Adding Noise to Images Is Enough to Fool Google's Top-Notch Image Recognition AI
A team of computer experts from the Network Security Lab (NSL) at the University of Washington proved this week that a determined adversary could trick Google's Cloud Vision API into misclassifying submitted images. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/adding-noise-to-images-is-enough-to-fool-googles-top-notch-image-recognition-ai/
A team of computer experts from the Network Security Lab (NSL) at the University of Washington proved this week that a determined adversary could trick Google's Cloud Vision API into misclassifying submitted images. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/adding-noise-to-images-is-enough-to-fool-googles-top-notch-image-recognition-ai/
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Adding Noise to Images Is Enough to Fool Google's Top-Notch Image Recognition AI
A team of computer experts from the Network Security Lab (NSL) at the University of Washington proved this week that a determined adversary could trick Google's Cloud Vision API into misclassifying submitted images.
Lawsuit Claims Headphones Maker Bose Is Secretly Collecting User Data
A lawsuit filed in Chicago, Illinois alleges that Bose, a US-based maker of high-tech headphones and speakers, has been collecting user data without consent, and sending the information to a third-party data mining company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/lawsuit-claims-headphones-maker-bose-is-secretly-collecting-user-data/
A lawsuit filed in Chicago, Illinois alleges that Bose, a US-based maker of high-tech headphones and speakers, has been collecting user data without consent, and sending the information to a third-party data mining company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/lawsuit-claims-headphones-maker-bose-is-secretly-collecting-user-data/
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Lawsuit Claims Headphones Maker Bose Is Secretly Collecting User Data
A lawsuit filed in Chicago, Illinois alleges that Bose, a US-based maker of high-tech headphones and speakers, has been collecting user data without consent, and sending the information to a third-party data mining company.
Chrome 58 Released for Windows, Mac and Linux
Chrome 58 is being rolled out to Windows, Linux, and Mac users and should be available to everyone over the next few days. Along with 29 security updates, this new version also blocks domains that use Cyrillic letters that resemble Latin letters and adds support for Progressive Web Apps on Android. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-58-released-for-windows-mac-and-linux/
Chrome 58 is being rolled out to Windows, Linux, and Mac users and should be available to everyone over the next few days. Along with 29 security updates, this new version also blocks domains that use Cyrillic letters that resemble Latin letters and adds support for Progressive Web Apps on Android. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-58-released-for-windows-mac-and-linux/
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Chrome 58 Released for Windows, Mac and Linux
Chrome 58 is being rolled out to Windows, Linux, and Mac users and should be available to everyone over the next few days. Along with 29 security updates, this new version also blocks domains that use Cyrillic letters that resemble Latin letters and adds…
Windows 10 Insider Build 16170 For PC Released With Hyper-V Snapshots
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 16179 for PC and Insider Preview Build 15205 for Mobile to insiders on the fast ring, Of particular note is the introduction of Hyper-V snapshots and Power Throttling to Build 16179. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-16170-for-pc-released-with-hyper-v-snapshots/
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 16179 for PC and Insider Preview Build 15205 for Mobile to insiders on the fast ring, Of particular note is the introduction of Hyper-V snapshots and Power Throttling to Build 16179. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-16170-for-pc-released-with-hyper-v-snapshots/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 16170 For PC Released With Hyper-V Snapshots
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 16179 for PC and Insider Preview Build 15205 for Mobile to insiders on the fast ring, Of particular note is the introduction of Hyper-V snapshots and Power Throttling to Build 16179.
Ambient Light Sensors Can Be Used to Steal Browser Data
Sensors used to detect the level of ambient light can be used to steal browser data, according to privacy expert Lukasz Olejnik. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ambient-light-sensors-can-be-used-to-steal-browser-data/
Sensors used to detect the level of ambient light can be used to steal browser data, according to privacy expert Lukasz Olejnik. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ambient-light-sensors-can-be-used-to-steal-browser-data/
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Ambient Light Sensors Can Be Used to Steal Browser Data
Sensors used to detect the level of ambient light can be used to steal browser data, according to privacy expert Lukasz Olejnik.
Spyware Disguised as System Update Survived on Play Store for Almost Three Years
An Android app named "System Update" that secretly contained a spyware family named SMSVova, survived on the official Google Play Store for at least three years, since 2014, when it was updated the last time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spyware-disguised-as-system-update-survived-on-play-store-for-almost-three-years/
An Android app named "System Update" that secretly contained a spyware family named SMSVova, survived on the official Google Play Store for at least three years, since 2014, when it was updated the last time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spyware-disguised-as-system-update-survived-on-play-store-for-almost-three-years/
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Spyware Disguised as System Update Survived on Play Store for Almost Three Years
An Android app named "System Update" that secretly contained a spyware family named SMSVova, survived on the official Google Play Store for at least three years, since 2014, when it was updated the last time.
Google Working on an Ad Blocker for Chrome
Inside sources say Google is working on an ad blocker that it plans to ship with Chrome in the upcoming future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-working-on-an-ad-blocker-for-chrome/
Inside sources say Google is working on an ad blocker that it plans to ship with Chrome in the upcoming future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-working-on-an-ad-blocker-for-chrome/
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Google Working on an Ad Blocker for Chrome
Inside sources say Google is working on an ad blocker that it plans to ship with Chrome in the upcoming future.
SmartService acts like an Adware BodyGuard by Blocking Antivirus Software
A program called SmartService is being distributed with Adware and PUP installations in order to prevent security software from being able to run and remove the installed adware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/smartservice-acts-like-an-adware-bodyguard-by-blocking-antivirus-software/
A program called SmartService is being distributed with Adware and PUP installations in order to prevent security software from being able to run and remove the installed adware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/smartservice-acts-like-an-adware-bodyguard-by-blocking-antivirus-software/
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SmartService acts like an Adware Bodyguard by Blocking Antivirus Software
A program called SmartService is being distributed with Adware and PUP installations in order to prevent security software from being able to run and remove the installed adware.
Malware Author Uses Tweets to Control His Lame DDoS Botnet
A Russian malware author is using codified tweets to start and stop DDoS attacks against desired targets. The DDoS attacks are launched from the computers of infected users using a peculiar piece of malware, which the attacker is spreading via a booby-trapped file named "driversUpdate.exe." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-author-uses-tweets-to-control-his-lame-ddos-botnet/
A Russian malware author is using codified tweets to start and stop DDoS attacks against desired targets. The DDoS attacks are launched from the computers of infected users using a peculiar piece of malware, which the attacker is spreading via a booby-trapped file named "driversUpdate.exe." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-author-uses-tweets-to-control-his-lame-ddos-botnet/
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Malware Author Uses Tweets to Control His Lame DDoS Botnet
A Russian malware author is using codified tweets to start and stop DDoS attacks against desired targets. The DDoS attacks are launched from the computers of infected users using a peculiar piece of malware, which the attacker is spreading via a booby-trapped…
Microsoft Sets New Release Schedule for Windows 10 with Two Major Updates per Year
Today, Microsoft pledged itself to a new release schedule for Windows 10, for which the Redmond company promises to release all major features during two update periods, one in March and one in September, each year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-sets-new-release-schedule-for-windows-10-with-two-major-updates-per-year/
Today, Microsoft pledged itself to a new release schedule for Windows 10, for which the Redmond company promises to release all major features during two update periods, one in March and one in September, each year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-sets-new-release-schedule-for-windows-10-with-two-major-updates-per-year/
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Microsoft Sets New Release Schedule for Windows 10 with Two Major Updates per Year
Today, Microsoft pledged itself to a new release schedule for Windows 10, for which the Redmond company promises to release all major features during two update periods, one in March and one in September, each year.
BrickerBot Author Claims He Bricked Two Million Devices
Just like Wifatch and Hajime, the BrickerBot malware is also the work of a vigilante grey-hat, who goes online by the name of Janit0r, a nickname he chose on the Hack Forums discussion boards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brickerbot-author-claims-he-bricked-two-million-devices/
Just like Wifatch and Hajime, the BrickerBot malware is also the work of a vigilante grey-hat, who goes online by the name of Janit0r, a nickname he chose on the Hack Forums discussion boards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brickerbot-author-claims-he-bricked-two-million-devices/
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BrickerBot Author Claims He Bricked Two Million Devices
Just like Wifatch and Hajime, the BrickerBot malware is also the work of a vigilante grey-hat, who goes online by the name of Janit0r, a nickname he chose on the Hack Forums discussion boards.
AES-NI Ransomware Dev Claims He's Using Shadow Brokers Exploits
The developer of the AES-NI ransomware claims that the recent "success" he's been enjoying is due to the NSA exploits leaked last week by the Shadow Brokers group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aes-ni-ransomware-dev-claims-hes-using-shadow-brokers-exploits/
The developer of the AES-NI ransomware claims that the recent "success" he's been enjoying is due to the NSA exploits leaked last week by the Shadow Brokers group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aes-ni-ransomware-dev-claims-hes-using-shadow-brokers-exploits/
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AES-NI Ransomware Dev Claims He's Using Shadow Brokers Exploits
The developer of the AES-NI ransomware claims that the recent "success" he's been enjoying is due to the NSA exploits leaked last week by the Shadow Brokers group.
Vulnerability Rendered LastPass Two-Factor Authentication Useless
LastPass has patched a severe vulnerability in their password manager that allowed attackers to bypass the company's two-factor authentication (2FA) system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vulnerability-rendered-lastpass-two-factor-authentication-useless/
LastPass has patched a severe vulnerability in their password manager that allowed attackers to bypass the company's two-factor authentication (2FA) system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vulnerability-rendered-lastpass-two-factor-authentication-useless/
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Vulnerability Rendered LastPass Two-Factor Authentication Useless
LastPass has patched a severe vulnerability in their password manager that allowed attackers to bypass the company's two-factor authentication (2FA) system.
MilkyDoor Android Malware Uses SSH Tunnels to Access Secure Corporate Networks
A new form of Android malware, named Milkydoor, uses remote port forwarding via Secure Shell (SSH) tunnels to hide malicious traffic and grant attackers access to firewall-protected networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/milkydoor-android-malware-uses-ssh-tunnels-to-access-secure-corporate-networks/
A new form of Android malware, named Milkydoor, uses remote port forwarding via Secure Shell (SSH) tunnels to hide malicious traffic and grant attackers access to firewall-protected networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/milkydoor-android-malware-uses-ssh-tunnels-to-access-secure-corporate-networks/
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MilkyDoor Android Malware Uses SSH Tunnels to Access Secure Corporate Networks
A new form of Android malware, named Milkydoor, uses remote port forwarding via Secure Shell (SSH) tunnels to hide malicious traffic and grant attackers access to firewall-protected networks.
Mastercard Introduces Biometrics Card That Uses Fingerprint Scan Instead of PIN
Mastercard is officially the first major card vendor to introduce a biometrics-based payment card after the company announced successful trials of this new technology in South Africa. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/mastercard-introduces-biometrics-card-that-uses-fingerprint-scan-instead-of-pin/
Mastercard is officially the first major card vendor to introduce a biometrics-based payment card after the company announced successful trials of this new technology in South Africa. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/mastercard-introduces-biometrics-card-that-uses-fingerprint-scan-instead-of-pin/
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Mastercard Introduces Biometrics Card That Uses Fingerprint Scan Instead of PIN
Mastercard is officially the first major card vendor to introduce a biometrics-based payment card after the company announced successful trials of this new technology in South Africa.
Over 36,000 Computers Infected with NSA's DoublePulsar Malware
DOUBLEPULSAR, one of the NSA hacking tools leaked last Friday by the Shadow Brokers, has been used in the wild by ordinary hackers, who infected over 36,000 computers across the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-36-000-computers-infected-with-nsas-doublepulsar-malware/
DOUBLEPULSAR, one of the NSA hacking tools leaked last Friday by the Shadow Brokers, has been used in the wild by ordinary hackers, who infected over 36,000 computers across the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-36-000-computers-infected-with-nsas-doublepulsar-malware/
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Over 36,000 Computers Infected with NSA's DoublePulsar Malware
DOUBLEPULSAR, one of the NSA hacking tools leaked last Friday by the Shadow Brokers, has been used in the wild by ordinary hackers, who infected over 36,000 computers across the world.
The Locky Ransomware is Back and Still Adding OSIRIS to Encrypted Files
After almost an almost non-existent presence in 2017 and a few weeks off, Locky is back with a fresh wave of SPAM emails containing malicious docs. While it is not known what caused Locky's hiatus, if they plan on pushing the ransomware like they previously did, then we all need to pay close attention. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-locky-ransomware-is-back-and-still-adding-osiris-to-encrypted-files/
After almost an almost non-existent presence in 2017 and a few weeks off, Locky is back with a fresh wave of SPAM emails containing malicious docs. While it is not known what caused Locky's hiatus, if they plan on pushing the ransomware like they previously did, then we all need to pay close attention. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-locky-ransomware-is-back-and-still-adding-osiris-to-encrypted-files/
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The Locky Ransomware is Back and Still Adding OSIRIS to Encrypted Files
After almost an almost non-existent presence in 2017 and a few weeks off, Locky is back with a fresh wave of SPAM emails containing malicious docs. While it is not known what caused Locky's hiatus, if they plan on pushing the ransomware like they previously…
Would You Like a Backdoor With That Linksys Router, Sir?
Linksys says that 25 router models are vulnerable to remote hacking and could be taken over by an attacker if users still use their default admin credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/would-you-like-a-backdoor-with-that-linksys-router-sir/
Linksys says that 25 router models are vulnerable to remote hacking and could be taken over by an attacker if users still use their default admin credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/would-you-like-a-backdoor-with-that-linksys-router-sir/
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Would You Like a Backdoor With That Linksys Router, Sir?
Linksys says that 25 router models are vulnerable to remote hacking and could be taken over by an attacker if users still use their default admin credentials.
Android O Will Contain Special Feature to Fight Off Ransomware
Google has removed a feature of the Android operating system that has been used in the past in ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-o-will-contain-special-feature-to-fight-off-ransomware/
Google has removed a feature of the Android operating system that has been used in the past in ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-o-will-contain-special-feature-to-fight-off-ransomware/
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Android O Will Contain Special Feature to Fight Off Ransomware
Google has removed a feature of the Android operating system that has been used in the past in ransomware attacks.
The Week in Ransomware - April 21st 2017 - Locky Returns
It was quite a slow week in the beginning with most of the news being for the most part about small ransomware variants. It finished with a bang, though, with the reappearance of Locky riding on a strong wave of SPAM emails. As you can imagine, there were quite a few articles about Locky today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-april-21st-2017-locky-returns/
It was quite a slow week in the beginning with most of the news being for the most part about small ransomware variants. It finished with a bang, though, with the reappearance of Locky riding on a strong wave of SPAM emails. As you can imagine, there were quite a few articles about Locky today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-april-21st-2017-locky-returns/
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The Week in Ransomware - April 21st 2017 - Locky Returns
It was quite a slow week in the beginning with most of the news being for the most part about small ransomware variants. It finished with a bang, though, with the reappearance of Locky riding on a strong wave of SPAM emails. As you can imagine, there were…
Microsoft Removing Standalone Office Features to Force Users Towards Office 365
Microsoft announced last week that starting October 13, 2020, customers who purchased a copy of a standalone Office product — such as Office 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016 — will have their access revoked to Skype for Business and OneDrive for Business accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removing-standalone-office-features-to-force-users-towards-office-365/
Microsoft announced last week that starting October 13, 2020, customers who purchased a copy of a standalone Office product — such as Office 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016 — will have their access revoked to Skype for Business and OneDrive for Business accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removing-standalone-office-features-to-force-users-towards-office-365/
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Microsoft Removing Standalone Office Features to Force Users Towards Office 365
Microsoft announced last week that starting October 13, 2020, customers who purchased a copy of a standalone Office product — such as Office 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016 — will have their access revoked to Skype for Business and OneDrive for Business…