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.
Prolific Russian Hacker Gets Nine Years in Prison
Alexander Tverdokhlebov, 29, a former Russian national, now a US citizen living in Los Angeles, was sentenced to nine years in prison for operating a banking trojan botnet, and stealing money from victims' bank accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/prolific-russian-hacker-gets-nine-years-in-prison/
Alexander Tverdokhlebov, 29, a former Russian national, now a US citizen living in Los Angeles, was sentenced to nine years in prison for operating a banking trojan botnet, and stealing money from victims' bank accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/prolific-russian-hacker-gets-nine-years-in-prison/
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Prolific Russian Hacker Gets Nine Years in Prison
Alexander Tverdokhlebov, 29, a former Russian national, now a US citizen living in Los Angeles, was sentenced to nine years in prison for operating a banking trojan botnet, and stealing money from victims' bank accounts.
Australian Man Arrested for Helping Group of Tech Support & Ransomware Operators
Australian police have arrested a man from the city of Mackay on allegations of laundering money for the operators of a tech support and ransomware scheme. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/australian-man-arrested-for-helping-group-of-tech-support-and-ransomware-operators/
Australian police have arrested a man from the city of Mackay on allegations of laundering money for the operators of a tech support and ransomware scheme. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/australian-man-arrested-for-helping-group-of-tech-support-and-ransomware-operators/
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Australian Man Arrested for Helping Group of Tech Support & Ransomware Operators
Australian police have arrested a man from the city of Mackay on allegations of laundering money for the operators of a tech support and ransomware scheme.
Man Pleads Guilty to Manipulating Lottery Winning Tickets via Hacked Computer
Eddie Tipton, 54, admitted to creating malware in the form of a DLL file, which he loaded on the secure computers of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MSLA), a company that runs lotteries in 33 states, but also in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/man-pleads-guilty-to-manipulating-lottery-winning-tickets-via-hacked-computer/
Eddie Tipton, 54, admitted to creating malware in the form of a DLL file, which he loaded on the secure computers of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MSLA), a company that runs lotteries in 33 states, but also in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/man-pleads-guilty-to-manipulating-lottery-winning-tickets-via-hacked-computer/
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Man Pleads Guilty to Manipulating Lottery Winning Tickets via Hacked Computer
Eddie Tipton, 54, admitted to creating malware in the form of a DLL file, which he loaded on the secure computers of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MSLA), a company that runs lotteries in 33 states, but also in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico…
The Second Most Popular Mac Malware Is a Cryptocurrency Miner
According to statistics released by Symantec today, the second most widespread Mac malware today is a cryptocurrency miner called DevilRobber, which saw a huge spike in activity last month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-second-most-popular-mac-malware-is-a-cryptocurrency-miner/
According to statistics released by Symantec today, the second most widespread Mac malware today is a cryptocurrency miner called DevilRobber, which saw a huge spike in activity last month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-second-most-popular-mac-malware-is-a-cryptocurrency-miner/
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The Second Most Popular Mac Malware Is a Cryptocurrency Miner
According to statistics released by Symantec today, the second most widespread Mac malware today is a cryptocurrency miner called DevilRobber, which saw a huge spike in activity last month.
UK Radio Station Hijacked Eight Times in the Past Month to Play Obscene Song
An unknown hacker has hijacked the radio frequency of a UK radio station to play an obscene song eight times during the past month, according to the radio station's manager who recently revealed the hacks in an interview with BBC Radio. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-radio-station-hijacked-eight-times-in-the-past-month-to-play-obscene-song/
An unknown hacker has hijacked the radio frequency of a UK radio station to play an obscene song eight times during the past month, according to the radio station's manager who recently revealed the hacks in an interview with BBC Radio. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-radio-station-hijacked-eight-times-in-the-past-month-to-play-obscene-song/
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UK Radio Station Hijacked Eight Times in the Past Month to Play Obscene Song
An unknown hacker has hijacked the radio frequency of a UK radio station to play an obscene song eight times during the past month, according to the radio station's manager who recently revealed the hacks in an interview with BBC Radio.
Magala Trojan Uses Virtual Desktops to Secretly Click on Search Results Ads
A new click-fraud trojan is infecting Windows computers and using virtual desktops to click on ads in search results to earn a profit for its creator(s). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magala-trojan-uses-virtual-desktops-to-secretly-click-on-search-results-ads/
A new click-fraud trojan is infecting Windows computers and using virtual desktops to click on ads in search results to earn a profit for its creator(s). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magala-trojan-uses-virtual-desktops-to-secretly-click-on-search-results-ads/
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Magala Trojan Uses Virtual Desktops to Secretly Click on Search Results Ads
A new click-fraud trojan is infecting Windows computers and using virtual desktops to click on ads in search results to earn a profit for its creator(s).
PSA: Don't Open SPAM Containing Password Protected Word Docs
I wanted to alert everyone of a new malware distributing SPAM that I just received that contains a password protected Word document, which pretends to be about a payment I would be receiving shortly. As I always love free money, I had to take a look and see what I was getting for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-dont-open-spam-containing-password-protected-word-docs/
I wanted to alert everyone of a new malware distributing SPAM that I just received that contains a password protected Word document, which pretends to be about a payment I would be receiving shortly. As I always love free money, I had to take a look and see what I was getting for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-dont-open-spam-containing-password-protected-word-docs/
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PSA: Don't Open SPAM Containing Password Protected Word Docs
I wanted to alert everyone of a new malware distributing SPAM that I just received that contains a password protected Word document, which pretends to be about a payment I would be receiving shortly. As I always love free money, I had to take a look and see…
Data of 14 Million Verizon Customers Exposed in Server Snafu
Sensitive data for around 14 million Verizon customers was exposed online because a third-party contractor forgot to limit external access to an Amazon S3 server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-of-14-million-verizon-customers-exposed-in-server-snafu/
Sensitive data for around 14 million Verizon customers was exposed online because a third-party contractor forgot to limit external access to an Amazon S3 server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-of-14-million-verizon-customers-exposed-in-server-snafu/
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Data of 14 Million Verizon Customers Exposed in Server Snafu
Sensitive data for around 14 million Verizon customers was exposed online because a third-party contractor forgot to limit external access to an Amazon S3 server.
Decrypted: Emsisoft Releases a Decryptor for NemucodAES Ransomware
Fabian Wosar of Emsisoft has been able to crack the decryption used by the NemucodAES ransomware so that victims can get their files back for free. This guide will walk you through using the decryptor and provide a brief explanation on the NemucodAES Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/decrypted-emsisoft-releases-a-decryptor-for-nemucodaes-ransomware/
Fabian Wosar of Emsisoft has been able to crack the decryption used by the NemucodAES ransomware so that victims can get their files back for free. This guide will walk you through using the decryptor and provide a brief explanation on the NemucodAES Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/decrypted-emsisoft-releases-a-decryptor-for-nemucodaes-ransomware/
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Decrypted: Emsisoft Releases a Decryptor for NemucodAES Ransomware
Fabian Wosar of Emsisoft has been able to crack the decryption used by the NemucodAES ransomware so that victims can get their files back for free. This guide will walk you through using the decryptor and provide a brief explanation on the NemucodAES Ransomware.
Scammer Uses Fake Tor Browser to Lure Victims to Supposed Dark Web Marketplace
A new malicious app disguised as a modified version of the Tor Browser is targeting users looking to buy illegal products off the Dark Web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammer-uses-fake-tor-browser-to-lure-victims-to-supposed-dark-web-marketplace/
A new malicious app disguised as a modified version of the Tor Browser is targeting users looking to buy illegal products off the Dark Web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammer-uses-fake-tor-browser-to-lure-victims-to-supposed-dark-web-marketplace/
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Scammer Uses Fake Tor Browser to Lure Victims to Supposed Dark Web Marketplace
A new malicious app disguised as a modified version of the Tor Browser is targeting users looking to buy illegal products off the Dark Web.
Hackers Are Using Automated Scans to Target Unfinished WordPress Installs
Experts from security firm Wordfence say they have observed a new type of web attack that took aim at unfinished WordPress installations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-are-using-automated-scans-to-target-unfinished-wordpress-installs/
Experts from security firm Wordfence say they have observed a new type of web attack that took aim at unfinished WordPress installations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-are-using-automated-scans-to-target-unfinished-wordpress-installs/
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Hackers Are Using Automated Scans to Target Unfinished WordPress Installs
Experts from security firm Wordfence say they have observed a wave of web attacks that took aim at unfinished WordPress installations.
Vault 7: CIA Developed Android Malware That Works as an SMS Proxy
WikiLeaks published today the manual of another CIA hacking tool part of the Vault 7 leak series. This tool is referenced internally at the CIA under the name of HighRise and is an Android application for intercepting and redirecting SMS messages to a remote web server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-developed-android-malware-that-works-as-an-sms-proxy/
WikiLeaks published today the manual of another CIA hacking tool part of the Vault 7 leak series. This tool is referenced internally at the CIA under the name of HighRise and is an Android application for intercepting and redirecting SMS messages to a remote web server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-developed-android-malware-that-works-as-an-sms-proxy/