Microsoft to set Windows Terminal as default console in Windows 11
Microsoft is working on making Windows Terminal the default terminal emulator program in Windows 11 instead of the Windows Console Host, starting next year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-set-windows-terminal-as-default-console-in-windows-11/
Microsoft is working on making Windows Terminal the default terminal emulator program in Windows 11 instead of the Windows Console Host, starting next year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-set-windows-terminal-as-default-console-in-windows-11/
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Microsoft to set Windows Terminal as default console in Windows 11
Microsoft is working on making Windows Terminal the default terminal emulator program in Windows 11 instead of the Windows Console Host, starting next year.
Emotet starts dropping Cobalt Strike again for faster attacks
Right in time for the holidays, the notorious Emotet malware is once again directly installing Cobalt Strike beacons for rapid cyberattacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-starts-dropping-cobalt-strike-again-for-faster-attacks/
Right in time for the holidays, the notorious Emotet malware is once again directly installing Cobalt Strike beacons for rapid cyberattacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-starts-dropping-cobalt-strike-again-for-faster-attacks/
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Emotet starts dropping Cobalt Strike again for faster attacks
Right in time for the holidays, the notorious Emotet malware is once again directly installing Cobalt Strike beacons for rapid cyberattacks.
Firefox users can't reach Microsoft.com — here's what to do
Those using the Mozilla Firefox web browser are left unable to access Microsoft.com domain. Tests by BleepingComputer confirm the issue relates to SSL certificate validation errors. Below we explain what can you do to remedy the issue. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-users-cant-reach-microsoftcom-heres-what-to-do/
Those using the Mozilla Firefox web browser are left unable to access Microsoft.com domain. Tests by BleepingComputer confirm the issue relates to SSL certificate validation errors. Below we explain what can you do to remedy the issue. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-users-cant-reach-microsoftcom-heres-what-to-do/
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Firefox users can't reach Microsoft.com — here's what to do
Those using the Mozilla Firefox web browser are left unable to access Microsoft.com domain. Tests by BleepingComputer confirm the issue relates to SSL certificate validation errors. Below we explain what can you do to remedy the issue.
Phorpiex botnet returns with new tricks making it harder to disrupt
The previously shutdown Phorpiex botnet has re-emerged with new peer-to-peer command and control infrastructure, making the malware more difficult to disrupt. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phorpiex-botnet-returns-with-new-tricks-making-it-harder-to-disrupt/
The previously shutdown Phorpiex botnet has re-emerged with new peer-to-peer command and control infrastructure, making the malware more difficult to disrupt. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phorpiex-botnet-returns-with-new-tricks-making-it-harder-to-disrupt/
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Phorpiex botnet returns with new tricks making it harder to disrupt
The previously shutdown Phorpiex botnet has re-emerged with new peer-to-peer command and control infrastructure, making the malware more difficult to disrupt.
Hive ransomware enters big league with hundreds breached in four months
The Hive ransomware gang is more active and aggressive than its leak site shows, with affiliates attacking an average of three companies every day since the operation became known in late June. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hive-ransomware-enters-big-league-with-hundreds-breached-in-four-months/
The Hive ransomware gang is more active and aggressive than its leak site shows, with affiliates attacking an average of three companies every day since the operation became known in late June. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hive-ransomware-enters-big-league-with-hundreds-breached-in-four-months/
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Hive ransomware enters big league with hundreds breached in four months
The Hive ransomware gang is more active and aggressive than its leak site shows, with affiliates attacking an average of three companies every day since the operation became known in late June.
Lenovo laptops vulnerable to bug allowing admin privileges
Lenovo laptops, including ThinkPad and Yoga models, are vulnerable to a privilege elevation bug in the ImControllerService service allowing attackers to execute commands with admin privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lenovo-laptops-vulnerable-to-bug-allowing-admin-privileges/
Lenovo laptops, including ThinkPad and Yoga models, are vulnerable to a privilege elevation bug in the ImControllerService service allowing attackers to execute commands with admin privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lenovo-laptops-vulnerable-to-bug-allowing-admin-privileges/
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Lenovo laptops vulnerable to bug allowing admin privileges
Lenovo laptops, including ThinkPad and Yoga models, are vulnerable to a privilege elevation bug in the ImControllerService service allowing attackers to execute commands with admin privileges.
Gumtree classifieds site leaked personal info via the F12 key
British classifieds site Gumtree.com suffered a data leak after a security researcher revealed that he could access sensitive personally identifiable data of advertisers simply by pressing F12 on the keyboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gumtree-classifieds-site-leaked-personal-info-via-the-f12-key/
British classifieds site Gumtree.com suffered a data leak after a security researcher revealed that he could access sensitive personally identifiable data of advertisers simply by pressing F12 on the keyboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gumtree-classifieds-site-leaked-personal-info-via-the-f12-key/
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Gumtree classifieds site leaked personal info via the F12 key
British classifieds site Gumtree.com suffered a data leak after a security researcher revealed that he could access sensitive personally identifiable data of advertisers simply by pressing F12 on the keyboard.
Microsoft: Khonsari ransomware hits self-hosted Minecraft servers
Microsoft urges admins of self-hosted Minecraft servers to upgrade to the latest release to defend against Khonsari ransomware attacks exploiting the critical Log4Shell security vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-khonsari-ransomware-hits-self-hosted-minecraft-servers/
Microsoft urges admins of self-hosted Minecraft servers to upgrade to the latest release to defend against Khonsari ransomware attacks exploiting the critical Log4Shell security vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-khonsari-ransomware-hits-self-hosted-minecraft-servers/
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Microsoft: Khonsari ransomware hits self-hosted Minecraft servers
Microsoft urges admins of self-hosted Minecraft servers to upgrade to the latest release to defend against Khonsari ransomware attacks exploiting the critical Log4Shell security vulnerability.
Google Calendar now lets you block invitation phishing attempts
Google now makes it easy to block unwanted calendar invitations, commonly used by threat actors in phishing and malicious campaigns, from being added to your Google Calendar. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-calendar-now-lets-you-block-invitation-phishing-attempts/
Google now makes it easy to block unwanted calendar invitations, commonly used by threat actors in phishing and malicious campaigns, from being added to your Google Calendar. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-calendar-now-lets-you-block-invitation-phishing-attempts/
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Google Calendar now lets you block invitation phishing attempts
Google now makes it easy to block unwanted calendar invitations, commonly used by threat actors in phishing and malicious campaigns, from being added to your Google Calendar.
Cloudflare is experiencing widespread latency and timeouts
Cloudflare is experiencing "wide-spread" latency issues with their network and services, causing websites to load slowly and customers to experience performance issues accessing the customer dashboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-is-experiencing-widespread-latency-and-timeouts/
Cloudflare is experiencing "wide-spread" latency issues with their network and services, causing websites to load slowly and customers to experience performance issues accessing the customer dashboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-is-experiencing-widespread-latency-and-timeouts/
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Cloudflare is experiencing widespread latency and timeouts
Cloudflare is experiencing "wide-spread" latency issues with their network and services, causing websites to load slowly and customers to experience performance issues accessing the customer dashboard.
McMenamins breweries hit by a Conti ransomware attack
Portland brewery and hotel chain McMenamins suffered a Conti ransomware attack over the weekend that disrupted the company's operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mcmenamins-breweries-hit-by-a-conti-ransomware-attack/
Portland brewery and hotel chain McMenamins suffered a Conti ransomware attack over the weekend that disrupted the company's operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mcmenamins-breweries-hit-by-a-conti-ransomware-attack/
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McMenamins breweries hit by a Conti ransomware attack
Portland brewery and hotel chain McMenamins suffered a Conti ransomware attack over the weekend that disrupted the company's operations.
Facebook disrupts operations of seven surveillance-for-hire firms
Facebook has disrupted the operations of seven different spyware-making companies, blocking their Internet infrastructure, sending cease and desist letters, and banning them from its platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-disrupts-operations-of-seven-surveillance-for-hire-firms/
Facebook has disrupted the operations of seven different spyware-making companies, blocking their Internet infrastructure, sending cease and desist letters, and banning them from its platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-disrupts-operations-of-seven-surveillance-for-hire-firms/
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Facebook disrupts operations of seven surveillance-for-hire firms
Facebook has disrupted the operations of seven different spyware-making companies, blocking their Internet infrastructure, sending cease and desist letters, and banning them from its platform.
Log4j attackers switch to injecting Monero miners via RMI
Some threat actors exploiting the Apache Log4j vulnerability have switched from LDAP callback URLs to RMI or even used both in a single request for maximum chances of success. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/log4j-attackers-switch-to-injecting-monero-miners-via-rmi/
Some threat actors exploiting the Apache Log4j vulnerability have switched from LDAP callback URLs to RMI or even used both in a single request for maximum chances of success. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/log4j-attackers-switch-to-injecting-monero-miners-via-rmi/
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Log4j attackers switch to injecting Monero miners via RMI
Some threat actors exploiting the Apache Log4j vulnerability have switched from LDAP callback URLs to RMI or even used both in a single request for maximum chances of success.
This image looks very different on Apple devices — see for yourself
This image appears starkly different when viewed in Apple iOS and Mac devices as opposed to others. BleepingComputer explains why. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/this-image-looks-very-different-on-apple-devices-see-for-yourself/
This image appears starkly different when viewed in Apple iOS and Mac devices as opposed to others. BleepingComputer explains why. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/this-image-looks-very-different-on-apple-devices-see-for-yourself/
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This image looks very different on Apple devices — see for yourself
This image appears starkly different when viewed in Apple iOS and Mac devices as opposed to others. BleepingComputer explains why.
All Log4j, logback bugs we know so far and why you MUST ditch 2.15
Everyone's heard of the critical log4j zero-day by now. Dubbed 'Log4Shell' and 'Logjam,' the vulnerability has set the internet on fire. Below we summarize the four or more CVEs identified thus far, and pretty good reasons to ditch log4j version 2.15.0 for 2.16.0. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/all-log4j-logback-bugs-we-know-so-far-and-why-you-must-ditch-215/
Everyone's heard of the critical log4j zero-day by now. Dubbed 'Log4Shell' and 'Logjam,' the vulnerability has set the internet on fire. Below we summarize the four or more CVEs identified thus far, and pretty good reasons to ditch log4j version 2.15.0 for 2.16.0. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/all-log4j-logback-bugs-we-know-so-far-and-why-you-must-ditch-215/
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All Log4j, logback bugs we know so far and why you MUST ditch 2.15
Everyone's heard of the critical log4j zero-day by now. Dubbed 'Log4Shell,' the vulnerability has set the internet on fire. Below we summarize the four or more CVEs identified thus far, and pretty good reasons to ditch log4j version 2.15.0 for 2.17.0.
Conti ransomware uses Log4j bug to hack VMware vCenter servers
Conti ransomware operation is using the critical Log4Shell exploit to gain rapid access to internal VMware vCenter Server instances and encrypt virtual machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/conti-ransomware-uses-log4j-bug-to-hack-vmware-vcenter-servers/
Conti ransomware operation is using the critical Log4Shell exploit to gain rapid access to internal VMware vCenter Server instances and encrypt virtual machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/conti-ransomware-uses-log4j-bug-to-hack-vmware-vcenter-servers/
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Conti ransomware uses Log4j bug to hack VMware vCenter servers
Conti ransomware operation is using the critical Log4Shell exploit to gain rapid access to internal VMware vCenter Server instances and encrypt virtual machines.
Logistics giant warns of BEC emails following ransomware attack
Hellmann Worldwide is warning customers of an increase in fraudulent calls and emails regarding payment transfer and bank account changes after a recent ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/logistics-giant-warns-of-bec-emails-following-ransomware-attack/
Hellmann Worldwide is warning customers of an increase in fraudulent calls and emails regarding payment transfer and bank account changes after a recent ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/logistics-giant-warns-of-bec-emails-following-ransomware-attack/
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Logistics giant warns of BEC emails following ransomware attack
Hellmann Worldwide is warning customers of an increase in fraudulent calls and emails regarding payment transfer and bank account changes after a recent ransomware attack.
US emergency directive orders govt agencies to patch Log4j bug
US Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies have been ordered to patch the critical and actively exploited Log4Shell security vulnerability in the Apache Log4j library within the next six days. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-emergency-directive-orders-govt-agencies-to-patch-log4j-bug/
US Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies have been ordered to patch the critical and actively exploited Log4Shell security vulnerability in the Apache Log4j library within the next six days. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-emergency-directive-orders-govt-agencies-to-patch-log4j-bug/
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US emergency directive orders govt agencies to patch Log4j bug
US Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies have been ordered to patch the critical and actively exploited Log4Shell security vulnerability in the Apache Log4j library within the next six days.
CISA urges VMware admins to patch critical flaw in Workspace ONE UEM
CISA has asked VMware admins and users today to patch a critical security vulnerability found in the Workspace ONE UEM console that threat actors could abuse to gain access to sensitive information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-urges-vmware-admins-to-patch-critical-flaw-in-workspace-one-uem/
CISA has asked VMware admins and users today to patch a critical security vulnerability found in the Workspace ONE UEM console that threat actors could abuse to gain access to sensitive information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-urges-vmware-admins-to-patch-critical-flaw-in-workspace-one-uem/
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CISA urges VMware admins to patch critical flaw in Workspace ONE UEM
CISA has asked VMware admins and users today to patch a critical security vulnerability found in the Workspace ONE UEM console that threat actors could abuse to gain access to sensitive information.
Credit card info of 1.8 million people stolen from sports gear sites
Four affiliated online sports gear sites have disclosed a cyberattack where threat actors stole credit cards for 1,813,224 customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/credit-card-info-of-18-million-people-stolen-from-sports-gear-sites/
Four affiliated online sports gear sites have disclosed a cyberattack where threat actors stole credit cards for 1,813,224 customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/credit-card-info-of-18-million-people-stolen-from-sports-gear-sites/
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Credit card info of 1.8 million people stolen from sports gear sites
Four affiliated online sports gear sites have disclosed a cyberattack where threat actors stole credit cards for 1,813,224 customers.
TellYouThePass ransomware revived in Linux, Windows Log4j attacks
Threat actors have revived an old and relatively inactive ransomware family known as TellYouThePass, deploying it in attacks against Windows and Linux devices targeting a critical remote code execution bug in the Apache Log4j library. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tellyouthepass-ransomware-revived-in-linux-windows-log4j-attacks/
Threat actors have revived an old and relatively inactive ransomware family known as TellYouThePass, deploying it in attacks against Windows and Linux devices targeting a critical remote code execution bug in the Apache Log4j library. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tellyouthepass-ransomware-revived-in-linux-windows-log4j-attacks/
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TellYouThePass ransomware revived in Linux, Windows Log4j attacks
Threat actors have revived an old and relatively inactive ransomware family known as TellYouThePass, deploying it in attacks against Windows and Linux devices targeting a critical remote code execution bug in the Apache Log4j library.