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.
Google Testing Android Feature to Hide DNS Requests
Google has added support in Android for an experimental feature that will encrypt DNS requests and prevent network-level attackers from snooping on user traffic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-testing-android-feature-to-hide-dns-requests/
Google has added support in Android for an experimental feature that will encrypt DNS requests and prevent network-level attackers from snooping on user traffic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-testing-android-feature-to-hide-dns-requests/
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Google Testing Android Feature to Hide DNS Requests
Google has added support in Android for an experimental feature that will encrypt DNS requests and prevent network-level attackers from snooping on user traffic.
Microsoft's Windows 10 Anti-Ransomware Feature Is Now Live
With the release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update last week, the "Controlled Folder Access" that Microsoft touted in June is now live for millions of users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-windows-10-anti-ransomware-feature-is-now-live/
With the release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update last week, the "Controlled Folder Access" that Microsoft touted in June is now live for millions of users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-windows-10-anti-ransomware-feature-is-now-live/
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Microsoft's Windows 10 Anti-Ransomware Feature Is Now Live
With the release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update last week, the "Controlled Folder Access" that Microsoft touted in June is now live for millions of users.
Kaspersky Opens Code to 3rd-Party Review in Effort to Combat Spying Accusations
In an attempt to dispell rumors that its software is being used as a backdoor into users' computers, Kaspersky Labs said today it would subject its security products to an independent third-party source code review. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-opens-code-to-3rd-party-review-in-effort-to-combat-spying-accusations/
In an attempt to dispell rumors that its software is being used as a backdoor into users' computers, Kaspersky Labs said today it would subject its security products to an independent third-party source code review. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-opens-code-to-3rd-party-review-in-effort-to-combat-spying-accusations/
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Kaspersky Opens Code to 3rd-Party Review in Effort to Combat Spying Accusations
In an attempt to dispell rumors that its software is being used as a backdoor into users' computers, Kaspersky Labs said today it would subject its security products to an independent third-party source code review.
Russian Cyberspies Carry Out the Silliest Cyber-Espionage Campaign of the Year
A Russian cyber-espionage group has tried to infect security researchers with malware via a spear-phishing campaign that can easily receive a Pwnie Awards nomination for one of the year's biggest epic fails. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-cyberspies-carry-out-the-silliest-cyber-espionage-campaign-of-the-year/
A Russian cyber-espionage group has tried to infect security researchers with malware via a spear-phishing campaign that can easily receive a Pwnie Awards nomination for one of the year's biggest epic fails. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-cyberspies-carry-out-the-silliest-cyber-espionage-campaign-of-the-year/
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Russian Cyberspies Carry Out the Silliest Cyber-Espionage Campaign of the Year
A Russian cyber-espionage group has tried to infect security researchers with malware via a spear-phishing campaign that can easily receive a Pwnie Awards nomination for one of the year's biggest epic fails.
Google Open-Sources Some of Chrome's Usage Stats
Google open-sourced today some of Chrome's usage metrics in an attempt to help developers create better websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-open-sources-some-of-chromes-usage-stats/
Google open-sourced today some of Chrome's usage metrics in an attempt to help developers create better websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-open-sources-some-of-chromes-usage-stats/
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Google Open-Sources Some of Chrome's Usage Stats
Google open-sourced today some of Chrome's usage metrics in an attempt to help developers create better websites.
LokiBot Android Banking Trojan Turns Into Ransomware When You Try to Remove It
Security researchers have spotted a new Android banking trojan named LokiBot that turns into ransomware and locks users' phones when they try to remove its admin privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lokibot-android-banking-trojan-turns-into-ransomware-when-you-try-to-remove-it/
Security researchers have spotted a new Android banking trojan named LokiBot that turns into ransomware and locks users' phones when they try to remove its admin privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lokibot-android-banking-trojan-turns-into-ransomware-when-you-try-to-remove-it/
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LokiBot Android Banking Trojan Turns Into Ransomware When You Try to Remove It
Security researchers have spotted a new Android banking trojan named LokiBot that turns into ransomware and locks users' phones when they try to remove its admin privileges.
APNIC Whois Database Password Hashes Were Available for Download
The Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), the organization that manages domain name information for the Asia-Pacific region, fixed on Monday an error that exposed password hashes needed to access and edit domain ownership details. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apnic-whois-database-password-hashes-were-available-for-download/
The Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), the organization that manages domain name information for the Asia-Pacific region, fixed on Monday an error that exposed password hashes needed to access and edit domain ownership details. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apnic-whois-database-password-hashes-were-available-for-download/
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APNIC Whois Database Password Hashes Were Available for Download
The Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), the organization that manages domain name information for the Asia-Pacific region, fixed on Monday an error that exposed password hashes needed to access and edit domain ownership details.
DUHK Crypto Attack Recovers Encryption Keys, Exposes VPN Connections, More
After last week we had the KRACK and ROCA cryptographic attacks, this week has gotten off to a similarly "great" start with the publication of a new crypto attack known as DUHK (Don't Use Hard-coded Keys) [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duhk-crypto-attack-recovers-encryption-keys-exposes-vpn-connections-more/
After last week we had the KRACK and ROCA cryptographic attacks, this week has gotten off to a similarly "great" start with the publication of a new crypto attack known as DUHK (Don't Use Hard-coded Keys) [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duhk-crypto-attack-recovers-encryption-keys-exposes-vpn-connections-more/
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DUHK Crypto Attack Recovers Encryption Keys, Exposes VPN Connections, More
After last week we had the KRACK and ROCA cryptographic attacks, this week has gotten off to a similarly "great" start with the publication of a new crypto attack known as DUHK (Don't Use Hard-coded Keys)
Banks Sue Computer Parts Site Newegg for Participation in Massive Fraud Scheme
Four major banks from South Korea have filed a lawsuit against Newegg, a US-based computer parts retailer, alleging the company has participated in a massive financial scheme that has defrauded the banks with hundreds of millions of dollars. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/banks-sue-computer-parts-site-newegg-for-participation-in-massive-fraud-scheme/
Four major banks from South Korea have filed a lawsuit against Newegg, a US-based computer parts retailer, alleging the company has participated in a massive financial scheme that has defrauded the banks with hundreds of millions of dollars. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/banks-sue-computer-parts-site-newegg-for-participation-in-massive-fraud-scheme/
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Banks Sue Computer Parts Site Newegg for Participation in Massive Fraud Scheme
Four major banks from South Korea have filed a lawsuit against Newegg, a US-based computer parts retailer, alleging the company has participated in a massive financial scheme that has defrauded the banks with hundreds of millions of dollars.
Bad Rabbit Ransomware Outbreak Hits Eastern Europe
A new ransomware strain named Bad Rabbit is wreaking havoc in many Eastern European countries, affecting both government agencies and private businesses alike. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bad-rabbit-ransomware-outbreak-hits-eastern-europe/
A new ransomware strain named Bad Rabbit is wreaking havoc in many Eastern European countries, affecting both government agencies and private businesses alike. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bad-rabbit-ransomware-outbreak-hits-eastern-europe/
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Bad Rabbit Ransomware Outbreak Hits Eastern Europe
A new ransomware strain named Bad Rabbit is wreaking havoc in many Eastern European countries, affecting both government agencies and private businesses alike.
Hacker Takes Over Coinhive DNS Server After Company Reuses Old Password
An unknown attacker has hijacked Coinhive's DNS server and replaced the legitimate Coinhive JavaScript in-browser miner with a malicious version that mined Monero for the hacker's own wallet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-takes-over-coinhive-dns-server-after-company-reuses-old-password/
An unknown attacker has hijacked Coinhive's DNS server and replaced the legitimate Coinhive JavaScript in-browser miner with a malicious version that mined Monero for the hacker's own wallet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-takes-over-coinhive-dns-server-after-company-reuses-old-password/
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Hacker Takes Over Coinhive DNS Server After Company Reuses Old Password
An unknown attacker has hijacked Coinhive's DNS server and replaced the legitimate Coinhive JavaScript in-browser miner with a malicious version that mined Monero for the hacker's own wallet.
Tyrant Ransomware Spreads in Iran Disguised as Popular VPN App
The Iran Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (Iran CERTCC) has issued a security alert about a ransomware distribution campaign currently active in the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tyrant-ransomware-spreads-in-iran-disguised-as-popular-vpn-app/
The Iran Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (Iran CERTCC) has issued a security alert about a ransomware distribution campaign currently active in the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tyrant-ransomware-spreads-in-iran-disguised-as-popular-vpn-app/
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Tyrant Ransomware Spreads in Iran Disguised as Popular VPN App
The Iran Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (Iran CERTCC) has issued a security alert about a ransomware distribution campaign currently active in the country.
Millennials Twice More Likely to Fall for Phishing Scams Compared to the Elderly
Millennials are twice more likely to fall for phishing and online scams, compared to baby boomers, according to a recently concluded study carried out by UK's Get Safe Online organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/millennials-twice-more-likely-to-fall-for-phishing-scams-compared-to-the-elderly/
Millennials are twice more likely to fall for phishing and online scams, compared to baby boomers, according to a recently concluded study carried out by UK's Get Safe Online organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/millennials-twice-more-likely-to-fall-for-phishing-scams-compared-to-the-elderly/
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Millennials Twice More Likely to Fall for Phishing Scams Compared to the Elderly
Millennials are twice more likely to fall for phishing and online scams, compared to baby boomers, according to a recently concluded study carried out by UK's Get Safe Online organization.
Small Amount of Bad Rabbit Ransomware Victims Detected in the USA
According to cybersecurity vendor Avast, the Bad Rabbit Ransomware has now been detected in the U.S.A. This article will provide, suggested steps that an organization or consumer can use to protect themselves. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/small-amount-of-bad-rabbit-ransomware-victims-detected-in-the-usa/
According to cybersecurity vendor Avast, the Bad Rabbit Ransomware has now been detected in the U.S.A. This article will provide, suggested steps that an organization or consumer can use to protect themselves. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/small-amount-of-bad-rabbit-ransomware-victims-detected-in-the-usa/
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Small Amount of Bad Rabbit Ransomware Victims Detected in the USA
According to cybersecurity vendor Avast, the Bad Rabbit Ransomware has now been detected in the U.S.A. This article will provide, suggested steps that an organization or consumer can use to protect themselves.
Ethereum Phishing Attack Nets Criminals 15K in Two Hours
A Ethereum phishing scam netted attackers over $15,000 in just two hours. This was done by creating a site pretended to be a popular online Ethereum wallet site and using it steal people's wallets.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ethereum-phishing-attack-nets-criminals-15k-in-two-hours/
A Ethereum phishing scam netted attackers over $15,000 in just two hours. This was done by creating a site pretended to be a popular online Ethereum wallet site and using it steal people's wallets.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ethereum-phishing-attack-nets-criminals-15k-in-two-hours/
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Ethereum Phishing Attack Nets Criminals 15K in Two Hours
A Ethereum phishing scam netted attackers over $15,000 in just two hours. This was done by creating a site pretended to be a popular online Ethereum wallet site and using it steal people's wallets..
Appleby, a Bermuda law firm that handles the finances for some of the world's richest people, admitted yesterday to a security breach that took place last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/offshore-law-firm-prepares-for-panama-papers-like-expos-after-admitting-breach/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/offshore-law-firm-prepares-for-panama-papers-like-expos-after-admitting-breach/
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Offshore Law Firm Prepares for Panama Papers-Like Exposé After Admitting Breach
Appleby, a Bermuda law firm that handles the finances for some of the world's richest people, admitted yesterday to a security breach that took place last year.
Windows 10 Insider Build 17025 for PC Brings an Updated Microsoft Yahei Font
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 17025 for PC to insiders on the fast ring and to those who opted to Skip Ahead. This build includes revamped Ease of Access Settings, the ability to see tasks for UWP programs that are configured to autostart, and an updated Microsoft Yahei font. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17025-for-pc-brings-an-updated-microsoft-yahei-font/
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 17025 for PC to insiders on the fast ring and to those who opted to Skip Ahead. This build includes revamped Ease of Access Settings, the ability to see tasks for UWP programs that are configured to autostart, and an updated Microsoft Yahei font. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17025-for-pc-brings-an-updated-microsoft-yahei-font/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 17025 for PC Brings an Updated Microsoft Yahei Font
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 17025 for PC to insiders on the fast ring and to those who opted to Skip Ahead. This build includes revamped Ease of Access Settings, the ability to see tasks for UWP programs that are configured to autostart…
Kaspersky Gives Its Side of the Story on How the NSA Lost Some Its Hacking Tools
Russian cyber-security vendor Kaspersky Lab published today a report detailing its side of events on the whole Kaspersky-stole-US-government-files-for-Russia saga. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-gives-its-side-of-the-story-on-how-the-nsa-lost-some-its-hacking-tools/
Russian cyber-security vendor Kaspersky Lab published today a report detailing its side of events on the whole Kaspersky-stole-US-government-files-for-Russia saga. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-gives-its-side-of-the-story-on-how-the-nsa-lost-some-its-hacking-tools/
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Kaspersky Gives Its Side of the Story on How the NSA Lost Some Its Hacking Tools
Russian cyber-security vendor Kaspersky Lab published today a report detailing its side of events on the whole Kaspersky-stole-US-government-files-for-Russia saga.