US senator: Govts spy on Apple, Google users via mobile notifications
A U.S. senator revealed today that government agencies worldwide demand mobile push notification records from Apple and Google users to spy on their customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-senator-govts-spy-on-apple-google-users-via-mobile-notifications/
A U.S. senator revealed today that government agencies worldwide demand mobile push notification records from Apple and Google users to spy on their customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-senator-govts-spy-on-apple-google-users-via-mobile-notifications/
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US senator: Govts spy on Apple, Google users via mobile notifications
A U.S. senator revealed today that government agencies worldwide demand mobile push notification records from Apple and Google users to spy on their customers.
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New SLAM attack steals sensitive data from AMD, future Intel CPUs
Academic researchers developed a new side-channel attack called SLAM that exploits hardware features designed to improve security in upcoming CPUs from Intel, AMD, and Arm to obtain the root password hash from the kernel memory. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-slam-attack-steals-sensitive-data-from-amd-future-intel-cpus/
Academic researchers developed a new side-channel attack called SLAM that exploits hardware features designed to improve security in upcoming CPUs from Intel, AMD, and Arm to obtain the root password hash from the kernel memory. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-slam-attack-steals-sensitive-data-from-amd-future-intel-cpus/
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New SLAM attack steals sensitive data from AMD, future Intel CPUs
Academic researchers developed a new side-channel attack called SLAM that exploits hardware features designed to improve security in upcoming CPUs from Intel, AMD, and Arm to obtain the root password hash from the kernel memory.
Krasue RAT malware hides on Linux servers using embedded rootkits
Security researchers discovered a remote access trojan they named Krasue that is targeting Linux systems of telecommunications companies and managed to remain undetected since 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/krasue-rat-malware-hides-on-linux-servers-using-embedded-rootkits/
Security researchers discovered a remote access trojan they named Krasue that is targeting Linux systems of telecommunications companies and managed to remain undetected since 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/krasue-rat-malware-hides-on-linux-servers-using-embedded-rootkits/
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Krasue RAT malware hides on Linux servers using embedded rootkits
Security researchers discovered a remote access trojan they named Krasue that is targeting Linux systems of telecommunications companies and managed to remain undetected since 2021.
Meta rolls out default end-to-end encryption on Messenger, Facebook
Meta has announced that the immediate availability of end-to-end encryption for all chats and calls made through the Messenger app, as well as the Facebook social media platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meta-rolls-out-default-end-to-end-encryption-on-messenger-facebook/
Meta has announced that the immediate availability of end-to-end encryption for all chats and calls made through the Messenger app, as well as the Facebook social media platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meta-rolls-out-default-end-to-end-encryption-on-messenger-facebook/
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Meta rolls out default end-to-end encryption on Messenger, Facebook
Meta has announced that the immediate availability of end-to-end encryption for all chats and calls made through the Messenger app, as well as the Facebook social media platform.
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UK and allies expose Russian FSB hacking group, sanction members
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Microsoft warn that the Russian state-backed actor "Callisto Group" (aka "Seaborgium" or "Star Blizzard") is targeting organizations worldwide with spear-phishing campaigns used to steal account credentials and data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-and-allies-expose-russian-fsb-hacking-group-sanction-members/
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Microsoft warn that the Russian state-backed actor "Callisto Group" (aka "Seaborgium" or "Star Blizzard") is targeting organizations worldwide with spear-phishing campaigns used to steal account credentials and data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-and-allies-expose-russian-fsb-hacking-group-sanction-members/
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UK and allies expose Russian FSB hacking group, sanction members
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Microsoft warn that the Russian state-backed actor "Callisto Group" (aka "Seaborgium" or "Star Blizzard") is targeting organizations worldwide with spear-phishing campaigns used to steal account credentials…
Russian pleads guilty to running crypto-exchange used by ransomware gangs
Russian national Anatoly Legkodymov pleaded guilty to operating the Bitzlato cryptocurrency exchange that helped ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals launder over $700 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-pleads-guilty-to-running-crypto-exchange-used-by-ransomware-gangs/
Russian national Anatoly Legkodymov pleaded guilty to operating the Bitzlato cryptocurrency exchange that helped ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals launder over $700 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-pleads-guilty-to-running-crypto-exchange-used-by-ransomware-gangs/
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Russian pleads guilty to running crypto exchange used by ransomware gangs
Russian national Anatoly Legkodymov pleaded guilty to operating the Bitzlato cryptocurrency exchange that helped ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals launder over $700 million.
WordPress fixes POP chain exposing websites to RCE attacks
WordPress has released version 6.4.2 that addresses a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that could be chained with another flaw to allow attackers run arbitrary PHP code on the target website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-fixes-pop-chain-exposing-websites-to-rce-attacks/
WordPress has released version 6.4.2 that addresses a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that could be chained with another flaw to allow attackers run arbitrary PHP code on the target website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-fixes-pop-chain-exposing-websites-to-rce-attacks/
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WordPress fixes POP chain exposing websites to RCE attacks
WordPress has released version 6.4.2 that addresses a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that could be chained with another flaw to allow attackers run arbitrary PHP code on the target website.
Windows 11 Notepad gets a built-in character counter, finally
Microsoft keeps improving and adding more features to the Windows 11 Notepad application, the latest being a built-in character counter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-notepad-gets-a-built-in-character-counter-finally/
Microsoft keeps improving and adding more features to the Windows 11 Notepad application, the latest being a built-in character counter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-notepad-gets-a-built-in-character-counter-finally/
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Windows 11 Notepad gets a built-in character counter, finally
Microsoft keeps improving and adding more features to the Windows 11 Notepad application, the latest being a built-in character counter.
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23andMe updates user agreement to prevent data breach lawsuits
As Genetic testing provider 23andMe faces multiple lawsuits for an October credential stuffing attack that led to the theft of customer data, the company has modified its Terms of Use to make it harder to sue the company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/23andme-updates-user-agreement-to-prevent-data-breach-lawsuits/
As Genetic testing provider 23andMe faces multiple lawsuits for an October credential stuffing attack that led to the theft of customer data, the company has modified its Terms of Use to make it harder to sue the company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/23andme-updates-user-agreement-to-prevent-data-breach-lawsuits/
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23andMe updates user agreement to prevent data breach lawsuits
As Genetic testing provider 23andMe faces multiple lawsuits for an October credential stuffing attack that led to the theft of customer data, the company has modified its Terms of Use to make it harder to sue the company.
Russian military hackers target NATO fast reaction corps
Russian APT28 military hackers used Microsoft Outlook zero-day exploits to target multiple European NATO member countries, including a NATO Rapid Deployable Corps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-military-hackers-target-nato-fast-reaction-corps/
Russian APT28 military hackers used Microsoft Outlook zero-day exploits to target multiple European NATO member countries, including a NATO Rapid Deployable Corps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-military-hackers-target-nato-fast-reaction-corps/
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Russian military hackers target NATO fast reaction corps
Russian APT28 military hackers used Microsoft Outlook zero-day exploits to target multiple European NATO member countries, including a NATO Rapid Deployable Corps.
New 5Ghoul attack impacts 5G phones with Qualcomm, MediaTek chips
A new set of vulnerabilities in 5G modems by Qualcomm and MediaTek, collectively called "5Ghoul," impact 710 5G smartphone models from Google partners (Android) and Apple, routers, and USB modems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-5ghoul-attack-impacts-5g-phones-with-qualcomm-mediatek-chips/
A new set of vulnerabilities in 5G modems by Qualcomm and MediaTek, collectively called "5Ghoul," impact 710 5G smartphone models from Google partners (Android) and Apple, routers, and USB modems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-5ghoul-attack-impacts-5g-phones-with-qualcomm-mediatek-chips/
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New 5Ghoul attack impacts 5G phones with Qualcomm, MediaTek chips
A new set of vulnerabilities in 5G modems by Qualcomm and MediaTek, collectively called "5Ghoul," impact 710 5G smartphone models from Google partners (Android) and Apple, routers, and USB modems.
Amazon sues REKK fraud gang that stole millions in illicit refunds
Amazon's Customer Protection and Enforcement team has taken legal action against an underground store refund scheme that has resulted in the theft of millions of dollars worth of products from Amazon's online platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-sues-rekk-fraud-gang-that-stole-millions-in-illicit-refunds/
Amazon's Customer Protection and Enforcement team has taken legal action against an underground store refund scheme that has resulted in the theft of millions of dollars worth of products from Amazon's online platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-sues-rekk-fraud-gang-that-stole-millions-in-illicit-refunds/
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Amazon sues REKK fraud gang that stole millions in illicit refunds
Amazon's Customer Protection and Enforcement team has taken legal action against an underground store refund scheme that has resulted in the theft of millions of dollars worth of products from Amazon's online platforms.
Privilege elevation exploits used in over 50% of insider attacks
Elevation of privilege flaws are the most common vulnerability leveraged by corporate insiders when conducting unauthorized activities on networks, whether for malicious purposes or by downloading risky tools in a dangerous manner. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/privilege-elevation-exploits-used-in-over-50-percent-of-insider-attacks/
Elevation of privilege flaws are the most common vulnerability leveraged by corporate insiders when conducting unauthorized activities on networks, whether for malicious purposes or by downloading risky tools in a dangerous manner. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/privilege-elevation-exploits-used-in-over-50-percent-of-insider-attacks/
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Privilege elevation exploits used in over 50% of insider attacks
Elevation of privilege flaws are the most common vulnerability leveraged by corporate insiders when conducting unauthorized activities on networks, whether for malicious purposes or by downloading risky tools in a dangerous manner.
ALPHV ransomware site outage rumored to be caused by law enforcement
A law enforcement operation is rumored to be behind an outage affecting ALPHV ransomware gang's websites over the last 30 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/alphv-ransomware-site-outage-rumored-to-be-caused-by-law-enforcement/
A law enforcement operation is rumored to be behind an outage affecting ALPHV ransomware gang's websites over the last 30 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/alphv-ransomware-site-outage-rumored-to-be-caused-by-law-enforcement/
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ALPHV ransomware site outage rumored to be caused by law enforcement
A law enforcement operation is rumored to be behind an outage affecting ALPHV ransomware gang's websites over the last 30 hours.
Microsoft: Outlook email sending issues for users with lots of folders
Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue affecting Outlook for Microsoft 365 users and causing email-sending problems for those with too many nested folders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-outlook-email-sending-issues-for-users-with-lots-of-folders/
Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue affecting Outlook for Microsoft 365 users and causing email-sending problems for those with too many nested folders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-outlook-email-sending-issues-for-users-with-lots-of-folders/
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Microsoft: Outlook email sending issues for users with lots of folders
Microsoft has acknowledged a new issue affecting Outlook for Microsoft 365 users and causing email-sending problems for those with too many nested folders.
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Google shares “fix” for deleted Google Drive files
Google says it identified and fixed a bug causing customer files added to Google Drive after April-May 2023 to disappear. However, the fix isn't working for all affected users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-shares-fix-for-deleted-google-drive-files/
Google says it identified and fixed a bug causing customer files added to Google Drive after April-May 2023 to disappear. However, the fix isn't working for all affected users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-shares-fix-for-deleted-google-drive-files/
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Google shares “fix” for deleted Google Drive files
Google says it identified and fixed a bug causing customer files added to Google Drive after April-May 2023 to disappear. However, the fix isn't working for all affected users.
Norton Healthcare discloses data breach after May ransomware attack
Kentucky health system Norton Healthcare has confirmed that a ransomware attack in May exposed personal information belonging to patients, employees, and dependents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/norton-healthcare-discloses-data-breach-after-may-ransomware-attack/
Kentucky health system Norton Healthcare has confirmed that a ransomware attack in May exposed personal information belonging to patients, employees, and dependents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/norton-healthcare-discloses-data-breach-after-may-ransomware-attack/
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Norton Healthcare discloses data breach after May ransomware attack
Kentucky health system Norton Healthcare has confirmed that a ransomware attack in May exposed personal information belonging to patients, employees, and dependents.
AutoSpill attack steals credentials from Android password managers
Security researchers developed a new attack, which they named AutoSpill, to steal account credentials on Android during the autofill operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/autospill-attack-steals-credentials-from-android-password-managers/
Security researchers developed a new attack, which they named AutoSpill, to steal account credentials on Android during the autofill operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/autospill-attack-steals-credentials-from-android-password-managers/
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AutoSpill attack steals credentials from Android password managers
Security researchers developed a new attack, which they named AutoSpill, to steal account credentials on Android during the autofill operation.
Over 30% of Log4J apps use a vulnerable version of the library
Roughly 38% of applications using the Apache Log4j library are using a version vulnerable to security issues, including Log4Shell, a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-44228 that carries the maximum severity rating, despite patches being available for more than two years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-30-percent-of-log4j-apps-use-a-vulnerable-version-of-the-library/
Roughly 38% of applications using the Apache Log4j library are using a version vulnerable to security issues, including Log4Shell, a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-44228 that carries the maximum severity rating, despite patches being available for more than two years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-30-percent-of-log4j-apps-use-a-vulnerable-version-of-the-library/
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Over 30% of Log4J apps use a vulnerable version of the library
Roughly 38% of applications using the Apache Log4j library are using a version vulnerable to security issues, including Log4Shell, a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-44228 that carries the maximum severity rating, despite patches being available…
Kelvin Security hacking group leader arrested in Spain
The Spanish police have arrested one of the alleged leaders of the 'Kelvin Security' hacking group, which is believed to be responsible for 300 cyberattacks against organizations in 90 countries since 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kelvin-security-hacking-group-leader-arrested-in-spain/
The Spanish police have arrested one of the alleged leaders of the 'Kelvin Security' hacking group, which is believed to be responsible for 300 cyberattacks against organizations in 90 countries since 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kelvin-security-hacking-group-leader-arrested-in-spain/
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Kelvin Security hacking group leader arrested in Spain
The Spanish police have arrested one of the alleged leaders of the 'Kelvin Security' hacking group, which is believed to be responsible for 300 cyberattacks against organizations in 90 countries since 2020.
Toyota warns customers of data breach exposing personal, financial info
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is warning customers it suffered a data breach, stating that sensitive personal and financial data was exposed in the attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toyota-warns-customers-of-data-breach-exposing-personal-financial-info/
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is warning customers it suffered a data breach, stating that sensitive personal and financial data was exposed in the attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toyota-warns-customers-of-data-breach-exposing-personal-financial-info/
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Toyota warns customers of data breach exposing personal, financial info
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is warning customers it suffered a data breach, stating that sensitive personal and financial data was exposed in the attack.