FBI: Ransomware targets companies during mergers and acquisitions
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that ransomware gangs are targeting companies involved in "time-sensitive financial events" such as corporate mergers and acquisitions to make it easier to extort their victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-ransomware-targets-companies-during-mergers-and-acquisitions/
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that ransomware gangs are targeting companies involved in "time-sensitive financial events" such as corporate mergers and acquisitions to make it easier to extort their victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-ransomware-targets-companies-during-mergers-and-acquisitions/
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FBI: Ransomware targets companies during mergers and acquisitions
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that ransomware gangs are targeting companies involved in "time-sensitive financial events" such as corporate mergers and acquisitions to make it easier to extort their victims.
MITRE shares list of most dangerous hardware weaknesses
MITRE shared a list of the topmost dangerous programming, design, and architecture security flaws plaguing hardware this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mitre-shares-list-of-most-dangerous-hardware-weaknesses/
MITRE shared a list of the topmost dangerous programming, design, and architecture security flaws plaguing hardware this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mitre-shares-list-of-most-dangerous-hardware-weaknesses/
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MITRE shares list of most dangerous hardware weaknesses
MITRE shared a list of the topmost dangerous programming, design, and architecture security flaws plaguing hardware this year.
macOS Monterey update causes some Macs to become unbootable
A growing number of Mac and Macbook owners report that their devices become unbootable after attempting to update to the latest version of macOS, codenamed 'Monterey.' [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-monterey-update-causes-some-macs-to-become-unbootable/
A growing number of Mac and Macbook owners report that their devices become unbootable after attempting to update to the latest version of macOS, codenamed 'Monterey.' [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-monterey-update-causes-some-macs-to-become-unbootable/
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macOS Monterey update causes some Macs to become unbootable
A growing number of Mac and Macbook owners report that their devices become unbootable after attempting to update to the latest version of macOS, codenamed 'Monterey.'
Microsoft Edge for Linux out of beta, now generally available
Microsoft announced today that the Chromium-based Edge web browser is now generally available on the Linux platform via the stable channel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-for-linux-out-of-beta-now-generally-available/
Microsoft announced today that the Chromium-based Edge web browser is now generally available on the Linux platform via the stable channel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-for-linux-out-of-beta-now-generally-available/
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Microsoft Edge for Linux out of beta, now generally available
Microsoft announced today that the Chromium-based Edge web browser is now generally available on the Linux platform via the stable channel.
Microsoft announces new endpoint security solution for SMBs
Microsoft today announced a new endpoint security solution dubbed Microsoft Defender for Business, specially built for small and medium-sized businesses. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-endpoint-security-solution-for-smbs/
Microsoft today announced a new endpoint security solution dubbed Microsoft Defender for Business, specially built for small and medium-sized businesses. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-endpoint-security-solution-for-smbs/
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Microsoft announces new endpoint security solution for SMBs
Microsoft today announced a new endpoint security solution dubbed Microsoft Defender for Business, specially built for small and medium-sized businesses.
Microsoft 365 outage blocks access to OneDrive, SharePoint files
A Microsoft 365 outage prevents access to files, such as Excel documents, stored on the SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Office, and Microsoft Teams cloud storage services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-outage-blocks-access-to-onedrive-sharepoint-files/
A Microsoft 365 outage prevents access to files, such as Excel documents, stored on the SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Office, and Microsoft Teams cloud storage services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-outage-blocks-access-to-onedrive-sharepoint-files/
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Microsoft 365 outage blocks access to OneDrive, SharePoint files
A Microsoft 365 outage prevents access to files, such as Excel documents, stored on the SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Office, and Microsoft Teams cloud storage services.
Over 30,000 GitLab servers still unpatched against critical bug
A critical unauthenticated, remote code execution GitLab flaw fixed on April 14, 2021, remains exploitable, with over 50% of deployments remaining unpatched. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-30-000-gitlab-servers-still-unpatched-against-critical-bug/
A critical unauthenticated, remote code execution GitLab flaw fixed on April 14, 2021, remains exploitable, with over 50% of deployments remaining unpatched. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-30-000-gitlab-servers-still-unpatched-against-critical-bug/
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Over 30,000 GitLab servers still unpatched against critical bug
A critical unauthenticated, remote code execution GitLab flaw fixed on April 14, 2021, remains exploitable, with over 50% of deployments remaining unpatched.
Facebook deletes 1 billion faceprints in Face Recognition shutdown
Facebook announced today that they will no longer use the Face Recognition system on their platform and will be deleting over 1 billion people's facial recognition profiles. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-deletes-1-billion-faceprints-in-face-recognition-shutdown/
Facebook announced today that they will no longer use the Face Recognition system on their platform and will be deleting over 1 billion people's facial recognition profiles. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-deletes-1-billion-faceprints-in-face-recognition-shutdown/
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Facebook deletes 1 billion faceprints in Face Recognition shutdown
Facebook announced today that they will no longer use the Face Recognition system on their platform and will be deleting over 1 billion people's facial recognition profiles.
BlackMatter ransomware claims to be shutting down due to police pressure
The BlackMatter ransomware is allegedly shutting down its operation due to pressure from the authorities and recent law enforcement operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackmatter-ransomware-claims-to-be-shutting-down-due-to-police-pressure/
The BlackMatter ransomware is allegedly shutting down its operation due to pressure from the authorities and recent law enforcement operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackmatter-ransomware-claims-to-be-shutting-down-due-to-police-pressure/
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BlackMatter ransomware claims to be shutting down due to police pressure
The BlackMatter ransomware is allegedly shutting down its operation due to pressure from the authorities and recent law enforcement operations.
Microsoft: Windows 11 built-in apps might not open on some systems
Microsoft says Windows 11 users might experience issues opening or using some built-in apps and features due to an expired digital certificate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-built-in-apps-might-not-open-on-some-systems/
Microsoft says Windows 11 users might experience issues opening or using some built-in apps and features due to an expired digital certificate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-built-in-apps-might-not-open-on-some-systems/
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Microsoft: Windows 11 built-in apps might not open on some systems
Microsoft says Windows 11 users might experience issues opening or using some built-in apps and features due to an expired digital certificate.
CISA orders federal agencies to fix hundreds of exploited security flaws
CISA has issued this year's first binding operational directive (BOD) ordering federal civilian agencies to mitigate security vulnerabilities exploited in the wild within an aggressive timeline. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-federal-agencies-to-fix-hundreds-of-exploited-security-flaws/
CISA has issued this year's first binding operational directive (BOD) ordering federal civilian agencies to mitigate security vulnerabilities exploited in the wild within an aggressive timeline. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-federal-agencies-to-fix-hundreds-of-exploited-security-flaws/
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CISA orders federal agencies to fix hundreds of exploited security flaws
CISA has issued this year's first binding operational directive (BOD) ordering federal civilian agencies to mitigate security vulnerabilities exploited in the wild within an aggressive timeline.
Yahoo becomes the next US firm to pull services out of China
Yahoo is pulling its services out of China, citing an 'increasingly challenging operating environment.' [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/yahoo-becomes-the-next-us-firm-to-pull-services-out-of-china/
Yahoo is pulling its services out of China, citing an 'increasingly challenging operating environment.' [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/yahoo-becomes-the-next-us-firm-to-pull-services-out-of-china/
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Yahoo becomes the next US firm to pull services out of China
Yahoo is pulling its services out of China, citing an 'increasingly challenging operating environment.'
Sonos, HP, and Canon devices hacked at Pwn2Own Austin 2021
During the first day of Pwn2Own Austin 2021, contestants won $362,500 after exploiting previously unknown security flaws to hack printers, routers, NAS devices, and speakers from Canon, HP, Western Digital, Cisco, Sonos, TP-Link, and NETGEAR. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonos-hp-and-canon-devices-hacked-at-pwn2own-austin-2021/
During the first day of Pwn2Own Austin 2021, contestants won $362,500 after exploiting previously unknown security flaws to hack printers, routers, NAS devices, and speakers from Canon, HP, Western Digital, Cisco, Sonos, TP-Link, and NETGEAR. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonos-hp-and-canon-devices-hacked-at-pwn2own-austin-2021/
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Sonos, HP, and Canon devices hacked at Pwn2Own Austin 2021
During the first day of Pwn2Own Austin 2021, contestants won $362,500 after exploiting previously unknown security flaws to hack printers, routers, NAS devices, and speakers from Canon, HP, Western Digital, Cisco, Sonos, TP-Link, and NETGEAR.
Mobile phishing attacks targeting energy sector surge by 161%
Mobile phishing attacks targeting employees in the energy industry have risen by 161% compared to last year's (H2 2020) data, and the trend is showing no signs of slowing down. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mobile-phishing-attacks-targeting-energy-sector-surge-by-161-percent/
Mobile phishing attacks targeting employees in the energy industry have risen by 161% compared to last year's (H2 2020) data, and the trend is showing no signs of slowing down. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mobile-phishing-attacks-targeting-energy-sector-surge-by-161-percent/
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Mobile phishing attacks targeting energy sector surge by 161%
Mobile phishing attacks targeting employees in the energy industry have risen by 161% compared to last year's (H2 2020) data, and the trend is showing no signs of slowing down.
US sanctions NSO Group and three others for spyware and exploit sales
The U.S. has sanctioned four companies located in Israel, Russia, and Singapore for the development of spyware or the sale of hacking tools used by state-sponsored hacking groups. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-nso-group-and-three-others-for-spyware-and-exploit-sales/
The U.S. has sanctioned four companies located in Israel, Russia, and Singapore for the development of spyware or the sale of hacking tools used by state-sponsored hacking groups. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-nso-group-and-three-others-for-spyware-and-exploit-sales/
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US sanctions NSO Group and three others for spyware and exploit sales
The U.S. has sanctioned four companies located in Israel, Russia, and Singapore for the development of spyware or the sale of hacking tools used by state-sponsored hacking groups.
Stealthier version of Mekotio banking trojan spotted in the wild
A new version of a banking trojan known as Mekotio is being deployed in the wild, with malware analysts reporting that it's using a new, stealthier infection flow. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stealthier-version-of-mekotio-banking-trojan-spotted-in-the-wild/
A new version of a banking trojan known as Mekotio is being deployed in the wild, with malware analysts reporting that it's using a new, stealthier infection flow. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stealthier-version-of-mekotio-banking-trojan-spotted-in-the-wild/
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Stealthier version of Mekotio banking trojan spotted in the wild
A new version of a banking trojan known as Mekotio is being deployed in the wild, with malware analysts reporting that it's using a new, stealthier infection flow.
BlackMatter ransomware moves victims to LockBit after shutdown
With the BlackMatter ransomware operation shutting down, existing affiliates are moving their victims to the competing LockBit ransomware site for continued extortion. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackmatter-ransomware-moves-victims-to-lockbit-after-shutdown/
With the BlackMatter ransomware operation shutting down, existing affiliates are moving their victims to the competing LockBit ransomware site for continued extortion. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackmatter-ransomware-moves-victims-to-lockbit-after-shutdown/
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BlackMatter ransomware moves victims to LockBit after shutdown
With the BlackMatter ransomware operation shutting down, existing affiliates are moving their victims to the competing LockBit ransomware site for continued extortion.
UK Labour Party discloses data breach after ransomware attack
The UK Labour Party notified members that some of their information was impacted in a data breach after a ransomware attack hit a third-party organization that was managing the party's data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-labour-party-discloses-data-breach-after-ransomware-attack/
The UK Labour Party notified members that some of their information was impacted in a data breach after a ransomware attack hit a third-party organization that was managing the party's data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-labour-party-discloses-data-breach-after-ransomware-attack/
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UK Labour Party discloses data breach after ransomware attack
The UK Labour Party notified members that some of their information was impacted in a data breach after a ransomware attack hit a third-party organization that was managing the party's data.
Beware: Free Discord Nitro phishing targets Steam gamers
A new Steam phishing promoted via Discord messages promises a free Nitro subscription if a user links their Steam account, which the hackers then use to steal game items or promote other scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-free-discord-nitro-phishing-targets-steam-gamers/
A new Steam phishing promoted via Discord messages promises a free Nitro subscription if a user links their Steam account, which the hackers then use to steal game items or promote other scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-free-discord-nitro-phishing-targets-steam-gamers/
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Beware: Free Discord Nitro phishing targets Steam gamers
A new Steam phishing promoted via Discord messages promises a free Nitro subscription if a user links their Steam account, which the hackers then use to steal game items or promote other scams.
Alleged Twitter hacker charged with theft of $784K in crypto via SIM swaps
The US Department of Justice has indicted a suspected Twitter hacker known as 'PlugWalkJoe' for also stealing $784,000 worth of cryptocurrency using SIM swap attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/alleged-twitter-hacker-charged-with-theft-of-784k-in-crypto-via-sim-swaps/
The US Department of Justice has indicted a suspected Twitter hacker known as 'PlugWalkJoe' for also stealing $784,000 worth of cryptocurrency using SIM swap attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/alleged-twitter-hacker-charged-with-theft-of-784k-in-crypto-via-sim-swaps/
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Alleged Twitter hacker charged with theft of $784K in crypto via SIM swaps
The US Department of Justice has indicted a suspected Twitter hacker known as 'PlugWalkJoe' for also stealing $784,000 worth of cryptocurrency using SIM swap attacks.
Lockean multi-RaaS affiliate linked to attacks against French businesses
Details about the tools and tactics used by a ransomware affiliate group, now tracked as Lockean, have emerged today in a report from France's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockean-multi-raas-affiliate-linked-to-attacks-against-french-businesses/
Details about the tools and tactics used by a ransomware affiliate group, now tracked as Lockean, have emerged today in a report from France's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockean-multi-raas-affiliate-linked-to-attacks-against-french-businesses/
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Lockean multi-ransomware affiliates linked to attacks on French orgs
Details about the tools and tactics used by a ransomware affiliate group, now tracked as Lockean, have emerged today in a report from France's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).