FTC warns of extortionists targeting LGBTQ+ community on dating apps
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns of extortion scammers targeting the LGBTQ+ community via online dating apps such as Grindr and Feeld. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-warns-of-extortionists-targeting-lgbtq-plus-community-on-dating-apps/
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns of extortion scammers targeting the LGBTQ+ community via online dating apps such as Grindr and Feeld. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-warns-of-extortionists-targeting-lgbtq-plus-community-on-dating-apps/
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FTC warns of extortionists targeting LGBTQ+ community on dating apps
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns of extortion scammers targeting the LGBTQ+ community via online dating apps such as Grindr and Feeld.
Apple fixes iOS zero-day used to deploy NSO iPhone spyware
Apple has released security updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities that have been seen exploited in the wild to attack iPhones and Macs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-fixes-ios-zero-day-used-to-deploy-nso-iphone-spyware/
Apple has released security updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities that have been seen exploited in the wild to attack iPhones and Macs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-fixes-ios-zero-day-used-to-deploy-nso-iphone-spyware/
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Apple fixes iOS zero-day used to deploy NSO iPhone spyware
Apple has released security updates to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities that have been seen exploited in the wild to attack iPhones and Macs. One is known to be used to install the Pegasus spyware on iPhones.
Firefox now bypasses Windows 11's messy default browser settings
Fed up with the new Windows 11 default apps interface, Mozilla has bypassed Microsoft's policies to make it easier for users to switch their default browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/firefox-now-bypasses-windows-11s-messy-default-browser-settings/
Fed up with the new Windows 11 default apps interface, Mozilla has bypassed Microsoft's policies to make it easier for users to switch their default browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/firefox-now-bypasses-windows-11s-messy-default-browser-settings/
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Firefox now bypasses Windows 11's messy default browser settings
Fed up with the new Windows 11 default apps interface, Mozilla has bypassed Microsoft's policies to make it easier for users to switch their default browser.
Google patches 10th Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild this year
Google has released Chrome 93.0.4577.82 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to fix eleven security vulnerabilities, two of them being zero-days exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-patches-10th-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-the-wild-this-year/
Google has released Chrome 93.0.4577.82 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to fix eleven security vulnerabilities, two of them being zero-days exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-patches-10th-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-the-wild-this-year/
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Google patches 10th Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild this year
Google has released Chrome 93.0.4577.82 for Windows, Mac, and Linux to fix eleven security vulnerabilities, two of them being zero-days exploited in the wild.
Millions of HP OMEN gaming PCs impacted by driver vulnerability
Millions of HP OMEN laptop and desktop gaming computers are exposed to attacks by a high severity vulnerability that can let threat actors trigger denial of service states or escalate privileges and disable security solutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/millions-of-hp-omen-gaming-pcs-impacted-by-driver-vulnerability/
Millions of HP OMEN laptop and desktop gaming computers are exposed to attacks by a high severity vulnerability that can let threat actors trigger denial of service states or escalate privileges and disable security solutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/millions-of-hp-omen-gaming-pcs-impacted-by-driver-vulnerability/
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Millions of HP OMEN gaming PCs impacted by driver vulnerability
Millions of HP OMEN laptop and desktop gaming computers are exposed to attacks by a high severity vulnerability that can let threat actors trigger denial of service states or escalate privileges and disable security solutions.
New Zloader attacks disable Windows Defender to evade detection
An ongoing Zloader campaign uses a new infection chain to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender) on victims' computers to evade detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-zloader-attacks-disable-windows-defender-to-evade-detection/
An ongoing Zloader campaign uses a new infection chain to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender) on victims' computers to evade detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-zloader-attacks-disable-windows-defender-to-evade-detection/
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New Zloader attacks disable Windows Defender to evade detection
An ongoing Zloader campaign uses a new infection chain to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender) on victims' computers to evade detection.
Microsoft: Windows 10 2004 reaches end of service in December
Microsoft has reminded customers today that Windows 10 2004 (all editions) and Windows Server 2004 (Datacenter, Standard editions) will reach the end of servicing on December 14, 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-10-2004-reaches-end-of-service-in-december/
Microsoft has reminded customers today that Windows 10 2004 (all editions) and Windows Server 2004 (Datacenter, Standard editions) will reach the end of servicing on December 14, 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-10-2004-reaches-end-of-service-in-december/
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Microsoft: Windows 10 2004 reaches end of service in December
Microsoft has reminded customers today that Windows 10 2004 (all editions) and Windows Server 2004 (Datacenter, Standard editions) will reach the end of servicing on December 14, 2021.
Windows 10 KB5005565 & KB5005566 cumulative updates released
Today's cumulative updates include security fixes for PCs with May 2021 Update (version 21H1), October 2020 Update (version 20H2), and May 2020 Update (version 2004). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5005565-and-kb5005566-cumulative-updates-released/
Today's cumulative updates include security fixes for PCs with May 2021 Update (version 21H1), October 2020 Update (version 20H2), and May 2020 Update (version 2004). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5005565-and-kb5005566-cumulative-updates-released/
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Windows 10 KB5005565 & KB5005566 cumulative updates released
Microsoft released the Windows 10 KB5005565 and KB5005566 cumulative updates as part of the September 2021 Patch Tuesday. These updates fix bugs and vulnerabilities in the Windows 10 May 2021 Update (version 21H1), October 2020 Update (version 20H2), andβ¦
Microsoft September 2021 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 60 flaws
Today is Microsoft's September 2021 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities and a total of 61 flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-2021-patch-tuesday-fixes-2-zero-days-60-flaws/
Today is Microsoft's September 2021 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities and a total of 61 flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-2021-patch-tuesday-fixes-2-zero-days-60-flaws/
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Microsoft September 2021 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 60 flaws
Today is Microsoft's September 2021 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities and a total of 61 flaws.
Google Chromebook bug causes black screens after login
Google is investigating reports of black screens showing up on users' Chromebooks when trying to log into their Chrome OS accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chromebook-bug-causes-black-screens-after-login/
Google is investigating reports of black screens showing up on users' Chromebooks when trying to log into their Chrome OS accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chromebook-bug-causes-black-screens-after-login/
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Google Chromebook bug causes black screens after login
Google is investigating reports of black screens showing up on users' Chromebooks when trying to log into their Chrome OS accounts.
Microsoft fixes Windows CVE-2021-40444 MSHTML zero-day bug
Microsoft today fixed a high severity zero-day vulnerability actively exploited in targeted attacks against Microsoft Office and Office 365 on Windows 10 computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-cve-2021-40444-mshtml-zero-day-bug/
Microsoft today fixed a high severity zero-day vulnerability actively exploited in targeted attacks against Microsoft Office and Office 365 on Windows 10 computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-cve-2021-40444-mshtml-zero-day-bug/
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Microsoft fixes Windows CVE-2021-40444 MSHTML zero-day bug
Microsoft today fixed a high severity zero-day vulnerability actively exploited in targeted attacks against Microsoft Office and Office 365 on Windows 10 computers.
Microsoft fixes remaining Windows PrintNightmare vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released a security update to fix the last remaining PrintNightmare zero-day vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to gain administrative privileges on Windows devices quickly. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-remaining-windows-printnightmare-vulnerabilities/
Microsoft has released a security update to fix the last remaining PrintNightmare zero-day vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to gain administrative privileges on Windows devices quickly. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-remaining-windows-printnightmare-vulnerabilities/
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Microsoft fixes remaining Windows PrintNightmare vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released a security update to fix the last remaining PrintNightmare zero-day vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to gain administrative privileges on Windows devices quickly.
Microsoft rolls out passwordless login for all Microsoft accounts
Microsoft is rolling out passwordless login support over the coming weeks, allowing customers to sign in to Microsoft accounts without using a password. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-passwordless-login-for-all-microsoft-accounts/
Microsoft is rolling out passwordless login support over the coming weeks, allowing customers to sign in to Microsoft accounts without using a password. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-passwordless-login-for-all-microsoft-accounts/
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Microsoft rolls out passwordless login for all Microsoft accounts
Microsoft is rolling out passwordless login support over the coming weeks, allowing customers to sign in to Microsoft accounts without using a password.
Kali Linux 2021.3 released with new pentest tools, improvements
βKali Linux 2021.3 was released yesterday by Offensive Security and includes a new set of tools, improved virtualization support, and a new OpenSSL configuration that increases the attack surface. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kali-linux-20213-released-with-new-pentest-tools-improvements/
βKali Linux 2021.3 was released yesterday by Offensive Security and includes a new set of tools, improved virtualization support, and a new OpenSSL configuration that increases the attack surface. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kali-linux-20213-released-with-new-pentest-tools-improvements/
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Kali Linux 2021.3 released with new pentest tools, improvements
βKali Linux 2021.3 was released yesterday by Offensive Security and includes a new set of tools, improved virtualization support, and a new OpenSSL configuration that increases the attack surface.
Microsoft shares fix for 'camera upload is paused' Android OneDrive error
Microsoft says a OneDrive issue prevents some Android users from uploading photos and videos from their camera roll to the cloud. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-fix-for-camera-upload-is-paused-android-onedrive-error/
Microsoft says a OneDrive issue prevents some Android users from uploading photos and videos from their camera roll to the cloud. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-fix-for-camera-upload-is-paused-android-onedrive-error/
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Microsoft shares fix for 'camera upload is paused' Android OneDrive error
Microsoft says a OneDrive issue prevents some Android users from uploading photos and videos from their camera roll to the cloud.
Ransomware gang threatens to wipe decryption key if negotiator hired
The Grief ransomware gang is threatening to delete victim's decryption keys if they hire a negotiation firm, making it impossible to recover encrypted files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-threatens-to-wipe-decryption-key-if-negotiator-hired/
The Grief ransomware gang is threatening to delete victim's decryption keys if they hire a negotiation firm, making it impossible to recover encrypted files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-threatens-to-wipe-decryption-key-if-negotiator-hired/
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Ransomware gang threatens to wipe decryption key if negotiator hired
The Grief ransomware gang is threatening to delete victim's decryption keys if they hire a negotiation firm, making it impossible to recover encrypted files.
MikroTik shares info on securing routers hit by massive MΔris botnet
Latvian network equipment manufacturer MikroTik has shared details on customers can secure and clean routers enslaved by the massive MΔris DDoS botnet over the summer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mikrotik-shares-info-on-securing-routers-hit-by-massive-m-ris-botnet/
Latvian network equipment manufacturer MikroTik has shared details on customers can secure and clean routers enslaved by the massive MΔris DDoS botnet over the summer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mikrotik-shares-info-on-securing-routers-hit-by-massive-m-ris-botnet/
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MikroTik shares info on securing routers hit by massive MΔris botnet
Latvian network equipment manufacturer MikroTik has shared details on how customers can secure and clean routers compromised by the massive MΔris DDoS botnet over the summer.
Ransomware encrypts South Africa's entire Dept of Justice network
The justice ministry of the South African government is working on restoring its operations after a recent ransomware attack encrypted all its systems, making all electronic services unavailable both internally and to the public. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-encrypts-south-africas-entire-dept-of-justice-network/
The justice ministry of the South African government is working on restoring its operations after a recent ransomware attack encrypted all its systems, making all electronic services unavailable both internally and to the public. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-encrypts-south-africas-entire-dept-of-justice-network/
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Ransomware encrypts South Africa's entire Dept of Justice network
The justice ministry of the South African government is working on restoring its operations after a recent ransomware attack encrypted all its systems, making all electronic services unavailable both internally and to the public.
Microsoft fixes critical bugs in secretly installed Azure Linux app
Microsoft has addressed four critical vulnerabilities collectively known as OMIGOD, found in the Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) software agent silently installed on Azure Linux machines accounting for more than half of Azure instances. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-critical-bugs-in-secretly-installed-azure-linux-app/
Microsoft has addressed four critical vulnerabilities collectively known as OMIGOD, found in the Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) software agent silently installed on Azure Linux machines accounting for more than half of Azure instances. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-critical-bugs-in-secretly-installed-azure-linux-app/
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Microsoft fixes critical bugs in secretly installed Azure Linux app
Microsoft has addressed four critical vulnerabilities collectively known as OMIGOD, found in the Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) software agent silently installed on Azure Linux machines accounting for more than half of Azure instances.
Former U.S. intel operatives to pay $1.6M for hacking for foreign govt
The U.S. government has entered a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with three former intelligence operatives to resolve criminal charges relating to their offering of hacking services to a foreign government. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/former-us-intel-operatives-to-pay-16m-for-hacking-for-foreign-govt/
The U.S. government has entered a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with three former intelligence operatives to resolve criminal charges relating to their offering of hacking services to a foreign government. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/former-us-intel-operatives-to-pay-16m-for-hacking-for-foreign-govt/
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Former U.S. intel operatives to pay $1.6M for hacking for foreign govt
The U.S. government has entered a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with three former intelligence operatives to resolve criminal charges relating to their offering of hacking services to a foreign government.
Free REvil ransomware master decrypter released for past victims
A free master decryptor for the REvil ransomware operation has been released, allowing all victims encrypted before the gang disappeared to recover their files for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-revil-ransomware-master-decrypter-released-for-past-victims/
A free master decryptor for the REvil ransomware operation has been released, allowing all victims encrypted before the gang disappeared to recover their files for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-revil-ransomware-master-decrypter-released-for-past-victims/
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Free REvil ransomware master decrypter released for past victims
A free master decryptor for the REvil ransomware operation has been released, allowing all victims encrypted before the gang disappeared to recover their files for free.