Gmail accounts are used in 91% of all baiting email attacks
Bait attacks are on the rise, and it appears that actors who distribute this special kind of phishing emails prefer to use Gmail accounts to conduct their attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gmail-accounts-are-used-in-91-percent-of-all-baiting-email-attacks/
Bait attacks are on the rise, and it appears that actors who distribute this special kind of phishing emails prefer to use Gmail accounts to conduct their attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gmail-accounts-are-used-in-91-percent-of-all-baiting-email-attacks/
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Gmail accounts are used in 91% of all baiting email attacks
Bait attacks are on the rise, and it appears that actors who distribute this special kind of phishing emails prefer to use Gmail accounts to conduct their attacks.
Microsoft: New security updates trigger Windows Server auth issues
Microsoft says users might experience authentication issues on Domain Controllers (DC) running Windows Server. after installing security updates released during the November Patch Tuesday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-new-security-updates-trigger-windows-server-auth-issues/
Microsoft says users might experience authentication issues on Domain Controllers (DC) running Windows Server. after installing security updates released during the November Patch Tuesday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-new-security-updates-trigger-windows-server-auth-issues/
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Microsoft: New security updates trigger Windows Server auth issues
Microsoft says users might experience authentication issues on Domain Controllers (DC) running Windows Server. after installing security updates released during the November Patch Tuesday.
New bill sets ransomware attack response rules for US financial orgs
New legislation introduced this week by US lawmakers aims to set ransomware attack response "rules of road" for US financial institutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-bill-sets-ransomware-attack-response-rules-for-us-financial-orgs/
New legislation introduced this week by US lawmakers aims to set ransomware attack response "rules of road" for US financial institutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-bill-sets-ransomware-attack-response-rules-for-us-financial-orgs/
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New bill sets ransomware attack response rules for US financial orgs
New legislation introduced this week by US lawmakers aims to set ransomware attack response "rules of road" for US financial institutions.
Russian 'King of Fraud' sentenced to 10 years for Methbot botnet
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sentenced a Russian man for operating a large-scale digital advertising fraud scheme called 'Methbot' ('3ve') that stole at least $7 million from American companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/russian-king-of-fraud-sentenced-to-10-years-for-methbot-botnet/
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sentenced a Russian man for operating a large-scale digital advertising fraud scheme called 'Methbot' ('3ve') that stole at least $7 million from American companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/russian-king-of-fraud-sentenced-to-10-years-for-methbot-botnet/
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Russian 'King of Fraud' sentenced to 10 years for Methbot scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sentenced a Russian man for operating a large-scale digital advertising fraud scheme called 'Methbot' ('3ve') that stole at least $7 million from American companies.
Magniber ransomware gang now exploits Internet Explorer flaws in attacks
The Magniber ransomware gang is now using two Internet Explorer vulnerabilities and malicious advertisements to infect users and encrypt their devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magniber-ransomware-gang-now-exploits-internet-explorer-flaws-in-attacks/
The Magniber ransomware gang is now using two Internet Explorer vulnerabilities and malicious advertisements to infect users and encrypt their devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magniber-ransomware-gang-now-exploits-internet-explorer-flaws-in-attacks/
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Magniber ransomware gang now exploits Internet Explorer flaws in attacks
The Magniber ransomware gang is now using two Internet Explorer vulnerabilities and malicious advertisements to infect users and encrypt their devices.
Hackers undetected on Queensland water supplier server for 9 months
Hackers stayed hidden for nine months on a server holding customer information for a Queensland water supplier, illustrating the need of better cyberdefenses for critical infrastructure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-undetected-on-queensland-water-supplier-server-for-9-months/
Hackers stayed hidden for nine months on a server holding customer information for a Queensland water supplier, illustrating the need of better cyberdefenses for critical infrastructure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-undetected-on-queensland-water-supplier-server-for-9-months/
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Hackers undetected on Queensland water supplier server for 9 months
Hackers stayed hidden for nine months on a server holding customer information for a Queensland water supplier, illustrating the need of better cyberdefenses for critical infrastructure.
AMD fixes dozens of Windows 10 graphics driver security bugs
AMD has fixed a long list of security vulnerabilities found in its graphics driver for Windows 10 devices, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code and elevate privileges on vulnerable systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amd-fixes-dozens-of-windows-10-graphics-driver-security-bugs/
AMD has fixed a long list of security vulnerabilities found in its graphics driver for Windows 10 devices, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code and elevate privileges on vulnerable systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amd-fixes-dozens-of-windows-10-graphics-driver-security-bugs/
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AMD fixes dozens of Windows 10 graphics driver security bugs
AMD has fixed a long list of security vulnerabilities found in its graphics driver for Windows 10 devices, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code and elevate privileges on vulnerable systems.
How to fix the Windows 0x0000007c network printing error
A Windows security update released in October caused widespread Windows 10 and Windows 11 issues where users experience 0x0000007c errors when adding or printing to network printers. This article describes a fix you can use for the 0x0000007c printing errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-fix-the-windows-0x0000007c-network-printing-error/
A Windows security update released in October caused widespread Windows 10 and Windows 11 issues where users experience 0x0000007c errors when adding or printing to network printers. This article describes a fix you can use for the 0x0000007c printing errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-fix-the-windows-0x0000007c-network-printing-error/
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How to fix the Windows 0x0000007c network printing error
A Windows security update released in October caused widespread Windows 10 and Windows 11 issues where users experience 0x0000007c errors when adding or printing to network printers. This article describes a fix you can use for the 0x0000007c printing errors.
BotenaGo botnet targets millions of IoT devices with 33 exploits
A new BotenaGo malware botnet has been discovered using over thirty exploits to attack millions of routers and IoT devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/botenago-botnet-targets-millions-of-iot-devices-with-33-exploits/
A new BotenaGo malware botnet has been discovered using over thirty exploits to attack millions of routers and IoT devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/botenago-botnet-targets-millions-of-iot-devices-with-33-exploits/
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BotenaGo botnet targets millions of IoT devices with 33 exploits
A new BotenaGo malware botnet has been discovered using over thirty exploits to attack millions of routers and IoT devices.
Windows 10 App Installer abused in BazarLoader malware attacks
The TrickBot gang operators are now abusing the Windows 10 App Installer to deploy their BazarLoader malware on the systems of targets who fall victim to a highly targeted spam campaign. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-app-installer-abused-in-bazarloader-malware-attacks/
The TrickBot gang operators are now abusing the Windows 10 App Installer to deploy their BazarLoader malware on the systems of targets who fall victim to a highly targeted spam campaign. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-app-installer-abused-in-bazarloader-malware-attacks/
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Windows 10 App Installer abused in BazarLoader malware attacks
The TrickBot gang operators are now abusing the Windows 10 App Installer to deploy their BazarLoader malware on the systems of targets who fall victim to a highly targeted spam campaign.
The new Microsoft Store is now rolling out to Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11's new Microsoft Store to Windows 10, allowing users a greater option of apps for users to install. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/the-new-microsoft-store-is-now-rolling-out-to-windows-10-pcs/
Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11's new Microsoft Store to Windows 10, allowing users a greater option of apps for users to install. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/the-new-microsoft-store-is-now-rolling-out-to-windows-10-pcs/
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The new Microsoft Store is now rolling out to Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11's new Microsoft Store to Windows 10, allowing users a greater option of apps for users to install.
Zero-day bug in all Windows versions gets free unofficial patch
A free and unofficial patch is now available for a zero-day local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows User Profile Service that lets attackers gain SYSTEM privileges under certain conditions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/zero-day-bug-in-all-windows-versions-gets-free-unofficial-patch/
A free and unofficial patch is now available for a zero-day local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows User Profile Service that lets attackers gain SYSTEM privileges under certain conditions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/zero-day-bug-in-all-windows-versions-gets-free-unofficial-patch/
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Zero-day bug in all Windows versions gets free unofficial patch
A free and unofficial patch is now available for a zero-day local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows User Profile Service that lets attackers gain SYSTEM privileges under certain conditions.
Costco discloses data breach after finding credit card skimmer
Costco Wholesale Corporation has warned customers in notification letters sent this month that their payment card information might have been stolen while recently shopping at one of its stores. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/costco-discloses-data-breach-after-finding-credit-card-skimmer/
Costco Wholesale Corporation has warned customers in notification letters sent this month that their payment card information might have been stolen while recently shopping at one of its stores. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/costco-discloses-data-breach-after-finding-credit-card-skimmer/
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Costco discloses data breach after finding credit card skimmer
Costco Wholesale Corporation has warned customers in notification letters sent this month that their payment card information might have been stolen while recently shopping at one of its stores.
Microsoft warns of surge in HTML smuggling phishing attacks
Microsoft has seen a surge in malware campaigns using HTML smuggling to distribute banking malware and remote access trojans (RAT). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-of-surge-in-html-smuggling-phishing-attacks/
Microsoft has seen a surge in malware campaigns using HTML smuggling to distribute banking malware and remote access trojans (RAT). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-of-surge-in-html-smuggling-phishing-attacks/
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Microsoft warns of surge in HTML smuggling phishing attacks
Microsoft has seen a surge in malware campaigns using HTML smuggling to distribute banking malware and remote access trojans (RAT).
These are the top-level domains threat actors like the most
Out of over a thousand top-level domain choices, cyber-criminals and threat actors prefer a small set of 25, which accounts for 90% of all malicious sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/these-are-the-top-level-domains-threat-actors-like-the-most/
Out of over a thousand top-level domain choices, cyber-criminals and threat actors prefer a small set of 25, which accounts for 90% of all malicious sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/these-are-the-top-level-domains-threat-actors-like-the-most/
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These are the top-level domains threat actors like the most
Out of over a thousand top-level domain choices, cyber-criminals and threat actors prefer a small set of 25, which accounts for 90% of all malicious sites.
FTC shares ransomware defense tips for small US businesses
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shared guidance for small businesses on how to secure their networks from ransomware attacks by blocking threat actors' attempts to exploit vulnerabilities using social engineering or exploits targeting technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-shares-ransomware-defense-tips-for-small-us-businesses/
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shared guidance for small businesses on how to secure their networks from ransomware attacks by blocking threat actors' attempts to exploit vulnerabilities using social engineering or exploits targeting technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-shares-ransomware-defense-tips-for-small-us-businesses/
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FTC shares ransomware defense tips for small US businesses
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shared guidance for small businesses on how to secure their networks from ransomware attacks by blocking threat actors' attempts to exploit vulnerabilities using social engineering or exploits targeting technology.
QBot returns for a new wave of infections using Squirrelwaffle
The activity of the QBot (also known as Quakbot) banking trojan is spiking again, and analysts from multiple security research firms attribute this to the rise of Squirrelwaffle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qbot-returns-for-a-new-wave-of-infections-using-squirrelwaffle/
The activity of the QBot (also known as Quakbot) banking trojan is spiking again, and analysts from multiple security research firms attribute this to the rise of Squirrelwaffle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qbot-returns-for-a-new-wave-of-infections-using-squirrelwaffle/
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QBot returns for a new wave of infections using Squirrelwaffle
The activity of the QBot (also known as Quakbot) banking trojan is spiking again, and analysts from multiple security research firms attribute this to the rise of Squirrelwaffle.
Microsoft Intune bug forces Samsung devices into non-compliant state
Microsoft says some Samsung Galaxy devices will be marked as non-compliant with the organization's security requirements in Microsoft Intune's management interface after automatic restarts or after installing managed updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-intune-bug-forces-samsung-devices-into-non-compliant-state/
Microsoft says some Samsung Galaxy devices will be marked as non-compliant with the organization's security requirements in Microsoft Intune's management interface after automatic restarts or after installing managed updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-intune-bug-forces-samsung-devices-into-non-compliant-state/
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Microsoft Intune bug forces Samsung devices into non-compliant state
Microsoft says some Samsung Galaxy devices will be marked as non-compliant with the organization's security requirements in Microsoft Intune's management interface after automatic restarts or after installing managed updates.
The Week in Ransomware - November 12th 2021 - Targeting REvil
This week, law enforcement struck a massive blow against the REvil ransomware operation, with multiple arrests announced and the seizure of cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-12th-2021-targeting-revil/
This week, law enforcement struck a massive blow against the REvil ransomware operation, with multiple arrests announced and the seizure of cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-12th-2021-targeting-revil/
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The Week in Ransomware - November 12th 2021 - Targeting REvil
This week, law enforcement struck a massive blow against the REvil ransomware operation, with multiple arrests announced and the seizure of cryptocurrency.
New Windows 11 build fixes widespread printer issues, system freezes
Microsoft has fixed a long list of issues impacting Windows 11 in a newly released build for Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-11-build-fixes-widespread-printer-issues-system-freezes/
Microsoft has fixed a long list of issues impacting Windows 11 in a newly released build for Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-11-build-fixes-widespread-printer-issues-system-freezes/
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New Windows 11 build fixes widespread printer issues, system freezes
Microsoft has fixed a long list of issues impacting Windows 11 in a newly released build for Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels.
Surveillance firm pays $1 million fine after 'spy van' scandal
The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Cyprus has collected a $1 million fine from intelligence company WiSpear for gathering mobile data from various individuals arriving at the airport in Larnaca. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/surveillance-firm-pays-1-million-fine-after-spy-van-scandal/
The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Cyprus has collected a $1 million fine from intelligence company WiSpear for gathering mobile data from various individuals arriving at the airport in Larnaca. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/surveillance-firm-pays-1-million-fine-after-spy-van-scandal/
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Surveillance firm pays $1 million fine after 'spy van' scandal
The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Cyprus has collected a $1 million fine from intelligence company WiSpear for gathering mobile data from various individuals arriving at the airport in Larnaca.