GhostTeam Android Malware Can Steal Facebook Credentials
Google has removed 53 apps from the official Play Store because they were spreading a new breed of Android malware named GhostTeam that could steal Facebook credentials and push ads to infected phones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghostteam-android-malware-can-steal-facebook-credentials/
Google has removed 53 apps from the official Play Store because they were spreading a new breed of Android malware named GhostTeam that could steal Facebook credentials and push ads to infected phones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghostteam-android-malware-can-steal-facebook-credentials/
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GhostTeam Android Malware Can Steal Facebook Credentials
Google has removed 53 apps from the official Play Store because they were spreading a new breed of Android malware named GhostTeam that could steal Facebook credentials and push ads to infected phones.
Future Apple iOS Update Will Allow Users to Stop Battery Slowdown Feature
In an ABC interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Cook apologized once again for the battery slowdowns and stated a future iOS will allow users to disable this "feature". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/future-apple-ios-update-will-allow-users-to-stop-battery-slowdown-feature/
In an ABC interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Cook apologized once again for the battery slowdowns and stated a future iOS will allow users to disable this "feature". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/future-apple-ios-update-will-allow-users-to-stop-battery-slowdown-feature/
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Future Apple iOS Update Will Allow Users to Stop Battery Slowdown Feature
In an ABC interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Cook apologized once again for the battery slowdowns and stated a future iOS will allow users to disable this "feature".
Microsoft Resumes Meltdown & Spectre Updates for AMD Devices
Microsoft has resumed the rollout of security updates for AMD devices. The updates patch the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-resumes-meltdown-and-spectre-updates-for-amd-devices/
Microsoft has resumed the rollout of security updates for AMD devices. The updates patch the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-resumes-meltdown-and-spectre-updates-for-amd-devices/
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Microsoft Resumes Meltdown & Spectre Updates for AMD Devices
Microsoft has resumed the rollout of security updates for AMD devices. The updates patch the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities.
Hacker Might Have Stolen the Healthcare Data for Half of Norway’s Population
A hacker or hacker group might have stolen healthcare data for more than half of Norway's population, according to reports in local press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-might-have-stolen-the-healthcare-data-for-half-of-norway-s-population/
A hacker or hacker group might have stolen healthcare data for more than half of Norway's population, according to reports in local press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-might-have-stolen-the-healthcare-data-for-half-of-norway-s-population/
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Hacker Might Have Stolen the Healthcare Data for Half of Norway's Population
A hacker or hacker group might have stolen healthcare data for more than half of Norway's population, according to reports in local press.
Top Bug Hunters Make 2.7 Times More Money Than an Average Software Engineer
A survey of 1,700 bug bounty hunters registered on the HackerOne platform reveals that top white-hat hackers make on average 2.7 times more money than the average salary of a software engineer in the same country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-bug-hunters-make-2-7-times-more-money-than-an-average-software-engineer/
A survey of 1,700 bug bounty hunters registered on the HackerOne platform reveals that top white-hat hackers make on average 2.7 times more money than the average salary of a software engineer in the same country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-bug-hunters-make-2-7-times-more-money-than-an-average-software-engineer/
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Top Bug Hunters Make 2.7 Times More Money Than an Average Software Engineer
A survey of 1,700 bug bounty hunters registered on the HackerOne platform reveals that top white-hat hackers make on average 2.7 times more money than the average salary of a software engineer in the same country.
Woman Accused of Using Spyware to Track Boyfriend and Have Him Killed
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged a 37-year-old California woman with hiring a hitman to murder her 55-year-old boyfriend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/woman-accused-of-using-spyware-to-track-boyfriend-and-have-him-killed/
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged a 37-year-old California woman with hiring a hitman to murder her 55-year-old boyfriend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/woman-accused-of-using-spyware-to-track-boyfriend-and-have-him-killed/
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Woman Accused of Using Spyware to Track Boyfriend and Have Him Killed
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged a 37-year-old California woman with hiring a hitman to murder her 55-year-old boyfriend.
SamSam Ransomware Hits Hospitals, City Councils, ICS Firms
The SamSam ransomware group seems to have gotten to a "great" start in 2018, hitting several high-profile targets such as hospitals, a city council, and an ICS firm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsam-ransomware-hits-hospitals-city-councils-ics-firms/
The SamSam ransomware group seems to have gotten to a "great" start in 2018, hitting several high-profile targets such as hospitals, a city council, and an ICS firm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsam-ransomware-hits-hospitals-city-councils-ics-firms/
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SamSam Ransomware Hits Hospitals, City Councils, ICS Firms
The SamSam ransomware group seems to have gotten to a "great" start in 2018, hitting several high-profile targets such as hospitals, a city council, and an ICS firm.
OnePlus: Malicious Script on Online Store Stole Card Details for 40K Customers
A OnePlus spokesperson has officially confirmed a card breach incident affecting its online store, about which rumors started circulating online earlier in the week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oneplus-malicious-script-on-online-store-stole-card-details-for-40k-customers/
A OnePlus spokesperson has officially confirmed a card breach incident affecting its online store, about which rumors started circulating online earlier in the week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oneplus-malicious-script-on-online-store-stole-card-details-for-40k-customers/
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OnePlus: Malicious Script on Online Store Stole Card Details for 40K Customers
A OnePlus spokesperson has officially confirmed a card breach incident affecting its online store, about which rumors started circulating online earlier in the week.
In a Snap, Slack Comes to Linux. Here's How To Install It
While binaries for Slack have been available for Ubuntu and Fedora, other Linux operating systems are not so lucky. To overcome this, Canonical has released Slack as a Snap, which allows Slack to be installed and used on a greater variety of Linux distributions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/in-a-snap-slack-comes-to-linux-heres-how-to-install-it/
While binaries for Slack have been available for Ubuntu and Fedora, other Linux operating systems are not so lucky. To overcome this, Canonical has released Slack as a Snap, which allows Slack to be installed and used on a greater variety of Linux distributions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/in-a-snap-slack-comes-to-linux-heres-how-to-install-it/
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In a Snap, Slack Comes to Linux. Here's How To Install It
While binaries for Slack have been available for Ubuntu and Fedora, other Linux operating systems are not so lucky. To overcome this, Canonical has released Slack as a Snap, which allows Slack to be installed and used on a greater variety of Linux distributions.
Red Hat Will Revert Spectre Patches After Receiving Reports of Boot Issues
Red Hat is releasing updates that are reverting previous patches for the Spectre vulnerability (Variant 2, aka CVE-2017-5715) after customers complained that some systems were failing to boot. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/red-hat-will-revert-spectre-patches-after-receiving-reports-of-boot-issues/
Red Hat is releasing updates that are reverting previous patches for the Spectre vulnerability (Variant 2, aka CVE-2017-5715) after customers complained that some systems were failing to boot. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/red-hat-will-revert-spectre-patches-after-receiving-reports-of-boot-issues/
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Red Hat Will Revert Spectre Patches After Receiving Reports of Boot Issues
Red Hat is releasing updates that are reverting previous patches for the Spectre vulnerability (Variant 2, aka CVE-2017-5715) after customers complained that some systems were failing to boot.
Evrial Trojan Switches Bitcoin Addresses Copied to Windows Clipboard
A new information stealing Trojan called Evrial is being actively distributed in the wild. Like most infostealing Trojans, Evrial can steal browser cookies and stored credentials, but this Trojan also has the ability to monitor the Windows clipboard for certain text replace it with text received from the attackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/evrial-trojan-switches-bitcoin-addresses-copied-to-windows-clipboard/
A new information stealing Trojan called Evrial is being actively distributed in the wild. Like most infostealing Trojans, Evrial can steal browser cookies and stored credentials, but this Trojan also has the ability to monitor the Windows clipboard for certain text replace it with text received from the attackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/evrial-trojan-switches-bitcoin-addresses-copied-to-windows-clipboard/
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Evrial Trojan Switches Bitcoin Addresses Copied to Windows Clipboard
A new information stealing Trojan called Evrial is being actively distributed in the wild. Like most infostealing Trojans, Evrial can steal browser cookies and stored credentials, but this Trojan also has the ability to monitor the Windows clipboard for certain…
desuCrypt Ransomware in the Wild with DEUSCRYPT and Decryptable Insane Variants
An modified version of the open-source ransomware project called desuCrypt is being used as the base code for a new ransomware family being actively distributed. This family currently has two variants being distributed, with one appending the .insane extension and the other appending .DEUSCRYPT. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/desucrypt-ransomware-in-the-wild-with-deuscrypt-and-decryptable-insane-variants/
An modified version of the open-source ransomware project called desuCrypt is being used as the base code for a new ransomware family being actively distributed. This family currently has two variants being distributed, with one appending the .insane extension and the other appending .DEUSCRYPT. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/desucrypt-ransomware-in-the-wild-with-deuscrypt-and-decryptable-insane-variants/
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desuCrypt Ransomware in the Wild with DEUSCRYPT and Decryptable Insane Variants
An modified version of the open-source ransomware project called desuCrypt is being used as the base code for a new ransomware family being actively distributed. This family currently has two variants being distributed, with one appending the .insane extension…
Tomorrow's OverWatch Cosmetic Update Teases Reveal of new BLACK CAT D.VA Skin
If you are an Overwatch fan, tomorrow is a big day as Blizzard will be releasing the long awaited cosmetic update. As a teaser for the cosmetic update, Blizzard continues to reveal new hero skins on their Twitter feed. This includes today's release of the legendary skin for D.Va called Black Cat D.Va. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/tomorrows-overwatch-cosmetic-update-teases-reveal-of-new-black-cat-d-va-skin/
If you are an Overwatch fan, tomorrow is a big day as Blizzard will be releasing the long awaited cosmetic update. As a teaser for the cosmetic update, Blizzard continues to reveal new hero skins on their Twitter feed. This includes today's release of the legendary skin for D.Va called Black Cat D.Va. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/tomorrows-overwatch-cosmetic-update-teases-reveal-of-new-black-cat-d-va-skin/
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Tomorrow's OverWatch Cosmetic Update Teases Reveal of new BLACK CAT D.VA Skin
If you are an Overwatch fan, tomorrow is a big day as Blizzard will be releasing the long awaited cosmetic update. As a teaser for the cosmetic update, Blizzard continues to reveal new hero skins on their Twitter feed. This includes today's release of the…
Turkish Cyber Army Hacked Former Sherrif David A. Clarke, Jr.'s Twitter Account
The Turkish Cyber Army hacking crew has been making rounds lately by hacking numerous web sites and twitter accounts, but appearing to target conservative U.S. political figures and reporters. Their latest victim is former Sherrif David A. Clarke, Jr., who gained publicity during President Trump's election campaign and presidency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/turkish-cyber-army-hacked-former-sherrif-david-a-clarke-jr-s-twitter-account/
The Turkish Cyber Army hacking crew has been making rounds lately by hacking numerous web sites and twitter accounts, but appearing to target conservative U.S. political figures and reporters. Their latest victim is former Sherrif David A. Clarke, Jr., who gained publicity during President Trump's election campaign and presidency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/turkish-cyber-army-hacked-former-sherrif-david-a-clarke-jr-s-twitter-account/
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Turkish Cyber Army Hacked Former Sherrif David A. Clarke, Jr.'s Twitter Account
The Turkish Cyber Army hacking crew has been making rounds lately by hacking numerous web sites and twitter accounts, but appearing to target conservative U.S. political figures and reporters. Their latest victim is former Sherrif David A. Clarke, Jr., who…
Linus Torvalds Thinks the Linux Spectre Patches are "UTTER GARBAGE"
Linus Torvalds wrote a scathing email to the Linux Kernel mailing list where he does not hold back regarding how he feels about the Spectre patches. Calling them "complete and utter garbage", Linus states that while Intel appears to be trying, or will be doing, the right thing regarding the Meltdown patches, he felt that Intel was pa [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/linus-torvalds-thinks-the-linux-spectre-patches-are-utter-garbage/
Linus Torvalds wrote a scathing email to the Linux Kernel mailing list where he does not hold back regarding how he feels about the Spectre patches. Calling them "complete and utter garbage", Linus states that while Intel appears to be trying, or will be doing, the right thing regarding the Meltdown patches, he felt that Intel was pa [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/linus-torvalds-thinks-the-linux-spectre-patches-are-utter-garbage/
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Linus Torvalds Thinks the Linux Spectre Patches are "UTTER GARBAGE"
Linus Torvalds wrote a scathing email to the Linux Kernel mailing list where he does not hold back regarding how he feels about the Spectre patches. Calling them "complete and utter garbage", Linus states that while Intel appears to be trying, or will be…
Opera Blocks In-Browser CryptoCurrency Mining in New Mobile Browser Versions
Opera released new versions of their mobile browser today that blocks in-browser cryptocurrency mining as long as the built-in ad blocker is enabled. This feature has already been present in the desktop version of Opera since December and is a welcome addition to their mobile counterparts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/opera-blocks-in-browser-cryptocurrency-mining-in-new-mobile-browser-versions/
Opera released new versions of their mobile browser today that blocks in-browser cryptocurrency mining as long as the built-in ad blocker is enabled. This feature has already been present in the desktop version of Opera since December and is a welcome addition to their mobile counterparts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/opera-blocks-in-browser-cryptocurrency-mining-in-new-mobile-browser-versions/
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Opera Blocks In-Browser CryptoCurrency Mining in New Mobile Browser Versions
Opera released new versions of their mobile browser today that blocks in-browser cryptocurrency mining as long as the built-in ad blocker is enabled. This feature has already been present in the desktop version of Opera since December and is a welcome addition…
Dell Advising All Customers To Not Install Spectre BIOS Updates
The Spectre & Meltdown mess continues with Dell now recommending their customers do not install the BIOS updates that resolve the Spectre (Variant 2) vulnerabilities. These updates have been causing numerous problems for users including performance issues, boot issues, reboot issues, and general system instability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dell-advising-all-customers-to-not-install-spectre-bios-updates/
The Spectre & Meltdown mess continues with Dell now recommending their customers do not install the BIOS updates that resolve the Spectre (Variant 2) vulnerabilities. These updates have been causing numerous problems for users including performance issues, boot issues, reboot issues, and general system instability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dell-advising-all-customers-to-not-install-spectre-bios-updates/
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Dell Advising All Customers To Not Install Spectre BIOS Updates
The Spectre & Meltdown mess continues with Dell now recommending their customers do not install the BIOS updates that resolve the Spectre (Variant 2) vulnerabilities. These updates have been causing numerous problems for users including performance issues…
Firefox 58 Released for Linux, Mac, and Windows
The Mozilla Foundation has made Firefox 58 files available for download on its official FTP servers. An official announcement will be made later today when the organization will also release the final changelog. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-58-released-for-linux-mac-and-windows/
The Mozilla Foundation has made Firefox 58 files available for download on its official FTP servers. An official announcement will be made later today when the organization will also release the final changelog. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-58-released-for-linux-mac-and-windows/
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Firefox 58 Released for Linux, Mac, and Windows
The Mozilla Foundation has made Firefox 58 files available for download on its official FTP servers. An official announcement will be made later today when the organization will also release the final changelog.
Blizzard Fixes DNS Rebinding Flaw that Put All the Company's Users at Risk
A Google security researcher has discovered a security flaw in the Blizzard Update Agent shipped with all the company's games. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blizzard-fixes-dns-rebinding-flaw-that-put-all-the-companys-users-at-risk/
A Google security researcher has discovered a security flaw in the Blizzard Update Agent shipped with all the company's games. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blizzard-fixes-dns-rebinding-flaw-that-put-all-the-companys-users-at-risk/
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Blizzard Fixes DNS Rebinding Flaw that Put All the Company's Users at Risk
A Google security researcher has discovered a security flaw in the Blizzard Update Agent shipped with all the company's games.
Sites Promoting Free Amazon Gift Cards Don't Deliver What Your Expecting
If something is too good to be true, then it probably is. Such is the case with the many scams that are advertised on the Internet such as getting free rewards by participating in surveys, unbelievable work at home offers, and what we will be discussing in this article, free Amazon gift cards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sites-promoting-free-amazon-gift-cards-dont-deliver-what-your-expecting/
If something is too good to be true, then it probably is. Such is the case with the many scams that are advertised on the Internet such as getting free rewards by participating in surveys, unbelievable work at home offers, and what we will be discussing in this article, free Amazon gift cards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sites-promoting-free-amazon-gift-cards-dont-deliver-what-your-expecting/
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Sites Promoting Free Amazon Gift Cards Don't Deliver What Your Expecting
If something is too good to be true, then it probably is. Such is the case with the many scams that are advertised on the Internet such as getting free rewards by participating in surveys, unbelievable work at home offers, and what we will be discussing in…
HP Reissuing BIOS Updates After Intel Meltdown and Spectre Updates
HP announced today it was stopping the deployment of BIOS updates containing Meltdown and Spectre patches and reissuing older BIOS versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/hp-reissuing-bios-updates-after-intel-meltdown-and-spectre-updates/
HP announced today it was stopping the deployment of BIOS updates containing Meltdown and Spectre patches and reissuing older BIOS versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/hp-reissuing-bios-updates-after-intel-meltdown-and-spectre-updates/
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HP Reissuing BIOS Updates After Intel Meltdown and Spectre Updates
HP announced today it was stopping the deployment of BIOS updates containing Meltdown and Spectre patches and reissuing older BIOS versions.