Researchers Use Digitally Created Fingerprints to Unlock Smartphones
A team of researchers from the Tandon School of Engineering at the New York University has created a method of generating fake digital fingerprints capable of unlocking random smartphones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-use-digitally-created-fingerprints-to-unlock-smartphones/
A team of researchers from the Tandon School of Engineering at the New York University has created a method of generating fake digital fingerprints capable of unlocking random smartphones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-use-digitally-created-fingerprints-to-unlock-smartphones/
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Researchers Use Digitally Created Fingerprints to Unlock Smartphones
A team of researchers from the Tandon School of Engineering at the New York University has created a method of generating fake digital fingerprints capable of unlocking random smartphones.
Windows 10 Insider Build 16193 Introduces Story Remix
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 16193 for PC and Insider Preview Build 15213 for Mobile to insiders on the fast ring. With build 16193, Microsoft gives insiders the ability to try out a new feature called Story Remix that uses AI to automatically tag your photos and string them into videos with accompanying music. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-16193-introduces-story-remix/
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 16193 for PC and Insider Preview Build 15213 for Mobile to insiders on the fast ring. With build 16193, Microsoft gives insiders the ability to try out a new feature called Story Remix that uses AI to automatically tag your photos and string them into videos with accompanying music. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-16193-introduces-story-remix/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 16193 Introduces Story Remix
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 16193 for PC and Insider Preview Build 15213 for Mobile to insiders on the fast ring. With build 16193, Microsoft gives insiders the ability to try out a new feature called Story Remix that uses AI to automatically…
OnePlus Smartphones Vulnerable to OS Downgrade Attacks
Almost all recent OnePlus smartphones are vulnerable to attacks that can downgrade the phone's operating system and expose the device to previously patched security flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oneplus-smartphones-vulnerable-to-os-downgrade-attacks/
Almost all recent OnePlus smartphones are vulnerable to attacks that can downgrade the phone's operating system and expose the device to previously patched security flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oneplus-smartphones-vulnerable-to-os-downgrade-attacks/
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OnePlus Smartphones Vulnerable to OS Downgrade Attacks
Almost all recent OnePlus smartphones are vulnerable to attacks that can downgrade the phone's operating system and expose the device to previously patched security flaws.
Microsoft Announces a New UI for Future Windows 10 Releases (Photos)
At the Build conference held yesterday in Seattle, Microsoft announced a new UI for its products, which the company has officially named the "Microsoft Fluent Design Language." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-a-new-ui-for-future-windows-10-releases-photos-/
At the Build conference held yesterday in Seattle, Microsoft announced a new UI for its products, which the company has officially named the "Microsoft Fluent Design Language." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-a-new-ui-for-future-windows-10-releases-photos-/
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Microsoft Announces a New UI for Future Windows 10 Releases (Photos)
At the Build conference held yesterday in Seattle, Microsoft announced a new UI for its products, which the company has officially named the "Microsoft Fluent Design Language."
Telefonica Tells Employees to Shut Down Computers Amid Massive Ransomware Outbreak
A ransomware outbreak is wreaking havoc all over the world, but especially in Spain, where Telefonica — one of the country's biggest telecommunications companies — has fallen victim, and its IT staff is desperately telling employees to shut down computers and VPN connections in order to limit the ransomware's reach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telefonica-tells-employees-to-shut-down-computers-amid-massive-ransomware-outbreak/
A ransomware outbreak is wreaking havoc all over the world, but especially in Spain, where Telefonica — one of the country's biggest telecommunications companies — has fallen victim, and its IT staff is desperately telling employees to shut down computers and VPN connections in order to limit the ransomware's reach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telefonica-tells-employees-to-shut-down-computers-amid-massive-ransomware-outbreak/
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Telefonica Tells Employees to Shut Down Computers Amid Massive Ransomware Outbreak
A ransomware outbreak is wreaking havoc all over the world, but especially in Spain, where Telefonica — one of the country's biggest telecommunications companies — has fallen victim, and its IT staff is desperately telling employees to shut down computers…
HP Releases Driver Update to Remove Accidental Keylogger
HP has issued an update to remove a keylogging mechanism found in the audio drivers included with some of its high-end laptops. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/hp-releases-driver-update-to-remove-accidental-keylogger/
HP has issued an update to remove a keylogging mechanism found in the audio drivers included with some of its high-end laptops. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/hp-releases-driver-update-to-remove-accidental-keylogger/
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HP Releases Driver Update to Remove Accidental Keylogger
HP has issued an update to remove a keylogging mechanism found in the audio drivers included with some of its high-end laptops.
Wana Decrypt0r Ransomware Using NSA Exploit Leaked by Shadow Brokers Is on a Rampage
Ransomware scum are using an SMB exploit leaked by the Shadow Brokers last month to fuel a massive ransomware outbreak that exploded online today, making victims all over the world in huge numbers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wana-decrypt0r-ransomware-using-nsa-exploit-leaked-by-shadow-brokers-is-on-a-rampage/
Ransomware scum are using an SMB exploit leaked by the Shadow Brokers last month to fuel a massive ransomware outbreak that exploded online today, making victims all over the world in huge numbers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wana-decrypt0r-ransomware-using-nsa-exploit-leaked-by-shadow-brokers-is-on-a-rampage/
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Wana Decrypt0r Ransomware Using NSA Exploit Leaked by Shadow Brokers Is on a Rampage
Ransomware scum are using an SMB exploit leaked by the Shadow Brokers last month to fuel a massive ransomware outbreak that exploded online today, making victims all over the world in huge numbers.
Wana Decryptor / WanaCrypt0r Technical Nose Dive
Today was a big day for the WanaCrypt0r ransomware as it took the world by storm by causing major outbreaks all over the world. While BleepingComputer has covered these outbreaks in-depth, I felt it may be a good idea to take a technical look at the WanaCrypt0r ransomware for those in the IT field who have to support victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wana-decryptor-wanacrypt0r-technical-nose-dive/
Today was a big day for the WanaCrypt0r ransomware as it took the world by storm by causing major outbreaks all over the world. While BleepingComputer has covered these outbreaks in-depth, I felt it may be a good idea to take a technical look at the WanaCrypt0r ransomware for those in the IT field who have to support victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wana-decryptor-wanacrypt0r-technical-nose-dive/
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Wana Decryptor / WanaCrypt0r Technical Nose Dive
Today was a big day for the WanaCrypt0r ransomware as it took the world by storm by causing major outbreaks all over the world. While BleepingComputer has covered these outbreaks in-depth, I felt it may be a good idea to take a technical look at the Wana…
Wana Decrypt0r Ransomware Outbreak Temporarily Stopped By "Accidental Hero"
A security researcher that goes online by the nickname of MalwareTech is the hero of the day, albeit an accidental one, after having saved countless of computers worldwide from a virulent form of ransomware called Wana Decrypt0r (also referenced as WCry, WannaCry, WannaCrypt, and WanaCrypt0r). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wana-decrypt0r-ransomware-outbreak-temporarily-stopped-by-accidental-hero-/
A security researcher that goes online by the nickname of MalwareTech is the hero of the day, albeit an accidental one, after having saved countless of computers worldwide from a virulent form of ransomware called Wana Decrypt0r (also referenced as WCry, WannaCry, WannaCrypt, and WanaCrypt0r). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wana-decrypt0r-ransomware-outbreak-temporarily-stopped-by-accidental-hero-/
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Wana Decrypt0r Ransomware Outbreak Temporarily Stopped By "Accidental Hero"
A security researcher that goes online by the nickname of MalwareTech is the hero of the day, albeit an accidental one, after having saved countless of computers worldwide from a virulent form of ransomware called Wana Decrypt0r (also referenced as WCry,…
Microsoft Releases Patch for Older Windows Versions to Protect Against Wana Decrypt0r
Following the massive Wana Decrypt0r ransomware outbreak from yesterday afternoon, Microsoft has released an out-of-bound patch for older operating systems to protect them against Wana Decrypt0r's self-spreading mechanism. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-releases-patch-for-older-windows-versions-to-protect-against-wana-decrypt0r/
Following the massive Wana Decrypt0r ransomware outbreak from yesterday afternoon, Microsoft has released an out-of-bound patch for older operating systems to protect them against Wana Decrypt0r's self-spreading mechanism. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-releases-patch-for-older-windows-versions-to-protect-against-wana-decrypt0r/
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Microsoft Releases Patch for Older Windows Versions to Protect Against Wana Decrypt0r
Following the massive Wana Decrypt0r ransomware outbreak from yesterday afternoon, Microsoft has released an out-of-bound patch for older operating systems to protect them against Wana Decrypt0r's self-spreading mechanism.
The Week in Ransomware - May 13th 2017 - The WanaCrypt0r RansomApocaGeddonWare
What a crazy end of the week we had with the WanaCrypt0r RansomApocaGeddonWare! This ransomware literally took the entire world by storm by utilizing the NSA EternalBlue SMBv1 exploit to install ransomware on many high profile victims. While that was definitely the big news, the good news is we also saw a some decryptors released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-13th-2017-the-wanacrypt0r-ransomapocageddonware/
What a crazy end of the week we had with the WanaCrypt0r RansomApocaGeddonWare! This ransomware literally took the entire world by storm by utilizing the NSA EternalBlue SMBv1 exploit to install ransomware on many high profile victims. While that was definitely the big news, the good news is we also saw a some decryptors released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-13th-2017-the-wanacrypt0r-ransomapocageddonware/
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The Week in Ransomware - May 13th 2017 - The WanaCrypt0r RansomApocaGeddonWare
What a crazy end of the week we had with the WanaCrypt0r RansomApocaGeddonWare! This ransomware literally took the entire world by storm by utilizing the NSA EternalBlue SMBv1 exploit to install ransomware on many high profile victims. While that was definitely…
Honeypot Server Gets Infected With Wana Decryptor 6 Times in 90 Minutes
The Wana Decrypt0r ransomware — also known as WCry, WannaCry, WannaCrypt, and WanaCrypt0r — infected a honeypot server made to look like a vulnerable Windows computer six times in the span of 90 minutes, according to an experiment carried out by a French security researcher that goes online by the name of Benkow. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/honeypot-server-gets-infected-with-wana-decryptor-6-times-in-90-minutes/
The Wana Decrypt0r ransomware — also known as WCry, WannaCry, WannaCrypt, and WanaCrypt0r — infected a honeypot server made to look like a vulnerable Windows computer six times in the span of 90 minutes, according to an experiment carried out by a French security researcher that goes online by the name of Benkow. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/honeypot-server-gets-infected-with-wana-decryptor-6-times-in-90-minutes/
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Honeypot Server Gets Infected With Wana Decryptor 6 Times in 90 Minutes
The Wana Decrypt0r ransomware — also known as WCry, WannaCry, WannaCrypt, and WanaCrypt0r — infected a honeypot server made to look like a vulnerable Windows computer six times in the span of 90 minutes, according to an experiment carried out by a French…
Discord Phone Bot Abused for Swatting and Harassing Calls
A newly launched bot for the Discord online chat service is being abused by "attention seekers" for swat calls and for placing harassing calls, experts from Flashpoint have recently discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/discord-phone-bot-abused-for-swatting-and-harassing-calls/
A newly launched bot for the Discord online chat service is being abused by "attention seekers" for swat calls and for placing harassing calls, experts from Flashpoint have recently discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/discord-phone-bot-abused-for-swatting-and-harassing-calls/
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Discord Phone Bot Abused for Swatting and Harassing Calls
A newly launched bot for the Discord online chat service is being abused by "attention seekers" for swat calls and for placing harassing calls, experts from Flashpoint have recently discovered.
Microsoft Exec Blames WannaCry Ransomware on NSA Vulnerability Hoarding Program
Microsoft's Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith has penned a blog post today, accusing the NSA of stockpiling exploits, failing to protect its hacking tools, and indirectly causing the WannaCry ransomware outbreak. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/microsoft-exec-blames-wannacry-ransomware-on-nsa-vulnerability-hoarding-program/
Microsoft's Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith has penned a blog post today, accusing the NSA of stockpiling exploits, failing to protect its hacking tools, and indirectly causing the WannaCry ransomware outbreak. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/microsoft-exec-blames-wannacry-ransomware-on-nsa-vulnerability-hoarding-program/
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Microsoft Exec Blames WannaCry Ransomware on NSA Vulnerability Hoarding Program
Microsoft's Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith has penned a blog post today, accusing the NSA of stockpiling exploits, failing to protect its hacking tools, and indirectly causing the WannaCry ransomware outbreak.
With the Success of WannaCry, Imitations are Quickly In Development
With the successful launch of the WannaCry Ransomware last Friday, ransomware developers are being quick to release their own imitations. As of today, I found 4 different WannaCry knockoffs in various forms of development. Let's take a look at what they have to offer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/with-the-success-of-wannacry-imitations-are-quickly-in-development/
With the successful launch of the WannaCry Ransomware last Friday, ransomware developers are being quick to release their own imitations. As of today, I found 4 different WannaCry knockoffs in various forms of development. Let's take a look at what they have to offer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/with-the-success-of-wannacry-imitations-are-quickly-in-development/
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With the Success of WannaCry, Imitations are Quickly In Development
With the successful launch of the WannaCry Ransomware last Friday, ransomware developers are being quick to release their own imitations. As of today, I found 4 different WannaCry knockoffs in various forms of development. Let's take a look at what they…
WannaCry Ransomware Version With Second Kill Switch Detected and Shut Down
On Sunday, security researchers have detected a second WannaCry version that featured a different kill switch domain, which they quickly moved to register and sinkhole it, preventing further damage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wannacry-ransomware-version-with-second-kill-switch-detected-and-shut-down/
On Sunday, security researchers have detected a second WannaCry version that featured a different kill switch domain, which they quickly moved to register and sinkhole it, preventing further damage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wannacry-ransomware-version-with-second-kill-switch-detected-and-shut-down/
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WannaCry Ransomware Version With Second Kill Switch Detected and Shut Down
On Sunday, security researchers have detected a second WannaCry version that featured a different kill switch domain, which they quickly moved to register and sinkhole it, preventing further damage.
Russia Plans to Keep Internet Traffic Inside the Country, Fearing Foreign Wiretaps
The Russian Ministry of Communications has proposed a new plan called the "Digital Economy," according to which, the government wants to keep most of the Internet traffic inside the country, fearing it foreign governments might wiretap sensitive communications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/russia-plans-to-keep-internet-traffic-inside-the-country-fearing-foreign-wiretaps/
The Russian Ministry of Communications has proposed a new plan called the "Digital Economy," according to which, the government wants to keep most of the Internet traffic inside the country, fearing it foreign governments might wiretap sensitive communications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/russia-plans-to-keep-internet-traffic-inside-the-country-fearing-foreign-wiretaps/
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Russia Plans to Keep Internet Traffic Inside the Country, Fearing Foreign Wiretaps
The Russian Ministry of Communications has proposed a new plan called the "Digital Economy," according to which, the government wants to keep most of the Internet traffic inside the country, fearing it foreign governments might wiretap sensitive communications.
Someone Created a WannaCry Version That Doesn't Use a Kill Switch
On Sunday, someone tried to create a version of the WannaCry ransomware that didn't feature the kill switch domain. Fortunately, the ransomware was never released in the wild, as this appeared to be only a test. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/someone-created-a-wannacry-version-that-doesnt-use-a-kill-switch/
On Sunday, someone tried to create a version of the WannaCry ransomware that didn't feature the kill switch domain. Fortunately, the ransomware was never released in the wild, as this appeared to be only a test. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/someone-created-a-wannacry-version-that-doesnt-use-a-kill-switch/
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Someone Created a WannaCry Version That Doesn't Use a Kill Switch
On Sunday, someone tried to create a version of the WannaCry ransomware that didn't feature the kill switch domain. Fortunately, the ransomware was never released in the wild, as this appeared to be only a test.
Human Rights Activist Faces Prison for Not Giving up Password at UK Airport
Muhammad Rabbani, a UK citizen, and director of the CAGE human rights organization, is facing a possible three-month prison sentence for not disclosing his phone and laptop's password at Heathrow airport in London, last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/human-rights-activist-faces-prison-for-not-giving-up-password-at-uk-airport/
Muhammad Rabbani, a UK citizen, and director of the CAGE human rights organization, is facing a possible three-month prison sentence for not disclosing his phone and laptop's password at Heathrow airport in London, last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/human-rights-activist-faces-prison-for-not-giving-up-password-at-uk-airport/
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Human Rights Activist Faces Prison for Not Giving up Password at UK Airport
Muhammad Rabbani, a UK citizen, and director of the CAGE human rights organization, is facing a possible three-month prison sentence for not disclosing his phone and laptop's password at Heathrow airport in London, last year.
Apple iOS 10.3.2 and other Core OS Security Updates Released
Today Apple released security updates for iOS, macOS, Safari, tvOS, iCloud, and watchOS to fix a variety of vulnerabilities and to introduce new features. With these releases, Apple fixed 67 unique vulnerabilities, with many of these vulnerabilities being shared over multiple platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-ios-10-3-2-and-other-core-os-security-updates-released/
Today Apple released security updates for iOS, macOS, Safari, tvOS, iCloud, and watchOS to fix a variety of vulnerabilities and to introduce new features. With these releases, Apple fixed 67 unique vulnerabilities, with many of these vulnerabilities being shared over multiple platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-ios-10-3-2-and-other-core-os-security-updates-released/
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Apple iOS 10.3.2 and other Core OS Security Updates Released
Today Apple released security updates for iOS, macOS, Safari, tvOS, iCloud, and watchOS to fix a variety of vulnerabilities and to introduce new features. With these releases, Apple fixed 67 unique vulnerabilities, with many of these vulnerabilities being…
WikiLeaks Dump Reveals CIA Malware That Can Sabotage User Software
While the world was busy dealing with the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, last Friday, about the time when we were first seeing a surge in WannaCry attacks, WikiLeaks dumped new files part of the Vault 7 series. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wikileaks-dump-reveals-cia-malware-that-can-sabotage-user-software/
While the world was busy dealing with the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, last Friday, about the time when we were first seeing a surge in WannaCry attacks, WikiLeaks dumped new files part of the Vault 7 series. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wikileaks-dump-reveals-cia-malware-that-can-sabotage-user-software/
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WikiLeaks Dump Reveals CIA Malware That Can Sabotage User Software
While the world was busy dealing with the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, last Friday, about the time when we were first seeing a surge in WannaCry attacks, WikiLeaks dumped new files part of the Vault 7 series.