NetWalker ransomware affiliate sentenced to 80 months in prison
Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, a Canadian man charged by the US for his involvement in NetWalker ransomware attacks, was sentenced to 6 years and 8 months in prison after pleading guilty before an Ontario judge to multiple offenses linked to attacks on 17 Canadian victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netwalker-ransomware-affiliate-sentenced-to-80-months-in-prison/
Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, a Canadian man charged by the US for his involvement in NetWalker ransomware attacks, was sentenced to 6 years and 8 months in prison after pleading guilty before an Ontario judge to multiple offenses linked to attacks on 17 Canadian victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netwalker-ransomware-affiliate-sentenced-to-80-months-in-prison/
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NetWalker ransomware affiliate sentenced to 80 months in prison
Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, a Canadian man charged by the US for his involvement in NetWalker ransomware attacks, was sentenced to 6 years and 8 months in prison after pleading guilty before an Ontario judge to multiple offenses linked to attacks on 17 Canadian…
Vodafone Portugal 4G and 5G services down after cyberattack
Vodafone Portugal suffered a cyberattack causing country-wide service outages, including the disruption of 4G/5G data networks, SMS texts, and television services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vodafone-portugal-4g-and-5g-services-down-after-cyberattack/
Vodafone Portugal suffered a cyberattack causing country-wide service outages, including the disruption of 4G/5G data networks, SMS texts, and television services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vodafone-portugal-4g-and-5g-services-down-after-cyberattack/
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Vodafone Portugal 4G and 5G services down after cyberattack
Vodafone Portugal suffered a cyberattack causing country-wide service outages, including the disruption of 4G/5G data networks, SMS texts, and television services.
ExpressVPN offering $100,000 to first person who hacks its servers
ExpressVPN has updated its bug bounty program to make it more inviting to ethical hackers, now offering a one-time $100,000 bug bounty to whoever can compromise its systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/expressvpn-offering-100-000-to-first-person-who-hacks-its-servers/
ExpressVPN has updated its bug bounty program to make it more inviting to ethical hackers, now offering a one-time $100,000 bug bounty to whoever can compromise its systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/expressvpn-offering-100-000-to-first-person-who-hacks-its-servers/
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ExpressVPN offering $100,000 to first person who hacks its servers
ExpressVPN has updated its bug bounty program to make it more inviting to ethical hackers, now offering a one-time $100,000 bug bounty to whoever can compromise its systems.
Mozilla fixes Firefox bug letting you get Windows admin privileges
Mozilla released a security update to address a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability found in the Mozilla Maintenance Service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-fixes-firefox-bug-letting-you-get-windows-admin-privileges/
Mozilla released a security update to address a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability found in the Mozilla Maintenance Service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-fixes-firefox-bug-letting-you-get-windows-admin-privileges/
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Mozilla fixes Firefox bug letting you get Windows admin privileges
Mozilla released a security update to address a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability found in the Mozilla Maintenance Service.
US seizes $3.6 billion stolen in 2016 Bitfinex cryptoexchange hack
The US Department of Justice announced that law enforcement seized billions worth of cryptocurrency linked to the 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange hack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-36-billion-stolen-in-2016-bitfinex-cryptoexchange-hack/
The US Department of Justice announced that law enforcement seized billions worth of cryptocurrency linked to the 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange hack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-36-billion-stolen-in-2016-bitfinex-cryptoexchange-hack/
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US seizes $3.6 billion stolen in 2016 Bitfinex cryptoexchange hack
The US Department of Justice announced that law enforcement seized billions worth of cryptocurrency linked to the 2016 Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange hack.
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Microsoft February 2022 Patch Tuesday fixes 48 flaws, 1 zero-day
Today is Microsoft's February 2022 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes fixes for one zero-day vulnerability and a total of 48 flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-february-2022-patch-tuesday-fixes-48-flaws-1-zero-day/
Today is Microsoft's February 2022 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes fixes for one zero-day vulnerability and a total of 48 flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-february-2022-patch-tuesday-fixes-48-flaws-1-zero-day/
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Microsoft February 2022 Patch Tuesday fixes 48 flaws, 1 zero-day
Today is Microsoft's February 2022 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes fixes for one zero-day vulnerability and a total of 48 flaws.
Windows 11 KB5010386 update released with performance fixes
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5010386 cumulative update with security updates, performance improvements, and fixes for an LDAP bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5010386-update-released-with-performance-fixes/
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5010386 cumulative update with security updates, performance improvements, and fixes for an LDAP bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5010386-update-released-with-performance-fixes/
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Windows 11 KB5010386 update released with performance fixes
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5010386 cumulative update with security updates, performance improvements, and fixes for an LDAP bug.
Windows 10 KB5010342 & KB5010345 updates released
The new update is now available for Windows 10 21H2, version 21H1, and version 20H2 As per the official release notes, Microsoft has published two main cumulative updates for Windows 10 - KB5010342 and KB5010345. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5010342-and-kb5010345-updates-released/
The new update is now available for Windows 10 21H2, version 21H1, and version 20H2 As per the official release notes, Microsoft has published two main cumulative updates for Windows 10 - KB5010342 and KB5010345. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5010342-and-kb5010345-updates-released/
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Windows 10 KB5010342 & KB5010345 updates released
The new update is now available for Windows 10 21H2, version 21H1, and version 20H2 As per the official release notes, Microsoft has published two main cumulative updates for Windows 10 - KB5010342 and KB5010345.
Kimsuki hackers use commodity RATs with custom Gold Dragon malware
South Korean researchers have spotted a new wave of activity from the Kimsuky hacking group, involving commodity open-source remote access tools dropped with their custom backdoor, Gold Dragon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kimsuki-hackers-use-commodity-rats-with-custom-gold-dragon-malware/
South Korean researchers have spotted a new wave of activity from the Kimsuky hacking group, involving commodity open-source remote access tools dropped with their custom backdoor, Gold Dragon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kimsuki-hackers-use-commodity-rats-with-custom-gold-dragon-malware/
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Kimsuki hackers use commodity RATs with custom Gold Dragon malware
South Korean researchers have spotted a new wave of activity from the Kimsuky hacking group, involving commodity open-source remote access tools dropped with their custom backdoor, Gold Dragon.
Google fixes remote escalation of privileges bug on Android
Google has released the February 2022 Android security updates, addressing two critical vulnerabilities, one being a remote escalation of privilege that requires no user interaction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-remote-escalation-of-privileges-bug-on-android/
Google has released the February 2022 Android security updates, addressing two critical vulnerabilities, one being a remote escalation of privilege that requires no user interaction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-remote-escalation-of-privileges-bug-on-android/
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Google fixes remote escalation of privileges bug on Android
Google has released the February 2022 Android security updates, addressing two critical vulnerabilities, one being a remote escalation of privilege that requires no user interaction.
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Molerats hackers deploy new malware in highly evasive campaign
The Palestinian-aligned APT group tracked as TA402 (aka Molerats) was spotted using a new implant named 'NimbleMamba' in a cyber-espionage campaign that leverages geofencing and URL redirects to legitimate websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/molerats-hackers-deploy-new-malware-in-highly-evasive-campaign/
The Palestinian-aligned APT group tracked as TA402 (aka Molerats) was spotted using a new implant named 'NimbleMamba' in a cyber-espionage campaign that leverages geofencing and URL redirects to legitimate websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/molerats-hackers-deploy-new-malware-in-highly-evasive-campaign/
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Molerats hackers deploy new malware in highly evasive campaign
The Palestinian-aligned APT group tracked as TA402 (aka Molerats) was spotted using a new implant named 'NimbleMamba' in a cyber-espionage campaign that leverages geofencing and URL redirects to legitimate websites.
FBI warns of criminals escalating SIM swap attacks to steal millions
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says criminals have escalated SIM swap attacks to steal millions by hijacking victims' phone numbers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-criminals-escalating-sim-swap-attacks-to-steal-millions/
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says criminals have escalated SIM swap attacks to steal millions by hijacking victims' phone numbers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-criminals-escalating-sim-swap-attacks-to-steal-millions/
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FBI warns of criminals escalating SIM swap attacks to steal millions
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says criminals have escalated SIM swap attacks to steal millions by hijacking victims' phone numbers.
Fake Windows 11 upgrade installers infect you with RedLine malware
Threat actors have started distributing fake Windows 11 upgrade installers to users of Windows 10, tricking them into downloading and executing RedLine stealer malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-windows-11-upgrade-installers-infect-you-with-redline-malware/
Threat actors have started distributing fake Windows 11 upgrade installers to users of Windows 10, tricking them into downloading and executing RedLine stealer malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-windows-11-upgrade-installers-infect-you-with-redline-malware/
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Fake Windows 11 upgrade installers infect you with RedLine malware
Threat actors have started distributing fake Windows 11 upgrade installers to users of Windows 10, tricking them into downloading and executing RedLine stealer malware.
Meta and Chime sue Nigerians behind Facebook, Instagram phishing
Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has filed a joint lawsuit with Chime, a financial technology and digital banking company, against two Nigerian individuals who allegedly used Instagram and Facebook accounts to impersonate Chime and target its users in phishing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meta-and-chime-sue-nigerians-behind-facebook-instagram-phishing/
Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has filed a joint lawsuit with Chime, a financial technology and digital banking company, against two Nigerian individuals who allegedly used Instagram and Facebook accounts to impersonate Chime and target its users in phishing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meta-and-chime-sue-nigerians-behind-facebook-instagram-phishing/
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Meta and Chime sue Nigerians behind Facebook, Instagram phishing
Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has filed a joint lawsuit with Chime, a financial technology and digital banking company, against two Nigerian individuals who allegedly used Instagram and Facebook accounts to impersonate Chime and target its users in phishing…
Ransomware dev releases Egregor, Maze master decryption keys
The master decryption keys for the Maze, Egregor, and Sekhmet ransomware operations were released last night on the BleepingComputer forums by the alleged malware developer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-dev-releases-egregor-maze-master-decryption-keys/
The master decryption keys for the Maze, Egregor, and Sekhmet ransomware operations were released last night on the BleepingComputer forums by the alleged malware developer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-dev-releases-egregor-maze-master-decryption-keys/
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Ransomware dev releases Egregor, Maze master decryption keys
The master decryption keys for the Maze, Egregor, and Sekhmet ransomware operations were released last night on the BleepingComputer forums by the alleged malware developer.
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CISA warns admins to patch maximum severity SAP vulnerability
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned admins to patch a set of severe security flaws dubbed ICMAD (Internet Communication Manager Advanced Desync) and impacting SAP business apps using Internet Communication Manager (ICM). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-admins-to-patch-maximum-severity-sap-vulnerability/
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned admins to patch a set of severe security flaws dubbed ICMAD (Internet Communication Manager Advanced Desync) and impacting SAP business apps using Internet Communication Manager (ICM). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-admins-to-patch-maximum-severity-sap-vulnerability/
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CISA warns admins to patch maximum severity SAP vulnerability
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned admins to patch a set of severe security flaws dubbed ICMAD (Internet Communication Manager Advanced Desync) and impacting SAP business apps using Internet Communication Manager (ICM).
Wave of MageCart attacks target hundreds of outdated Magento sites
Analysts have found the source of a mass breach of over 500 e-commerce stores running the Magento 1 platform and involves a single domain loading a credit card skimmer on all of them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wave-of-magecart-attacks-target-hundreds-of-outdated-magento-sites/
Analysts have found the source of a mass breach of over 500 e-commerce stores running the Magento 1 platform and involves a single domain loading a credit card skimmer on all of them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wave-of-magecart-attacks-target-hundreds-of-outdated-magento-sites/
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Wave of MageCart attacks target hundreds of outdated Magento sites
Analysts have found the source of a mass breach of over 500 e-commerce stores running the Magento 1 platform and involves a single domain loading a credit card skimmer on all of them.
Microsoft Teams now needs 50% less power during meetings
Microsoft has drastically reduced Microsoft Teams' power requirements in calls and meetings since June 2020, improving experience consistency and making it more friendly with low-end devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-teams-now-needs-50-percent-less-power-during-meetings/
Microsoft has drastically reduced Microsoft Teams' power requirements in calls and meetings since June 2020, improving experience consistency and making it more friendly with low-end devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-teams-now-needs-50-percent-less-power-during-meetings/
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Microsoft Teams now needs 50% less power during meetings
Microsoft has drastically reduced Microsoft Teams' power requirements in calls and meetings since June 2020, improving experience consistency and making it more friendly with low-end devices.
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PHP Everywhere RCE flaws threaten thousands of WordPress sites
Researchers found three critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in the PHP Everywhere plugin for WordPress, used by over 30,000 websites worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/php-everywhere-rce-flaws-threaten-thousands-of-wordpress-sites/
Researchers found three critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in the PHP Everywhere plugin for WordPress, used by over 30,000 websites worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/php-everywhere-rce-flaws-threaten-thousands-of-wordpress-sites/
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PHP Everywhere RCE flaws threaten thousands of WordPress sites
Researchers found three critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in the PHP Everywhere plugin for WordPress, used by over 30,000 websites worldwide.
Spain dismantles SIM swapping group who emptied bank accounts
Spanish National Police has arrested eight suspects allegedly part of a crime ring who drained bank accounts in a series of SIM swapping attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-dismantles-sim-swapping-group-who-emptied-bank-accounts/
Spanish National Police has arrested eight suspects allegedly part of a crime ring who drained bank accounts in a series of SIM swapping attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-dismantles-sim-swapping-group-who-emptied-bank-accounts/
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Spain dismantles SIM swapping group who emptied bank accounts
Spanish National Police has arrested eight suspects allegedly part of a crime ring who drained bank accounts in a series of SIM swapping attacks.
FritzFrog botnet grows 10x, hits healthcare, edu, and govt systems
The FritzFrog botnet that's been active for more than two years has resurfaced with an alarming infection rate, growing ten times in just a month of hitting healthcare, education, and government systems with an exposed SSH server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fritzfrog-botnet-grows-10x-hits-healthcare-edu-and-govt-systems/
The FritzFrog botnet that's been active for more than two years has resurfaced with an alarming infection rate, growing ten times in just a month of hitting healthcare, education, and government systems with an exposed SSH server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fritzfrog-botnet-grows-10x-hits-healthcare-edu-and-govt-systems/
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FritzFrog botnet grows 10x, hits healthcare, edu, and govt systems
The FritzFrog botnet that's been active for more than two years has resurfaced with an alarming infection rate, growing ten times in just a month of hitting healthcare, education, and government systems with an exposed SSH server.