White Supremacy Site Moves to the Dark Web After Being Spurned by GoDaddy, Google, and Zoho
The Daily Stormer, the most well known of all white supremacy online portals, was forced to move today to the Dark Web after various service providers dropped the site from their infrastructure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/white-supremacy-site-moves-to-the-dark-web-after-being-spurned-by-godaddy-google-and-zoho/
The Daily Stormer, the most well known of all white supremacy online portals, was forced to move today to the Dark Web after various service providers dropped the site from their infrastructure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/white-supremacy-site-moves-to-the-dark-web-after-being-spurned-by-godaddy-google-and-zoho/
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White Supremacy Site Moves to the Dark Web After Being Spurned by GoDaddy, Google, and Zoho
The Daily Stormer, the most well known of all white supremacy online portals, was forced to move today to the Dark Web after various service providers dropped the site from their infrastructure.
2016 Open-Source Repo Continues to Fuel the PHP Server Ransomware Scene
A PHP ransomware project open-sourced on GitHub is still spawning active threats, more than a year after it was released in early 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/2016-open-source-repo-continues-to-fuel-the-php-server-ransomware-scene/
A PHP ransomware project open-sourced on GitHub is still spawning active threats, more than a year after it was released in early 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/2016-open-source-repo-continues-to-fuel-the-php-server-ransomware-scene/
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2016 Open-Source Repo Continues to Fuel the PHP Server Ransomware Scene
A PHP ransomware project open-sourced on GitHub is still spawning active threats, more than a year after it was released in early 2016.
Eight Chrome Extensions Hijacked to Deliver Malicious Code to 4.8 Million Users
Six more developers have had their Chrome extensions hijacked in the past four months, according to new evidence surfaced yesterday by Proofpoint researcher Kafeine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eight-chrome-extensions-hijacked-to-deliver-malicious-code-to-4-8-million-users/
Six more developers have had their Chrome extensions hijacked in the past four months, according to new evidence surfaced yesterday by Proofpoint researcher Kafeine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eight-chrome-extensions-hijacked-to-deliver-malicious-code-to-4-8-million-users/
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Eight Chrome Extensions Hijacked to Deliver Malicious Code to 4.8 Million Users
Six more developers have had their Chrome extensions hijacked in the past four months, according to new evidence surfaced yesterday by Proofpoint researcher Kafeine.
Lone Nigerian Hacker Behind Hacks at 4,000 Organizations
One lone hacker operating out of Lagos, Nigeria was able to hack into over 4,000 organizations across the globe using basic techniques and antiquated tools, according to an investigation by researchers at Check Point. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lone-nigerian-hacker-behind-hacks-at-4-000-organizations/
One lone hacker operating out of Lagos, Nigeria was able to hack into over 4,000 organizations across the globe using basic techniques and antiquated tools, according to an investigation by researchers at Check Point. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lone-nigerian-hacker-behind-hacks-at-4-000-organizations/
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Lone Nigerian Hacker Behind Attempted Hacks at 4,000 Organizations
One lone hacker operating out of Lagos, Nigeria was able to hack into over 4,000 organizations across the globe using basic techniques and antiquated tools, according to an investigation by researchers at Check Point.
Backdoor Found in Enterprise Software Used by Banks, Tech, and Energy Companies
A group with possible links to Chinese hackers has managed to break into the servers of NetSarang — a South Korean software maker — and has hidden a backdoor in the company's software packages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-found-in-enterprise-software-used-by-banks-tech-and-energy-companies/
A group with possible links to Chinese hackers has managed to break into the servers of NetSarang — a South Korean software maker — and has hidden a backdoor in the company's software packages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-found-in-enterprise-software-used-by-banks-tech-and-energy-companies/
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Backdoor Found in Enterprise Software Used by Banks, Tech, and Energy Companies
A group with possible links to Chinese hackers has managed to break into the servers of NetSarang — a South Korean software maker — and has hidden a backdoor in the company's software packages.
Pulse Wave - New DDoS Assault Pattern Discovered
A new method of carrying out DDoS attacks named Pulse Wave is causing problems to certain DDoS mitigation solutions, allowing attackers to down servers previously thought to be secured. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pulse-wave-new-ddos-assault-pattern-discovered/
A new method of carrying out DDoS attacks named Pulse Wave is causing problems to certain DDoS mitigation solutions, allowing attackers to down servers previously thought to be secured. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pulse-wave-new-ddos-assault-pattern-discovered/
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Pulse Wave - New DDoS Assault Pattern Discovered
A new method of carrying out DDoS attacks named Pulse Wave is causing problems to certain DDoS mitigation solutions, allowing attackers to down servers previously thought to be secured.
New Episode of Game of Thrones Leaks on Torrent Sites After Colossal HBO Blunder
Episode 6 of Game of Thrones season 7 has leaked online on streaming, torrent, and file-sharing portals after HBO accidentally broadcast the episode via its on-demand streaming platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/new-episode-of-game-of-thrones-leaks-on-torrent-sites-after-colossal-hbo-blunder/
Episode 6 of Game of Thrones season 7 has leaked online on streaming, torrent, and file-sharing portals after HBO accidentally broadcast the episode via its on-demand streaming platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/new-episode-of-game-of-thrones-leaks-on-torrent-sites-after-colossal-hbo-blunder/
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New Episode of Game of Thrones Leaks on Torrent Sites After Colossal HBO Blunder
Episode 6 of Game of Thrones season 7 has leaked online on streaming, torrent, and file-sharing portals after HBO accidentally broadcast the episode via its on-demand streaming platform.
SyncCrypt Ransomware Hides Inside JPG Files, Appends .KK Extension
A new ransomware called SyncCrypt was discovered that is being distributed by spam attachments pretending to be court orders. This ransomware uses a interesting approach of embedding a zip file in a jpg image in order to avoid detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synccrypt-ransomware-hides-inside-jpg-files-appends-kk-extension/
A new ransomware called SyncCrypt was discovered that is being distributed by spam attachments pretending to be court orders. This ransomware uses a interesting approach of embedding a zip file in a jpg image in order to avoid detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synccrypt-ransomware-hides-inside-jpg-files-appends-kk-extension/
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SyncCrypt Ransomware Hides Inside JPG Files, Appends .KK Extension
A new ransomware called SyncCrypt was discovered that is being distributed by spam attachments pretending to be court orders. This ransomware uses a interesting approach of embedding a zip file in a jpg image in order to avoid detection.
Locky Ransomware switches to the Lukitus extension for Encrypted Files
Today a new Locky Ransomware variant was discovered that switches to the .lukitus extension for encrypted files. It is not currently known how this variant is being distributed, but as the ransomware is being downloaded from a remote site it is most likely malspam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/locky-ransomware-switches-to-the-lukitus-extension-for-encrypted-files/
Today a new Locky Ransomware variant was discovered that switches to the .lukitus extension for encrypted files. It is not currently known how this variant is being distributed, but as the ransomware is being downloaded from a remote site it is most likely malspam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/locky-ransomware-switches-to-the-lukitus-extension-for-encrypted-files/
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Locky Ransomware switches to the Lukitus extension for Encrypted Files
Today a new Locky Ransomware variant was discovered that switches to the .lukitus extension for encrypted files. It is not currently known how this variant is being distributed, but as the ransomware is being downloaded from a remote site it is most likely…
North Korean Cyberspies Target US Defense Contractors Following Nuclear Threats
The North Korean cyber-espionage group known as the Lazarus Group has been busy hacking US defense contractors, according to a report published on Monday by security research firm Palo Alto Networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-cyberspies-target-us-defense-contractors-following-nuclear-threats/
The North Korean cyber-espionage group known as the Lazarus Group has been busy hacking US defense contractors, according to a report published on Monday by security research firm Palo Alto Networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-cyberspies-target-us-defense-contractors-following-nuclear-threats/
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North Korean Cyberspies Target US Defense Contractors Following Nuclear Threats
The North Korean cyber-espionage group known as the Lazarus Group has been busy hacking US defense contractors, according to a report published on Monday by security research firm Palo Alto Networks.
Unpatchable Flaw Affects Most of Today's Modern Cars
A flaw buried deep in the hearts of all modern cars allows an attacker with local or even remote access to a vehicle to shut down various components, including safety systems such as airbags, brakes, parking sensors, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatchable-flaw-affects-most-of-todays-modern-cars/
A flaw buried deep in the hearts of all modern cars allows an attacker with local or even remote access to a vehicle to shut down various components, including safety systems such as airbags, brakes, parking sensors, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatchable-flaw-affects-most-of-todays-modern-cars/
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Unpatchable Flaw Affects Most of Today's Modern Cars
A flaw buried deep in the hearts of all modern cars allows an attacker with local or even remote access to a vehicle to shut down various components, including safety systems such as airbags, brakes, parking sensors, and others.
RCE Vulnerability Affecting Older Versions of Chrome Will Remain Unpatched
A remote code execution vulnerability affects older versions of the Google Chrome browser, all except the current version — Chrome 60. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rce-vulnerability-affecting-older-versions-of-chrome-will-remain-unpatched/
A remote code execution vulnerability affects older versions of the Google Chrome browser, all except the current version — Chrome 60. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rce-vulnerability-affecting-older-versions-of-chrome-will-remain-unpatched/
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RCE Vulnerability Affecting Older Versions of Chrome Will Remain Unpatched
A remote code execution vulnerability affects older versions of the Google Chrome browser, all except the current version — Chrome 60.
Auto-Clicking Android Adware Found in 340 Apps on the Google Play Store
The developer(s) of an Android adware family named GhostClicker has managed to sneak his malware on the official Google Play Store on several occasions, hiding it in as much as 340 mundane Android apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/auto-clicking-android-adware-found-in-340-apps-on-the-google-play-store/
The developer(s) of an Android adware family named GhostClicker has managed to sneak his malware on the official Google Play Store on several occasions, hiding it in as much as 340 mundane Android apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/auto-clicking-android-adware-found-in-340-apps-on-the-google-play-store/
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Auto-Clicking Android Adware Found in 340 Apps on the Google Play Store
The developer(s) of an Android adware family named GhostClicker has managed to sneak his malware on the official Google Play Store on several occasions, hiding it in as much as 340 mundane Android apps.
Banking Trojans Set Their Sights on Taxi and Ride-Hailing Apps
It was to be expected that Android banking trojan operators would eventually set their sights on ride-hailing applications, considering that these apps work with a user's financial data on a daily basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojans-set-their-sights-on-taxi-and-ride-hailing-apps/
It was to be expected that Android banking trojan operators would eventually set their sights on ride-hailing applications, considering that these apps work with a user's financial data on a daily basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojans-set-their-sights-on-taxi-and-ride-hailing-apps/
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Banking Trojans Set Their Sights on Taxi and Ride-Hailing Apps
It was to be expected that Android banking trojan operators would eventually set their sights on ride-hailing applications, considering that these apps work with a user's financial data on a daily basis.
Ransomware Was the Most Prevalent Malware Payload Delivered via Email in Q2 2017
Malware activity has ramped up in the second quarter of 2017, according to reports from cyber-security firms Cyren, Check Point, Kaspersky Lab, Proofpoint, and Symantec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-was-the-most-prevalent-malware-payload-delivered-via-email-in-q2-2017/
Malware activity has ramped up in the second quarter of 2017, according to reports from cyber-security firms Cyren, Check Point, Kaspersky Lab, Proofpoint, and Symantec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-was-the-most-prevalent-malware-payload-delivered-via-email-in-q2-2017/
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Ransomware Was the Most Prevalent Malware Payload Delivered via Email in Q2 2017
Malware activity has ramped up in the second quarter of 2017, according to reports from cyber-security firms Cyren, Check Point, Kaspersky Lab, Proofpoint, and Symantec.
Computers, Smartphones Can Be Used as a Sonar-Like Tracking System
New research published this week by researchers from the University of Washington shows how an attacker could track a user's movements using speakers and microphones that come with computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/computers-smartphones-can-be-used-as-a-sonar-like-tracking-system/
New research published this week by researchers from the University of Washington shows how an attacker could track a user's movements using speakers and microphones that come with computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/computers-smartphones-can-be-used-as-a-sonar-like-tracking-system/
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Computers, Smartphones Can Be Used as a Sonar-Like Tracking System
New research published this week by researchers from the University of Washington shows how an attacker could track a user's movements using speakers and microphones that come with computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices.
Ransomware Hits LG Self-Service Kiosks Across South Korea, Possibly WannaCry
Representatives for LG South Korea said on Wednesday that a mysterious ransomware strain has infected self-servicing kiosks at various service centers across the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-hits-lg-self-service-kiosks-across-south-korea-possibly-wannacry/
Representatives for LG South Korea said on Wednesday that a mysterious ransomware strain has infected self-servicing kiosks at various service centers across the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-hits-lg-self-service-kiosks-across-south-korea-possibly-wannacry/
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Ransomware Hits LG Self-Service Kiosks Across South Korea, Possibly WannaCry
Representatives for LG South Korea said on Wednesday that a mysterious ransomware strain has infected self-servicing kiosks at various service centers across the country.
Hacker Releases Decryption Key for Apple's Secure Enclave Firmware
A hacker who goes online only by the pseudonym of Xerub has released the decryption key for Apple's Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) firmware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-releases-decryption-key-for-apples-secure-enclave-firmware/
A hacker who goes online only by the pseudonym of Xerub has released the decryption key for Apple's Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) firmware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-releases-decryption-key-for-apples-secure-enclave-firmware/
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Hacker Releases Decryption Key for Apple's Secure Enclave Firmware
A hacker who goes online only by the pseudonym of Xerub has released the decryption key for Apple's Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) firmware.
New ERROR CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released
Today, BleepingComputer discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that is appending the .ERROR extension to encrypted file names. This article will provide a brief summary of what has changed in this new variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-error-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
Today, BleepingComputer discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that is appending the .ERROR extension to encrypted file names. This article will provide a brief summary of what has changed in this new variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-error-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
Tsunami of DDoS-for-Hire Platforms Coming From the East
Over the past six months, a large number of DDoS-for-hire platforms — also known as DDoS booters or DDoS stressors — have appeared in China, all sporting the same interface, and seeming to be based on the same source code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tsunami-of-ddos-for-hire-platforms-coming-from-the-east/
Over the past six months, a large number of DDoS-for-hire platforms — also known as DDoS booters or DDoS stressors — have appeared in China, all sporting the same interface, and seeming to be based on the same source code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tsunami-of-ddos-for-hire-platforms-coming-from-the-east/
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Tsunami of DDoS-for-Hire Platforms Coming From the East
Over the past six months, a large number of DDoS-for-hire platforms — also known as DDoS booters or DDoS stressors — have appeared in China, all sporting the same interface, and seeming to be based on the same source code.
The Week in Ransomware - August 18th 2017 - SyncCrypt, GlobeImposter, & Locky
While the week was dominated by small little ransomware creations, we did have some interesting news. First, we have had a resurgence of Locky variants, then a constant stream of GlobeImposter variants variants, and finally the SynCrypt ransomware that utilizes an interesting distribution method. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-18th-2017-synccrypt-globeimposter-and-locky/
While the week was dominated by small little ransomware creations, we did have some interesting news. First, we have had a resurgence of Locky variants, then a constant stream of GlobeImposter variants variants, and finally the SynCrypt ransomware that utilizes an interesting distribution method. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-18th-2017-synccrypt-globeimposter-and-locky/
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The Week in Ransomware - August 18th 2017 - SyncCrypt, GlobeImposter, & Locky
While the week was dominated by small little ransomware creations, we did have some interesting news. First, we have had a resurgence of Locky variants, then a constant stream of GlobeImposter variants variants, and finally the SynCrypt ransomware that utilizes…