New Mac Adware Mughthesec Will Cause Serious Headaches
A new family of Mac adware is bound to cause some headaches to infected victims, as the only way to remove it and its secondary payloads is by reinstalling macOS from scratch, according to the expert opinion of Patrick Wardle, Director of Research at Synack and a well-known Mac malware researcher. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-mac-adware-mughthesec-will-cause-serious-headaches/
A new family of Mac adware is bound to cause some headaches to infected victims, as the only way to remove it and its secondary payloads is by reinstalling macOS from scratch, according to the expert opinion of Patrick Wardle, Director of Research at Synack and a well-known Mac malware researcher. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-mac-adware-mughthesec-will-cause-serious-headaches/
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New Mac Adware Mughthesec Will Cause Serious Headaches
A new family of Mac adware is bound to cause some headaches to infected victims, as the only way to remove it and its secondary payloads is by reinstalling macOS from scratch, according to the expert opinion of Patrick Wardle, Director of Research at Synack…
Vault 7: Wikileaks Divulges CIA Tool for Capturing RTSP and H.264 Video Streams
Wikileaks published today a manual for an alleged CIA tool that can capture the content of remote video streams and save them to disk for further analysis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-wikileaks-divulges-cia-tool-for-capturing-rtsp-and-h-264-video-streams/
Wikileaks published today a manual for an alleged CIA tool that can capture the content of remote video streams and save them to disk for further analysis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-wikileaks-divulges-cia-tool-for-capturing-rtsp-and-h-264-video-streams/
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Vault 7: Wikileaks Divulges CIA Tool for Capturing RTSP and H.264 Video Streams
Wikileaks published today a manual for an alleged CIA tool that can capture the content of remote video streams and save them to disk for further analysis.
IsraBye is a Anti-Israel Data Wiper Disguised as Ransomware
An anti-Israel & pro-Palestinian data wiper called IsraBye has been discovered that pretends to be a ransomware. Unfortunately, even though the lock screen implies that the files can be recovered, the contents of the files are actually replaced with an anti-Israel message. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/israbye-is-a-anti-israel-data-wiper-disguised-as-ransomware/
An anti-Israel & pro-Palestinian data wiper called IsraBye has been discovered that pretends to be a ransomware. Unfortunately, even though the lock screen implies that the files can be recovered, the contents of the files are actually replaced with an anti-Israel message. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/israbye-is-a-anti-israel-data-wiper-disguised-as-ransomware/
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IsraBye is a Anti-Israel Data Wiper Disguised as Ransomware
An anti-Israel & pro-Palestinian data wiper called IsraBye has been discovered that pretends to be a ransomware. Unfortunately, even though the lock screen implies that the files can be recovered, the contents of the files are actually replaced with an anti…
Microsoft Unveils Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
Today, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, which contains high end features geared towards servers that are running mission critical applications or utilizing high end hardware. These features include ReFS (Resilient file system), persistent memory, faster file sharing, and expanded hardware support. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-windows-10-pro-for-workstations/
Today, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, which contains high end features geared towards servers that are running mission critical applications or utilizing high end hardware. These features include ReFS (Resilient file system), persistent memory, faster file sharing, and expanded hardware support. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-windows-10-pro-for-workstations/
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Microsoft Unveils Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
Today, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, which contains high end features geared towards servers that are running mission critical applications or utilizing high end hardware. These features include ReFS (Resilient file system), persistent…
HBO Wanted to Disguise $250,000 Ransom Payment as Bug Bounty Reward
The hackers who breached HBO's servers have declined a ransom payment of $250,000 from a top HBO exec, according to an email leaked by hackers to the press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hbo-wanted-to-disguise-250-000-ransom-payment-as-bug-bounty-reward/
The hackers who breached HBO's servers have declined a ransom payment of $250,000 from a top HBO exec, according to an email leaked by hackers to the press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hbo-wanted-to-disguise-250-000-ransom-payment-as-bug-bounty-reward/
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HBO Wanted to Disguise $250,000 Ransom Payment as Bug Bounty Reward
The hackers who breached HBO's servers have declined a ransom payment of $250,000 from a top HBO exec, according to an email leaked by hackers to the press.
Recently Patched Flash Bug Can Leak Windows Credentials
Earlier this week, Adobe patched a vulnerability in Flash Player that allows an attacker to use malicious Flash files to leak Windows credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/recently-patched-flash-bug-can-leak-windows-credentials/
Earlier this week, Adobe patched a vulnerability in Flash Player that allows an attacker to use malicious Flash files to leak Windows credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/recently-patched-flash-bug-can-leak-windows-credentials/
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Recently Patched Flash Bug Can Leak Windows Credentials
Earlier this week, Adobe patched a vulnerability in Flash Player that allows an attacker to use malicious Flash files to leak Windows credentials.
Ukraine Police Arrest Man for Spreading NotPetya Ransomware in Tax Evasion Scheme
Ukrainian authorities have arrested a 51-year-old man from Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, on accusations of distributing a version of the NotPetya ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-police-arrest-man-for-spreading-notpetya-ransomware-in-tax-evasion-scheme/
Ukrainian authorities have arrested a 51-year-old man from Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, on accusations of distributing a version of the NotPetya ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-police-arrest-man-for-spreading-notpetya-ransomware-in-tax-evasion-scheme/
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Ukraine Police Arrest Man for Spreading NotPetya Ransomware in Tax Evasion Scheme
Ukrainian authorities have arrested a 51-year-old man from Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, on accusations of distributing a version of the NotPetya ransomware.
Kaspersky and Microsoft Kiss and Make Up in Antitrust Dispute
Kaspersky Lab and Microsoft simultaneously announced that they've reached common ground on an antitrust complaint the antivirus vendor filed with Russian and European authorities in late 2016 and mid-2017, respectively. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/kaspersky-and-microsoft-kiss-and-make-up-in-antitrust-dispute/
Kaspersky Lab and Microsoft simultaneously announced that they've reached common ground on an antitrust complaint the antivirus vendor filed with Russian and European authorities in late 2016 and mid-2017, respectively. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/kaspersky-and-microsoft-kiss-and-make-up-in-antitrust-dispute/
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Kaspersky and Microsoft Kiss and Make Up in Antitrust Dispute
Kaspersky Lab and Microsoft simultaneously announced that they've reached common ground on an antitrust complaint the antivirus vendor filed with Russian and European authorities in late 2016 and mid-2017, respectively.
Source Code Management Tools Affected by Severe Vulnerability
Three of the most popular version control systems (VCSs) used in managing source code projects are vulnerable to a flaw that allows an attacker to run code on a victim's platform, potentially leading to the theft of source code or the hijacking of the underlying machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/source-code-management-tools-affected-by-severe-vulnerability/
Three of the most popular version control systems (VCSs) used in managing source code projects are vulnerable to a flaw that allows an attacker to run code on a victim's platform, potentially leading to the theft of source code or the hijacking of the underlying machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/source-code-management-tools-affected-by-severe-vulnerability/
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Source Code Management Tools Affected by Severe Vulnerability
Three of the most popular version control systems (VCSs) used in managing source code projects are vulnerable to a flaw that allows an attacker to run code on a victim's platform, potentially leading to the theft of source code or the hijacking of the underlying…
Russian Cyberspies Are Using NSA Tools to Target European Hotels
After the US government has spent probably millions of dollars developing hacking tools, Russian hackers are now using them to spy on guests across hotels in Europe and the Middle East. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-cyberspies-are-using-nsa-tools-to-target-european-hotels/
After the US government has spent probably millions of dollars developing hacking tools, Russian hackers are now using them to spy on guests across hotels in Europe and the Middle East. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-cyberspies-are-using-nsa-tools-to-target-european-hotels/
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Russian Cyberspies Are Using NSA Tools to Target European Hotels
After the US government has spent probably millions of dollars developing hacking tools, Russian hackers are now using them to spy on guests across hotels in Europe and the Middle East.
The Week in Ransomware - August 11th 2017 - GlobeImposter & CryptoMix
This week has been dominated by GlobeImposter releases that do not seem to stop. We also have a few CryptoMix variants and smaller ransomware variants. Otherwise, no big news released this week, which is always a good thing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-11th-2017-globeimposter-and-cryptomix/
This week has been dominated by GlobeImposter releases that do not seem to stop. We also have a few CryptoMix variants and smaller ransomware variants. Otherwise, no big news released this week, which is always a good thing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-11th-2017-globeimposter-and-cryptomix/
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The Week in Ransomware - August 11th 2017 - GlobeImposter & CryptoMix
This week has been dominated by GlobeImposter releases that do not seem to stop. We also have a few CryptoMix variants and smaller ransomware variants. Otherwise, no big news released this week, which is always a good thing.
USB Devices Vulnerable to Crosstalk Data Leaks
Just like water leaks from pipes, so do electric signals from USB ports, indirectly exposing sensitive data to a knowledgeable attacker, according to new research from scientists at the University of Adelaide in Australia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usb-devices-vulnerable-to-crosstalk-data-leaks/
Just like water leaks from pipes, so do electric signals from USB ports, indirectly exposing sensitive data to a knowledgeable attacker, according to new research from scientists at the University of Adelaide in Australia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usb-devices-vulnerable-to-crosstalk-data-leaks/
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USB Devices Vulnerable to Crosstalk Data Leaks
Just like water leaks from pipes, so do electric signals from USB ports, indirectly exposing sensitive data to a knowledgeable attacker, according to new research from scientists at the University of Adelaide in Australia.
Spyware Apps Found on Google Play Store
Researchers from mobile security firm Lookout say they found at least three Android apps on the Google Play Store that contained a form of advanced spyware they believe was created by an Iraqi developer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spyware-apps-found-on-google-play-store/
Researchers from mobile security firm Lookout say they found at least three Android apps on the Google Play Store that contained a form of advanced spyware they believe was created by an Iraqi developer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spyware-apps-found-on-google-play-store/
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Spyware Apps Found on Google Play Store
Researchers from mobile security firm Lookout say they found at least three Android apps on the Google Play Store that contained a form of advanced spyware they believe was created by an Iraqi developer.
Botched Firmware Update Bricks Hundreds of Smart Door Locks
On Tuesday, August 8, smart locks manufacturer LockState botched an over-the-air firmware update for its WiFi enabled smart locks, causing the devices to lose connectivity to the vendor's servers and the ability to open doors for its users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/botched-firmware-update-bricks-hundreds-of-smart-door-locks/
On Tuesday, August 8, smart locks manufacturer LockState botched an over-the-air firmware update for its WiFi enabled smart locks, causing the devices to lose connectivity to the vendor's servers and the ability to open doors for its users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/botched-firmware-update-bricks-hundreds-of-smart-door-locks/
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Botched Firmware Update Bricks Hundreds of Smart Door Locks
On Tuesday, August 8, smart locks manufacturer LockState botched an over-the-air firmware update for its WiFi enabled smart locks, causing the devices to lose connectivity to the vendor's servers and the ability to open doors for its users.
GoDaddy Has the Best Password Practices, Netflix, Spotify, Uber Have the Worst
The team at Dashlane — a password manager app — has analyzed the password policies of 40 popular online services and has discovered that not all websites are alike when it comes to password security, but some are worse than others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/godaddy-has-the-best-password-practices-netflix-spotify-uber-have-the-worst/
The team at Dashlane — a password manager app — has analyzed the password policies of 40 popular online services and has discovered that not all websites are alike when it comes to password security, but some are worse than others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/godaddy-has-the-best-password-practices-netflix-spotify-uber-have-the-worst/
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GoDaddy Has the Best Password Practices, Netflix, Spotify, Uber Have the Worst
The team at Dashlane — a password manager app — has analyzed the password policies of 40 popular online services and has discovered that not all websites are alike when it comes to password security, but some are worse than others.
Hackers Leak More HBO Shows but No Game of Thrones This Week
Earlier today, the hacker group that goes by the pseudonym of Mr. Smith has leaked more data from HBO servers. This time around the hackers leaked a plethora of unaired episodes from ten different HBO shows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leak-more-hbo-shows-but-no-game-of-thrones-this-week/
Earlier today, the hacker group that goes by the pseudonym of Mr. Smith has leaked more data from HBO servers. This time around the hackers leaked a plethora of unaired episodes from ten different HBO shows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leak-more-hbo-shows-but-no-game-of-thrones-this-week/
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Hackers Leak More HBO Shows but No Game of Thrones This Week
Earlier today, the hacker group that goes by the pseudonym of Mr. Smith has leaked more data from HBO servers. This time around the hackers leaked a plethora of unaired episodes from ten different HBO shows.
Leading White Supremacy Site Gets Booted off GoDaddy's Network
GoDaddy has informed The Daily Stormer, the top white supremacy site in the US, to find a new web host following a denigrating post against the woman who died over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leading-white-supremacy-site-gets-booted-off-godaddys-network/
GoDaddy has informed The Daily Stormer, the top white supremacy site in the US, to find a new web host following a denigrating post against the woman who died over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leading-white-supremacy-site-gets-booted-off-godaddys-network/
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Leading White Supremacy Site Gets Booted off GoDaddy's Network
GoDaddy has informed The Daily Stormer, the top white supremacy site in the US, to find a new web host following a denigrating post against the woman who died over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Mozilla Will Kill Legacy Firefox Add-Ons in Exactly Three Months
On November 14 Mozilla will take the biggest gamble in its long history when the organization will ship Firefox 57, the first version of its browser that will stop supporting legacy Firefox add-ons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-will-kill-legacy-firefox-add-ons-in-exactly-three-months/
On November 14 Mozilla will take the biggest gamble in its long history when the organization will ship Firefox 57, the first version of its browser that will stop supporting legacy Firefox add-ons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-will-kill-legacy-firefox-add-ons-in-exactly-three-months/
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Mozilla Will Kill Legacy Firefox Add-Ons in Exactly Three Months
On November 14 Mozilla will take the biggest gamble in its long history when the organization will ship Firefox 57, the first version of its browser that will stop supporting legacy Firefox add-ons.
Four Suspects Arrested in India for Leaking Game of Thrones Episode
Indian authorities have announced they arrested four suspects on suspicion of leaking episode 4 of Game of Thrones season 7, titled "Spoils of War." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/four-suspects-arrested-in-india-for-leaking-game-of-thrones-episode/
Indian authorities have announced they arrested four suspects on suspicion of leaking episode 4 of Game of Thrones season 7, titled "Spoils of War." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/four-suspects-arrested-in-india-for-leaking-game-of-thrones-episode/
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Four Suspects Arrested in India for Leaking Game of Thrones Episode
Indian authorities have announced they arrested four suspects on suspicion of leaking episode 4 of Game of Thrones season 7, titled "Spoils of War."
New Disdain Exploit Kit Sold on Underground Hacking Forums
A malware developer using the pseudonym of Cehceny is currently advertising a new exploit kit on underground hacking forums. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-disdain-exploit-kit-sold-on-underground-hacking-forums/
A malware developer using the pseudonym of Cehceny is currently advertising a new exploit kit on underground hacking forums. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-disdain-exploit-kit-sold-on-underground-hacking-forums/
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New Disdain Exploit Kit Sold on Underground Hacking Forums
A malware developer using the pseudonym of Cehceny is currently advertising a new exploit kit on underground hacking forums.
DOJ Asks DreamHost to Reveal IP Addresses of All Who Visited Anti-Trump Website
DreamHost — a US-based web hosting provider — revealed today that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had issued a search warrant in an attempt to obtain details about one of its customers, and the people who visited its website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/doj-asks-dreamhost-to-reveal-ip-addresses-of-all-who-visited-anti-trump-website/
DreamHost — a US-based web hosting provider — revealed today that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had issued a search warrant in an attempt to obtain details about one of its customers, and the people who visited its website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/doj-asks-dreamhost-to-reveal-ip-addresses-of-all-who-visited-anti-trump-website/
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DOJ Asks DreamHost to Reveal IP Addresses of All Who Visited Anti-Trump Website
DreamHost — a US-based web hosting provider — revealed today that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had issued a search warrant in an attempt to obtain details about one of its customers, and the people who visited its website.