Android Smartphones Targeted by WannaCry Lookalike
Crooks in China have developed an Android ransomware that uses similar graphics to the WannaCry ransom note in an attempt to scare and trick users into quickly paying the ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-smartphones-targeted-by-wannacry-lookalike/
Crooks in China have developed an Android ransomware that uses similar graphics to the WannaCry ransom note in an attempt to scare and trick users into quickly paying the ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-smartphones-targeted-by-wannacry-lookalike/
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Android Smartphones Targeted by WannaCry Lookalike
Crooks in China have developed an Android ransomware that uses similar graphics to the WannaCry ransom note in an attempt to scare and trick users into quickly paying the ransom.
No Known Ransomware Works Against Windows 10 S
No currently known ransomware strain can infect Windows 10 S, said Microsoft today with the release of a new report detailing the next-get ransomware protection features the company introduced with the release of the Windows 10 Creators Update last month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-known-ransomware-works-against-windows-10-s/
No currently known ransomware strain can infect Windows 10 S, said Microsoft today with the release of a new report detailing the next-get ransomware protection features the company introduced with the release of the Windows 10 Creators Update last month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-known-ransomware-works-against-windows-10-s/
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No Known Ransomware Works Against Windows 10 S
No currently known ransomware strain can infect Windows 10 S, said Microsoft today with the release of a new report detailing the next-get ransomware protection features the company introduced with the release of the Windows 10 Creators Update last month.
Game Studio Behind Witcher 3 Held for Ransom Over Stolen Files
CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio maker behind the insanely popular The Witcher 3 RPG, has suffered a data breach and now the attacker is holding the company for ransom, threatening to release stolen files if the game maker doesn't pay an undisclosed sum of money. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/game-studio-behind-witcher-3-held-for-ransom-over-stolen-files/
CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio maker behind the insanely popular The Witcher 3 RPG, has suffered a data breach and now the attacker is holding the company for ransom, threatening to release stolen files if the game maker doesn't pay an undisclosed sum of money. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/game-studio-behind-witcher-3-held-for-ransom-over-stolen-files/
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Game Studio Behind Witcher 3 Held for Ransom Over Stolen Files
CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio maker behind the insanely popular The Witcher 3 RPG, has suffered a data breach and now the attacker is holding the company for ransom, threatening to release stolen files if the game maker doesn't pay an undisclosed sum…
Researcher Wants to Protect Whistleblowers Against Hidden Printer Dots
Gabor Szathmari, a security researcher for CryptoAUSTRALIA, is working on a method of improving the security of leaked documents by removing hidden dots left behind by laser printers, which are usually used to watermark documents and track down leakers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researcher-wants-to-protect-whistleblowers-against-hidden-printer-dots/
Gabor Szathmari, a security researcher for CryptoAUSTRALIA, is working on a method of improving the security of leaked documents by removing hidden dots left behind by laser printers, which are usually used to watermark documents and track down leakers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researcher-wants-to-protect-whistleblowers-against-hidden-printer-dots/
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Researcher Wants to Protect Whistleblowers Against Hidden Printer Dots
Gabor Szathmari, a security researcher for CryptoAUSTRALIA, is working on a method of improving the security of leaked documents by removing hidden dots left behind by laser printers, which are usually used to watermark documents and track down leakers.
New Deal: 94% off the Full Stack JavaScript Bundle
Today's deal is for a course bundle with over 55 hours of training in how to program in Javascript and get started in MongoDB. This bundle is normally priced at $719, but has been discounted 94% to $38 as part of this deal. Please note that certificates of completion are not included with this deal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-deal-94-percent-off-the-full-stack-javascript-bundle/
Today's deal is for a course bundle with over 55 hours of training in how to program in Javascript and get started in MongoDB. This bundle is normally priced at $719, but has been discounted 94% to $38 as part of this deal. Please note that certificates of completion are not included with this deal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-deal-94-percent-off-the-full-stack-javascript-bundle/
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New Deal: 94% off the Full Stack JavaScript Bundle
Today's deal is for a course bundle with over 55 hours of training in how to program in Javascript and get started in MongoDB. This bundle is normally priced at $719, but has been discounted 94% to $38 as part of this deal. Please note that certificates of…
Tech Support Scammers Lose Their "Hard Earned" Money in FTC Settlements
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled with a collective of tech support scammers, who were forced to forfeit assets valued at nearly $6 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/tech-support-scammers-lose-their-hard-earned-money-in-ftc-settlements/
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled with a collective of tech support scammers, who were forced to forfeit assets valued at nearly $6 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/tech-support-scammers-lose-their-hard-earned-money-in-ftc-settlements/
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Tech Support Scammers Lose Their "Hard Earned" Money in FTC Settlements
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled with a collective of tech support scammers, who were forced to forfeit assets valued at nearly $6 million.
Spectre Ransomware May Be Coming for you Soon
A new ransomware was discovered today called Spectre that appears to be in test mode. Due to its stage in development, with a working ransomware and payment site, I decided to take a look so we are prepared for its release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spectre-ransomware-may-be-coming-for-you-soon/
A new ransomware was discovered today called Spectre that appears to be in test mode. Due to its stage in development, with a working ransomware and payment site, I decided to take a look so we are prepared for its release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spectre-ransomware-may-be-coming-for-you-soon/
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Spectre Ransomware May Be Coming for you Soon
A new ransomware was discovered today called Spectre that appears to be in test mode. Due to its stage in development, with a working ransomware and payment site, I decided to take a look so we are prepared for its release.
Jaff Ransomware switches to the .sVn Extension
On Wednesday, security researcher Derek Knight discovered a new Jaff campaign spewing out emails that pretend to be emails from local copy machines. These SPAM emails contain attachments that include an executable file, which encrypt a victim's files and append the .sVn extension to encrypted file names. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jaff-ransomware-switches-to-the-svn-extension/
On Wednesday, security researcher Derek Knight discovered a new Jaff campaign spewing out emails that pretend to be emails from local copy machines. These SPAM emails contain attachments that include an executable file, which encrypt a victim's files and append the .sVn extension to encrypted file names. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jaff-ransomware-switches-to-the-svn-extension/
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Jaff Ransomware switches to the .sVn Extension
On Wednesday, security researcher Derek Knight discovered a new Jaff campaign spewing out emails that pretend to be emails from local copy machines. These SPAM emails contain attachments that include an executable file, which encrypt a victim's files and…
The Week in Ransomware - June 9th 2017 - Jaff, Spectre, and MacRansom
Another week of mostly small ransomware releases. Ultimately, this is a good thing as the vast majority of these are never released. Of biggest note is a macOS RaaS, a new Jaff variant, and the potential for a new ransomware called Spectre. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-9th-2017-jaff-spectre-and-macransom/
Another week of mostly small ransomware releases. Ultimately, this is a good thing as the vast majority of these are never released. Of biggest note is a macOS RaaS, a new Jaff variant, and the potential for a new ransomware called Spectre. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-9th-2017-jaff-spectre-and-macransom/
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The Week in Ransomware - June 9th 2017 - Jaff, Spectre, and MacRansom
Another week of mostly small ransomware releases. Ultimately, this is a good thing as the vast majority of these are never released. Of biggest note is a macOS RaaS, a new Jaff variant, and the potential for a new ransomware called Spectre.
Ex-Admin Deletes All Customer Data and Wipes Servers of Dutch Hosting Provider
Verelox, a provider of dedicated KVM and VPS servers based in The Hague, Netherlands, suffered a catastrophic outage after a former administrator deleted all customer data and wiped most of the company's servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ex-admin-deletes-all-customer-data-and-wipes-servers-of-dutch-hosting-provider/
Verelox, a provider of dedicated KVM and VPS servers based in The Hague, Netherlands, suffered a catastrophic outage after a former administrator deleted all customer data and wiped most of the company's servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ex-admin-deletes-all-customer-data-and-wipes-servers-of-dutch-hosting-provider/
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Ex-Admin Deletes All Customer Data and Wipes Servers of Dutch Hosting Provider
Verelox, a provider of dedicated KVM and VPS servers based in The Hague, Netherlands, suffered a catastrophic outage after a former administrator deleted all customer data and wiped most of the company's servers.
Linux Servers Hijacked to Mine Cryptocurrency via SambaCry Vulnerability
An unknown threat actor is using a vulnerability in Samba installations to take over Linux machines and use them as pawns in a vast cryptocurrency mining operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-servers-hijacked-to-mine-cryptocurrency-via-sambacry-vulnerability/
An unknown threat actor is using a vulnerability in Samba installations to take over Linux machines and use them as pawns in a vast cryptocurrency mining operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-servers-hijacked-to-mine-cryptocurrency-via-sambacry-vulnerability/
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Linux Servers Hijacked to Mine Cryptocurrency via SambaCry Vulnerability
An unknown threat actor is using a vulnerability in Samba installations to take over Linux machines and use them as pawns in a vast cryptocurrency mining operation.
Drone Crashes Into Power Lines, Leaves Silicon Valley Homes in the Dark
Mountain View police are looking for a white adult male with white hair that crashed a drone into high-voltage power lines on Thursday night, June 8, knocking out power to over 1,600 people. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/drone-crashes-into-power-lines-leaves-silicon-valley-homes-in-the-dark/
Mountain View police are looking for a white adult male with white hair that crashed a drone into high-voltage power lines on Thursday night, June 8, knocking out power to over 1,600 people. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/drone-crashes-into-power-lines-leaves-silicon-valley-homes-in-the-dark/
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Drone Crashes Into Power Lines, Leaves Silicon Valley Homes in the Dark
Mountain View police are looking for a white adult male with white hair that crashed a drone into high-voltage power lines on Thursday night, June 8, knocking out power to over 1,600 people.
French Police Seize Three Tor Relays in WannaCry Investigation
Two days after the WannaCry ransomware outbreak wreaked havoc across the world, French police seized three servers belonging to French activist Aeris, who said the servers were confiscated in connection to the WannaCry attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/french-police-seize-three-tor-relays-in-wannacry-investigation/
Two days after the WannaCry ransomware outbreak wreaked havoc across the world, French police seized three servers belonging to French activist Aeris, who said the servers were confiscated in connection to the WannaCry attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/french-police-seize-three-tor-relays-in-wannacry-investigation/
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French Police Seize Three Tor Relays in WannaCry Investigation
Two days after the WannaCry ransomware outbreak wreaked havoc across the world, French police seized three servers belonging to French activist Aeris, who said the servers were confiscated in connection to the WannaCry attacks.
MacRansom and MacSpy Malware-as-a-Service Portals Put Mac Users on Alert
Security researchers have finally got their hands on samples of two new strains of Mac malware that have been offered through Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) portals on the Dark Web for almost two weeks now. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macransom-and-macspy-malware-as-a-service-portals-put-mac-users-on-alert/
Security researchers have finally got their hands on samples of two new strains of Mac malware that have been offered through Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) portals on the Dark Web for almost two weeks now. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macransom-and-macspy-malware-as-a-service-portals-put-mac-users-on-alert/
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MacRansom and MacSpy Malware-as-a-Service Portals Put Mac Users on Alert
Security researchers have finally got their hands on samples of two new strains of Mac malware that have been offered through Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) portals on the Dark Web for almost two weeks now.
Hackers Can Spoof Phone Numbers, Track Users via 4G VoLTE Mobile Technology
A team of researchers from French company P1 Security has detailed a long list of issues with the 4G VoLTE telephony, a protocol that has become quite popular all over the world in recent years and is currently in use in the US, Asia, and most European countries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-can-spoof-phone-numbers-track-users-via-4g-volte-mobile-technology/
A team of researchers from French company P1 Security has detailed a long list of issues with the 4G VoLTE telephony, a protocol that has become quite popular all over the world in recent years and is currently in use in the US, Asia, and most European countries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-can-spoof-phone-numbers-track-users-via-4g-volte-mobile-technology/
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Hackers Can Spoof Phone Numbers, Track Users via 4G VoLTE Mobile Technology
A team of researchers from French company P1 Security has detailed a long list of issues with the 4G VoLTE telephony, a protocol that has become quite popular all over the world in recent years and is currently in use in the US, Asia, and most European countries.
New "Industroyer" Malware Targets Power Grids
Security researchers from ESET and Dragos have discovered a brand new malware strain that was specifically built to target equipment installed in power grids, and which has already been deployed in live attacks in Ukraine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-industroyer-malware-targets-power-grids/
Security researchers from ESET and Dragos have discovered a brand new malware strain that was specifically built to target equipment installed in power grids, and which has already been deployed in live attacks in Ukraine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-industroyer-malware-targets-power-grids/
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New "Industroyer" Malware Targets Power Grids
Security researchers from ESET and Dragos have discovered a brand new malware strain that was specifically built to target equipment installed in power grids, and which has already been deployed in live attacks in Ukraine.
GPAA Ransomware Shows the Depravity of Some Ransomware Developers
I have been playing with ransomware for quite some time, but a new ransomware note really brings it to a new level of scumbaggery and disgust. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gpaa-ransomware-shows-the-depravity-of-some-ransomware-developers/
I have been playing with ransomware for quite some time, but a new ransomware note really brings it to a new level of scumbaggery and disgust. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gpaa-ransomware-shows-the-depravity-of-some-ransomware-developers/
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GPAA Ransomware Shows the Depravity of Some Ransomware Developers
I have been playing with ransomware for quite some time, but a new ransomware note really brings it to a new level of scumbaggery and disgust.
You Can Hack Some Mazda Cars with a USB Flash Drive
Mazda cars with next-gen Mazda MZD Connect infotainment systems can be hacked just by plugging in a USB flash drive into their dashboard, thanks to a series of bugs that have been known for at least three years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/you-can-hack-some-mazda-cars-with-a-usb-flash-drive/
Mazda cars with next-gen Mazda MZD Connect infotainment systems can be hacked just by plugging in a USB flash drive into their dashboard, thanks to a series of bugs that have been known for at least three years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/you-can-hack-some-mazda-cars-with-a-usb-flash-drive/
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You Can Hack Some Mazda Cars with a USB Flash Drive
Mazda cars with next-gen Mazda MZD Connect infotainment systems can be hacked just by plugging in a USB flash drive into their dashboard, thanks to a series of bugs that have been known for at least three years.
Hacker "Sagade" Extradited to the US for Role in Scareware Scheme
Peteris Sahurovs, a Latvian hacker known as "Sagade," was extradited to the US and appeared in Minneapolis court today in regards to accusations of running a scareware operation that pocketed the crook and his partners over $2 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-sagade-extradited-to-the-us-for-role-in-scareware-scheme/
Peteris Sahurovs, a Latvian hacker known as "Sagade," was extradited to the US and appeared in Minneapolis court today in regards to accusations of running a scareware operation that pocketed the crook and his partners over $2 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-sagade-extradited-to-the-us-for-role-in-scareware-scheme/
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Hacker "Sagade" Extradited to the US for Role in Scareware Scheme
Peteris Sahurovs, a Latvian hacker known as "Sagade," was extradited to the US and appeared in Minneapolis court today in regards to accusations of running a scareware operation that pocketed the crook and his partners over $2 million.
75 Android Apps Remove Info-Stealing Adware From Their Code
Seventy-five apps available for download from the official Google Play Store had to remove a malicious advertising library that was secretly an adware called AdDown, which Trend Micro researchers have been tracking for the last two years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/75-android-apps-remove-info-stealing-adware-from-their-code/
Seventy-five apps available for download from the official Google Play Store had to remove a malicious advertising library that was secretly an adware called AdDown, which Trend Micro researchers have been tracking for the last two years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/75-android-apps-remove-info-stealing-adware-from-their-code/
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75 Android Apps Remove Info-Stealing Adware From Their Code
Seventy-five apps available for download from the official Google Play Store had to remove a malicious advertising library that was secretly an adware called AdDown, which Trend Micro researchers have been tracking for the last two years.
A 12-Month Campaign of Fake News to Influence Elections Costs $400,000
A 77-page report released today by cyber-security firm Trend Micro explores the underground landscape of fake news, where anyone can buy influence and create artificial trends to serve personal interests. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-12-month-campaign-of-fake-news-to-influence-elections-costs-400-000/
A 77-page report released today by cyber-security firm Trend Micro explores the underground landscape of fake news, where anyone can buy influence and create artificial trends to serve personal interests. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-12-month-campaign-of-fake-news-to-influence-elections-costs-400-000/
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A 12-Month Campaign of Fake News to Influence Elections Costs $400,000
A 77-page report released today by cyber-security firm Trend Micro explores the underground landscape of fake news, where anyone can buy influence and create artificial trends to serve personal interests.