New EMPTY CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released
Today, MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that is appending the .EMPTY extension to encrypted file names. Considering that the previous variant used ERROR as the previous extension and now uses EMPTY, it is clear that the developers are running out of extensions to use. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-empty-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
Today, MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that is appending the .EMPTY extension to encrypted file names. Considering that the previous variant used ERROR as the previous extension and now uses EMPTY, it is clear that the developers are running out of extensions to use. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-empty-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
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New EMPTY CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released
Today, MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that is appending the .EMPTY extension to encrypted file names. Considering that the previous variant used ERROR as the previous extension and now uses EMPTY, it is clear that the…
Chinese DIY App Allows Anyone to Create Android Ransomware
Chinese malware developers have created a specialized Android application that allows anyone to generate a fully-working Android ransomware just by filling in a form and pushing a few buttons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-diy-app-allows-anyone-to-create-android-ransomware/
Chinese malware developers have created a specialized Android application that allows anyone to generate a fully-working Android ransomware just by filling in a form and pushing a few buttons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-diy-app-allows-anyone-to-create-android-ransomware/
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Chinese DIY App Allows Anyone to Create Android Ransomware
Chinese malware developers have created a specialized Android application that allows anyone to generate a fully-working Android ransomware just by filling in a form and pushing a few buttons.
AI Training Algorithms Susceptible to Backdoors, Manipulation
Three researchers from New York University (NYU) have published a paper this week describing a method that an attacker could use to poison deep learning-based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-training-algorithms-susceptible-to-backdoors-manipulation/
Three researchers from New York University (NYU) have published a paper this week describing a method that an attacker could use to poison deep learning-based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-training-algorithms-susceptible-to-backdoors-manipulation/
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AI Training Algorithms Susceptible to Backdoors, Manipulation
Three researchers from New York University (NYU) have published a paper this week describing a method that an attacker could use to poison deep learning-based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.
New Arena Crysis Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the Crysis Ransomware was released yesterdary that appends the .arena extension to encrypted files. This article will provide a brief description of the ransomware and how to protect your computer from ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-arena-crysis-ransomware-variant-released/
A new variant of the Crysis Ransomware was released yesterdary that appends the .arena extension to encrypted files. This article will provide a brief description of the ransomware and how to protect your computer from ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-arena-crysis-ransomware-variant-released/
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New Arena Crysis Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the Crysis Ransomware was released yesterdary that appends the .arena extension to encrypted files. This article will provide a brief description of the ransomware and how to protect your computer from ransomware.
The Week in Ransomware - August 25th 2017 - Crysis & Ransomware Builders
Not a lot out this week other than some new variants of CryptoMix, Crysis, and someone paying homage to security researcher Karsten Hahn. Of particular interest is an Android application that allows anyone to generate a fully-working Android ransomware just by filling in a form and pushing a few buttons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-25th-2017-crysis-and-ransomware-builders/
Not a lot out this week other than some new variants of CryptoMix, Crysis, and someone paying homage to security researcher Karsten Hahn. Of particular interest is an Android application that allows anyone to generate a fully-working Android ransomware just by filling in a form and pushing a few buttons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-25th-2017-crysis-and-ransomware-builders/
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The Week in Ransomware - August 25th 2017 - Crysis & Ransomware Builders
Not a lot out this week other than some new variants of CryptoMix, Crysis, and someone paying homage to security researcher Karsten Hahn. Of particular interest is an Android application that allows anyone to generate a fully-working Android ransomware just…
US Arrests Chinese Man Involved With Sakula Malware Used in OPM and Anthem Hacks
The FBI has arrested a Chinese national on accusations of distributing and infecting US companies with the Sakula malware, the same malware used in the OPM and Anthem hacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-arrests-chinese-man-involved-with-sakula-malware-used-in-opm-and-anthem-hacks/
The FBI has arrested a Chinese national on accusations of distributing and infecting US companies with the Sakula malware, the same malware used in the OPM and Anthem hacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-arrests-chinese-man-involved-with-sakula-malware-used-in-opm-and-anthem-hacks/
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US Arrests Chinese Man Involved With Sakula Malware Used in OPM and Anthem Hacks
The FBI has arrested a Chinese national on accusations of distributing and infecting US companies with the Sakula malware, the same malware used in the OPM and Anthem hacks.
Chrome Testing Option to Permanently Mute Audio on Annoying Websites
The Google Chrome team is currently testing a new option that will allow users to permanently mute audio coming from a website (URL). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-testing-option-to-permanently-mute-audio-on-annoying-websites/
The Google Chrome team is currently testing a new option that will allow users to permanently mute audio coming from a website (URL). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-testing-option-to-permanently-mute-audio-on-annoying-websites/
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Chrome Testing Option to Permanently Mute Audio on Annoying Websites
The Google Chrome team is currently testing a new option that will allow users to permanently mute audio coming from a website (URL).
Someone Published a List of Telnet Credentials for Thousands of IoT Devices
A list of thousands of fully working Telnet credentials has been sitting online on Pastebin since June 11, credentials that can be used by botnet herders to increase the size of their DDoS cannons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/someone-published-a-list-of-telnet-credentials-for-thousands-of-iot-devices/
A list of thousands of fully working Telnet credentials has been sitting online on Pastebin since June 11, credentials that can be used by botnet herders to increase the size of their DDoS cannons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/someone-published-a-list-of-telnet-credentials-for-thousands-of-iot-devices/
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Someone Published a List of Telnet Credentials for Thousands of IoT Devices
A list of thousands of fully working Telnet credentials has been sitting online on Pastebin since June 11, credentials that can be used by botnet herders to increase the size of their DDoS cannons.
Chinese Cyber-Espionage Group Uses Game of Thrones as Phishing Lure
A cyber-espionage unit is using the recent Game of Thrones episode leaks to lure targets into opening malicious documents sent via email. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-cyber-espionage-group-uses-game-of-thrones-as-phishing-lure/
A cyber-espionage unit is using the recent Game of Thrones episode leaks to lure targets into opening malicious documents sent via email. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-cyber-espionage-group-uses-game-of-thrones-as-phishing-lure/
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Chinese Cyber-Espionage Group Uses Game of Thrones as Phishing Lure
A cyber-espionage unit is using the recent Game of Thrones episode leaks to lure targets into opening malicious documents sent via email.
Lawsuit Filed Against Logitech for Delaying Warranty Claims, Hiding EOL Decision
A US man has filed a lawsuit against Logitech, a Swiss-based manufacturer of electronic devices, on accusations that Logitech had intentionally delayed and tried to discourage warranty claims for defective products, falsely advertised products, and even hid an End-Of-Life (EOL) announcement from customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/lawsuit-filed-against-logitech-for-delaying-warranty-claims-hiding-eol-decision/
A US man has filed a lawsuit against Logitech, a Swiss-based manufacturer of electronic devices, on accusations that Logitech had intentionally delayed and tried to discourage warranty claims for defective products, falsely advertised products, and even hid an End-Of-Life (EOL) announcement from customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/lawsuit-filed-against-logitech-for-delaying-warranty-claims-hiding-eol-decision/
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Lawsuit Filed Against Logitech for Delaying Warranty Claims, Hiding EOL Decision
A US man has filed a lawsuit against Logitech, a Swiss-based manufacturer of electronic devices, on accusations that Logitech had intentionally delayed and tried to discourage warranty claims for defective products, falsely advertised products, and even hid…
Google Error Causes Widespread Internet Outage in Japan
An error on Google's part has caused widespread Internet outages in Japan for about an hour, on Friday, August 25. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-error-causes-widespread-internet-outage-in-japan/
An error on Google's part has caused widespread Internet outages in Japan for about an hour, on Friday, August 25. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-error-causes-widespread-internet-outage-in-japan/
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Google Error Causes Widespread Internet Outage in Japan
An error on Google's part has caused widespread Internet outages in Japan for about an hour, on Friday, August 25.
China to Impose Real Name Policy for Online Comments
The Cyberspace Administration of China has mandated that starting October 1, all online services will have to verify the identity of people posting comments on their platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/china-to-impose-real-name-policy-for-online-comments/
The Cyberspace Administration of China has mandated that starting October 1, all online services will have to verify the identity of people posting comments on their platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/china-to-impose-real-name-policy-for-online-comments/
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China to Impose Real Name Policy for Online Comments
The Cyberspace Administration of China has mandated that starting October 1, all online services will have to verify the identity of people posting comments on their platforms.
Unpatched Flaws Affect Chrome, Firefox, and Safari Browser Extension Systems
Security researchers have discovered two flaws that affect the extension systems embedded in today's browsers, such as Firefox, Safari, and all the Chromium-related offshoots, such as Chrome, Opera, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatched-flaws-affect-chrome-firefox-and-safari-browser-extension-systems/
Security researchers have discovered two flaws that affect the extension systems embedded in today's browsers, such as Firefox, Safari, and all the Chromium-related offshoots, such as Chrome, Opera, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatched-flaws-affect-chrome-firefox-and-safari-browser-extension-systems/
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Unpatched Flaws Affect Chrome, Firefox, and Safari Browser Extension Systems
Security researchers have discovered two flaws that affect the extension systems embedded in today's browsers, such as Firefox, Safari, and all the Chromium-related offshoots, such as Chrome, Opera, and others.
Security Firms Unite to Bring Down WireX Android DDoS Botnet
Security researchers from Akamai, Cloudflare, Flashpoint, Google, Oracle Dyn, RiskIQ, Team Cymru, and a few other companies have worked together to take down a DDoS botnet made up of Android devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-firms-unite-to-bring-down-wirex-android-ddos-botnet/
Security researchers from Akamai, Cloudflare, Flashpoint, Google, Oracle Dyn, RiskIQ, Team Cymru, and a few other companies have worked together to take down a DDoS botnet made up of Android devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-firms-unite-to-bring-down-wirex-android-ddos-botnet/
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Security Firms Unite to Bring Down WireX Android DDoS Botnet
Security researchers from Akamai, Cloudflare, Flashpoint, Google, Oracle Dyn, RiskIQ, Team Cymru, and a few other companies have worked together to take down a DDoS botnet made up of Android devices.
New Nuclear BTCWare Ransomware Released
A new variant of the BTCWare ransomware was discovered that appends the .[affiliate_email].nuclear extension to encrypted files. The BTCWare family of ransomware is distributed by the developers hacking into remote computers with weak passwords using Remote Desktop services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-nuclear-btcware-ransomware-released/
A new variant of the BTCWare ransomware was discovered that appends the .[affiliate_email].nuclear extension to encrypted files. The BTCWare family of ransomware is distributed by the developers hacking into remote computers with weak passwords using Remote Desktop services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-nuclear-btcware-ransomware-released/
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New Nuclear BTCWare Ransomware Released
A new variant of the BTCWare ransomware was discovered that appends the .[affiliate_email].nuclear extension to encrypted files. The BTCWare family of ransomware is distributed by the developers hacking into remote computers with weak passwords using Remote…
Researchers Find a Way to Disable Much-Hated Intel ME Component Courtesy of the NSA
Researchers from Positive Technologies — a provider of enterprise security solutions — have found a way to disable the Intel Management Engine (ME), a much-hated component of Intel CPUs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/researchers-find-a-way-to-disable-much-hated-intel-me-component-courtesy-of-the-nsa/
Researchers from Positive Technologies — a provider of enterprise security solutions — have found a way to disable the Intel Management Engine (ME), a much-hated component of Intel CPUs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/researchers-find-a-way-to-disable-much-hated-intel-me-component-courtesy-of-the-nsa/
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Researchers Find a Way to Disable Much-Hated Intel ME Component Courtesy of the NSA
Researchers from Positive Technologies — a provider of enterprise security solutions — have found a way to disable the Intel Management Engine (ME), a much-hated component of Intel CPUs.
Researchers Can't Explain Why WAP-Billing Trojans Are Making a Comeback
After years of silence, WAP-billing trojans are making a comeback, with four new strains becoming active in the second quarter of 2017, targeting Russia and India primarily. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-cant-explain-why-wap-billing-trojans-are-making-a-comeback/
After years of silence, WAP-billing trojans are making a comeback, with four new strains becoming active in the second quarter of 2017, targeting Russia and India primarily. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-cant-explain-why-wap-billing-trojans-are-making-a-comeback/
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Researchers Can't Explain Why WAP-Billing Trojans Are Making a Comeback
After years of silence, WAP-billing trojans are making a comeback, with four new strains becoming active in the second quarter of 2017, targeting Russia and India primarily.
Bit Paymer Ransomware Hits Scottish Hospitals
Several hospitals part of the NHS Lanarkshire board were hit on Friday by a version of the Bit Paymer ransomware. The infection took root on late Friday, August 25. NHS Lanarkshire officials acknowledged the incident right away. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bit-paymer-ransomware-hits-scottish-hospitals/
Several hospitals part of the NHS Lanarkshire board were hit on Friday by a version of the Bit Paymer ransomware. The infection took root on late Friday, August 25. NHS Lanarkshire officials acknowledged the incident right away. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bit-paymer-ransomware-hits-scottish-hospitals/
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Bit Paymer Ransomware Hits Scottish Hospitals
Several hospitals part of the NHS Lanarkshire board were hit on Friday by a version of the Bit Paymer ransomware. The infection took root on late Friday, August 25. NHS Lanarkshire officials acknowledged the incident right away.
Metadata From IoT Traffic Exposes In-Home User Activity
Metadata from web traffic generated by smart devices installed in a home can reveal quite a lot of information about the owner's habits and lifestyle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/metadata-from-iot-traffic-exposes-in-home-user-activity/
Metadata from web traffic generated by smart devices installed in a home can reveal quite a lot of information about the owner's habits and lifestyle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/metadata-from-iot-traffic-exposes-in-home-user-activity/
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Metadata From IoT Traffic Exposes In-Home User Activity
Metadata from web traffic generated by smart devices installed in a home can reveal quite a lot of information about the owner's habits and lifestyle.
IRS Warns of Emails Spreading Ransomware
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning US citizens of a new phishing scheme that poses as official IRS communications in the hopes that victims access a link, download a file, and hopefully get infected with ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/irs-warns-of-emails-spreading-ransomware/
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning US citizens of a new phishing scheme that poses as official IRS communications in the hopes that victims access a link, download a file, and hopefully get infected with ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/irs-warns-of-emails-spreading-ransomware/
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IRS Warns of Emails Spreading Ransomware
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning US citizens of a new phishing scheme that poses as official IRS communications in the hopes that victims access a link, download a file, and hopefully get infected with ransomware.
Windows Debug Tool WinDbg Gets a Major Facelift
Microsoft released a new version of the WinDbg debugger tool for Windows, a very popular utility among developers and system administrators working in investigating crash reports, and debugging BSODs and other errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-debug-tool-windbg-gets-a-major-facelift/
Microsoft released a new version of the WinDbg debugger tool for Windows, a very popular utility among developers and system administrators working in investigating crash reports, and debugging BSODs and other errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-debug-tool-windbg-gets-a-major-facelift/
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Windows Debug Tool WinDbg Gets a Major Facelift
Microsoft released a new version of the WinDbg debugger tool for Windows, a very popular utility among developers and system administrators working in investigating crash reports, and debugging BSODs and other errors.