US Senate Takes Jab at Kaspersky, Russia Takes Jab at Non-Russian AVs
Russian lawmakers are drafting a bill that would prohibit the use of Western antivirus products inside the country. If approved, the law will come into effect by mid-2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-senate-takes-jab-at-kaspersky-russia-takes-jab-at-non-russian-avs/
Russian lawmakers are drafting a bill that would prohibit the use of Western antivirus products inside the country. If approved, the law will come into effect by mid-2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-senate-takes-jab-at-kaspersky-russia-takes-jab-at-non-russian-avs/
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US Senate Takes Jab at Kaspersky, Russia Takes Jab at Non-Russian AVs
Russian lawmakers are drafting a bill that would prohibit the use of Western antivirus products inside the country. If approved, the law will come into effect by mid-2019.
M.E.Doc Software Was Backdoored 3 Times, Servers Left Without Updates Since 2013
Servers and infrastructure belonging to Intellect Service, the company behind the M.E.Doc accounting software, were grossly mismanaged, being left without updates since 2013, and getting backdoored on three separate occasions during the past three months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/m-e-doc-software-was-backdoored-3-times-servers-left-without-updates-since-2013/
Servers and infrastructure belonging to Intellect Service, the company behind the M.E.Doc accounting software, were grossly mismanaged, being left without updates since 2013, and getting backdoored on three separate occasions during the past three months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/m-e-doc-software-was-backdoored-3-times-servers-left-without-updates-since-2013/
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M.E.Doc Software Was Backdoored 3 Times, Servers Left Without Updates Since 2013
Servers and infrastructure belonging to Intellect Service, the company behind the M.E.Doc accounting software, were grossly mismanaged, being left without updates since 2013, and getting backdoored on three separate occasions during the past three months.
Owners of "VirusTotal-for-Crooks" Service Arrested
Ruslans Bondars and Jurijs Martisevs, two Latvian citizens, are facing charges in the US for running a portal that allowed cybercrooks to scan and see if their malware was detected by antivirus software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/owners-of-virustotal-for-crooks-service-arrested/
Ruslans Bondars and Jurijs Martisevs, two Latvian citizens, are facing charges in the US for running a portal that allowed cybercrooks to scan and see if their malware was detected by antivirus software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/owners-of-virustotal-for-crooks-service-arrested/
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Owners of "VirusTotal-for-Crooks" Service Arrested
Ruslans Bondars and Jurijs Martisevs, two Latvian citizens, are facing charges in the US for running a portal that allowed cybercrooks to scan and see if their malware was detected by antivirus software.
Man Who Hacked Kremlin Elites Gets Two Years in Prison
A judge in Moscow sentenced today Vladimir Anikeyev, the ringleader of a Russian hacking group known as Shaltai Boltai (Russian for "Humpty Dumpty") to two years in prison. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-who-hacked-kremlin-elites-gets-two-years-in-prison/
A judge in Moscow sentenced today Vladimir Anikeyev, the ringleader of a Russian hacking group known as Shaltai Boltai (Russian for "Humpty Dumpty") to two years in prison. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-who-hacked-kremlin-elites-gets-two-years-in-prison/
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Man Who Hacked Kremlin Elites Gets Two Years in Prison
A judge in Moscow sentenced today Vladimir Anikeyev, the ringleader of a Russian hacking group known as Shaltai Boltai (Russian for "Humpty Dumpty") to two years in prison.
CIA Malware Can Steal SSH Credentials, Session Traffic
WikiLeaks dumped today the documentation of two CIA hacking tools codenamed BothanSpy and Gyrfalcon, both designed to steal SSH credentials from Windows and Linux systems, respectively. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cia-malware-can-steal-ssh-credentials-session-traffic/
WikiLeaks dumped today the documentation of two CIA hacking tools codenamed BothanSpy and Gyrfalcon, both designed to steal SSH credentials from Windows and Linux systems, respectively. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cia-malware-can-steal-ssh-credentials-session-traffic/
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CIA Malware Can Steal SSH Credentials, Session Traffic
WikiLeaks dumped today the documentation of two CIA hacking tools codenamed BothanSpy and Gyrfalcon, both designed to steal SSH credentials from Windows and Linux systems, respectively.
CopyCat Adware Infects Zygote Android Core Process
For the past year and a half, an Android adware family known as CopyCat has infected over 14 million devices, rooted around 8 million, and made over $1.5 million for its owners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/copycat-adware-infects-zygote-android-core-process/
For the past year and a half, an Android adware family known as CopyCat has infected over 14 million devices, rooted around 8 million, and made over $1.5 million for its owners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/copycat-adware-infects-zygote-android-core-process/
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CopyCat Adware Infects Zygote Android Core Process
For the past year and a half, an Android adware family known as CopyCat has infected over 14 million devices, rooted around 8 million, and made over $1.5 million for its owners.
Author of Original Petya Ransomware Publishes Master Decryption Key
The author of the original Petya ransomware — a person/group going by the name of Janus Cybercrime Solutions — has released the master decryption key of all past Petya versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/author-of-original-petya-ransomware-publishes-master-decryption-key/
The author of the original Petya ransomware — a person/group going by the name of Janus Cybercrime Solutions — has released the master decryption key of all past Petya versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/author-of-original-petya-ransomware-publishes-master-decryption-key/
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Author of Original Petya Ransomware Publishes Master Decryption Key
The author of the original Petya ransomware — a person/group going by the name of Janus Cybercrime Solutions — has released the master decryption key of all past Petya versions.
Highly Advanced SpyDealer Malware Can Root One in Four Android Devices
Security experts have discovered a brand new Android trojan that features a broad range of features that allow it to root Android devices, steal data from over 40 apps, and geo-track phone owners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/highly-advanced-spydealer-malware-can-root-one-in-four-android-devices/
Security experts have discovered a brand new Android trojan that features a broad range of features that allow it to root Android devices, steal data from over 40 apps, and geo-track phone owners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/highly-advanced-spydealer-malware-can-root-one-in-four-android-devices/
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Highly Advanced SpyDealer Malware Can Root One in Four Android Devices
Security experts have discovered a brand new Android trojan that features a broad range of features that allow it to root Android devices, steal data from over 40 apps, and geo-track phone owners.
Exposed Server Leaked Details of Over 3 Million WWE Fans
An impAn improperly secured Amazon S3 "bucket" (server) belonging to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) had exposed the personal details of over three million fans.roperly secured Amazon S3 "bucket" (server) belonging to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) had exposed the personal details of over three million fans. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exposed-server-leaked-details-of-over-3-million-wwe-fans/
An impAn improperly secured Amazon S3 "bucket" (server) belonging to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) had exposed the personal details of over three million fans.roperly secured Amazon S3 "bucket" (server) belonging to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) had exposed the personal details of over three million fans. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exposed-server-leaked-details-of-over-3-million-wwe-fans/
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Exposed Server Leaked Details of Over 3 Million WWE Fans
An impAn improperly secured Amazon S3 "bucket" (server) belonging to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) had exposed the personal details of over three million fans.roperly secured Amazon S3 "bucket" (server) belonging to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)…
ZIP Bombs Can Protect Websites From Getting Hacked
Webmasters can use so-called ZIP bombs to crash a hacker's vulnerability and port scanner and prevent him from gaining access to their website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zip-bombs-can-protect-websites-from-getting-hacked/
Webmasters can use so-called ZIP bombs to crash a hacker's vulnerability and port scanner and prevent him from gaining access to their website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zip-bombs-can-protect-websites-from-getting-hacked/
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ZIP Bombs Can Protect Websites From Getting Hacked
Webmasters can use so-called ZIP bombs to crash a hacker's vulnerability and port scanner and prevent him from gaining access to their website.
The Week in Ransomware - July 7th 2017 - Decryptors, NotPetya, and Petya
Been a great week for victims, with decryptors coming out for BTCWare, Cryptomix, Executioner, and the release of the original Petya key. Otherwise, it has been a lot of NotPetya news and numerous smaller variants being released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-7th-2017-decryptors-notpetya-and-petya/
Been a great week for victims, with decryptors coming out for BTCWare, Cryptomix, Executioner, and the release of the original Petya key. Otherwise, it has been a lot of NotPetya news and numerous smaller variants being released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-7th-2017-decryptors-notpetya-and-petya/
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The Week in Ransomware - July 7th 2017 - Decryptors, NotPetya, and Petya
Been a great week for victims, with decryptors coming out for BTCWare, Cryptomix, Executioner, and the release of the original Petya key. Otherwise, it has been a lot of NotPetya news and numerous smaller variants being released.
Broadpwn Bug Affects Millions of Android and iOS Devices
Broadcom Wi-Fi chips embedded in Android and iOS devices are vulnerable to a bug that allows an attacker to execute code on their devices, without any interaction needed from the user. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/broadpwn-bug-affects-millions-of-android-and-ios-devices/
Broadcom Wi-Fi chips embedded in Android and iOS devices are vulnerable to a bug that allows an attacker to execute code on their devices, without any interaction needed from the user. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/broadpwn-bug-affects-millions-of-android-and-ios-devices/
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Broadpwn Bug Affects Millions of Android and iOS Devices
Broadcom Wi-Fi chips embedded in Android and iOS devices are vulnerable to a bug that allows an attacker to execute code on their devices, without any interaction needed from the user.
W3C Brazenly Ignores All Critics and Approves Browser DRM Standard
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has announced this past week it's intention to promote the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) draft as an official standard in the upcoming future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/w3c-brazenly-ignores-all-critics-and-approves-browser-drm-standard/
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has announced this past week it's intention to promote the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) draft as an official standard in the upcoming future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/w3c-brazenly-ignores-all-critics-and-approves-browser-drm-standard/
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W3C Brazenly Ignores All Critics and Approves Browser DRM Standard
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has announced this past week its intention to promote the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) draft as an official standard in the upcoming future.
EU Prepares "Right to Repair" Legislation to Fight Short Product Lifespans
To combat electronic waste and abusive practices like manufacturers legally preventing users from repairing their devices, the EU is preparing legislation that would legalize a customer's "right to repair," and would force vendors to design products for longer life and easier maintenance. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/eu-prepares-right-to-repair-legislation-to-fight-short-product-lifespans/
To combat electronic waste and abusive practices like manufacturers legally preventing users from repairing their devices, the EU is preparing legislation that would legalize a customer's "right to repair," and would force vendors to design products for longer life and easier maintenance. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/eu-prepares-right-to-repair-legislation-to-fight-short-product-lifespans/
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EU Prepares "Right to Repair" Legislation to Fight Short Product Lifespans
To combat electronic waste and abusive practices like manufacturers legally preventing users from repairing their devices, the EU is preparing legislation that would legalize a customer's "right to repair," and would force vendors to design products for longer…
Company Caught Selling User Data Shuts Down to Avoid Paying $104 Million Fine
The Federal Trade Commission has shut down the operator of a large network of online loan sites that promised to find people the loans with the lowest rates, but actually sold users' data to third-parties, most of which weren't even lenders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/company-caught-selling-user-data-shuts-down-to-avoid-paying-104-million-fine/
The Federal Trade Commission has shut down the operator of a large network of online loan sites that promised to find people the loans with the lowest rates, but actually sold users' data to third-parties, most of which weren't even lenders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/company-caught-selling-user-data-shuts-down-to-avoid-paying-104-million-fine/
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Company Accused of Selling User Data Shuts Down after $104 Million Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission has shut down the operator of a large network of online loan sites that allegedly promised to find people the loans with the lowest rates, but actually sold users' data to third-parties, most of which weren't even lenders.
Researchers Find a Way to Crack Satellite Phone Communications in Real-Time
Two Chinese scientists have come up with a method of decrypting satellite phone communications, which works almost instantly and provides a third-party access to secure conversations in real-time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-find-a-way-to-crack-satellite-phone-communications-in-real-time/
Two Chinese scientists have come up with a method of decrypting satellite phone communications, which works almost instantly and provides a third-party access to secure conversations in real-time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-find-a-way-to-crack-satellite-phone-communications-in-real-time/
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Researchers Find a Way to Crack Satellite Phone Communications in Real-Time
Two Chinese scientists have come up with a method of decrypting satellite phone communications, which works almost instantly and provides a third-party access to secure conversations in real-time.
The Clever Phishing Trick Used by Hackers Targeting the US Energy Sector
Last week, the media was abuzz with apocalyptic headlines about how Russian hackers were launching cyber-attacks on the US energy and nuclear sector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-clever-phishing-trick-used-by-hackers-targeting-the-us-energy-sector/
Last week, the media was abuzz with apocalyptic headlines about how Russian hackers were launching cyber-attacks on the US energy and nuclear sector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-clever-phishing-trick-used-by-hackers-targeting-the-us-energy-sector/
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The Clever Phishing Trick Used by Hackers Targeting the US Energy Sector
Last week, the media was abuzz with apocalyptic headlines about how Russian hackers were launching cyber-attacks on the US energy and nuclear sector.
LeakerLocker Ransomware Found in Two Apps on the Google Play Store
Google has removed two apps that contained a new strain of ransomware named LeakerLocker. Discovered by security researchers from McAfee's mobile division, the ransomware didn't encrypt users' files, but only locked their device and threatened to send the user's private data to friends from his contact list. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leakerlocker-ransomware-found-in-two-apps-on-the-google-play-store/
Google has removed two apps that contained a new strain of ransomware named LeakerLocker. Discovered by security researchers from McAfee's mobile division, the ransomware didn't encrypt users' files, but only locked their device and threatened to send the user's private data to friends from his contact list. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leakerlocker-ransomware-found-in-two-apps-on-the-google-play-store/
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LeakerLocker Ransomware Found in Two Apps on the Google Play Store
Google has removed two apps that contained a new strain of ransomware named LeakerLocker. Discovered by security researchers from McAfee's mobile division, the ransomware didn't encrypt users' files, but only locked their device and threatened to send the…
Dark Web Hosting Service Hacked, Some Data Was Stolen
Deep Hosting — a Dark Web hosting service — admitted yesterday to suffering a major security incident during which "some sites have been exported." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dark-web-hosting-service-hacked-some-data-was-stolen/
Deep Hosting — a Dark Web hosting service — admitted yesterday to suffering a major security incident during which "some sites have been exported." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dark-web-hosting-service-hacked-some-data-was-stolen/
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Dark Web Hosting Service Hacked, Some Data Was Stolen
Deep Hosting — a Dark Web hosting service — admitted yesterday to suffering a major security incident during which "some sites have been exported."
Google Is Testing A "Panic Button" in Android So Users Can Close Malicious Apps
Starting with Android 7.1, Google has added a so-called "panic button" behavior in its mobile operating system, so users can immediately shut down any app they suspect of being infected with malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-is-testing-a-panic-button-in-android-so-users-can-close-malicious-apps/
Starting with Android 7.1, Google has added a so-called "panic button" behavior in its mobile operating system, so users can immediately shut down any app they suspect of being infected with malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-is-testing-a-panic-button-in-android-so-users-can-close-malicious-apps/
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Google Is Testing A "Panic Button" in Android So Users Can Close Malicious Apps
Starting with Android 7.1, Google has added a so-called "panic button" behavior in its mobile operating system, so users can immediately shut down any app they suspect of being infected with malware.
Microsoft to Bundle Office With Windows Into New "Microsoft 365" Service
Today at the company's Inspire business conference, Microsoft announced a new service called "Microsoft 365" that bundles together three of its previous standalone services: Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-bundle-office-with-windows-into-new-microsoft-365-service/
Today at the company's Inspire business conference, Microsoft announced a new service called "Microsoft 365" that bundles together three of its previous standalone services: Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-bundle-office-with-windows-into-new-microsoft-365-service/
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Microsoft to Bundle Office With Windows Into New "Microsoft 365" Service
Today at the company's Inspire business conference, Microsoft announced a new service called "Microsoft 365" that bundles together three of its previous standalone services: Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security.