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.
New Shadow Brokers Message Teases Data From Nuke Programs, Windows 10 Exploits
Today, the Shadow Brokers have published a new message teasing new exploits for people who register for a new membership program the group has announced for next month, June 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-shadow-brokers-message-teases-data-from-nuke-programs-windows-10-exploits/
Today, the Shadow Brokers have published a new message teasing new exploits for people who register for a new membership program the group has announced for next month, June 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-shadow-brokers-message-teases-data-from-nuke-programs-windows-10-exploits/
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New Shadow Brokers Message Teases Data From Nuke Programs, Windows 10 Exploits
Today, the Shadow Brokers have published a new message teasing new exploits for people who register for a new membership program the group has announced for next month, June 2017.
DocuSign Admits Data Breach That Led to Recent Spam Campaigns
Today, DocuSign — a provider of e-signature technology — acknowledged a data breach incident following which a third-party managed to gain access to the email addresses of its customers, data that it's now using in massive spam campaigns. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/docusign-admits-data-breach-that-led-to-recent-spam-campaigns/
Today, DocuSign — a provider of e-signature technology — acknowledged a data breach incident following which a third-party managed to gain access to the email addresses of its customers, data that it's now using in massive spam campaigns. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/docusign-admits-data-breach-that-led-to-recent-spam-campaigns/
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DocuSign Admits Data Breach That Led to Recent Spam Campaigns
Today, DocuSign — a provider of e-signature technology — acknowledged a data breach incident following which a third-party managed to gain access to the email addresses of its customers, data that it's now using in massive spam campaigns.
A Cryptocurrency Miner Might Have Saved Your PC From the WannaCry Ransomware
New evidence has revealed that nearly three weeks before the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, at least one cybercrime group was using the same NSA exploits — ETERNALBLUE and DOUBLEPULSAR — to infect computers with malware that mined for the Monero cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-cryptocurrency-miner-might-have-saved-your-pc-from-the-wannacry-ransomware/
New evidence has revealed that nearly three weeks before the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, at least one cybercrime group was using the same NSA exploits — ETERNALBLUE and DOUBLEPULSAR — to infect computers with malware that mined for the Monero cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-cryptocurrency-miner-might-have-saved-your-pc-from-the-wannacry-ransomware/
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A Cryptocurrency Miner Might Have Saved Your PC From the WannaCry Ransomware
New evidence has revealed that nearly three weeks before the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, at least one cybercrime group was using the same NSA exploits — ETERNALBLUE and DOUBLEPULSAR — to infect computers with malware that mined for the Monero cryptocurrency.
People Are Photoshopping WannaCry Ransom Notes on Everything with a Screen
It only took one troll to photoshop one image to get the ball rolling. Now we have all sorts of craziness, ranging from pregnancy tests to the Enterprise. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/people-are-photoshopping-wannacry-ransom-notes-on-everything-with-a-screen/
It only took one troll to photoshop one image to get the ball rolling. Now we have all sorts of craziness, ranging from pregnancy tests to the Enterprise. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/people-are-photoshopping-wannacry-ransom-notes-on-everything-with-a-screen/
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People Are Photoshopping WannaCry Ransom Notes on Everything with a Screen
It only took one troll to photoshop one image to get the ball rolling. Now we have all sorts of craziness, ranging from pregnancy tests to the Star Trek Enterprise.
BTCWare Ransomware Master Key Released, Free Decrypter Available
Users that have had their files encrypted via the BTCWare ransomware can recover their files for free after a user released the BTCWare master decryption key today on the Bleeping Computer forums. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/btcware-ransomware-master-key-released-free-decrypter-available/
Users that have had their files encrypted via the BTCWare ransomware can recover their files for free after a user released the BTCWare master decryption key today on the Bleeping Computer forums. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/btcware-ransomware-master-key-released-free-decrypter-available/
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BTCWare Ransomware Master Key Released, Free Decrypter Available
Users that have had their files encrypted via the BTCWare ransomware can recover their files for free after a user released the BTCWare master decryption key today on the Bleeping Computer forums.
You Can Steal Windows Login Credentials via Google Chrome and SCF Files
Just by accessing a folder containing a malicious SCF file, a user will unwittingly share his computer's login credentials with an attacker via Google Chrome and the SMB protocol. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/you-can-steal-windows-login-credentials-via-google-chrome-and-scf-files/
Just by accessing a folder containing a malicious SCF file, a user will unwittingly share his computer's login credentials with an attacker via Google Chrome and the SMB protocol. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/you-can-steal-windows-login-credentials-via-google-chrome-and-scf-files/
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You Can Steal Windows Login Credentials via Google Chrome and SCF Files
Just by accessing a folder containing a malicious SCF file, a user will unwittingly share his computer's login credentials with an attacker via Google Chrome and the SMB protocol.
Malware Uses Fake WordPress API Domain to Steal Sensitive Cookies
Security researchers from Sucuri have found hacked WordPress sites that were altered to secretly siphon off cookies for user and admin accounts to a rogue domain imitating the WordPress API. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-uses-fake-wordpress-api-domain-to-steal-sensitive-cookies/
Security researchers from Sucuri have found hacked WordPress sites that were altered to secretly siphon off cookies for user and admin accounts to a rogue domain imitating the WordPress API. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-uses-fake-wordpress-api-domain-to-steal-sensitive-cookies/
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Malware Uses Fake WordPress API Domain to Steal Sensitive Cookies
Security researchers from Sucuri have found hacked WordPress sites that were altered to secretly siphon off cookies for user and admin accounts to a rogue domain imitating the WordPress API.
Hackers Holding Disney for Ransom Over "Pirates of the Caribbean 5" Movie
Hackers are holding Disney for ransom, threatening to release a high-quality version of the "Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" movie on torrents unless they're paid a huge sum of money in Bitcoin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-holding-disney-for-ransom-over-pirates-of-the-caribbean-5-movie/
Hackers are holding Disney for ransom, threatening to release a high-quality version of the "Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" movie on torrents unless they're paid a huge sum of money in Bitcoin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-holding-disney-for-ransom-over-pirates-of-the-caribbean-5-movie/
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Hackers Holding Disney for Ransom Over "Pirates of the Caribbean 5" Movie
Hackers are holding Disney for ransom, threatening to release a high-quality version of the "Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" movie on torrents unless they're paid a huge sum of money in Bitcoin.
3 Security Firms Say WannaCry Ransomware Shares Code with North Korean Malware
While initially, we thought this would be a silly and unsubstantiated discovery, the number of security firms claiming they've identified and confirmed connections between the WannaCry ransomware and malware used by the Lazarus Group has now gone up to three. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3-security-firms-say-wannacry-ransomware-shares-code-with-north-korean-malware/
While initially, we thought this would be a silly and unsubstantiated discovery, the number of security firms claiming they've identified and confirmed connections between the WannaCry ransomware and malware used by the Lazarus Group has now gone up to three. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3-security-firms-say-wannacry-ransomware-shares-code-with-north-korean-malware/
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3 Security Firms Say WannaCry Ransomware Shares Code with North Korean Malware
While initially, we thought this would be a silly and unsubstantiated discovery, the number of security firms claiming they've identified and confirmed connections between the WannaCry ransomware and malware used by the Lazarus Group has now gone up to three.