaming issues experienced by Windows 10 users since March. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5004296-cumulative-update-released-with-gaming-fixes/
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Windows 10 gaming issues fixed in KB5004296 — How to download
Microsoft has released the optional KB5004296 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, and Windows 10 21H1. This update fixes Windows 10 gaming issues that have been plaguing users since March.
Microsoft shares mitigation for recent Windows Server printing issues
Microsoft has released temporary mitigation info for a known issue that might cause print and scan failures on multiple Windows Server versions after installing July 2021 security updates on domain controllers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-mitigation-for-recent-windows-server-printing-issues/
Microsoft has released temporary mitigation info for a known issue that might cause print and scan failures on multiple Windows Server versions after installing July 2021 security updates on domain controllers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-mitigation-for-recent-windows-server-printing-issues/
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Microsoft shares mitigation for recent Windows Server printing issues
Microsoft has released temporary mitigation info for a known issue that might cause print and scan failures on multiple Windows Server versions after installing July 2021 security updates on domain controllers.
PyPI packages caught stealing credit card numbers, Discord tokens
The Python Package Index (PyPI) registry has removed several Python packages this week aimed at stealing users' credit card numbers, Discord tokens, and granting arbitrary code execution capabilities to attackers. These malicious packages were downloaded over 30,000 times according to the researchers who caught them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-packages-caught-stealing-credit-card-numbers-discord-tokens/
The Python Package Index (PyPI) registry has removed several Python packages this week aimed at stealing users' credit card numbers, Discord tokens, and granting arbitrary code execution capabilities to attackers. These malicious packages were downloaded over 30,000 times according to the researchers who caught them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-packages-caught-stealing-credit-card-numbers-discord-tokens/
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PyPI packages caught stealing credit card numbers, Discord tokens
The Python Package Index (PyPI) registry has removed several Python packages this week aimed at stealing users' credit card numbers, Discord tokens, and granting arbitrary code execution capabilities to attackers. These malicious packages were downloaded…
Google to block logins on old Android devices starting September
Google is emailing Android users to let them know that, starting late September, they will no longer be able to log in to their Google accounts on devices running Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) and lower. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-to-block-logins-on-old-android-devices-starting-september/
Google is emailing Android users to let them know that, starting late September, they will no longer be able to log in to their Google accounts on devices running Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) and lower. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-to-block-logins-on-old-android-devices-starting-september/
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Google to block logins on old Android devices starting September
Google is emailing Android users to let them know that, starting late September, they will no longer be able to log in to their Google accounts on devices running Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) and lower.
Linux eBPF bug gets root privileges on Ubuntu - Exploit released
A security researcher released exploit code for a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) that can give an attacker increased privileges on Ubuntu machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-ebpf-bug-gets-root-privileges-on-ubuntu-exploit-released/
A security researcher released exploit code for a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) that can give an attacker increased privileges on Ubuntu machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-ebpf-bug-gets-root-privileges-on-ubuntu-exploit-released/
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Linux eBPF bug gets root privileges on Ubuntu - Exploit released
A security researcher released exploit code for a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) that can give an attacker increased privileges on Ubuntu machines.
Amazon gets $888 million GDPR fine for behavioral advertising
Amazon has quietly been hit with a record-breaking €746 million fine for alleged GDPR violations regarding how it performs targeted behavioral advertising. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/amazon-gets-888-million-gdpr-fine-for-behavioral-advertising/
Amazon has quietly been hit with a record-breaking €746 million fine for alleged GDPR violations regarding how it performs targeted behavioral advertising. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/amazon-gets-888-million-gdpr-fine-for-behavioral-advertising/
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Amazon gets $888 million GDPR fine for behavioral advertising
Amazon has quietly been hit with a record-breaking €746 million fine for alleged GDPR violations regarding how it performs targeted behavioral advertising.
Windows 10 now lets you install WSL with a single command
Microsoft says the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) can now be installed on Windows 10, version 2004 or later using a single terminal command. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-now-lets-you-install-wsl-with-a-single-command/
Microsoft says the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) can now be installed on Windows 10, version 2004 or later using a single terminal command. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-now-lets-you-install-wsl-with-a-single-command/
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Windows 10 now lets you install WSL with a single command
Microsoft says the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) can now be installed on Windows 10, version 2004 or later using a single terminal command.
CISA launches vulnerability disclosure platform for federal agencies
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today launched a new vulnerability disclosure policy (VDP) platform for US federal civilian agencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-launches-vulnerability-disclosure-platform-for-federal-agencies/
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today launched a new vulnerability disclosure policy (VDP) platform for US federal civilian agencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-launches-vulnerability-disclosure-platform-for-federal-agencies/
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CISA launches vulnerability disclosure platform for federal agencies
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today launched a new vulnerability disclosure policy (VDP) platform for US federal civilian agencies.
Node.js fixes severe HTTP bug that could let attackers crash apps
Node.js has released updates for a high severity vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers to crash the process and cause unexpected behaviors. The use-after-free vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-22930 is to do with how HTTP2 streams are handled in the language. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nodejs-fixes-severe-http-bug-that-could-let-attackers-crash-apps/
Node.js has released updates for a high severity vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers to crash the process and cause unexpected behaviors. The use-after-free vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-22930 is to do with how HTTP2 streams are handled in the language. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nodejs-fixes-severe-http-bug-that-could-let-attackers-crash-apps/
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Node.js fixes severe HTTP bug that could let attackers crash apps
Node.js has released updates for a high severity vulnerability that could be exploited by attackers to crash the process and cause unexpected behaviors. The use-after-free vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-22930 is to do with how HTTP2 streams are handled…
The Week in Ransomware - July 30th 2021 - €1 billion saved
Ransomware continues to be active this week, with new threat actors releasing new features, No More Ransom turning five, and a veteran group rebrands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-30th-2021-1-billion-saved/
Ransomware continues to be active this week, with new threat actors releasing new features, No More Ransom turning five, and a veteran group rebrands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-30th-2021-1-billion-saved/
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The Week in Ransomware - July 30th 2021 - €1 billion saved
Ransomware continues to be active this week, with new threat actors releasing new features, No More Ransom turning five, and a veteran group rebrands.
DOJ: SolarWinds hackers breached emails from 27 US Attorneys’ offices
The US Department of Justice says that the Microsoft Office 365 email accounts of employees at 27 US Attorneys' offices were breached by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) during the SolarWinds global hacking spree. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/doj-solarwinds-hackers-breached-emails-from-27-us-attorneys-offices/
The US Department of Justice says that the Microsoft Office 365 email accounts of employees at 27 US Attorneys' offices were breached by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) during the SolarWinds global hacking spree. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/doj-solarwinds-hackers-breached-emails-from-27-us-attorneys-offices/
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DOJ: SolarWinds hackers breached emails from 27 US Attorneys’ offices
The US Department of Justice says that the Microsoft Office 365 email accounts of employees at 27 US Attorneys' offices were breached by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) during the SolarWinds global hacking spree.
FBI warns investors of fraudsters posing as brokers and advisers
The FBI Criminal Investigative Division and Securities and Exchange Commission warn investors of fraudsters impersonating registered investment professionals such as investment advisers and registered brokers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-investors-of-fraudsters-posing-as-brokers-and-advisers/
The FBI Criminal Investigative Division and Securities and Exchange Commission warn investors of fraudsters impersonating registered investment professionals such as investment advisers and registered brokers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-investors-of-fraudsters-posing-as-brokers-and-advisers/
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FBI warns investors of fraudsters posing as brokers and advisers
The FBI Criminal Investigative Division and Securities and Exchange Commission warn investors of fraudsters impersonating registered investment professionals such as investment advisers and registered brokers.
BlackMatter ransomware gang rises from the ashes of DarkSide, REvil
A new ransomware gang named BlackMatter is purchasing access to corporate networks while claiming to include the best features from the notorious and now-defunct REvil and DarkSide operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackmatter-ransomware-gang-rises-from-the-ashes-of-darkside-revil/
A new ransomware gang named BlackMatter is purchasing access to corporate networks while claiming to include the best features from the notorious and now-defunct REvil and DarkSide operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackmatter-ransomware-gang-rises-from-the-ashes-of-darkside-revil/
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BlackMatter ransomware gang rises from the ashes of DarkSide, REvil
A new ransomware gang named BlackMatter is purchasing access to corporate networks while claiming to include the best features from the notorious and now-defunct REvil and DarkSide operations.
Public print server gives anyone Windows admin privileges
A researcher has created a remote print server allowing any Windows user with limited privileges to gain complete control over a computer by installing a print driver. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/public-print-server-gives-anyone-windows-admin-privileges/
A researcher has created a remote print server allowing any Windows user with limited privileges to gain complete control over a computer by installing a print driver. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/public-print-server-gives-anyone-windows-admin-privileges/
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Remote print server gives anyone Windows admin privileges on a PC
A researcher has created a remote print server allowing any Windows user with limited privileges to gain complete control over a device simply by installing a print driver.
DarkSide ransomware gang returns as new BlackMatter operation
Encryption algorithms found in a decryptor show that the notorious DarkSide ransomware gang has rebranded as a new BlackMatter ransomware operation and is actively performing attacks on corporate entities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-gang-returns-as-new-blackmatter-operation/
Encryption algorithms found in a decryptor show that the notorious DarkSide ransomware gang has rebranded as a new BlackMatter ransomware operation and is actively performing attacks on corporate entities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-gang-returns-as-new-blackmatter-operation/
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DarkSide ransomware gang returns as new BlackMatter operation
Encryption algorithms found in a decryptor show that the notorious DarkSide ransomware gang has rebranded as a new BlackMatter ransomware operation and is actively performing attacks on corporate entities.
Bot protection now generally available in Azure Web Application Firewall
Microsoft has announced that the Web Application Firewall (WAF) bot protection feature has reached general availability on Azure on Application Gateway starting this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bot-protection-now-generally-available-in-azure-web-application-firewall/
Microsoft has announced that the Web Application Firewall (WAF) bot protection feature has reached general availability on Azure on Application Gateway starting this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bot-protection-now-generally-available-in-azure-web-application-firewall/
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Bot protection now generally available in Azure Web Application Firewall
Microsoft has announced that the Web Application Firewall (WAF) bot protection feature has reached general availability on Azure on Application Gateway starting this week.
Registry Explorer is the registry editor every Windows user needs
Last week, a new open-source Registry Editor was released that puts Windows Regedit software to shame by supporting a host of advanced features, making editing the Registry easier than ever. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/registry-explorer-is-the-registry-editor-every-windows-user-needs/
Last week, a new open-source Registry Editor was released that puts Windows Regedit software to shame by supporting a host of advanced features, making editing the Registry easier than ever. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/registry-explorer-is-the-registry-editor-every-windows-user-needs/
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Registry Explorer is the registry editor every Windows user needs
Last week, a new open-source Registry Editor was released that puts Windows Regedit software to shame by supporting a host of advanced features, making editing the Registry easier than ever.
Windows 11 stock photo leaks upcoming Microsoft Paint redesign
An official stock photo of Windows 11 has accidentally revealed the upcoming redesign of the Microsoft Paint application. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-stock-photo-leaks-upcoming-microsoft-paint-redesign/
An official stock photo of Windows 11 has accidentally revealed the upcoming redesign of the Microsoft Paint application. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-stock-photo-leaks-upcoming-microsoft-paint-redesign/
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Windows 11 stock photo leaks upcoming Microsoft Paint redesign
An official stock photo of Windows 11 has accidentally revealed the upcoming redesign of the Microsoft Paint application.
Windows 11 future updates: Here's everything you need to know
With Windows 11, Microsoft is retaining Windows 10's servicing model known as 'Windows as a Service (WaaS)'. As part of WaaS, Microsoft plans to deliver an always up-to-date experience with the latest features and security updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-future-updates-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/
With Windows 11, Microsoft is retaining Windows 10's servicing model known as 'Windows as a Service (WaaS)'. As part of WaaS, Microsoft plans to deliver an always up-to-date experience with the latest features and security updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-future-updates-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/
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Windows 11 future updates: Here's everything you need to know
With Windows 11, Microsoft is retaining Windows 10's servicing model known as 'Windows as a Service (WaaS)'. As part of WaaS, Microsoft plans to deliver an always up-to-date experience with the latest features and security updates.