Upcoming Windows 10 Will Show Popup Dialogs for Individual App Permissions
The next major update of the Windows 10 operating system — codenamed the Fall Creators Update (FCU) — will receive new privacy controls, including popup dialogs that warn users about features an app is about to use. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/upcoming-windows-10-will-show-popup-dialogs-for-individual-app-permissions/
The next major update of the Windows 10 operating system — codenamed the Fall Creators Update (FCU) — will receive new privacy controls, including popup dialogs that warn users about features an app is about to use. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/upcoming-windows-10-will-show-popup-dialogs-for-individual-app-permissions/
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Upcoming Windows 10 Will Show Popup Dialogs for Individual App Permissions
The next major update of the Windows 10 operating system — codenamed the Fall Creators Update (FCU) — will receive new privacy controls, including popup dialogs that warn users about features an app is about to use.
Ichidan Is a Shodan-Like Search Engine for the Dark Web
Two days ago, Bleeping Computer came across a new Dark Web portal that allows users to search Tor Onion sites in the same way users utilize Shodan to discover Internet-exposed services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ichidan-is-a-shodan-like-search-engine-for-the-dark-web/
Two days ago, Bleeping Computer came across a new Dark Web portal that allows users to search Tor Onion sites in the same way users utilize Shodan to discover Internet-exposed services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ichidan-is-a-shodan-like-search-engine-for-the-dark-web/
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Ichidan Is a Shodan-Like Search Engine for the Dark Web
Two days ago, Bleeping Computer came across a new Dark Web portal that allows users to search Tor Onion sites in the same way users utilize Shodan to discover Internet-exposed services.
Equifax Confirms Hackers Used Apache Struts Vulnerability to Breach Its Servers
In an update posted to its security breach website, Equifax said hackers used an Apache Struts security bug to breach its servers and later steal data on over 143 million customers, from both the US and the UK. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/equifax-confirms-hackers-used-apache-struts-vulnerability-to-breach-its-servers/
In an update posted to its security breach website, Equifax said hackers used an Apache Struts security bug to breach its servers and later steal data on over 143 million customers, from both the US and the UK. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/equifax-confirms-hackers-used-apache-struts-vulnerability-to-breach-its-servers/
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Equifax Confirms Hackers Used Apache Struts Vulnerability to Breach Its Servers
In an update posted to its security breach website, Equifax said hackers used an Apache Struts security bug to breach its servers and later steal data on over 143 million customers, from both the US and the UK.
Attackers Can Bypass SKEL Protection in macOS High Sierra
A new security feature added in macOS High Sierra (10.13) named "Secure Kernel Extension Loading" (SKEL) can be bypassed to allow the loading of malicious kernel extensions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/attackers-can-bypass-skel-protection-in-macos-high-sierra/
A new security feature added in macOS High Sierra (10.13) named "Secure Kernel Extension Loading" (SKEL) can be bypassed to allow the loading of malicious kernel extensions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/attackers-can-bypass-skel-protection-in-macos-high-sierra/
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Attackers Can Bypass SKEL Protection in macOS High Sierra
A new security feature added in macOS High Sierra (10.13) named "Secure Kernel Extension Loading" (SKEL) can be bypassed to allow the loading of malicious kernel extensions.
Developers Unwittingly Embedded Malware in Their Android Apps via Shady SDK
Malware authors hid malicious code inside a software development kit (SDK) that developers embedded in their Android apps, unwittingly exposing their users to a mobile malware strain that Check Point identifies as ExpensiveWall. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/developers-unwittingly-embedded-malware-in-their-android-apps-via-shady-sdk/
Malware authors hid malicious code inside a software development kit (SDK) that developers embedded in their Android apps, unwittingly exposing their users to a mobile malware strain that Check Point identifies as ExpensiveWall. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/developers-unwittingly-embedded-malware-in-their-android-apps-via-shady-sdk/
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Developers Unwittingly Embedded Malware in Their Android Apps via Shady SDK
Malware authors hid malicious code inside a software development kit (SDK) that developers embedded in their Android apps, unwittingly exposing their users to a mobile malware strain that Check Point identifies as ExpensiveWall.
Malvertising Campaign Mines Cryptocurrency Right in Your Browser
Malware authors are using JavaScript code delivered via malvertising campaigns to mine different cryptocurrencies inside people's browsers, without their knowledge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malvertising-campaign-mines-cryptocurrency-right-in-your-browser/
Malware authors are using JavaScript code delivered via malvertising campaigns to mine different cryptocurrencies inside people's browsers, without their knowledge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malvertising-campaign-mines-cryptocurrency-right-in-your-browser/
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Malvertising Campaign Mines Cryptocurrency Right in Your Browser
Malware authors are using JavaScript code delivered via malvertising campaigns to mine different cryptocurrencies inside people's browsers, without their knowledge.
Sysadmin Hacks Former Employer and Buys iPad Tablets From Staples
A judge sentenced a Texas man to 27 months in prison for hacking his former employer so he could use company resources to buy at least 11 iPad Air tablets for himself. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sysadmin-hacks-former-employer-and-buys-ipad-tablets-from-staples/
A judge sentenced a Texas man to 27 months in prison for hacking his former employer so he could use company resources to buy at least 11 iPad Air tablets for himself. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sysadmin-hacks-former-employer-and-buys-ipad-tablets-from-staples/
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Sysadmin Hacks Former Employer and Buys iPad Tablets From Staples
A judge sentenced a Texas man to 27 months in prison for hacking his former employer so he could use company resources to buy at least 11 iPad Air tablets for himself.
Chrome Will Mute All Sites With Auto-Playing Sound by Default Starting 2018
Google engineers have announced changes in the way Chrome will handle websites with auto-playing audio. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-will-mute-all-sites-with-auto-playing-sound-by-default-starting-2018/
Google engineers have announced changes in the way Chrome will handle websites with auto-playing audio. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-will-mute-all-sites-with-auto-playing-sound-by-default-starting-2018/
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Chrome Will Mute All Sites With Auto-Playing Sound by Default Starting 2018
Google engineers have announced changes in the way Chrome will handle websites with auto-playing audio.
Ten Malicious Libraries Found on PyPI - Python Package Index
The Slovak National Security Office (NBU) has identified ten malicious Python libraries uploaded on PyPI — Python Package Index — the official third-party software repository for the Python programming language. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ten-malicious-libraries-found-on-pypi-python-package-index/
The Slovak National Security Office (NBU) has identified ten malicious Python libraries uploaded on PyPI — Python Package Index — the official third-party software repository for the Python programming language. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ten-malicious-libraries-found-on-pypi-python-package-index/
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Ten Malicious Libraries Found on PyPI - Python Package Index
The Slovak National Security Office (NBU) has identified ten malicious Python libraries uploaded on PyPI — Python Package Index — the official third-party software repository for the Python programming language.
Adware Installs InfoStealer Trojan that it loads via Chrome DLL Hijacking
A password stealing Trojan called AdService is being quietly distributed by adware bundles that typically install other programs such as Russian adware, extensions, clickers, adware, and fake system optimization programs. This Trojan is loaded through DLL hijacking in Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adware-installs-infostealer-trojan-that-it-loads-via-chrome-dll-hijacking/
A password stealing Trojan called AdService is being quietly distributed by adware bundles that typically install other programs such as Russian adware, extensions, clickers, adware, and fake system optimization programs. This Trojan is loaded through DLL hijacking in Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adware-installs-infostealer-trojan-that-it-loads-via-chrome-dll-hijacking/
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Adware Installs InfoStealer Trojan That It Loads via Chrome DLL Hijacking
A password stealing Trojan called AdService is being quietly distributed by adware bundles that typically install other programs such as Russian adware, extensions, clickers, adware, and fake system optimization programs. This Trojan is loaded through DLL…
Security.txt Standard Proposed, Similar to Robots.txt
Ed Foudil, a web developer and security researcher, has submitted a draft to the IETF — Internet Engineering Task Force — seeking the standardization of security.txt, a file that webmasters can host on their domain root and describe the site's security policies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-txt-standard-proposed-similar-to-robots-txt/
Ed Foudil, a web developer and security researcher, has submitted a draft to the IETF — Internet Engineering Task Force — seeking the standardization of security.txt, a file that webmasters can host on their domain root and describe the site's security policies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-txt-standard-proposed-similar-to-robots-txt/
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Security.txt Standard Proposed, Similar to Robots.txt
Ed Foudil, a web developer and security researcher, has submitted a draft to the IETF — Internet Engineering Task Force — seeking the standardization of security.txt, a file that webmasters can host on their domain root and describe the site's security policies.
OurMine Hacks Vevo After Employee Was Disrespectful to Hackers on LinkedIn
Hacking group OurMine has breached Vevo, a video hosting service, and has leaked files from the company's internal network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ourmine-hacks-vevo-after-employee-was-disrespectful-to-hackers-on-linkedin/
Hacking group OurMine has breached Vevo, a video hosting service, and has leaked files from the company's internal network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ourmine-hacks-vevo-after-employee-was-disrespectful-to-hackers-on-linkedin/
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OurMine Hacks Vevo After Employee Was Disrespectful to Hackers on LinkedIn
Hacking group OurMine has breached Vevo, a video hosting service, and has leaked files from the company's internal network.
The Week in Ransomware - September 15th 2017 - Mostly In-dev Ransomware
It has been another week of mostly small little in-dev ransomware that will never make it to distribution. In other news, Locky continues to send out large spam campaigns as it tries to become a major player again. Otherwise, not much to report, which we are always happy about. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-15th-2017-mostly-in-dev-ransomware/
It has been another week of mostly small little in-dev ransomware that will never make it to distribution. In other news, Locky continues to send out large spam campaigns as it tries to become a major player again. Otherwise, not much to report, which we are always happy about. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-15th-2017-mostly-in-dev-ransomware/
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The Week in Ransomware - September 15th 2017 - Mostly In-dev Ransomware
It has been another week of mostly small little in-dev ransomware that will never make it to distribution. In other news, Locky continues to send out large spam campaigns as it tries to become a major player again. Otherwise, not much to report, which we…
Google Will Auto-Delete Android Backups If Users Don't Use Their Phones for 2 Weeks
Google will automatically delete all of a user's Android backup files — stored in his Google Drive account — if the user does not use his phone for two weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/google-will-auto-delete-android-backups-if-users-dont-use-their-phones-for-2-weeks/
Google will automatically delete all of a user's Android backup files — stored in his Google Drive account — if the user does not use his phone for two weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/google-will-auto-delete-android-backups-if-users-dont-use-their-phones-for-2-weeks/
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Google Will Auto-Delete Android Backups If Users Don't Use Their Phones for 2 Weeks
Google will automatically delete all of a user's Android backup files — stored in his Google Drive account — if the user does not use his phone for two weeks.
Equifax Releases New Information About Security Breach as Top Execs Step Down
In a press release published late Friday night, credit rating and reporting firm Equifax revealed new details about the security breach that exposed the personal details of over 143 million users, and also announced the immediate retirement of two high-ranking executives. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/equifax-releases-new-information-about-security-breach-as-top-execs-step-down/
In a press release published late Friday night, credit rating and reporting firm Equifax revealed new details about the security breach that exposed the personal details of over 143 million users, and also announced the immediate retirement of two high-ranking executives. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/equifax-releases-new-information-about-security-breach-as-top-execs-step-down/
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Equifax Releases New Information About Security Breach as Top Execs Step Down
In a press release published late Friday night, credit rating and reporting firm Equifax revealed new details about the security breach that exposed the personal details of over 143 million users, and also announced the immediate retirement of two high-ranking…
The Loopix Anonymity System Wants to Be a More Secure Alternative to Tor
Loopix is a new anonymity network developed by a group of researchers from University College London (UCL) that comes with all the good parts of previous systems and new additions to improve security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/the-loopix-anonymity-system-wants-to-be-a-more-secure-alternative-to-tor/
Loopix is a new anonymity network developed by a group of researchers from University College London (UCL) that comes with all the good parts of previous systems and new additions to improve security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/the-loopix-anonymity-system-wants-to-be-a-more-secure-alternative-to-tor/
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The Loopix Anonymity System Wants to Be a More Secure Alternative to Tor
Loopix is a new anonymity network developed by a group of researchers from University College London (UCL) that comes with all the good parts of previous systems and new additions to improve security.
LiteBit Bitcoin Exchange Hacked Twice in Two Months
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/litebit-bitcoin-exchange-hacked-twice-in-two-months/
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/litebit-bitcoin-exchange-hacked-twice-in-two-months/
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LiteBit Bitcoin Exchange Hacked Twice in Two Months
LiteBit.eu — a multi-currency exchange based in the Netherlands — has suffered data breaches two months in a row. According to emails sent to affected customers after each event, no Bitcoin or altcoin funds were stolen in any of these two incidents.
CCleaner Compromised to Distribute Malware for Almost a Month
Version 5.33 of the CCleaner app offered for download between August 15 and September 12 was modified to include the Floxif malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ccleaner-compromised-to-distribute-malware-for-almost-a-month/
Version 5.33 of the CCleaner app offered for download between August 15 and September 12 was modified to include the Floxif malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ccleaner-compromised-to-distribute-malware-for-almost-a-month/
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CCleaner Compromised to Distribute Malware for Almost a Month
Version 5.33 of the CCleaner app offered for download between August 15 and September 12 was modified to include the Floxif malware.
CCleaner Malware Incident - What You Need to Know and How to Remove
This article contains information and answers to frequently asked questions regarding the CCleaner malware incident and how to remove the malware-laced CCleaner version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/how-to/security/ccleaner-malware-incident-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-remove/
This article contains information and answers to frequently asked questions regarding the CCleaner malware incident and how to remove the malware-laced CCleaner version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/how-to/security/ccleaner-malware-incident-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-remove/
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CCleaner Malware Incident - What You Need to Know and How to Remove
This article contains information and answers to frequently asked questions regarding the CCleaner malware incident and how to remove the malware-laced CCleaner version.
Researchers Discover New Android Banking Trojan
Security researchers have detected a new Android banking trojan by the name of Red Alert 2.0 that was developed during the past few months and has been recently rolled out into distribution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-discover-new-android-banking-trojan/
Security researchers have detected a new Android banking trojan by the name of Red Alert 2.0 that was developed during the past few months and has been recently rolled out into distribution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-discover-new-android-banking-trojan/
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Researchers Discover New Android Banking Trojan
Security researchers have detected a new Android banking trojan by the name of Red Alert 2.0 that was developed during the past few months and has been recently rolled out into distribution.
FBI Looking for Hacker Terrorizing Montana High Schools
The FBI and Montana law enforcement is looking for a hacker who's been terrorizing local high schools for the past five days, threatening both students' families and teachers alike. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-looking-for-hacker-terrorizing-montana-high-schools/
The FBI and Montana law enforcement is looking for a hacker who's been terrorizing local high schools for the past five days, threatening both students' families and teachers alike. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-looking-for-hacker-terrorizing-montana-high-schools/
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FBI Looking for Hacker Terrorizing Montana High Schools
The FBI and Montana law enforcement is looking for a hacker who's been terrorizing local high schools for the past five days, threatening both students' families and teachers alike.