ONI Ransomware Used in Month-Long Attacks Against Japanese Companies
As more and more ransomware outbreaks are discovered, the line has become blurred in whether they are being utilized as a wiper or an actual ransomware. Such is the case with a new ransomware attack called ONI that has been used in targeted month long attacks against Japanese companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oni-ransomware-used-in-month-long-attacks-against-japanese-companies/
As more and more ransomware outbreaks are discovered, the line has become blurred in whether they are being utilized as a wiper or an actual ransomware. Such is the case with a new ransomware attack called ONI that has been used in targeted month long attacks against Japanese companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oni-ransomware-used-in-month-long-attacks-against-japanese-companies/
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ONI Ransomware Used in Month-Long Attacks Against Japanese Companies
As more and more ransomware outbreaks are discovered, the line has become blurred in whether they are being utilized as a wiper or an actual ransomware. Such is the case with a new ransomware attack called ONI that has been used in targeted month long attacks…
New VibWrite System Uses Finger Vibrations to Authenticate Users
Rutgers engineers have created a new type of user authentication system that relies on transmitting vibrations through a surface and having the user touch the surface to generate a unique signature. This signature is then used to approve or deny a user access to an app, room, or building. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/new-vibwrite-system-uses-finger-vibrations-to-authenticate-users/
Rutgers engineers have created a new type of user authentication system that relies on transmitting vibrations through a surface and having the user touch the surface to generate a unique signature. This signature is then used to approve or deny a user access to an app, room, or building. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/new-vibwrite-system-uses-finger-vibrations-to-authenticate-users/
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New VibWrite System Uses Finger Vibrations to Authenticate Users
Rutgers engineers have created a new type of user authentication system that relies on transmitting vibrations through a surface and having the user touch the surface to generate a unique signature. This signature is then used to approve or deny a user access…
Comodo Sells SSL Business to Silicon Valley VC Firm for Undisclosed Amount
Comodo, the Internets' leading Certificate Authority (CA), has sold a majority stake in its SSL issuance business for an undisclosed amount to Francisco Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/comodo-sells-ssl-business-to-silicon-valley-vc-firm-for-undisclosed-amount/
Comodo, the Internets' leading Certificate Authority (CA), has sold a majority stake in its SSL issuance business for an undisclosed amount to Francisco Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/comodo-sells-ssl-business-to-silicon-valley-vc-firm-for-undisclosed-amount/
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Comodo Sells SSL Business to Silicon Valley VC Firm for Undisclosed Amount
Comodo, the Internets' leading Certificate Authority (CA), has sold a majority stake in its SSL issuance business for an undisclosed amount to Francisco Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm.
UK Man Arrested for Selling Malware, DDoS Attacks on Google & Skype Servers
UK authorities have arrested a 21-year-old man for launching DDoS attacks on online services like Google, Skype, and Pokemon, but also for selling malware online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-man-arrested-for-selling-malware-ddos-attacks-on-google-and-skype-servers/
UK authorities have arrested a 21-year-old man for launching DDoS attacks on online services like Google, Skype, and Pokemon, but also for selling malware online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-man-arrested-for-selling-malware-ddos-attacks-on-google-and-skype-servers/
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UK Man Arrested for Selling Malware, DDoS Attacks on Google & Skype Servers
UK authorities have arrested a 21-year-old man for launching DDoS attacks on online services like Google, Skype, and Pokemon, but also for selling malware online.
Signal Launches Standalone Desktop Application for Windows, Mac, Linux
Open Whisper Systems, the company behind the Signal IM service, has finally launched standalone desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/signal-launches-standalone-desktop-application-for-windows-mac-linux/
Open Whisper Systems, the company behind the Signal IM service, has finally launched standalone desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/signal-launches-standalone-desktop-application-for-windows-mac-linux/
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Signal Launches Standalone Desktop Application for Windows, Mac, Linux
Open Whisper Systems, the company behind the Signal IM service, has finally launched standalone desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
iOS 11.1 Released with New Emojis and Fixes for the KRACK Vulnerabilities
Apple just released iOS 11.1 & macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, which includes a variety of fixes, over 70 new emojis, and numerous security updates. Also released today are new updates for tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes, and iCloud. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ios-11-1-released-with-new-emojis-and-fixes-for-the-krack-vulnerabilities/
Apple just released iOS 11.1 & macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, which includes a variety of fixes, over 70 new emojis, and numerous security updates. Also released today are new updates for tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes, and iCloud. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ios-11-1-released-with-new-emojis-and-fixes-for-the-krack-vulnerabilities/
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iOS 11.1 Released with New Emojis and Fixes for the KRACK Vulnerabilities
Apple just released iOS 11.1 & macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, which includes a variety of fixes, over 70 new emojis, and numerous security updates. Also released today are new updates for tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes, and iCloud.
Nvidia AI Bot Creates Random Lifelike Human Faces
Advances in artificial intelligence are coming fast and furious these days, and one of the most impressive is an AI bot created by Nvidia researchers that can generate images of random and extremely realistic human faces. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/nvidia-ai-bot-creates-random-lifelike-human-faces/
Advances in artificial intelligence are coming fast and furious these days, and one of the most impressive is an AI bot created by Nvidia researchers that can generate images of random and extremely realistic human faces. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/nvidia-ai-bot-creates-random-lifelike-human-faces/
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Nvidia AI Bot Creates Random Lifelike Human Faces
Advances in artificial intelligence are coming fast and furious these days, and one of the most impressive is an AI bot created by Nvidia researchers that can generate images of random and extremely realistic human faces.
CryptoShuffler Stole $150,000 by Replacing Bitcoin Wallet IDs in PC Clipboards
The operators of a malware strain identified as CryptoShuffler have made at least $150,000 worth of Bitcoin by using an extremely simple scheme. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptoshuffler-stole-150-000-by-replacing-bitcoin-wallet-ids-in-pc-clipboards/
The operators of a malware strain identified as CryptoShuffler have made at least $150,000 worth of Bitcoin by using an extremely simple scheme. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptoshuffler-stole-150-000-by-replacing-bitcoin-wallet-ids-in-pc-clipboards/
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CryptoShuffler Stole $150,000 by Replacing Bitcoin Wallet IDs in PC Clipboards
The operators of a malware strain identified as CryptoShuffler have made at least $150,000 worth of Bitcoin by using an extremely simple scheme.
"Silence" Trojan Records Pseudo-Videos of Bank PCs to Aid Bank Cyber-Heists
Kaspersky Lab experts have found a new trojan that was deployed to aid cyber-heists of banks in Russia, Armenia, and Malaysia. Experts named the new trojan Silence. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/-silence-trojan-records-pseudo-videos-of-bank-pcs-to-aid-bank-cyber-heists/
Kaspersky Lab experts have found a new trojan that was deployed to aid cyber-heists of banks in Russia, Armenia, and Malaysia. Experts named the new trojan Silence. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/-silence-trojan-records-pseudo-videos-of-bank-pcs-to-aid-bank-cyber-heists/
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"Silence" Trojan Records Pseudo-Videos of Bank PCs to Aid Bank Cyber-Heists
Kaspersky Lab experts have found a new trojan that was deployed to aid cyber-heists of banks in Russia, Armenia, and Malaysia. Experts named the new trojan Silence.
Android Oreo Adaptive Icons Bug Sends Thousands of Phones Into Infinite Boot Loops
A bug in the new "Adaptive Icons" feature introduced in Android Oreo has sent thousands of phones into infinite boot loops, forcing some users to reset their devices to factory settings, causing users to lose data along the way. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/android-oreo-adaptive-icons-bug-sends-thousands-of-phones-into-infinite-boot-loops/
A bug in the new "Adaptive Icons" feature introduced in Android Oreo has sent thousands of phones into infinite boot loops, forcing some users to reset their devices to factory settings, causing users to lose data along the way. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/android-oreo-adaptive-icons-bug-sends-thousands-of-phones-into-infinite-boot-loops/
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Android Oreo Adaptive Icons Bug Sends Thousands of Phones Into Infinite Boot Loops
A bug in the new "Adaptive Icons" feature introduced in Android Oreo has sent thousands of phones into infinite boot loops, forcing some users to reset their devices to factory settings, causing users to lose data along the way.
Hackers Using Default SSH Creds to Take Over Ethereum Mining Equipment
A threat actor is mass-scanning the Internet for Ethereum mining equipment running ethOS that is still using the operating system's default SSH credentials. The attacker is using these creds to gain access to the mining rig and replace the owner's Ethereum wallet address with his own. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-using-default-ssh-creds-to-take-over-ethereum-mining-equipment/
A threat actor is mass-scanning the Internet for Ethereum mining equipment running ethOS that is still using the operating system's default SSH credentials. The attacker is using these creds to gain access to the mining rig and replace the owner's Ethereum wallet address with his own. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-using-default-ssh-creds-to-take-over-ethereum-mining-equipment/
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Hackers Using Default SSH Creds to Take Over Ethereum Mining Equipment
A threat actor is mass-scanning the Internet for Ethereum mining equipment running ethOS that is still using the operating system's default SSH credentials. The attacker is using these creds to gain access to the mining rig and replace the owner's Ethereum…
PSA: Beware the Image Downloader Chrome Adware Extension
This article is to alert visitors about an unwanted extension called Image Downloader that is currently on the Chrome Web Store. This extension injects advertisements into web pages and search result pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-beware-the-image-downloader-chrome-adware-extension/
This article is to alert visitors about an unwanted extension called Image Downloader that is currently on the Chrome Web Store. This extension injects advertisements into web pages and search result pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-beware-the-image-downloader-chrome-adware-extension/
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PSA: Beware the Image Downloader Chrome Adware Extension
This article is to alert visitors about an unwanted extension called Image Downloader that is currently on the Chrome Web Store. This extension injects advertisements into web pages and search result pages.
59% of Employees Hit by Ransomware at Work Paid Ransom Out of Their Own Pockets
A survey of more than 1,000 office workers carried out by business cloud services provider Intermedia has revealed that 59% of employees that had their computer hit by ransomware paid the ransom demand out of their own pockets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/59-percent-of-employees-hit-by-ransomware-at-work-paid-ransom-out-of-their-own-pockets/
A survey of more than 1,000 office workers carried out by business cloud services provider Intermedia has revealed that 59% of employees that had their computer hit by ransomware paid the ransom demand out of their own pockets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/59-percent-of-employees-hit-by-ransomware-at-work-paid-ransom-out-of-their-own-pockets/
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59% of Employees Hit by Ransomware at Work Paid Ransom Out of Their Own Pockets
A survey of more than 1,000 office workers carried out by business cloud services provider Intermedia has revealed that 59% of employees that had their computer hit by ransomware paid the ransom demand out of their own pockets.
Malware Dev Who Used Spam Botnet to Pay for College Gets No Prison Time
A Pittsburgh judge sentenced a malware dev to two years probation and no prison time for his involvement with a spam botnet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-dev-who-used-spam-botnet-to-pay-for-college-gets-no-prison-time/
A Pittsburgh judge sentenced a malware dev to two years probation and no prison time for his involvement with a spam botnet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-dev-who-used-spam-botnet-to-pay-for-college-gets-no-prison-time/
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Malware Dev Who Used Spam Botnet to Pay for College Gets No Prison Time
A Pittsburgh judge sentenced a malware dev to two years probation and no prison time for his involvement with a spam botnet.
Police Arrest Suspect in #LeakTheAnalyst Mandiant Hacking Incident
Law enforcement authorities have arrested an individual believed to be behind Operation #LeakTheAnalyst that took place over the summer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-suspect-in-leaktheanalyst-mandiant-hacking-incident/
Law enforcement authorities have arrested an individual believed to be behind Operation #LeakTheAnalyst that took place over the summer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-suspect-in-leaktheanalyst-mandiant-hacking-incident/
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Police Arrest Suspect in #LeakTheAnalyst Mandiant Hacking Incident
Law enforcement authorities have arrested an individual believed to be behind Operation #LeakTheAnalyst that took place over the summer.
Chinese Hacking Efforts More Strategic, Less Noisy
Chinese hackers, once some of the most careless and noisy hackers around, have become very careful and much more strategic at choosing the targets they go after. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hacking-efforts-more-strategic-less-noisy/
Chinese hackers, once some of the most careless and noisy hackers around, have become very careful and much more strategic at choosing the targets they go after. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hacking-efforts-more-strategic-less-noisy/
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Chinese Hacking Efforts More Strategic, Less Noisy
Chinese hackers, once some of the most careless and noisy hackers around, have become very careful and much more strategic at choosing the targets they go after.
Malwarebytes Retires Popular Junkware Removal Tool Adware Cleanup Utility
Malwarebytes has decided to retire the anti-adware tool called Junkware Removal Tool. With this announcement JRT will no longer be developer and anti-adware resources are shifting entirely to AdwCleaner and MBAM. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-retires-popular-junkware-removal-tool-adware-cleanup-utility/
Malwarebytes has decided to retire the anti-adware tool called Junkware Removal Tool. With this announcement JRT will no longer be developer and anti-adware resources are shifting entirely to AdwCleaner and MBAM. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-retires-popular-junkware-removal-tool-adware-cleanup-utility/
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Malwarebytes Retires Popular Junkware Removal Tool Adware Cleanup Utility
Malwarebytes has decided to retire the anti-adware tool called Junkware Removal Tool. With this announcement JRT will no longer be developer and anti-adware resources are shifting entirely to AdwCleaner and MBAM.
Group Uses SEO to Poison Google Search Results With Links to Banking Trojan
When you think you've seen it all, malware authors always find a way to impress you. Today's "that's clever!" moment comes courtesy of a criminal group that's been spreading a new version of the Zeus Panda banking trojan since June, this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/group-uses-seo-to-poison-google-search-results-with-links-to-banking-trojan/
When you think you've seen it all, malware authors always find a way to impress you. Today's "that's clever!" moment comes courtesy of a criminal group that's been spreading a new version of the Zeus Panda banking trojan since June, this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/group-uses-seo-to-poison-google-search-results-with-links-to-banking-trojan/
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Group Uses SEO to Poison Google Search Results With Links to Banking Trojan
When you think you've seen it all, malware authors always find a way to impress you. Today's "that's clever!" moment comes courtesy of a criminal group that's been spreading a new version of the Zeus Panda banking trojan since June, this year.
Popular USB Audio Driver Ships With Root Certificate, Big Security No-No
The Savitech USB audio driver installation package will install a root CA certificate into the Windows trusted root certificate store, in an incident that's reminiscent of the Superfish and eDellRoot episodes from 2015 and 2016, respectively. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-usb-audio-driver-ships-with-root-certificate-big-security-no-no/
The Savitech USB audio driver installation package will install a root CA certificate into the Windows trusted root certificate store, in an incident that's reminiscent of the Superfish and eDellRoot episodes from 2015 and 2016, respectively. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-usb-audio-driver-ships-with-root-certificate-big-security-no-no/
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Popular USB Audio Driver Ships With Root Certificate, Big Security No-No
The Savitech USB audio driver installation package will install a root CA certificate into the Windows trusted root certificate store, in an incident that's reminiscent of the Superfish and eDellRoot episodes from 2015 and 2016, respectively.
Hacker Holds University for Ransom, Threatens to Dump Student Info
A hacker is trying to extort a Canadian university, threatening to dump student information unless university top brass pay 30,000 CAD (23,000 USD). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-holds-university-for-ransom-threatens-to-dump-student-info/
A hacker is trying to extort a Canadian university, threatening to dump student information unless university top brass pay 30,000 CAD (23,000 USD). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-holds-university-for-ransom-threatens-to-dump-student-info/
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Hacker Holds University for Ransom, Threatens to Dump Student Info
A hacker is trying to extort a Canadian university, threatening to dump student information unless university top brass pay 30,000 CAD (23,000 USD).
Twitter Employee Deletes Donald Trump's Twitter Account on Last Day at Work
A rogue Twitter employee deleted President Trump's personal Twitter account on his last day as a customer support rep for the social network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-employee-deletes-donald-trumps-twitter-account-on-last-day-at-work/
A rogue Twitter employee deleted President Trump's personal Twitter account on his last day as a customer support rep for the social network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-employee-deletes-donald-trumps-twitter-account-on-last-day-at-work/
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Twitter Employee Deletes Donald Trump's Twitter Account on Last Day at Work
A rogue Twitter employee deleted President Trump's personal Twitter account on his last day as a customer support rep for the social network.