Top Secret US Army and NSA Files Left Exposed Online on Amazon S3 Server
Ten days after an Amazon S3 server exposed data from the US Army's CENTCOM and PACOM divisions, security researchers have identified another S3 server instance that leaked files from INSCOM, a joint US Army and NSA agency tasked with conducting intelligence, security, and information operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-secret-us-army-and-nsa-files-left-exposed-online-on-amazon-s3-server/
Ten days after an Amazon S3 server exposed data from the US Army's CENTCOM and PACOM divisions, security researchers have identified another S3 server instance that leaked files from INSCOM, a joint US Army and NSA agency tasked with conducting intelligence, security, and information operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-secret-us-army-and-nsa-files-left-exposed-online-on-amazon-s3-server/
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Top Secret US Army and NSA Files Left Exposed Online on Amazon S3 Server
Ten days after an Amazon S3 server exposed data from the US Army's CENTCOM and PACOM divisions, security researchers have identified another S3 server instance that leaked files from INSCOM, a joint US Army and NSA agency tasked with conducting intelligence…
PSA: Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Official Windows Wallet App Might Have Been Compromised
The team behind the Bitcoin Gold (BTG) cryptocurrency have issued a security alert warning all users about a security incident involving the official Windows wallet application offered for download via its official website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-bitcoin-gold-btg-official-windows-wallet-app-might-have-been-compromised/
The team behind the Bitcoin Gold (BTG) cryptocurrency have issued a security alert warning all users about a security incident involving the official Windows wallet application offered for download via its official website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-bitcoin-gold-btg-official-windows-wallet-app-might-have-been-compromised/
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PSA: Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Official Windows Wallet App Might Have Been Compromised
The team behind the Bitcoin Gold (BTG) cryptocurrency have issued a security alert warning all users about a security incident involving the official Windows wallet application offered for download via its official website.
MacOS Bug Lets You Create a Root Account by Repeatedly Pressing a Button
A bug in the latest versions of macOS High Sierra allows users to create a root account with no password by repeatedly pressing a button in the preferences panel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-bug-lets-you-create-a-root-account-by-repeatedly-pressing-a-button/
A bug in the latest versions of macOS High Sierra allows users to create a root account with no password by repeatedly pressing a button in the preferences panel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-bug-lets-you-create-a-root-account-by-repeatedly-pressing-a-button/
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MacOS Bug Lets You Create a Root Account by Repeatedly Pressing a Button
A bug in the latest versions of macOS High Sierra allows users to create a root account with no password by repeatedly pressing a button in the preferences panel.
Android Cryptocurrency Wallet Apps Are a Security Disaster Waiting to Happen
The vast majority of Android mobile apps available on the official Google Play Store that are meant for the management of cryptocurrencies are vulnerable to the most common and well-known vulnerabilities, according to a report published today by Swiss cyber-security firm High-Tech Bridge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-cryptocurrency-wallet-apps-are-a-security-disaster-waiting-to-happen/
The vast majority of Android mobile apps available on the official Google Play Store that are meant for the management of cryptocurrencies are vulnerable to the most common and well-known vulnerabilities, according to a report published today by Swiss cyber-security firm High-Tech Bridge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-cryptocurrency-wallet-apps-are-a-security-disaster-waiting-to-happen/
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Android Cryptocurrency Wallet Apps Are a Security Disaster Waiting to Happen
The vast majority of Android mobile apps available on the official Google Play Store that are meant for the management of cryptocurrencies are vulnerable to the most common and well-known vulnerabilities, according to a report published today by Swiss cyber…
Recent Blu Update Locks Users out of Their Phones
An Android update that Blu shipped to Blu One Life X2 smartphones yesterday, November 28, has locked people out of their phones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/recent-blu-update-locks-users-out-of-their-phones/
An Android update that Blu shipped to Blu One Life X2 smartphones yesterday, November 28, has locked people out of their phones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/recent-blu-update-locks-users-out-of-their-phones/
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Recent Blu Update Locks Users out of Their Phones
An Android update that Blu shipped to Blu One Life X2 smartphones yesterday, November 28, has locked people out of their phones.
The Least Significant Pawn in the Yahoo Hack Pleads Guilty
Karim Baratov, a 22-year-old Canadian national, pleaded guilty to charges related to the FBI's investigation into the Yahoo 2014 data breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-least-significant-pawn-in-the-yahoo-hack-pleads-guilty/
Karim Baratov, a 22-year-old Canadian national, pleaded guilty to charges related to the FBI's investigation into the Yahoo 2014 data breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-least-significant-pawn-in-the-yahoo-hack-pleads-guilty/
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The Least Significant Pawn in the Yahoo Hack Pleads Guilty
Karim Baratov, a 22-year-old Canadian national, pleaded guilty to charges related to the FBI's investigation into the Yahoo 2014 data breach.
Vivaldi Browser Adds Sync Support — Finally!
The developers of the Vivaldi browser have finally rolled out support for user data syncing in the browser's latest Snapshot version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/vivaldi-browser-adds-sync-support-finally/
The developers of the Vivaldi browser have finally rolled out support for user data syncing in the browser's latest Snapshot version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/vivaldi-browser-adds-sync-support-finally/
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Vivaldi Browser Adds Sync Support — Finally!
The developers of the Vivaldi browser have finally rolled out support for user data syncing in the browser's latest Snapshot version.
Cryptojacking Script Continues to Operate After Users Close Their Browser
The operator of at least one website has been spotted using small windows hidden under the user's Windows taskbar to continue to operate an in-browser miner even after the user closed the main browser window. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptojacking-script-continues-to-operate-after-users-close-their-browser/
The operator of at least one website has been spotted using small windows hidden under the user's Windows taskbar to continue to operate an in-browser miner even after the user closed the main browser window. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptojacking-script-continues-to-operate-after-users-close-their-browser/
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Cryptojacking Script Continues to Operate After Users Close Their Browser
The operator of at least one website has been spotted using small windows hidden under the user's Windows taskbar to continue to operate an in-browser miner even after the user closed the main browser window.
Fake Windows Troubleshooting Support Scam Uploads Screenshots & Uses Paypal
A new tech support scam has been discovered that shows a fake crash on the infected computer and displays an application that pretends to be a Windows Troubleshooter. This Troubleshooter states that your computer cannot be fixed, blocks you from using Windows, and prompts you to purchase a program using PayPal to fix the "problems". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-windows-troubleshooting-support-scam-uploads-screenshots-and-uses-paypal/
A new tech support scam has been discovered that shows a fake crash on the infected computer and displays an application that pretends to be a Windows Troubleshooter. This Troubleshooter states that your computer cannot be fixed, blocks you from using Windows, and prompts you to purchase a program using PayPal to fix the "problems". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-windows-troubleshooting-support-scam-uploads-screenshots-and-uses-paypal/
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Fake Windows Troubleshooting Support Scam Uploads Screenshots & Uses Paypal
A new tech support scam has been discovered that shows a fake crash on the infected computer and displays an application that pretends to be a Windows Troubleshooter. This Troubleshooter states that your computer cannot be fixed, blocks you from using Windows…
Judge Orders Coinbase to Hand Over Details of 14,355 US Users to the IRS
A federal judge in California has ruled today that US-based cryptocurrency exchange portal Coinbase must hand over details of over 14,000 users to the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/judge-orders-coinbase-to-hand-over-details-of-14-355-us-users-to-the-irs/
A federal judge in California has ruled today that US-based cryptocurrency exchange portal Coinbase must hand over details of over 14,000 users to the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/judge-orders-coinbase-to-hand-over-details-of-14-355-us-users-to-the-irs/
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Judge Orders Coinbase to Hand Over Details of 14,355 US Users to the IRS
A federal judge in California has ruled today that US-based cryptocurrency exchange portal Coinbase must hand over details of over 14,000 users to the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Even Highly Skilled Cyber-Thieves Make Stupid Mistakes, or Do They?
Cobalt, a highly-skilled group of hackers who target banks and financial institutions, may have committed a mistake and accidentally leaked a list of all their current targets, according to Yonathan Klijnsma, a security researcher with RiskIQ. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/even-highly-skilled-cyber-thieves-make-stupid-mistakes-or-do-they/
Cobalt, a highly-skilled group of hackers who target banks and financial institutions, may have committed a mistake and accidentally leaked a list of all their current targets, according to Yonathan Klijnsma, a security researcher with RiskIQ. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/even-highly-skilled-cyber-thieves-make-stupid-mistakes-or-do-they/
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Even Highly Skilled Cyber-Thieves Make Stupid Mistakes, or Do They?
Cobalt, a highly-skilled group of hackers who target banks and financial institutions, may have committed a mistake and accidentally leaked a list of all their current targets, according to Yonathan Klijnsma, a security researcher with RiskIQ.
Microsoft Working on Two Windows 10 Features Named Timeline and Sets
In an email sent to all Windows Insiders Program (WIP) participants, Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group, gave a preview of two new features Microsoft will be testing in the next iteration of the Insiders Program (Windows 10 Redstone 4). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-working-on-two-windows-10-features-named-timeline-and-sets/
In an email sent to all Windows Insiders Program (WIP) participants, Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group, gave a preview of two new features Microsoft will be testing in the next iteration of the Insiders Program (Windows 10 Redstone 4). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-working-on-two-windows-10-features-named-timeline-and-sets/
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Microsoft Working on Two Windows 10 Features Named Timeline and Sets
In an email sent to all Windows Insiders Program (WIP) participants, Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group, gave a preview of two new features Microsoft will be testing in the next iteration of the Insiders Program (Windows…
Russia Wants to Launch Backup DNS System by August 1, 2018
The Russian government is currently discussing plans to build its own "independent internet infrastructure" that will be used by BRICS member states — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/russia-wants-to-launch-backup-dns-system-by-august-1-2018/
The Russian government is currently discussing plans to build its own "independent internet infrastructure" that will be used by BRICS member states — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/russia-wants-to-launch-backup-dns-system-by-august-1-2018/
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Russia Wants to Launch Backup DNS System by August 1, 2018
The Russian government is currently discussing plans to build its own "independent internet infrastructure" that will be used by BRICS member states — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The EU Will Foot the Bill for VLC Player's Public Bug Bounty Program
The European Union has announced this week that it will foot the bill for a bug bounty program that will run for the benefit of VLC Media Player, an open source cross-platform multimedia player. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-eu-will-foot-the-bill-for-vlc-players-public-bug-bounty-program/
The European Union has announced this week that it will foot the bill for a bug bounty program that will run for the benefit of VLC Media Player, an open source cross-platform multimedia player. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-eu-will-foot-the-bill-for-vlc-players-public-bug-bounty-program/
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The EU Will Foot the Bill for VLC Player's Public Bug Bounty Program
The European Union has announced this week that it will foot the bill for a bug bounty program that will run for the benefit of VLC Media Player, an open source cross-platform multimedia player.
Google Bans Android Apps That Show Lockscreen Ads
Via an update to the Google Play Developer Policy Center, Google has banned apps from the Play Store that show ads on the lockscreen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/google-bans-android-apps-that-show-lockscreen-ads/
Via an update to the Google Play Developer Policy Center, Google has banned apps from the Play Store that show ads on the lockscreen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/google-bans-android-apps-that-show-lockscreen-ads/
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Google Bans Android Apps That Show Lockscreen Ads
Via an update to the Google Play Developer Policy Center, Google has banned apps from the Play Store that show ads on the lockscreen.
Microsoft Edge Browser Exits Preview and Now Available for iOS and Android
In early October, Microsoft began offering Edge to iOS and Android users as part of early preview. Today, Microsoft has officially released Edge and is now available to all iOS and Android users through the App Store and Google Play. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-browser-exits-preview-and-now-available-for-ios-and-android/
In early October, Microsoft began offering Edge to iOS and Android users as part of early preview. Today, Microsoft has officially released Edge and is now available to all iOS and Android users through the App Store and Google Play. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-browser-exits-preview-and-now-available-for-ios-and-android/
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Microsoft Edge Browser Exits Preview and Now Available for iOS and Android
In early October, Microsoft began offering Edge to iOS and Android users as part of early preview. Today, Microsoft has officially released Edge and is now available to all iOS and Android users through the App Store and Google Play.
Google Will Block Third-Party Software From Injecting Code Into Chrome
Google has laid out a plan for blocking third-party applications from injecting code into the Chrome browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-will-block-third-party-software-from-injecting-code-into-chrome/
Google has laid out a plan for blocking third-party applications from injecting code into the Chrome browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-will-block-third-party-software-from-injecting-code-into-chrome/
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Google Will Block Third-Party Software From Injecting Code Into Chrome
Google has laid out a plan for blocking third-party applications from injecting code into the Chrome browser.
New-But-Old US Bill Introduces Prison Time for Execs Who Conceal Data Breaches
Three US senators have introduced a bill on Thursday that will make it mandatory for companies to report breaches to customers within 30 days, but also carries fines and possible prison time for execs who conceal breaches from users and authorities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-but-old-us-bill-introduces-prison-time-for-execs-who-conceal-data-breaches/
Three US senators have introduced a bill on Thursday that will make it mandatory for companies to report breaches to customers within 30 days, but also carries fines and possible prison time for execs who conceal breaches from users and authorities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-but-old-us-bill-introduces-prison-time-for-execs-who-conceal-data-breaches/
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New-But-Old US Bill Introduces Prison Time for Execs Who Conceal Data Breaches
Three US senators have introduced a bill on Thursday that will make it mandatory for companies to report breaches to customers within 30 days, but also carries fines and possible prison time for execs who conceal breaches from users and authorities.
Thousands of Serial-To-Ethernet Devices Leak Telnet Passwords
A security researcher has identified thousands of Serial-to-Ethernet devices connected online that leak Telnet passwords that could be used to attack the equipment that is placed behind them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thousands-of-serial-to-ethernet-devices-leak-telnet-passwords/
A security researcher has identified thousands of Serial-to-Ethernet devices connected online that leak Telnet passwords that could be used to attack the equipment that is placed behind them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thousands-of-serial-to-ethernet-devices-leak-telnet-passwords/
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Thousands of Serial-To-Ethernet Devices Leak Telnet Passwords
A security researcher has identified thousands of Serial-to-Ethernet devices connected online that leak Telnet passwords that could be used to attack the equipment that is placed behind them.
Test Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware was discovered today that appends the .TEST extension to encrypted files and changes the contact emails used by the ransomware. This article will provide information what changes were made in this new version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/test-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
A new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware was discovered today that appends the .TEST extension to encrypted files and changes the contact emails used by the ransomware. This article will provide information what changes were made in this new version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/test-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
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Test Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware was discovered today that appends the .TEST extension to encrypted files and changes the contact emails used by the ransomware. This article will provide information what changes were made in this new version.
Facebook Tests New CAPTCHA Tool That Asks Users to Upload a Photo of Their Face
Facebook is running tests of a new CAPTCHA system that requires users to upload a clear photo of their face to prove the account is not fake and belongs to a new person. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-tests-new-captcha-tool-that-asks-users-to-upload-a-photo-of-their-face/
Facebook is running tests of a new CAPTCHA system that requires users to upload a clear photo of their face to prove the account is not fake and belongs to a new person. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-tests-new-captcha-tool-that-asks-users-to-upload-a-photo-of-their-face/
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Facebook Tests New CAPTCHA Tool That Asks Users to Upload a Photo of Their Face
Facebook is running tests of a new CAPTCHA system that requires users to upload a clear photo of their face to prove the account is not fake and belongs to a new person.