Synaptics Denies HP Driver Contains a Keylogger and Says It's a Debug Tool
Synaptics issued a security brief regarding the reports of a HP Synaptics Keyboard Driver that contained keylogging functionality. In their security brief, Synaptic states that their driver is being mischaracterized as a keylogger and it's simply a debug tool that was purposely added to the driver to help OEMs manufacturers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synaptics-denies-hp-driver-contains-a-keylogger-and-says-its-a-debug-tool/
Synaptics issued a security brief regarding the reports of a HP Synaptics Keyboard Driver that contained keylogging functionality. In their security brief, Synaptic states that their driver is being mischaracterized as a keylogger and it's simply a debug tool that was purposely added to the driver to help OEMs manufacturers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synaptics-denies-hp-driver-contains-a-keylogger-and-says-its-a-debug-tool/
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Synaptics Denies HP Driver Contains a Keylogger and Says It's a Debug Tool
Synaptics issued a security brief regarding the reports of a HP Synaptics Keyboard Driver that contained keylogging functionality. In their security brief, Synaptic states that their driver is being mischaracterized as a keylogger and it's simply a debug…
Bank Employee Gets Prison Time for Helping Dridex Malware Gang
A UK court has sentenced a Barclays bank employee to six years and four months in prison for helping members of the Dridex cyber-criminal network launder over £2.5 million, which is approximately $3.33 million at today's exchange rate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bank-employee-gets-prison-time-for-helping-dridex-malware-gang/
A UK court has sentenced a Barclays bank employee to six years and four months in prison for helping members of the Dridex cyber-criminal network launder over £2.5 million, which is approximately $3.33 million at today's exchange rate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bank-employee-gets-prison-time-for-helping-dridex-malware-gang/
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Bank Employee Gets Prison Time for Helping Dridex Malware Gang
A UK court has sentenced a Barclays bank employee to six years and four months in prison for helping members of the Dridex cyber-criminal network launder over £2.5 million, which is approximately $3.33 million at today's exchange rate.
Mozilla Angers Firefox Users After Force-Installing Mr. Robot Promo Add-On
Mozilla took a bit of heat this week after the organization force-installed a Mr. Robot promotional add-on in some Firefox browsers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-angers-firefox-users-after-force-installing-mr-robot-promo-add-on/
Mozilla took a bit of heat this week after the organization force-installed a Mr. Robot promotional add-on in some Firefox browsers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-angers-firefox-users-after-force-installing-mr-robot-promo-add-on/
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Mozilla Angers Firefox Users After Force-Installing Mr. Robot Promo Add-On
Mozilla took a bit of heat this week after the organization force-installed a Mr. Robot promotional add-on in some Firefox browsers.
"Zealot" Campaign Uses NSA Exploits to Mine Monero on Windows and Linux Servers
An aggressive and sophisticated malware campaign is currently underway, targeting Linux and Windows servers with an assortment of exploits with the goal of installing malware that mines the Monero cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/-zealot-campaign-uses-nsa-exploits-to-mine-monero-on-windows-and-linux-servers/
An aggressive and sophisticated malware campaign is currently underway, targeting Linux and Windows servers with an assortment of exploits with the goal of installing malware that mines the Monero cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/-zealot-campaign-uses-nsa-exploits-to-mine-monero-on-windows-and-linux-servers/
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"Zealot" Campaign Uses NSA Exploits to Mine Monero on Windows and Linux Servers
An aggressive and sophisticated malware campaign is currently underway, targeting Linux and Windows servers with an assortment of exploits with the goal of installing malware that mines the Monero cryptocurrency.
Hacker "Courvoisier" Pleads Guilty to Attacks on Uber, Groupon, T Mobile, Others
A UK man living in a caravan park has pleaded guilty last week to cyber-attacks on 17 websites and selling stolen user information on the Dark Web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-courvoisier-pleads-guilty-to-attacks-on-uber-groupon-t-mobile-others/
A UK man living in a caravan park has pleaded guilty last week to cyber-attacks on 17 websites and selling stolen user information on the Dark Web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-courvoisier-pleads-guilty-to-attacks-on-uber-groupon-t-mobile-others/
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Hacker "Courvoisier" Pleads Guilty to Attacks on Uber, Groupon, T Mobile, Others
A UK man living in a caravan park has pleaded guilty last week to cyber-attacks on 17 websites and selling stolen user information on the Dark Web.
Android Malware Will Destroy Your Phone. No Ifs and Buts About It
A malware strain known as Loapi will damage phones if users don't remove it from their devices. Left to its own means, this modular threat will download a Monero cryptocurrency miner that will overheat and overwork the phone's components, which will make the battery bulge, deform the phone's cover, or even worse. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-malware-will-destroy-your-phone-no-ifs-and-buts-about-it/
A malware strain known as Loapi will damage phones if users don't remove it from their devices. Left to its own means, this modular threat will download a Monero cryptocurrency miner that will overheat and overwork the phone's components, which will make the battery bulge, deform the phone's cover, or even worse. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-malware-will-destroy-your-phone-no-ifs-and-buts-about-it/
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Android Malware Will Destroy Your Phone. No Ifs and Buts About It
A malware strain known as Loapi will damage phones if users don't remove it from their devices. Left to its own means, this modular threat will download a Monero cryptocurrency miner that will overheat and overwork the phone's components, which will make…
Facebook Will Demote Spammy Posts That Use Engagement Baiting
Facebook announced today that they are going to begin fighting back against spammy posts that use "engagement baiting" to increase reach by encouraging people to like, share, or comment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/facebook-will-demote-spammy-posts-that-use-engagement-baiting/
Facebook announced today that they are going to begin fighting back against spammy posts that use "engagement baiting" to increase reach by encouraging people to like, share, or comment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/facebook-will-demote-spammy-posts-that-use-engagement-baiting/
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Facebook Will Demote Spammy Posts That Use Engagement Baiting
Facebook announced today that they are going to begin fighting back against spammy posts that use "engagement baiting" to increase reach by encouraging people to like, share, or comment.
Firefox Prepares to Mark All HTTP Sites "Not Secure" After HTTPS Adoption Rises
The increased adoption of HTTPS among website operators will soon lead to browsers marking HTTP pages as "Not Secure" by default. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-prepares-to-mark-all-http-sites-not-secure-after-https-adoption-rises/
The increased adoption of HTTPS among website operators will soon lead to browsers marking HTTP pages as "Not Secure" by default. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-prepares-to-mark-all-http-sites-not-secure-after-https-adoption-rises/
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Firefox Prepares to Mark All HTTP Sites "Not Secure" After HTTPS Adoption Rises
The increased adoption of HTTPS among website operators will soon lead to browsers marking HTTP pages as "Not Secure" by default.
Twitter Purge Begins as Accounts that Promote Hateful or Violent Speech Are Banned
Starting today, Twitter has begun to enforce portions of their updated rules that deal with hate groups and those who promote violent speech against certain groups of people. This enforcement has come to be known as the "Twitter Purge" as many far-right Twitter users and organizations expect to have their account banned. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/twitter-purge-begins-as-accounts-that-promote-hateful-or-violent-speech-are-banned/
Starting today, Twitter has begun to enforce portions of their updated rules that deal with hate groups and those who promote violent speech against certain groups of people. This enforcement has come to be known as the "Twitter Purge" as many far-right Twitter users and organizations expect to have their account banned. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/twitter-purge-begins-as-accounts-that-promote-hateful-or-violent-speech-are-banned/
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Twitter Purge Begins as Accounts that Promote Hateful or Violent Speech Are Banned
Starting today, Twitter has begun to enforce portions of their updated rules that deal with hate groups and those who promote violent speech against certain groups of people. This enforcement has come to be known as the "Twitter Purge" as many far-right Twitter…
Chinese Backdoor Still Active on Many Android Devices
Many Android users may still have a backdoor on their device, according to new revelations made today by the Malwarebytes' mobile security research team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-backdoor-still-active-on-many-android-devices/
Many Android users may still have a backdoor on their device, according to new revelations made today by the Malwarebytes' mobile security research team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-backdoor-still-active-on-many-android-devices/
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Chinese Backdoor Still Active on Many Android Devices
Many Android users may still have a backdoor on their device, according to new revelations made today by the Malwarebytes' mobile security research team.
Kaspersky Files Lawsuit Against Department of Homeland Security for Software Ban
In the ongoing battle between Kaspersky Labs and the U.S. government, the antivirus provider has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for failing to provide them basic due process. In a lawsuit filed today, Kaspersky has stated that the DHS has harmed their reputation n the U.S. without any evidence of wrongdoing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/kaspersky-files-lawsuit-against-department-of-homeland-security-for-software-ban/
In the ongoing battle between Kaspersky Labs and the U.S. government, the antivirus provider has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for failing to provide them basic due process. In a lawsuit filed today, Kaspersky has stated that the DHS has harmed their reputation n the U.S. without any evidence of wrongdoing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/kaspersky-files-lawsuit-against-department-of-homeland-security-for-software-ban/
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Kaspersky Files Lawsuit Against Department of Homeland Security for Software Ban
In the ongoing battle between Kaspersky Labs and the U.S. government, the antivirus provider has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for failing to provide them basic due process. In a lawsuit filed today, Kaspersky has stated that the DHS has…
Get Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for Free on PC
Ubisoft is having a holiday promotion where you can get three free games for the PC. Starting today and running through December 23rd, Ubisoft is giving away Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/get-assassins-creed-black-flag-watch-dogs-and-world-in-conflict-for-free-on-pc/
Ubisoft is having a holiday promotion where you can get three free games for the PC. Starting today and running through December 23rd, Ubisoft is giving away Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for free. [...]
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Get Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for Free on PC
Ubisoft is having a holiday promotion where you can get three free games for the PC. Starting today and running through December 23rd, Ubisoft is giving away Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for free.
Three Malware Campaigns Come Alive for the Holiday Shopping Season
Three malware strains —GratefulPOS, Emotet, and Zeus Panda— have sprung to life with new active campaigns just in time for the holiday shopping season. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/three-malware-campaigns-come-alive-for-the-holiday-shopping-season/
Three malware strains —GratefulPOS, Emotet, and Zeus Panda— have sprung to life with new active campaigns just in time for the holiday shopping season. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/three-malware-campaigns-come-alive-for-the-holiday-shopping-season/
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Three Malware Campaigns Come Alive for the Holiday Shopping Season
Three malware strains —GratefulPOS, Emotet, and Zeus Panda— have sprung to life with new active campaigns just in time for the holiday shopping season.
White House Officially Blames North Korea for WannaCry Ransomware Outbreak
In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, President Trump's Homeland Security Adviser Thomas Bossert has officially blamed North Korea for the WannaCry ransomware incident that devasted hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/white-house-officially-blames-north-korea-for-wannacry-ransomware-outbreak/
In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, President Trump's Homeland Security Adviser Thomas Bossert has officially blamed North Korea for the WannaCry ransomware incident that devasted hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/white-house-officially-blames-north-korea-for-wannacry-ransomware-outbreak/
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White House Officially Blames North Korea for WannaCry Ransomware Outbreak
In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, President Trump's Homeland Security Adviser Thomas Bossert has officially blamed North Korea for the WannaCry ransomware incident that devasted hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May this year.
XBL IP Blacklist Grows 50% Because of Andromeda and Satori Botnets
The rise of the Satori botnet and the fall of the Andromeda (Gamarue) botnet are the main two factors that have led to a 50% growth of the Spamhaus Exploits Block List (XBL) during the past month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xbl-ip-blacklist-grows-50-percent-because-of-andromeda-and-satori-botnets/
The rise of the Satori botnet and the fall of the Andromeda (Gamarue) botnet are the main two factors that have led to a 50% growth of the Spamhaus Exploits Block List (XBL) during the past month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xbl-ip-blacklist-grows-50-percent-because-of-andromeda-and-satori-botnets/
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XBL IP Blacklist Grows 50% Because of Andromeda and Satori Botnets
The rise of the Satori botnet and the fall of the Andromeda (Gamarue) botnet are the main two factors that have led to a 50% growth of the Spamhaus Exploits Block List (XBL) during the past month.
Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down After Getting Hacked a Second Time This Year
YouBit, a South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for bankruptcy and will shut down later today after getting hacked for the second time this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitcoin-exchange-shuts-down-after-getting-hacked-a-second-time-this-year/
YouBit, a South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for bankruptcy and will shut down later today after getting hacked for the second time this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitcoin-exchange-shuts-down-after-getting-hacked-a-second-time-this-year/
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Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down After Getting Hacked a Second Time This Year
YouBit, a South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for bankruptcy and will shut down later today after getting hacked for the second time this year.
Get the Layers of Fear Horror Game for Free Via Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle has a giveaway that expires today for a free copy of the Layers of Fear first-person horror game. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/get-the-layers-of-fear-horror-game-for-free-via-humble-bundle/
Humble Bundle has a giveaway that expires today for a free copy of the Layers of Fear first-person horror game. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/get-the-layers-of-fear-horror-game-for-free-via-humble-bundle/
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Get the Layers of Fear Horror Game for Free Via Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle has a giveaway that expires today for a free copy of the Layers of Fear first-person horror game.
Backdoor Found in WordPress Plugin With More Than 300,000 Installations
A WordPress plugin installed on over 300,000 sites was recently modified to download and install a hidden backdoor. The WordPress team has intervened and removed this plugin from the official WordPress Plugins repository, also providing clean versions for affected customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-found-in-wordpress-plugin-with-more-than-300-000-installations/
A WordPress plugin installed on over 300,000 sites was recently modified to download and install a hidden backdoor. The WordPress team has intervened and removed this plugin from the official WordPress Plugins repository, also providing clean versions for affected customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-found-in-wordpress-plugin-with-more-than-300-000-installations/
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Backdoor Found in WordPress Plugin With More Than 300,000 Installations
A WordPress plugin installed on over 300,000 sites was recently modified to download and install a hidden backdoor. The WordPress team has intervened and removed this plugin from the official WordPress Plugins repository, also providing clean versions for…
Chrome's Built-In Ad Blocker Will Start Blocking Ads on February 15, 2018
Google is set to activate Chrome's built-in ad blocker on February 15, according to an announcement the browser maker made today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chromes-built-in-ad-blocker-will-start-blocking-ads-on-february-15-2018/
Google is set to activate Chrome's built-in ad blocker on February 15, according to an announcement the browser maker made today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chromes-built-in-ad-blocker-will-start-blocking-ads-on-february-15-2018/
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Chrome's Built-In Ad Blocker Will Start Blocking Ads on February 15, 2018
Google is set to activate Chrome's built-in ad blocker on February 15, according to an announcement the browser maker made today.
Windows Insider Build 17063 Brings Timeline, Sets, Unix Sockets, & Much More
Microsoft released Windows 10 Preview Build 17063 for PC today & it is filled to the brim with new features and improvements. Not only do we have theTimeline and Sets features, but also Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) being added to Professional, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) improvements, new developer tools, & more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17063-brings-timeline-sets-unix-sockets-and-much-more/
Microsoft released Windows 10 Preview Build 17063 for PC today & it is filled to the brim with new features and improvements. Not only do we have theTimeline and Sets features, but also Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) being added to Professional, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) improvements, new developer tools, & more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17063-brings-timeline-sets-unix-sockets-and-much-more/
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Windows Insider Build 17063 Brings Timeline, Sets, Unix Sockets, & Much More
Microsoft released Windows 10 Preview Build 17063 for PC today & it is filled to the brim with new features and improvements. Not only do we have theTimeline and Sets features, but also Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) being added to Professional…
Malware Trio Has Been Targeting MSSQL and MySQL Servers All Year
A Chinese threat actor has been targeting MSSQL and MySQL databases on Windows and Linux systems all year, deploying one of three malware strains, each with its own design and purpose. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-trio-has-been-targeting-mssql-and-mysql-servers-all-year/
A Chinese threat actor has been targeting MSSQL and MySQL databases on Windows and Linux systems all year, deploying one of three malware strains, each with its own design and purpose. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-trio-has-been-targeting-mssql-and-mysql-servers-all-year/
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Malware Trio Has Been Targeting MSSQL and MySQL Servers All Year
A Chinese threat actor has been targeting MSSQL and MySQL databases on Windows and Linux systems all year, deploying one of three malware strains, each with its own design and purpose.