High severity BIOS flaws affect numerous Intel processors
Intel has released an advisory to confirm the existence of two high-severity vulnerabilities that affect a wide range of Intel processor families. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/high-severity-bios-flaws-affect-numerous-intel-processors/
Intel has released an advisory to confirm the existence of two high-severity vulnerabilities that affect a wide range of Intel processor families. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/high-severity-bios-flaws-affect-numerous-intel-processors/
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High severity BIOS flaws affect numerous Intel processors
Intel has released an advisory to confirm the existence of two high-severity vulnerabilities that affect a wide range of Intel processor families.
Alibaba ECS instances actively hijacked by cryptomining malware
Threat actors are hijacking Alibaba Elastic Computing Service (ECS) instances to install cryptominer malware and harness the available server resources for their own profit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/alibaba-ecs-instances-actively-hijacked-by-cryptomining-malware/
Threat actors are hijacking Alibaba Elastic Computing Service (ECS) instances to install cryptominer malware and harness the available server resources for their own profit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/alibaba-ecs-instances-actively-hijacked-by-cryptomining-malware/
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Alibaba ECS instances actively hijacked by cryptomining malware
Threat actors are hijacking Alibaba Elastic Computing Service (ECS) instances to install cryptominer malware and harness the available server resources for their own profit.
Emotet malware is back and rebuilding its botnet via TrickBot
The Emotet malware was considered the most widely spread malware in the past, using spam campaigns and malicious attachments to distribute the malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-malware-is-back-and-rebuilding-its-botnet-via-trickbot/
The Emotet malware was considered the most widely spread malware in the past, using spam campaigns and malicious attachments to distribute the malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-malware-is-back-and-rebuilding-its-botnet-via-trickbot/
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Emotet malware is back and rebuilding its botnet via TrickBot
The Emotet malware was considered the most widely spread malware in the past, using spam campaigns and malicious attachments to distribute the malware.
New Rowhammer technique bypasses existing DDR4 memory defenses
Researchers have developed a new fuzzing-based technique called 'Blacksmith' that revives Rowhammer vulnerability attacks against modern DRAM devices that bypasses existing mitigations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-rowhammer-technique-bypasses-existing-ddr4-memory-defenses/
Researchers have developed a new fuzzing-based technique called 'Blacksmith' that revives Rowhammer vulnerability attacks against modern DRAM devices that bypasses existing mitigations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-rowhammer-technique-bypasses-existing-ddr4-memory-defenses/
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New Rowhammer technique bypasses existing DDR4 memory defenses
Researchers have developed a new fuzzing-based technique called 'Blacksmith' that revives Rowhammer vulnerability attacks against modern DRAM devices that bypasses existing mitigations.
NPM fixes private package names leak, serious authorization bug
The largest software registry of Node.js packages, npm, has disclosed fixing multiple security flaws. The first flaw concerns leak of names of private npm packages on the npmjs.com's "replica" server. Whereas, the second flaw allows attackers to publish new versions of any existing npm package that they do not own or have rights to. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/npm-fixes-private-package-names-leak-serious-authorization-bug/
The largest software registry of Node.js packages, npm, has disclosed fixing multiple security flaws. The first flaw concerns leak of names of private npm packages on the npmjs.com's "replica" server. Whereas, the second flaw allows attackers to publish new versions of any existing npm package that they do not own or have rights to. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/npm-fixes-private-package-names-leak-serious-authorization-bug/
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NPM fixes private package names leak, serious authorization bug
The largest software registry of Node.js packages, npm, has disclosed fixing multiple security flaws. The first flaw concerns leak of names of private npm packages on the npmjs.com's "replica" server. Whereas, the second flaw allows attackers to publish new…
Microsoft adds AI-driven ransomware protection to Defender
Microsoft has introduced an AI-driven ransomware attack detection system for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers that complements existing cloud protection by evaluating risks and blocking actors at the perimeter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-ai-driven-ransomware-protection-to-defender/
Microsoft has introduced an AI-driven ransomware attack detection system for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers that complements existing cloud protection by evaluating risks and blocking actors at the perimeter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-ai-driven-ransomware-protection-to-defender/
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Microsoft adds AI-driven ransomware protection to Defender
Microsoft has introduced an AI-driven ransomware attack detection system for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers that complements existing cloud protection by evaluating risks and blocking actors at the perimeter.
These are the cryptomixers hackers use to clean their ransoms
Cryptomixers have always been at the epicenter of cybercrime activity, allowing hackers to "clean" cryptocurrency stolen from victims and making it hard for law enforcement to track them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/these-are-the-cryptomixers-hackers-use-to-clean-their-ransoms/
Cryptomixers have always been at the epicenter of cybercrime activity, allowing hackers to "clean" cryptocurrency stolen from victims and making it hard for law enforcement to track them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/these-are-the-cryptomixers-hackers-use-to-clean-their-ransoms/
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These are the cryptomixers hackers use to clean their ransoms
Cryptomixers have always been at the epicenter of cybercrime activity, allowing hackers to "clean" cryptocurrency stolen from victims and making it hard for law enforcement to track them.
WordPress sites are being hacked in fake ransomware attacks
A new wave of attacks starting late last week has hacked close to 300 WordPress sites to display fake encryption notices, trying to trick the site owners into paying 0.1 bitcoin for restoration. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-sites-are-being-hacked-in-fake-ransomware-attacks/
A new wave of attacks starting late last week has hacked close to 300 WordPress sites to display fake encryption notices, trying to trick the site owners into paying 0.1 bitcoin for restoration. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-sites-are-being-hacked-in-fake-ransomware-attacks/
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WordPress sites are being hacked in fake ransomware attacks
A new wave of attacks starting late last week has hacked close to 300 WordPress sites to display fake encryption notices, trying to trick the site owners into paying 0.1 bitcoin for restoration.
Microsoft warns of the evolution of six Iranian hacking groups
The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has presented an analysis of the evolution of several Iranian threat actors at the CyberWarCon 2021, and their findings show increasingly sophisticated attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-of-the-evolution-of-six-iranian-hacking-groups/
The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has presented an analysis of the evolution of several Iranian threat actors at the CyberWarCon 2021, and their findings show increasingly sophisticated attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-warns-of-the-evolution-of-six-iranian-hacking-groups/
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Microsoft warns of the evolution of six Iranian hacking groups
The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has presented an analysis of the evolution of several Iranian threat actors at the CyberWarCon 2021, and their findings show increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Google Chrome 96 breaks Twitter, Discord, video rendering and more
Google Chrome 96 was released yesterday, and users are reporting problems with Twitter, Discord, and Instagram caused by the new version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-96-breaks-twitter-discord-video-rendering-and-more/
Google Chrome 96 was released yesterday, and users are reporting problems with Twitter, Discord, and Instagram caused by the new version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-96-breaks-twitter-discord-video-rendering-and-more/
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Google Chrome 96 breaks Twitter, Discord, video rendering and more
Google Chrome 96 was released yesterday, and users are reporting problems with Twitter, Discord, and Instagram caused by the new version.
Windows 10 21H2 is released, here are the new features
Microsoft has released Windows 10 21H2, also known as the November 2021 Update, and it is available to users running Windows 10 2004 or later as an optional update in Windows Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-21h2-is-released-here-are-the-new-features/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 21H2, also known as the November 2021 Update, and it is available to users running Windows 10 2004 or later as an optional update in Windows Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-21h2-is-released-here-are-the-new-features/
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Windows 10 21H2 is released, here are the new features
Microsoft has released Windows 10 21H2, also known as the November 2021 Update, and it is available to users running Windows 10 2004 or later as an optional update in Windows Update.
Here are the new Emotet spam campaigns hitting mailboxes worldwide
The Emotet malware kicked into action yesterday after a ten-month hiatus with multiple spam campaigns delivering malicious documents to mailboxes worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/here-are-the-new-emotet-spam-campaigns-hitting-mailboxes-worldwide/
The Emotet malware kicked into action yesterday after a ten-month hiatus with multiple spam campaigns delivering malicious documents to mailboxes worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/here-are-the-new-emotet-spam-campaigns-hitting-mailboxes-worldwide/
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Here are the new Emotet spam campaigns hitting mailboxes worldwide
The Emotet malware kicked into action yesterday after a ten-month hiatus with multiple spam campaigns delivering malicious documents to mailboxes worldwide.
Windows 11 issue with Intel audio drivers triggers blue screens
Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue impacting Windows 11 customers and triggering to blue screens of death (BSODs) on affected systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-issue-with-intel-audio-drivers-triggers-blue-screens/
Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue impacting Windows 11 customers and triggering to blue screens of death (BSODs) on affected systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-issue-with-intel-audio-drivers-triggers-blue-screens/
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Windows 11 issue with Intel audio drivers triggers blue screens
Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue impacting Windows 11 customers and triggering to blue screens of death (BSODs) on affected systems.
Threat actors offer millions for zero-days, developers talk of exploit-as-a-service
While mostly hidden in private conversations, details sometimes emerge about the parallel economy of vulnerability exploits on underground forums, revealing just how fat of a wallet some threat actors have. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/threat-actors-offer-millions-for-zero-days-developers-talk-of-exploit-as-a-service/
While mostly hidden in private conversations, details sometimes emerge about the parallel economy of vulnerability exploits on underground forums, revealing just how fat of a wallet some threat actors have. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/threat-actors-offer-millions-for-zero-days-developers-talk-of-exploit-as-a-service/
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Threat actors offer millions for zero-days, developers talk of exploit-as-a-service
While mostly hidden in private conversations, details sometimes emerge about the parallel economy of vulnerability exploits on underground forums, revealing just how fat of a wallet some threat actors have.
Microsoft starts rolling out a new Windows 11 media player
Microsoft is now rolling out a new media player that matches Windows 11's look and feel as a replacement for the Windows 10 Groove Music and (in the future) the legacy Windows Media Player app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-starts-rolling-out-a-new-windows-11-media-player/
Microsoft is now rolling out a new media player that matches Windows 11's look and feel as a replacement for the Windows 10 Groove Music and (in the future) the legacy Windows Media Player app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-starts-rolling-out-a-new-windows-11-media-player/
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Microsoft starts rolling out a new Windows 11 media player
Microsoft is now rolling out a new media player that matches Windows 11's look and feel as a replacement for the Windows 10 Groove Music and (in the future) the legacy Windows Media Player app.
CISA releases cybersecurity response plans for federal agencies
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new cybersecurity response plans (known as playbooks) for federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-releases-cybersecurity-response-plans-for-federal-agencies/
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new cybersecurity response plans (known as playbooks) for federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-releases-cybersecurity-response-plans-for-federal-agencies/
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CISA releases cybersecurity response plans for federal agencies
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new cybersecurity response plans (known as playbooks) for federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agencies.
US, UK warn of Iranian hackers exploiting Microsoft Exchange, Fortinet
US, UK, and Australian cybersecurity agencies warned today of ongoing exploitation of Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell and Fortinet vulnerabilities linked to an Iranian-backed hacking group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-uk-warn-of-iranian-hackers-exploiting-microsoft-exchange-fortinet/
US, UK, and Australian cybersecurity agencies warned today of ongoing exploitation of Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell and Fortinet vulnerabilities linked to an Iranian-backed hacking group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-uk-warn-of-iranian-hackers-exploiting-microsoft-exchange-fortinet/
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US, UK warn of Iranian hackers exploiting Microsoft Exchange, Fortinet
US, UK, and Australian cybersecurity agencies warned today of ongoing exploitation of Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell and Fortinet vulnerabilities linked to an Iranian-backed hacking group.
Victims of $2 billion BitConnect fraud to get back $57 million
U.S. law enforcement authorities will start liquidating roughly $57 million worth of cryptocurrency seized from the now-defunct BitConnect crypto exchange to provide some restitution to defrauded investors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/victims-of-2-billion-bitconnect-fraud-to-get-back-57-million/
U.S. law enforcement authorities will start liquidating roughly $57 million worth of cryptocurrency seized from the now-defunct BitConnect crypto exchange to provide some restitution to defrauded investors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/victims-of-2-billion-bitconnect-fraud-to-get-back-57-million/
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Victims of $2 billion BitConnect fraud to get back $57 million
U.S. law enforcement authorities will start liquidating roughly $57 million worth of cryptocurrency seized from the now-defunct BitConnect crypto exchange to provide some restitution to defrauded investors.
TikTok phishing threatens to delete influencers’ accounts
Researchers have observed a new phishing campaign primarily targeting high-profile TikTok accounts belonging to influencers, brand consultants, production studios, and influencers' managers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tiktok-phishing-threatens-to-delete-influencers-accounts/
Researchers have observed a new phishing campaign primarily targeting high-profile TikTok accounts belonging to influencers, brand consultants, production studios, and influencers' managers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tiktok-phishing-threatens-to-delete-influencers-accounts/
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TikTok phishing threatens to delete influencers’ accounts
Researchers have observed a new phishing campaign primarily targeting high-profile TikTok accounts belonging to influencers, brand consultants, production studios, and influencers' managers.
Russian ransomware gangs start collaborating with Chinese hackers
There's some unusual activity brewing on Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, where hackers appear to be reaching out to Chinese counterparts for collaboration. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-ransomware-gangs-start-collaborating-with-chinese-hackers/
There's some unusual activity brewing on Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, where hackers appear to be reaching out to Chinese counterparts for collaboration. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-ransomware-gangs-start-collaborating-with-chinese-hackers/
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Russian ransomware gangs start collaborating with Chinese hackers
There's some unusual activity brewing on Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, where hackers appear to be reaching out to Chinese counterparts for collaboration.
Most SS7 exploit service providers on dark web are scammers
The existence of Signaling System 7 (SS7) mobile telephony protocol vulnerabilities is something security researchers warned about in 2016, and it only took a year before the first attacks exploiting them were observed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/most-ss7-exploit-service-providers-on-dark-web-are-scammers/
The existence of Signaling System 7 (SS7) mobile telephony protocol vulnerabilities is something security researchers warned about in 2016, and it only took a year before the first attacks exploiting them were observed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/most-ss7-exploit-service-providers-on-dark-web-are-scammers/
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Most SS7 exploit service providers on dark web are scammers
The existence of Signaling System 7 (SS7) mobile telephony protocol vulnerabilities is something security researchers warned about in 2016, and it only took a year before the first attacks exploiting them were observed.