The Week in Ransomware - January 12th 2024 - Targeting homeowners' data
Mortgage lenders and related companies are becoming popular targets of ransomware gangs, with four companies in this sector recently attacked. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-12th-2024-targeting-homeowners-data/
Mortgage lenders and related companies are becoming popular targets of ransomware gangs, with four companies in this sector recently attacked. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-12th-2024-targeting-homeowners-data/
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The Week in Ransomware - January 12th 2024 - Targeting homeowners' data
Mortgage lenders and related companies are becoming popular targets of ransomware gangs, with four companies in this sector recently attacked.
Hacker spins up 1 million virtual servers to illegally mine crypto
A 29-year-old man in Ukraine was arrested this week for using hacked accounts to create 1 million virtual servers used to mine $2 million in cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-spins-up-1-million-virtual-servers-to-illegally-mine-crypto/
A 29-year-old man in Ukraine was arrested this week for using hacked accounts to create 1 million virtual servers used to mine $2 million in cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-spins-up-1-million-virtual-servers-to-illegally-mine-crypto/
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Hacker spins up 1 million virtual servers to illegally mine crypto
A 29-year-old man in Ukraine was arrested this week for using hacked accounts to create 1 million virtual servers used to mine $2 million in cryptocurrency.
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Save up to $315 on data privacy tools with AdGuard VPN
A VPN is the first defense you have again ISP throttling, commercial data trackers, and malicious actors. AdGuard VPN has three deals to choose from now through January 14th. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/save-up-to-315-on-data-privacy-tools-with-adguard-vpn/
A VPN is the first defense you have again ISP throttling, commercial data trackers, and malicious actors. AdGuard VPN has three deals to choose from now through January 14th. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/save-up-to-315-on-data-privacy-tools-with-adguard-vpn/
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Save up to $315 on data privacy tools with AdGuard VPN
A VPN is the first defense you have again ISP throttling, commercial data trackers, and malicious actors. AdGuard VPN has three deals to choose from now through January 14th.
GrapheneOS: Frequent Android auto-reboots block firmware exploits
GrapheneOS, a privacy and security-focused Android-based operating system, has posted a series of tweets on X suggesting that Android should introduce frequent auto-reboots to make it harder for forensic software vendors to exploit firmware flaws and spy on the users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/grapheneos-frequent-android-auto-reboots-block-firmware-exploits/
GrapheneOS, a privacy and security-focused Android-based operating system, has posted a series of tweets on X suggesting that Android should introduce frequent auto-reboots to make it harder for forensic software vendors to exploit firmware flaws and spy on the users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/grapheneos-frequent-android-auto-reboots-block-firmware-exploits/
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GrapheneOS: Frequent Android auto-reboots block firmware exploits
GrapheneOS, a privacy and security-focused Android-based operating system, has posted a series of tweets on X suggesting that Android should introduce frequent auto-reboots to make it harder for forensic software vendors to exploit firmware flaws and spy…
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The new Windows 11 features coming in 2024
Windows 11 is gearing up to introduce an array of exciting new features in 2024 aimed at enhancing user experience across various aspects of the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/the-new-windows-11-features-coming-in-2024/
Windows 11 is gearing up to introduce an array of exciting new features in 2024 aimed at enhancing user experience across various aspects of the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/the-new-windows-11-features-coming-in-2024/
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The new Windows 11 features coming in 2024
Windows 11 is gearing up to introduce an array of exciting new features in 2024 aimed at enhancing user experience across various aspects of the operating system.
Latest Adblock update causes massive YouTube performance hit
Adblock and Adblock Plus users report performance issues on YouTube, initially blamed on Google but later determined to be an issue in the popular ad-blocking extension. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/latest-adblock-update-causes-massive-youtube-performance-hit/
Adblock and Adblock Plus users report performance issues on YouTube, initially blamed on Google but later determined to be an issue in the popular ad-blocking extension. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/latest-adblock-update-causes-massive-youtube-performance-hit/
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Latest Adblock update causes massive YouTube performance hit
Adblock and Adblock Plus users report performance issues on YouTube, initially blamed on Google but later determined to be an issue in the popular ad-blocking extension.
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Over 178K SonicWall firewalls vulnerable to DoS, potential RCE attacks
Security researchers have found over 178,000 SonicWall next-generation firewalls (NGFW) with the management interface exposed online are vulnerable to denial-of-service (DoS) and potential remote code execution (RCE) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-178k-sonicwall-firewalls-vulnerable-to-dos-potential-rce-attacks/
Security researchers have found over 178,000 SonicWall next-generation firewalls (NGFW) with the management interface exposed online are vulnerable to denial-of-service (DoS) and potential remote code execution (RCE) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-178k-sonicwall-firewalls-vulnerable-to-dos-potential-rce-attacks/
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Over 178K SonicWall firewalls vulnerable to DoS, potential RCE attacks
Security researchers have found over 178,000 SonicWall next-generation firewalls (NGFW) with the management interface exposed online are vulnerable to denial-of-service (DoS) and potential remote code execution (RCE) attacks.
Windows SmartScreen flaw exploited to drop Phemedrone malware
A Phemedrone information-stealing malware campaign exploits a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability (CVE-2023-36025) to bypass Windows security prompts when opening URL files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-smartscreen-flaw-exploited-to-drop-phemedrone-malware/
A Phemedrone information-stealing malware campaign exploits a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability (CVE-2023-36025) to bypass Windows security prompts when opening URL files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-smartscreen-flaw-exploited-to-drop-phemedrone-malware/
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Windows SmartScreen flaw exploited to drop Phemedrone malware
A Phemedrone information-stealing malware campaign exploits a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability (CVE-2023-36025) to bypass Windows security prompts when opening URL files.
Microsoft working on a fix for Windows 10 0x80070643 errors
Microsoft is working to fix a known issue causing 0x80070643 errors when installing the KB5034441 security update that patches the CVE-2024-20666 BitLocker vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-working-on-a-fix-for-windows-10-0x80070643-errors/
Microsoft is working to fix a known issue causing 0x80070643 errors when installing the KB5034441 security update that patches the CVE-2024-20666 BitLocker vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-working-on-a-fix-for-windows-10-0x80070643-errors/
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Microsoft working on a fix for Windows 10 0x80070643 errors
Microsoft is working to fix a known issue causing 0x80070643 errors when installing the KB5034441 security update that patches the CVE-2024-20666 BitLocker vulnerability.
US court docs expose fake antivirus renewal phishing tactics
In a seizure warrant application, the U.S. Secret Service sheds light on how threat actors stole $34,000 using fake antivirus renewal subscription emails. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-court-docs-expose-fake-antivirus-renewal-phishing-tactics/
In a seizure warrant application, the U.S. Secret Service sheds light on how threat actors stole $34,000 using fake antivirus renewal subscription emails. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-court-docs-expose-fake-antivirus-renewal-phishing-tactics/
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US court docs expose fake antivirus renewal phishing tactics
In a seizure warrant application, the U.S. Secret Service sheds light on how threat actors stole $34,000 using fake antivirus renewal subscription emails.
Windows Copilot autostart tests limited to 27" displays or larger
Microsoft says that tests of a controversial new Windows 11 feature that automatically opens the AI-powered Copilot assistant after Windows starts are limited to systems with 27-inch displays. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-copilot-autostart-tests-limited-to-27-displays-or-larger/
Microsoft says that tests of a controversial new Windows 11 feature that automatically opens the AI-powered Copilot assistant after Windows starts are limited to systems with 27-inch displays. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-copilot-autostart-tests-limited-to-27-displays-or-larger/
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Windows Copilot autostart tests limited to 27" displays or larger
Microsoft says that tests of a controversial new Windows 11 feature that automatically opens the AI-powered Copilot assistant after Windows starts are limited to systems with 27-inch displays.
Ivanti Connect Secure zero-days now under mass exploitation
Two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti's Connect Secure VPN and Policy Secure network access control (NAC) appliances are now under mass exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-connect-secure-zero-days-now-under-mass-exploitation/
Two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti's Connect Secure VPN and Policy Secure network access control (NAC) appliances are now under mass exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-connect-secure-zero-days-now-under-mass-exploitation/
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Ivanti Connect Secure zero-days now under mass exploitation
Two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti's Connect Secure VPN and Policy Secure network access control (NAC) appliances are now under mass exploitation.
The Dual Role AI Plays in Cybersecurity: How to Stay Ahead
AI presents significant advantages for organizations, but it's also being exploited to amplify and intensify cyberattacks. Learn more from Outpost24 about how hackers are harnessing the power of AI. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-dual-role-ai-plays-in-cybersecurity-how-to-stay-ahead/
AI presents significant advantages for organizations, but it's also being exploited to amplify and intensify cyberattacks. Learn more from Outpost24 about how hackers are harnessing the power of AI. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-dual-role-ai-plays-in-cybersecurity-how-to-stay-ahead/
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The Dual Role AI Plays in Cybersecurity: How to Stay Ahead
AI presents significant advantages for organizations, but it's also being exploited to amplify and intensify cyberattacks. Learn more from Outpost24 about how hackers are harnessing the power of AI.
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Atlassian warns of critical RCE flaw in older Confluence versions
Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server are vulnerable to a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that impacts versions released before December 5, 2023, including out-of-support releases. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atlassian-warns-of-critical-rce-flaw-in-older-confluence-versions/
Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server are vulnerable to a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that impacts versions released before December 5, 2023, including out-of-support releases. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atlassian-warns-of-critical-rce-flaw-in-older-confluence-versions/
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Atlassian warns of critical RCE flaw in older Confluence versions
Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server are vulnerable to a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that impacts versions released before December 5, 2023, including out-of-support releases.
PixieFail flaws impact PXE network boot in enterprise systems
A set of nine vulnerabilities, collectively called 'PixieFail,' impact the IPv6 network protocol stack of Tianocore's EDK II, the open-source reference implementation of the UEFI specification widely used in enterprise computers and servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pixiefail-flaws-impact-pxe-network-boot-in-enterprise-systems/
A set of nine vulnerabilities, collectively called 'PixieFail,' impact the IPv6 network protocol stack of Tianocore's EDK II, the open-source reference implementation of the UEFI specification widely used in enterprise computers and servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pixiefail-flaws-impact-pxe-network-boot-in-enterprise-systems/
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PixieFail flaws impact PXE network boot in enterprise systems
A set of nine vulnerabilities, collectively called 'PixieFail,' impact the IPv6 network protocol stack of Tianocore's EDK II, the open-source reference implementation of the UEFI specification widely used in enterprise computers and servers.
FBI: Androxgh0st malware botnet steals AWS, Microsoft credentials
CISA and the FBI warned today that threat actors using Androxgh0st malware are building a botnet focused on cloud credential theft and using the stolen information to deliver additional malicious payloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-androxgh0st-malware-botnet-steals-aws-microsoft-credentials/
CISA and the FBI warned today that threat actors using Androxgh0st malware are building a botnet focused on cloud credential theft and using the stolen information to deliver additional malicious payloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-androxgh0st-malware-botnet-steals-aws-microsoft-credentials/
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FBI: Androxgh0st malware botnet steals AWS, Microsoft credentials
CISA and the FBI warned today that threat actors using Androxgh0st malware are building a botnet focused on cloud credential theft and using the stolen information to deliver additional malicious payloads.
Majorca city Calvià extorted for $11M in ransomware attack
The Calvià City Council in Majorca announced it was targeted by a ransomware attack on Saturday, which impacted municipal services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/majorca-city-calvi-extorted-for-11m-in-ransomware-attack/
The Calvià City Council in Majorca announced it was targeted by a ransomware attack on Saturday, which impacted municipal services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/majorca-city-calvi-extorted-for-11m-in-ransomware-attack/
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Majorca city Calvià extorted for $11M in ransomware attack
The Calvià City Council in Majorca announced it was targeted by a ransomware attack on Saturday, which impacted municipal services.
Google fixes first actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2024
Google has released security updates to fix the first Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild since the start of the year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-first-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-of-2024/
Google has released security updates to fix the first Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild since the start of the year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-first-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-of-2024/
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Google fixes first actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2024
Google has released security updates to fix the first Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild since the start of the year.
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Citrix warns of new Netscaler zero-days exploited in attacks
Citrix urged customers on Tuesday to immediately patch Netscaler ADC and Gateway appliances exposed online against two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/citrix-warns-of-new-netscaler-zero-days-exploited-in-attacks/
Citrix urged customers on Tuesday to immediately patch Netscaler ADC and Gateway appliances exposed online against two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/citrix-warns-of-new-netscaler-zero-days-exploited-in-attacks/
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Citrix warns of new Netscaler zero-days exploited in attacks
Citrix urged customers on Tuesday to immediately patch Netscaler ADC and Gateway appliances exposed online against two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities.
MacOS info-stealers quickly evolve to evade XProtect detection
Multiple information stealers for the macOS platform have demonstrated the capability to evade detection even when security companies follow and report about new variants frequently. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macos-info-stealers-quickly-evolve-to-evade-xprotect-detection/
Multiple information stealers for the macOS platform have demonstrated the capability to evade detection even when security companies follow and report about new variants frequently. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macos-info-stealers-quickly-evolve-to-evade-xprotect-detection/
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MacOS info-stealers quickly evolve to evade XProtect detection
Multiple information stealers for the macOS platform have demonstrated the capability to evade detection even when security companies follow and report about new variants frequently.
GitHub rotates keys to mitigate impact of credential-exposing flaw
GitHub rotated keys potentially exposed by a vulnerability patched in December that could let attackers access credentials within production containers via environment variables. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-rotates-keys-to-mitigate-impact-of-credential-exposing-flaw/
GitHub rotated keys potentially exposed by a vulnerability patched in December that could let attackers access credentials within production containers via environment variables. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-rotates-keys-to-mitigate-impact-of-credential-exposing-flaw/
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GitHub rotates keys to mitigate impact of credential-exposing flaw
GitHub rotated keys potentially exposed by a vulnerability patched in December that could let attackers access credentials within production containers via environment variables.