Mailsploit Lets Attackers Send Spoofed Emails on Over 33 Email Clients
German security researcher Sabri Haddouche has discovered a set of vulnerabilities that he collectively refers to as Mailsploit, and which allow an attacker to spoof email identities, and in some cases, run malicious code on the user's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mailsploit-lets-attackers-send-spoofed-emails-on-over-33-email-clients/
German security researcher Sabri Haddouche has discovered a set of vulnerabilities that he collectively refers to as Mailsploit, and which allow an attacker to spoof email identities, and in some cases, run malicious code on the user's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mailsploit-lets-attackers-send-spoofed-emails-on-over-33-email-clients/
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Mailsploit Lets Attackers Send Spoofed Emails on Over 33 Email Clients
German security researcher Sabri Haddouche has discovered a set of vulnerabilities that he collectively refers to as Mailsploit, and which allow an attacker to spoof email identities, and in some cases, run malicious code on the user's computer.
Satori Botnet Has Sudden Awakening With Over 280,000 Active Bots
Security researchers are raising the alarm in regards to a new botnet named Satori that has been seen active on over 280,000 different IPs in the past 12 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/satori-botnet-has-sudden-awakening-with-over-280-000-active-bots/
Security researchers are raising the alarm in regards to a new botnet named Satori that has been seen active on over 280,000 different IPs in the past 12 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/satori-botnet-has-sudden-awakening-with-over-280-000-active-bots/
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Satori Botnet Has Sudden Awakening With Over 280,000 Active Bots
Security researchers are raising the alarm in regards to a new botnet named Satori that has been seen active on over 280,000 different IPs in the past 12 hours.
StorageCrypt Ransomware Infecting NAS Devices Using SambaCry
Recently BleepingComputer has received a flurry of support requests for a new ransomware being named StorageCrypt that is targeting NAS devices such as the Western Digital My Cloud. Victims have been reporting that their files have been encrypted and a note left with a ransom demand of between .4 and 2 bitcoins. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/storagecrypt-ransomware-infecting-nas-devices-using-sambacry/
Recently BleepingComputer has received a flurry of support requests for a new ransomware being named StorageCrypt that is targeting NAS devices such as the Western Digital My Cloud. Victims have been reporting that their files have been encrypted and a note left with a ransom demand of between .4 and 2 bitcoins. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/storagecrypt-ransomware-infecting-nas-devices-using-sambacry/
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StorageCrypt Ransomware Infecting NAS Devices Using SambaCry
Recently BleepingComputer has received a flurry of support requests for a new ransomware being named StorageCrypt that is targeting NAS devices such as the Western Digital My Cloud. Victims have been reporting that their files have been encrypted and a note…
ICO Cryptocurrency Gold Rush Is Over as SEC Charges 3rd Company
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against the fourth Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in the past four months, effectively signaling the end of an era on the cryptocurrency market where shady ICOs have dominated this year's news cycle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/ico-cryptocurrency-gold-rush-is-over-as-sec-charges-3rd-company/
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against the fourth Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in the past four months, effectively signaling the end of an era on the cryptocurrency market where shady ICOs have dominated this year's news cycle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/ico-cryptocurrency-gold-rush-is-over-as-sec-charges-3rd-company/
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ICO Cryptocurrency Gold Rush Is Over as SEC Charges 3rd Company
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against the fourth Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in the past four months, effectively signaling the end of an era on the cryptocurrency market where shady ICOs have dominated this year's news…
HBO Hacker Was Part of Iran's "Charming Kitten" Elite Cyber-Espionage Unit
Behzad Mesri, the Iranian national the US has accused of hacking HBO this year, is part of an elite Iranian cyber-espionage unit known in infosec circles as Charming Kitten, according to a report released yesterday by Israeli firm ClearSky Cybersecurity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hbo-hacker-was-part-of-irans-charming-kitten-elite-cyber-espionage-unit/
Behzad Mesri, the Iranian national the US has accused of hacking HBO this year, is part of an elite Iranian cyber-espionage unit known in infosec circles as Charming Kitten, according to a report released yesterday by Israeli firm ClearSky Cybersecurity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hbo-hacker-was-part-of-irans-charming-kitten-elite-cyber-espionage-unit/
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HBO Hacker Was Part of Iran's "Charming Kitten" Elite Cyber-Espionage Unit
Behzad Mesri, the Iranian national the US has accused of hacking HBO this year, is part of an elite Iranian cyber-espionage unit known in infosec circles as Charming Kitten, according to a report released yesterday by Israeli firm ClearSky Cybersecurity.
74% of All Bitcoin-Related Sites Suffered a DDoS Attack
Almost three out of four Bitcoin exchanges and related cryptocurrency sites have suffered a DDoS attack in the third quarter of 2017, said DDoS mitigation firm Imperva Incapsula in a report released yesterday afternoon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/74-percent-of-all-bitcoin-related-sites-suffered-a-ddos-attack/
Almost three out of four Bitcoin exchanges and related cryptocurrency sites have suffered a DDoS attack in the third quarter of 2017, said DDoS mitigation firm Imperva Incapsula in a report released yesterday afternoon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/74-percent-of-all-bitcoin-related-sites-suffered-a-ddos-attack/
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74% of All Bitcoin-Related Sites Suffered a DDoS Attack
Almost three out of four Bitcoin exchanges and related cryptocurrency sites have suffered a DDoS attack in the third quarter of 2017, said DDoS mitigation firm Imperva Incapsula in a report released yesterday afternoon.
Microsoft Kicks off their 12 Days of Deals on Surface, Xbox, Virtual Reality, and More
Starting today and through December 17th, Microsoft has kicked off their annual 12 Days of Deals event where you can get savings on various Microsoft products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/deals/microsoft-kicks-off-their-12-days-of-deals-on-surface-xbox-virtual-reality-and-more/
Starting today and through December 17th, Microsoft has kicked off their annual 12 Days of Deals event where you can get savings on various Microsoft products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/deals/microsoft-kicks-off-their-12-days-of-deals-on-surface-xbox-virtual-reality-and-more/
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Microsoft Kicks off their 12 Days of Deals on Surface, Xbox, Virtual Reality, and More
Starting today and through December 17th, Microsoft has kicked off their annual 12 Days of Deals event where you can get savings on various Microsoft products.
Apple Issues Security Updates for MacOS, iOS, TvOS, WatchOS, and Safari
The most relevant security update is thOver the course of the last four days, Apple has released updates to address security issues for several products, such as macOS High Sierra, Safari, watchOS, tvOS, and iOS.e one to macOS, as it also permanently fixes the bug that allowed attackers to access macOS root accounts without having to [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-issues-security-updates-for-macos-ios-tvos-watchos-and-safari/
The most relevant security update is thOver the course of the last four days, Apple has released updates to address security issues for several products, such as macOS High Sierra, Safari, watchOS, tvOS, and iOS.e one to macOS, as it also permanently fixes the bug that allowed attackers to access macOS root accounts without having to [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-issues-security-updates-for-macos-ios-tvos-watchos-and-safari/
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Apple Issues Security Updates for MacOS, iOS, TvOS, WatchOS, and Safari
The most relevant security update is thOver the course of the last four days, Apple has released updates to address security issues for several products, such as macOS High Sierra, Safari, watchOS, tvOS, and iOS.e one to macOS, as it also permanently fixes…
HC7 GOTYA Ransomware Installed via Remote Desktop Services. Spread with PsExec
A new ransomware called HC7 is infecting victims by hacking into Windows computers that are running publicly accessible Remote Desktop services. Once the developers gain access to the hacked computer, the HC7 ransomware is then installed on all accessible computers on the network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hc7-gotya-ransomware-installed-via-remote-desktop-services-spread-with-psexec/
A new ransomware called HC7 is infecting victims by hacking into Windows computers that are running publicly accessible Remote Desktop services. Once the developers gain access to the hacked computer, the HC7 ransomware is then installed on all accessible computers on the network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hc7-gotya-ransomware-installed-via-remote-desktop-services-spread-with-psexec/
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HC7 GOTYA Ransomware Installed via Remote Desktop Services. Spread with PsExec
A new ransomware called HC7 is infecting victims by hacking into Windows computers that are running publicly accessible Remote Desktop services. Once the developers gain access to the hacked computer, the HC7 ransomware is then installed on all accessible…
Largest Cryptocurrency Mining Market NiceHash Hacked
In a statement published on social media, NiceHash, a crypto-mining marketplace, said hackers breached its site and stole all the Bitcoin from its main wallet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-cryptocurrency-mining-market-nicehash-hacked/
In a statement published on social media, NiceHash, a crypto-mining marketplace, said hackers breached its site and stole all the Bitcoin from its main wallet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-cryptocurrency-mining-market-nicehash-hacked/
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Largest Cryptocurrency Mining Market NiceHash Hacked
In a statement published on social media, NiceHash, a crypto-mining marketplace, said hackers breached its site and stole all the Bitcoin from its main wallet.
Ethiopian Cyber-Spies Left Spyware Operational Logs on Public Web Folder
The Ethiopian government used spyware acquired from an Israeli company to spy on dissidents living in the country and abroad, but government operatives have failed when configuring their command and control (C&C) server, exposing a list of all their targets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ethiopian-cyber-spies-left-spyware-operational-logs-on-public-web-folder/
The Ethiopian government used spyware acquired from an Israeli company to spy on dissidents living in the country and abroad, but government operatives have failed when configuring their command and control (C&C) server, exposing a list of all their targets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ethiopian-cyber-spies-left-spyware-operational-logs-on-public-web-folder/
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Ethiopian Cyber-Spies Left Spyware Operational Logs on Public Web Folder
The Ethiopian government used spyware acquired from an Israeli company to spy on dissidents living in the country and abroad, but government operatives have failed when configuring their command and control (C&C) server, exposing a list of all their targets.
Keylogger Found on Nearly 5,500 Infected WordPress Sites
Nearly 5,500 WordPress sites are infected with a malicious script that logs keystrokes and sometimes loads an in-browser cryptocurrency miner. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/keylogger-found-on-nearly-5-500-infected-wordpress-sites/
Nearly 5,500 WordPress sites are infected with a malicious script that logs keystrokes and sometimes loads an in-browser cryptocurrency miner. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/keylogger-found-on-nearly-5-500-infected-wordpress-sites/
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Keylogger Found on Nearly 5,500 Infected WordPress Sites
Nearly 5,500 WordPress sites are infected with a malicious script that logs keystrokes and sometimes loads an in-browser cryptocurrency miner.
"Process Doppelgänging" Attack Works on All Windows Versions
Today, at the Black Hat Europe 2017 security conference in London, two security researchers from cyber-security firm enSilo have described a new code injection technique called "Process Doppelgänging." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/-process-doppelg-nging-attack-works-on-all-windows-versions/
Today, at the Black Hat Europe 2017 security conference in London, two security researchers from cyber-security firm enSilo have described a new code injection technique called "Process Doppelgänging." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/-process-doppelg-nging-attack-works-on-all-windows-versions/
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"Process Doppelgänging" Attack Works on All Windows Versions
Today, at the Black Hat Europe 2017 security conference in London, two security researchers from cyber-security firm enSilo have described a new code injection technique called "Process Doppelgänging."
Google Chrome 63 Released for Android, Linux, Mac, and Windows
Google has started rolling out version 63 of its Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android users. Most changes in this version address under-the-hood features and bring speed improvements and better support for web standards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/google-chrome-63-released-for-android-linux-mac-and-windows/
Google has started rolling out version 63 of its Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android users. Most changes in this version address under-the-hood features and bring speed improvements and better support for web standards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/google-chrome-63-released-for-android-linux-mac-and-windows/
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Google Chrome 63 Released for Android, Linux, Mac, and Windows
Google has started rolling out version 63 of its Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android users. Most changes in this version address under-the-hood features and bring speed improvements and better support for web standards.
Apps Can Track Users Even When GPS Is Turned Off
Princeton researchers have developed a proof-of-concept app that can be used to reliably track users even if an app does not access a phone's GPS data, and the user has purposely turned off GPS services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apps-can-track-users-even-when-gps-is-turned-off/
Princeton researchers have developed a proof-of-concept app that can be used to reliably track users even if an app does not access a phone's GPS data, and the user has purposely turned off GPS services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apps-can-track-users-even-when-gps-is-turned-off/
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Apps Can Track Users Even When GPS Is Turned Off
Princeton researchers have developed a proof-of-concept app that can be used to reliably track users even if an app does not access a phone's GPS data, and the user has purposely turned off GPS services.
Here's How to Enable Chrome "Strict Site Isolation" Experimental Security Mode
Google Chrome 63, which shipped yesterday evening, arrived with a new experimental feature called Strict Site Isolation that according to Google engineers is an additional security layer on top of Chrome's built-in sandboxing technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/heres-how-to-enable-chrome-strict-site-isolation-experimental-security-mode/
Google Chrome 63, which shipped yesterday evening, arrived with a new experimental feature called Strict Site Isolation that according to Google engineers is an additional security layer on top of Chrome's built-in sandboxing technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/heres-how-to-enable-chrome-strict-site-isolation-experimental-security-mode/
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Here's How to Enable Chrome "Strict Site Isolation" Experimental Security Mode
Google Chrome 63, which shipped yesterday evening, arrived with a new experimental feature called Strict Site Isolation that according to Google engineers is an additional security layer on top of Chrome's built-in sandboxing technology.
But of Course This Bluetooth-Enabled Gun Safe Got Hacked. Are You Surprised?
Researchers find three vulnerabilities in an IoT safe that can be exploited to acquire the safe's PIN code, pair with the device, and open the safe. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/but-of-course-this-bluetooth-enabled-gun-safe-got-hacked-are-you-surprised/
Researchers find three vulnerabilities in an IoT safe that can be exploited to acquire the safe's PIN code, pair with the device, and open the safe. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/but-of-course-this-bluetooth-enabled-gun-safe-got-hacked-are-you-surprised/
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But of Course This Bluetooth-Enabled Gun Safe Got Hacked. Are You Surprised?
Researchers find three vulnerabilities in an IoT safe that can be exploited to acquire the safe's PIN code, pair with the device, and open the safe.
Wp-Vcd WordPress Malware Spreads via Nulled WordPress Themes
A WordPress malware campaign that recently picked up steam last month is now using nulled (pirated) premium themes to infect new victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wp-vcd-wordpress-malware-spreads-via-nulled-wordpress-themes/
A WordPress malware campaign that recently picked up steam last month is now using nulled (pirated) premium themes to infect new victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wp-vcd-wordpress-malware-spreads-via-nulled-wordpress-themes/
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Wp-Vcd WordPress Malware Spreads via Nulled WordPress Themes
A WordPress malware campaign that recently picked up steam last month is now using nulled (pirated) premium themes to infect new victims.
Microsoft Fixes Malware Protection Engine Bug Discovered by British Intelligence
On Wednesday, Microsoft started rolling out an update to all Windows products that rely on the Malware Protection Engine for security scans. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-fixes-malware-protection-engine-bug-discovered-by-british-intelligence/
On Wednesday, Microsoft started rolling out an update to all Windows products that rely on the Malware Protection Engine for security scans. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-fixes-malware-protection-engine-bug-discovered-by-british-intelligence/
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Microsoft Fixes Malware Protection Engine Bug Discovered by British Intelligence
On Wednesday, Microsoft started rolling out an update to all Windows products that rely on the Malware Protection Engine for security scans.
Secure Apps Exposed to Hacking via Flaws in Underlying Programming Languages
Research presented this week at the Black Hat Europe 2017 security conference has revealed that several popular interpreted programming languages are affected by severe vulnerabilities that expose apps built on these languages to attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/secure-apps-exposed-to-hacking-via-flaws-in-underlying-programming-languages/
Research presented this week at the Black Hat Europe 2017 security conference has revealed that several popular interpreted programming languages are affected by severe vulnerabilities that expose apps built on these languages to attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/secure-apps-exposed-to-hacking-via-flaws-in-underlying-programming-languages/
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Secure Apps Exposed to Hacking via Flaws in Underlying Programming Languages
Research presented this week at the Black Hat Europe 2017 security conference has revealed that several popular interpreted programming languages are affected by severe vulnerabilities that expose apps built on these languages to attacks.
The Week in Ransomware - December 8th 2017 - StorageCrypt, HC7, and LockCrypt
This week was mostly about small ransomware variants being released, but we did have some big stories. First, we have HC7, which is targeting entire networks through hacked remote desktop services, then we had StorageCrypt being installed on NAS devices, and finally the county computers of Mecklenburg County were hit by LockCrypt. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-december-8th-2017-storagecrypt-hc7-and-lockcrypt/
This week was mostly about small ransomware variants being released, but we did have some big stories. First, we have HC7, which is targeting entire networks through hacked remote desktop services, then we had StorageCrypt being installed on NAS devices, and finally the county computers of Mecklenburg County were hit by LockCrypt. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-december-8th-2017-storagecrypt-hc7-and-lockcrypt/
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The Week in Ransomware - December 8th 2017 - StorageCrypt, HC7, and LockCrypt
This week was mostly about small ransomware variants being released, but we did have some big stories. First, we have HC7, which is targeting entire networks through hacked remote desktop services, then we had StorageCrypt being installed on NAS devices,…