Fall Creators Update Is Here: Learn How to Install It
The Fall Creators Update for Windows 10 has finally arrived, so let's learn how to isntall. Currently, the Fall Creators Update is being rolled out in phases, with some areas having it delivered via Windows Update before others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/fall-creators-update-is-here-learn-how-to-install-it/
The Fall Creators Update for Windows 10 has finally arrived, so let's learn how to isntall. Currently, the Fall Creators Update is being rolled out in phases, with some areas having it delivered via Windows Update before others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/fall-creators-update-is-here-learn-how-to-install-it/
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Fall Creators Update Is Here: Learn How to Install It
The Fall Creators Update for Windows 10 has finally arrived, so let's learn how to isntall. Currently, the Fall Creators Update is being rolled out in phases, with some areas having it delivered via Windows Update before others.
Necurs Malware Will Now Take a Screenshot of Your Screen, Report Runtime Errors
Malware families evolve on a daily basis, but some updates catch your eye more than others. Necurs has just gone through one of these "interesting" updates, according to US security firm Symantec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/necurs-malware-will-now-take-a-screenshot-of-your-screen-report-runtime-errors/
Malware families evolve on a daily basis, but some updates catch your eye more than others. Necurs has just gone through one of these "interesting" updates, according to US security firm Symantec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/necurs-malware-will-now-take-a-screenshot-of-your-screen-report-runtime-errors/
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Necurs Malware Will Now Take a Screenshot of Your Screen, Report Runtime Errors
Malware families evolve on a daily basis, but some updates catch your eye more than others. Necurs has just gone through one of these "interesting" updates, according to US security firm Symantec.
Google Chrome 62 Released for Linux, Mac, and Windows
Google released earlier today version 62 of its Chrome browser that comes with quite a few new features but also fixes for 35 security issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-62-released-for-linux-mac-and-windows/
Google released earlier today version 62 of its Chrome browser that comes with quite a few new features but also fixes for 35 security issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-62-released-for-linux-mac-and-windows/
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Google Chrome 62 Released for Linux, Mac, and Windows
Google released earlier today version 62 of its Chrome browser that comes with quite a few new features but also fixes for 35 security issues.
Malware Resurfaces After a Decade in Chinese Cyberespionage Campaign
A remote access trojan (RAT) known as Hacker's Door has resurfaced in active infections after being seen the last time in 2004-2005. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-resurfaces-after-a-decade-in-chinese-cyberespionage-campaign/
A remote access trojan (RAT) known as Hacker's Door has resurfaced in active infections after being seen the last time in 2004-2005. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-resurfaces-after-a-decade-in-chinese-cyberespionage-campaign/
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Malware Resurfaces After a Decade in Chinese Cyberespionage Campaign
A remote access trojan (RAT) known as Hacker's Door has resurfaced in active infections after being seen the last time in 2004-2005.
The Internet Is Ripe With In-Browser Miners and It's Getting Worse Each Day
Ever since mid-September, when Coinhive launched and the whole cryptojacking frenzy started, the Internet has gone crazy with in-browser cryptocurrency miners, and new sites that offer similar services are popping up on a weekly basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-internet-is-ripe-with-in-browser-miners-and-its-getting-worse-each-day/
Ever since mid-September, when Coinhive launched and the whole cryptojacking frenzy started, the Internet has gone crazy with in-browser cryptocurrency miners, and new sites that offer similar services are popping up on a weekly basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-internet-is-ripe-with-in-browser-miners-and-its-getting-worse-each-day/
Browser Makers Agree to Move Web Documentation to Mozilla's Portal
Mozilla, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, and the W3C have agreed today to unify all their documentation sites under one single roof, on Mozilla's MDN portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/browser-makers-agree-to-move-web-documentation-to-mozillas-portal/
Mozilla, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, and the W3C have agreed today to unify all their documentation sites under one single roof, on Mozilla's MDN portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/browser-makers-agree-to-move-web-documentation-to-mozillas-portal/
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Browser Makers Agree to Move Web Documentation to Mozilla's Portal
Mozilla, Microsoft, Google, Samsung, and the W3C have agreed today to unify all their documentation sites under one single roof, on Mozilla's MDN portal.
Goodbye Cerber? Hello Magniber Ransomware!
Magniber is a new ransomware being distributed by the Magnitude Exploit Kit that appears to be the successor to the Cerber Ransomware. While many aspects of the Magniber Ransomware are different than Cerber, the payment system and the files it encrypts are very similar. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/goodbye-cerber-hello-magniber-ransomware/
Magniber is a new ransomware being distributed by the Magnitude Exploit Kit that appears to be the successor to the Cerber Ransomware. While many aspects of the Magniber Ransomware are different than Cerber, the payment system and the files it encrypts are very similar. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/goodbye-cerber-hello-magniber-ransomware/
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Goodbye Cerber? Hello Magniber Ransomware!
Magniber is a new ransomware being distributed by the Magnitude Exploit Kit that appears to be the successor to the Cerber Ransomware. While many aspects of the Magniber Ransomware are different than Cerber, the payment system and the files it encrypts are…
Microsoft Takes Jab Back at Google's Security Team
No good deed remains unpunished, they say, and so is the case of the recent spat between Google and Microsoft's security teams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-takes-jab-back-at-googles-security-team/
No good deed remains unpunished, they say, and so is the case of the recent spat between Google and Microsoft's security teams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-takes-jab-back-at-googles-security-team/
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Microsoft Takes Jab Back at Google's Security Team
No good deed remains unpunished, they say, and so is the case of the recent spat between Google and Microsoft's security teams.
Sockbot Android Malware Found in Eight Apps on the Google Play Store
Google has removed eight apps from the official Play Store that were infected with the Sockbot Android malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sockbot-android-malware-found-in-eight-apps-on-the-google-play-store/
Google has removed eight apps from the official Play Store that were infected with the Sockbot Android malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sockbot-android-malware-found-in-eight-apps-on-the-google-play-store/
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Sockbot Android Malware Found in Eight Apps on the Google Play Store
Google has removed eight apps from the official Play Store that were infected with the Sockbot Android malware.
Attackers Start Scans for SSH Keys After Report on Lack of SSH Security Controls
Crooks are mass-scanning online sites for directories containing SSH private keys so they can break into websites with any accidentally exposed credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/attackers-start-scans-for-ssh-keys-after-report-on-lack-of-ssh-security-controls/
Crooks are mass-scanning online sites for directories containing SSH private keys so they can break into websites with any accidentally exposed credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/attackers-start-scans-for-ssh-keys-after-report-on-lack-of-ssh-security-controls/
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Attackers Start Scans for SSH Keys After Report on Lack of SSH Security Controls
Crooks are mass-scanning online sites for directories containing SSH private keys so they can break into websites with any accidentally exposed credentials.
EU: Kids' GPS Watches Have So Many Security Flaws They Should Not Be in Stores
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has issued a public service announcement on the security and privacy concerns surrounding modern children's smartwatches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/eu-kids-gps-watches-have-so-many-security-flaws-they-should-not-be-in-stores/
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has issued a public service announcement on the security and privacy concerns surrounding modern children's smartwatches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/eu-kids-gps-watches-have-so-many-security-flaws-they-should-not-be-in-stores/
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EU: Kids' GPS Watches Have So Many Security Flaws They Should Not Be in Stores
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has issued a public service announcement on the security and privacy concerns surrounding modern children's smartwatches.
Google Chrome May Add a Permission to Stop In-Browser Cryptocurrency Miners
Google Chrome engineers are considering adding a special browser permission that will thwart the rising trend of in-browser cryptocurrency miners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-may-add-a-permission-to-stop-in-browser-cryptocurrency-miners/
Google Chrome engineers are considering adding a special browser permission that will thwart the rising trend of in-browser cryptocurrency miners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-may-add-a-permission-to-stop-in-browser-cryptocurrency-miners/
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Google Chrome May Add a Permission to Stop In-Browser Cryptocurrency Miners
Google Chrome engineers are considering adding a special browser permission that will thwart the rising trend of in-browser cryptocurrency miners.
Google Will Pay Researchers $1,000 to Hack Its Most Popular Play Store Apps
Google has launched a bug bounty program for popular apps available on its Play Store. Dubbed the Play Security Reward Program, the bug bounty will be offered through the HackerOne platform and is not aimed at Google's own Android apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-will-pay-researchers-1-000-to-hack-its-most-popular-play-store-apps/
Google has launched a bug bounty program for popular apps available on its Play Store. Dubbed the Play Security Reward Program, the bug bounty will be offered through the HackerOne platform and is not aimed at Google's own Android apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-will-pay-researchers-1-000-to-hack-its-most-popular-play-store-apps/
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Google Will Pay Researchers $1,000 to Hack Its Most Popular Play Store Apps
Google has launched a bug bounty program for popular apps available on its Play Store. Dubbed the Play Security Reward Program, the bug bounty will be offered through the HackerOne platform and is not aimed at Google's own Android apps.
Russian Cyberspies Are Rushing to Exploit Recent Flash 0-Day Before It Goes Cold
A cyber-espionage group identified in the cyber-security industry as APT28 and believed to be operating under the supervision of the Russian state has recently dispatched several malware distribution campaigns that try to take advantage of a Flash zero-day vulnerability that Adobe patched earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-cyberspies-are-rushing-to-exploit-recent-flash-0-day-before-it-goes-cold/
A cyber-espionage group identified in the cyber-security industry as APT28 and believed to be operating under the supervision of the Russian state has recently dispatched several malware distribution campaigns that try to take advantage of a Flash zero-day vulnerability that Adobe patched earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-cyberspies-are-rushing-to-exploit-recent-flash-0-day-before-it-goes-cold/
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Russian Cyberspies Are Rushing to Exploit Recent Flash 0-Day Before It Goes Cold
A cyber-espionage group identified in the cyber-security industry as APT28 and believed to be operating under the supervision of the Russian state has recently dispatched several malware distribution campaigns that try to take advantage of a Flash zero-day…
Eltima Website Hacked to Spread Proton RAT With Popular Video Player App
The website of Eltima, a maker of macOS and Windows apps, has been compromised by an unknown actor to spread a trojanized version of Elmedia Player, a multimedia player for macOS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/eltima-website-hacked-to-spread-proton-rat-with-popular-video-player-app/
The website of Eltima, a maker of macOS and Windows apps, has been compromised by an unknown actor to spread a trojanized version of Elmedia Player, a multimedia player for macOS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/eltima-website-hacked-to-spread-proton-rat-with-popular-video-player-app/
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Eltima Website Hacked to Spread Proton RAT With Popular Video Player App
The website of Eltima, a maker of macOS and Windows apps, has been compromised by an unknown actor to spread a trojanized version of Elmedia Player, a multimedia player for macOS.
Student Expelled for Using Hardware Keylogger to Hack School, Change Grades
Kansas University (KU) officials have expelled a student for installing a hardware keylogger and using the data acquired from the device to hack into the school's grading system and chang his grades. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/student-expelled-for-using-hardware-keylogger-to-hack-school-change-grades/
Kansas University (KU) officials have expelled a student for installing a hardware keylogger and using the data acquired from the device to hack into the school's grading system and chang his grades. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/student-expelled-for-using-hardware-keylogger-to-hack-school-change-grades/
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Student Expelled for Using Hardware Keylogger to Hack School, Change Grades
Kansas University (KU) officials have expelled a student for installing a hardware keylogger and using the data acquired from the device to hack into the school's grading system and chang his grades.
A Gigantic IoT Botnet Has Grown in the Shadows in the Past Month
Since mid-September, a new IoT botnet has grown to massive proportions. Codenamed IoT_reaper (Reaper for this article), researchers estimate its current size at nearly two million infected devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-gigantic-iot-botnet-has-grown-in-the-shadows-in-the-past-month/
Since mid-September, a new IoT botnet has grown to massive proportions. Codenamed IoT_reaper (Reaper for this article), researchers estimate its current size at nearly two million infected devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-gigantic-iot-botnet-has-grown-in-the-shadows-in-the-past-month/
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A Gigantic IoT Botnet Has Grown in the Shadows in the Past Month
Since mid-September, a new IoT botnet has grown to massive proportions. Codenamed IoT_reaper (Reaper for this article), researchers estimate its current size at nearly two million infected devices.
The Week in Ransomware - October 20th 2017 - Magniber and the Hermes Bank Heist
This week we had our fair share of smaller variants being distributed or created, but the big news was by far the release of Magniber and the use of the Hermes ransomware as a cover to steal money from a Taiwan bank. With the release of Magniber we also see the downward spiral of Cerber,. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-20th-2017-magniber-and-the-hermes-bank-heist/
This week we had our fair share of smaller variants being distributed or created, but the big news was by far the release of Magniber and the use of the Hermes ransomware as a cover to steal money from a Taiwan bank. With the release of Magniber we also see the downward spiral of Cerber,. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-20th-2017-magniber-and-the-hermes-bank-heist/
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The Week in Ransomware - October 20th 2017 - Magniber and the Hermes Bank Heist
This week we had our fair share of smaller variants being distributed or created, but the big news was by far the release of Magniber and the use of the Hermes ransomware as a cover to steal money from a Taiwan bank. With the release of Magniber we also…
Teen Sentenced for Prank That Almost Brought Down a County's 911 Service
A US judge sentenced a 19-year-old teenager to three years probation for a prank gone wrong that resulted in the accidental DDoS and near crash of the Mariposa County's 911 emergency service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/teen-sentenced-for-prank-that-almost-brought-down-a-countys-911-service/
A US judge sentenced a 19-year-old teenager to three years probation for a prank gone wrong that resulted in the accidental DDoS and near crash of the Mariposa County's 911 emergency service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/teen-sentenced-for-prank-that-almost-brought-down-a-countys-911-service/
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Teen Sentenced for Prank That Almost Brought Down a County's 911 Service
A US judge sentenced a 19-year-old teenager to three years probation for a prank gone wrong that resulted in the accidental DDoS and near crash of the Mariposa County's 911 emergency service.
Microsoft Adds Game Anti-Cheat Engine to Windows 10
With the release of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update earlier this week, Microsoft quietly rolled out a gaming anti-cheat engine, similar to Valve's VAC system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/microsoft-adds-game-anti-cheat-engine-to-windows-10/
With the release of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update earlier this week, Microsoft quietly rolled out a gaming anti-cheat engine, similar to Valve's VAC system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/microsoft-adds-game-anti-cheat-engine-to-windows-10/
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Microsoft Adds Game Anti-Cheat Engine to Windows 10
With the release of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update earlier this week, Microsoft quietly rolled out a gaming anti-cheat engine, similar to Valve's VAC system.
Hackers Take Over Funeral Home's Email Account and Run Online Scams
Hackers have taken over the email account of a Louisiana funeral home and are sending email scams to the company's customers, asking for money. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-take-over-funeral-homes-email-account-and-run-online-scams/
Hackers have taken over the email account of a Louisiana funeral home and are sending email scams to the company's customers, asking for money. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-take-over-funeral-homes-email-account-and-run-online-scams/
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Hackers Take Over Funeral Home's Email Account and Run Online Scams
Hackers have taken over the email account of a Louisiana funeral home and are sending email scams to the company's customers, asking for money.