Avast Buys Piriform, the Company Behind CCleaner and Recuva
Avast, today's largest vendor of security software, has acquired Piriform, a UK-based company that is behind many successful desktop and mobile apps, such as CCleaner, Recuva, Speccy, and Defraggler. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/avast-buys-piriform-the-company-behind-ccleaner-and-recuva/
Avast, today's largest vendor of security software, has acquired Piriform, a UK-based company that is behind many successful desktop and mobile apps, such as CCleaner, Recuva, Speccy, and Defraggler. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/avast-buys-piriform-the-company-behind-ccleaner-and-recuva/
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Avast Buys Piriform, the Company Behind CCleaner and Recuva
Avast, today's largest vendor of security software, has acquired Piriform, a UK-based company that is behind many successful desktop and mobile apps, such as CCleaner, Recuva, Speccy, and Defraggler.
Hacker Uses Parity Wallet Vulnerability to Steal $30 Million Worth of Ethereum
An unknown hacker has used a vulnerability in an Ethereum wallet client to steal over 153,000 Ether, worth over $30 million dollars. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-uses-parity-wallet-vulnerability-to-steal-30-million-worth-of-ethereum/
An unknown hacker has used a vulnerability in an Ethereum wallet client to steal over 153,000 Ether, worth over $30 million dollars. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-uses-parity-wallet-vulnerability-to-steal-30-million-worth-of-ethereum/
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Hacker Uses Parity Wallet Vulnerability to Steal $30 Million Worth of Ethereum
An unknown hacker has used a vulnerability in an Ethereum wallet client to steal over 153,000 Ether, worth over $30 million dollars.
Security Flaws Are Everywhere. Even in Segway Hoverboards
Ninebot, the company behind Segway hoverboards, has issued new firmware to fix various security flaws that allow an attacker to connect to and take over users' devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-flaws-are-everywhere-even-in-segway-hoverboards/
Ninebot, the company behind Segway hoverboards, has issued new firmware to fix various security flaws that allow an attacker to connect to and take over users' devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-flaws-are-everywhere-even-in-segway-hoverboards/
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Security Flaws Are Everywhere. Even in Segway Hoverboards
Ninebot, the company behind Segway hoverboards, has issued new firmware to fix various security flaws that allow an attacker to connect to and take over users' devices.
Apple Releases Security Updates, Fixes Broadpwn Bug
On July 19, Apple released security updates for seven of its products, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows and iCloud for Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-fixes-broadpwn-bug/
On July 19, Apple released security updates for seven of its products, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows and iCloud for Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-fixes-broadpwn-bug/
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Apple Releases Security Updates, Fixes Broadpwn Bug
On July 19, Apple released security updates for seven of its products, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows and iCloud for Windows.
Online Course Teaches Russian-Speaking Hackers Latest Carding Tricks
Russian-speaking criminals are offering a six-week online course that teaches wannabe hackers all they need to know to enter the online fraud and carding scene. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/online-course-teaches-russian-speaking-hackers-latest-carding-tricks/
Russian-speaking criminals are offering a six-week online course that teaches wannabe hackers all they need to know to enter the online fraud and carding scene. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/online-course-teaches-russian-speaking-hackers-latest-carding-tricks/
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Online Course Teaches Russian-Speaking Hackers Latest Carding Tricks
Russian-speaking criminals are offering a six-week online course that teaches wannabe hackers all they need to know to enter the online fraud and carding scene.
Valve Patches Security Flaw That Allows Installation of Malware via Steam Games
A vulnerability in Valve's Source SDK, a library used by game vendors to support custom mods and other features, allows a malicious actor to execute code on a user's computer, and optionally install malware, such as ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, banking trojans, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/valve-patches-security-flaw-that-allows-installation-of-malware-via-steam-games/
A vulnerability in Valve's Source SDK, a library used by game vendors to support custom mods and other features, allows a malicious actor to execute code on a user's computer, and optionally install malware, such as ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, banking trojans, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/valve-patches-security-flaw-that-allows-installation-of-malware-via-steam-games/
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Valve Patches Security Flaw That Allows Installation of Malware via Steam Games
A vulnerability in Valve's Source SDK, a library used by game vendors to support custom mods and other features, allows a malicious actor to execute code on a user's computer, and optionally install malware, such as ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, banking…
Authorities Take Down Hansa Dark Web Market, Confirm AlphaBay Takedown
Today, in coordinated press releases, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Europol announced the takedown of two Dark Web marketplaces — AlphaBay and Hansa Market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/authorities-take-down-hansa-dark-web-market-confirm-alphabay-takedown/
Today, in coordinated press releases, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Europol announced the takedown of two Dark Web marketplaces — AlphaBay and Hansa Market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/authorities-take-down-hansa-dark-web-market-confirm-alphabay-takedown/
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Authorities Take Down Hansa Dark Web Market, Confirm AlphaBay Takedown
Today, in coordinated press releases, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Europol announced the takedown of two Dark Web marketplaces — AlphaBay and Hansa Market.
Chrome Extension Hijacks Search Results While Filtering Trump from the Web
While doing my normal scan through various sites that are known to push unwanted programs, I ran across a new version of a Chrome extension family that hijacks searches done on Google and other search engines. In addition to hijacking searches, this new variant also tries to filter Trump from the web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-hijacks-search-results-while-filtering-trump-from-the-web/
While doing my normal scan through various sites that are known to push unwanted programs, I ran across a new version of a Chrome extension family that hijacks searches done on Google and other search engines. In addition to hijacking searches, this new variant also tries to filter Trump from the web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-hijacks-search-results-while-filtering-trump-from-the-web/
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Chrome Extension Hijacks Search Results While Filtering Trump from the Web
While doing my normal scan through various sites that are known to push unwanted programs, I ran across a new version of a Chrome extension family that hijacks searches done on Google and other search engines. In addition to hijacking searches, this new variant…
The ZAYKA and NOOB CryptoMix Ransomware Variants Released in Quick Succession
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The ZAYKA and NOOB CryptoMix Ransomware Variants Released in Quick Succession
Series of Monumental OpSec Mistakes Led to AlphaBay's Demise
It was a series of monumental OpSec (operational security) mistakes that led to AlphaBay's demise, according to a series of documents released today by the US Department of Justice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/series-of-monumental-opsec-mistakes-led-to-alphabays-demise/
It was a series of monumental OpSec (operational security) mistakes that led to AlphaBay's demise, according to a series of documents released today by the US Department of Justice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/series-of-monumental-opsec-mistakes-led-to-alphabays-demise/
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Series of Monumental OpSec Mistakes Led to AlphaBay's Demise
It was a series of monumental OpSec (operational security) mistakes that led to AlphaBay's demise, according to a series of documents released today by the US Department of Justice.
Chromium to Get MP3 Support After MP3 Becomes Patent-Free
Chromium, the skeletal open-source browser at the core of Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Brave and a few other browsers will receive support for the automatic playback of MP3 files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chromium-to-get-mp3-support-after-mp3-becomes-patent-free/
Chromium, the skeletal open-source browser at the core of Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Brave and a few other browsers will receive support for the automatic playback of MP3 files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chromium-to-get-mp3-support-after-mp3-becomes-patent-free/
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Chromium to Get MP3 Support After MP3 Becomes Patent-Free
Chromium, the skeletal open-source browser at the core of Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Brave and a few other browsers will receive support for the automatic playback of MP3 files.
Sysadmin Gets 18 Months in Prison for Shutting Down Former Employer's Network
Joe Vito Venzor, 41, from El Paso, was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison for hacking and destroying the IT network of his former employee on the day he was let go. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sysadmin-gets-18-months-in-prison-for-shutting-down-former-employers-network/
Joe Vito Venzor, 41, from El Paso, was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison for hacking and destroying the IT network of his former employee on the day he was let go. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sysadmin-gets-18-months-in-prison-for-shutting-down-former-employers-network/
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Sysadmin Gets 18 Months in Prison for Shutting Down Former Employer's Network
Joe Vito Venzor, 41, from El Paso, was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison for hacking and destroying the IT network of his former employee on the day he was let go.
Stantinko Modular Backdoor Infected Over 500,000 Computers
Over 500,000 users have had their computers infected with a stealthy malware named Stantinko, according to a 99-page report released yesterday by Slovak antivirus maker ESET. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stantinko-modular-backdoor-infected-over-500-000-computers/
Over 500,000 users have had their computers infected with a stealthy malware named Stantinko, according to a 99-page report released yesterday by Slovak antivirus maker ESET. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stantinko-modular-backdoor-infected-over-500-000-computers/
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Stantinko Modular Backdoor Infected Over 500,000 Computers
Over 500,000 users have had their computers infected with a stealthy malware named Stantinko, according to a 99-page report released yesterday by Slovak antivirus maker ESET.
Briar Tor-Based Messenger Passes Security Audit, Enters Beta Stage
Briar, an instant messaging service that works over the Tor network, has reached beta stage today, the app's creators announced. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/briar-tor-based-messenger-passes-security-audit-enters-beta-stage/
Briar, an instant messaging service that works over the Tor network, has reached beta stage today, the app's creators announced. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/briar-tor-based-messenger-passes-security-audit-enters-beta-stage/
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Briar Tor-Based Messenger Passes Security Audit, Enters Beta Stage
Briar, an instant messaging service that works over the Tor network, has reached beta stage today, the app's creators announced.
The Week in Ransomware - July 21st 2017 - Decryptors, Reyptson, & CryptoMix
Really slow week, which is great. We did have some decryptors and updated decryptors released this week, which is always great. Of particular concern is the increase releasing of new CryptoMix variants. Thankfully, these variants do not seem to be netting to many victims at this time.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-21st-2017-decryptors-reyptson-and-cryptomix/
Really slow week, which is great. We did have some decryptors and updated decryptors released this week, which is always great. Of particular concern is the increase releasing of new CryptoMix variants. Thankfully, these variants do not seem to be netting to many victims at this time.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-21st-2017-decryptors-reyptson-and-cryptomix/
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The Week in Ransomware - July 21st 2017 - Decryptors, Reyptson, & CryptoMix
Really slow week, which is great. We did have some decryptors and updated decryptors released this week, which is always great. Of particular concern is the increase releasing of new CryptoMix variants. Thankfully, these variants do not seem to be netting…
New Version of DarkHotel Malware Spotted Going After Political Figures
The DarkHotel hacking group, a threat actor known to engage in advanced cyber-espionage tactics, has shifted operations from targeting CEOs and businessmen to political figures. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-version-of-darkhotel-malware-spotted-going-after-political-figures/
The DarkHotel hacking group, a threat actor known to engage in advanced cyber-espionage tactics, has shifted operations from targeting CEOs and businessmen to political figures. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-version-of-darkhotel-malware-spotted-going-after-political-figures/
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New Version of DarkHotel Malware Spotted Going After Political Figures
The DarkHotel hacking group, a threat actor known to engage in advanced cyber-espionage tactics, has shifted operations from targeting CEOs and businessmen to political figures.
Google's BBR Algorithm for Speeding up Internet Traffic Gains Wider Adoption
Google's BBR algorithm for handling TCP traffic congestion has gained huge ground this week after Google announced integration with Google Cloud, a cloud hosting platform offered by Google to thousands of companies and which serves millions of websites on a daily basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/googles-bbr-algorithm-for-speeding-up-internet-traffic-gains-wider-adoption/
Google's BBR algorithm for handling TCP traffic congestion has gained huge ground this week after Google announced integration with Google Cloud, a cloud hosting platform offered by Google to thousands of companies and which serves millions of websites on a daily basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/googles-bbr-algorithm-for-speeding-up-internet-traffic-gains-wider-adoption/
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Google's BBR Algorithm for Speeding up Internet Traffic Gains Wider Adoption
Google's BBR algorithm for handling TCP traffic congestion has gained huge ground this week after Google announced integration with Google Cloud, a cloud hosting platform offered by Google to thousands of companies and which serves millions of websites on…
Hacker "BestBuy" Admits to Hijacking Deutsche Telekom Routers With Mirai Malware
A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty in court on Friday to hijacking over 900,000 routers from the network of Deutsche Telekom, according to several reports in the German press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-bestbuy-admits-to-hijacking-deutsche-telekom-routers-with-mirai-malware/
A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty in court on Friday to hijacking over 900,000 routers from the network of Deutsche Telekom, according to several reports in the German press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-bestbuy-admits-to-hijacking-deutsche-telekom-routers-with-mirai-malware/
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Hacker "BestBuy" Admits to Hijacking Deutsche Telekom Routers With Mirai Malware
A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty in court on Friday to hijacking over 900,000 routers from the network of Deutsche Telekom, according to several reports in the German press.
Biggest Data Leak in Sweden's History Punished With Half a Month's Paycheck
The Swedish government has exposed sensitive details on millions of citizens in one of the biggest government screw-ups ever, and the official responsible for the whole fiasco was fined only half of her's monthly salary, which is 70,000 Swedish krona — or around $8,500. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/biggest-data-leak-in-swedens-history-punished-with-half-a-months-paycheck/
The Swedish government has exposed sensitive details on millions of citizens in one of the biggest government screw-ups ever, and the official responsible for the whole fiasco was fined only half of her's monthly salary, which is 70,000 Swedish krona — or around $8,500. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/biggest-data-leak-in-swedens-history-punished-with-half-a-months-paycheck/
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Biggest Data Leak in Sweden's History Punished With Half a Month's Paycheck
The Swedish government has exposed sensitive details on millions of citizens in one of the biggest government screw-ups ever, and the official responsible for the whole fiasco was fined only half of her monthly salary, which is 70,000 Swedish krona — or around…
New Intel CPU Cache Architecture Boosts Protection Against Side-Channel Attacks
Intel released a new CPU model this week, the Intel Core i9 7900X, which is the latest model to feature a new cache architecture that hardware experts believe it will make exploitation of side-channel attacks a lot harder. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-intel-cpu-cache-architecture-boosts-protection-against-side-channel-attacks/
Intel released a new CPU model this week, the Intel Core i9 7900X, which is the latest model to feature a new cache architecture that hardware experts believe it will make exploitation of side-channel attacks a lot harder. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-intel-cpu-cache-architecture-boosts-protection-against-side-channel-attacks/
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New Intel CPU Cache Architecture Boosts Protection Against Side-Channel Attacks
Intel released a new CPU model this week, the Intel Core i9 7900X, which is the latest model to feature a new cache architecture that hardware experts believe it will make exploitation of side-channel attacks a lot harder.
Users Leave 45,000 One-Star Facebook Reviews After Hacker's Unjust Arrest
Over 45,000 users have left one-star reviews on a company's Facebook page after the business reported a security researcher to police and had him arrested in the middle of the night instead of fixing a reported bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/users-leave-45-000-one-star-facebook-reviews-after-hackers-unjust-arrest/
Over 45,000 users have left one-star reviews on a company's Facebook page after the business reported a security researcher to police and had him arrested in the middle of the night instead of fixing a reported bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/users-leave-45-000-one-star-facebook-reviews-after-hackers-unjust-arrest/
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Users Leave 45,000 One-Star Facebook Reviews After Hacker's Unjust Arrest
Over 45,000 users have left one-star reviews on a company's Facebook page after the business reported a security researcher to police and had him arrested in the middle of the night instead of fixing a reported bug.