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.
Rapid Ransomware Continues Encrypting New Files as they Are Created
A new ransomware is being spread called Rapid Ransomware that stays active after initially encrypting a computer and encrypts any new files that are created. While this behavior is not unique to Rapid, it is not a common behavior we see too often. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rapid-ransomware-continues-encrypting-new-files-as-they-are-created/
A new ransomware is being spread called Rapid Ransomware that stays active after initially encrypting a computer and encrypts any new files that are created. While this behavior is not unique to Rapid, it is not a common behavior we see too often. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rapid-ransomware-continues-encrypting-new-files-as-they-are-created/
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Rapid Ransomware Continues Encrypting New Files as they Are Created
A new ransomware is being spread called Rapid Ransomware that stays active after initially encrypting a computer and encrypts any new files that are created. While this behavior is not unique to Rapid, it is not a common behavior we see too often.
Hacker Uses Malware to Steal Gas From Paying Customers
Russian authorities have arrested Denis Zayev in Stavropol, Russia, on accusations of defrauding countless of car owners with malware installed on gas pumps all over southern Russia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-uses-malware-to-steal-gas-from-paying-customers/
Russian authorities have arrested Denis Zayev in Stavropol, Russia, on accusations of defrauding countless of car owners with malware installed on gas pumps all over southern Russia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-uses-malware-to-steal-gas-from-paying-customers/
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Hacker Uses Malware to Steal Gas From Paying Customers
Russian authorities have arrested Denis Zayev in Stavropol, Russia, on accusations of defrauding countless of car owners with malware installed on gas pumps all over southern Russia.
Apple Backports Meltdown Patch to Older macOS Versions
On January 23, 2018, Apple released a third set of updates for macOS that backported previous Meltdown patches to older versions of the macOS operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-backports-meltdown-patch-to-older-macos-versions/
On January 23, 2018, Apple released a third set of updates for macOS that backported previous Meltdown patches to older versions of the macOS operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-backports-meltdown-patch-to-older-macos-versions/
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Apple Backports Meltdown Patch to Older macOS Versions
On January 23, 2018, Apple released a third set of updates for macOS that backported previous Meltdown patches to older versions of the macOS operating system.
Software Framework Flaw Affects Apps From Skype, Signal, Slack, Twitch, Others
A flaw in a very popular software-building framework may affect a large number of popular desktop apps from Microsoft (Skype, Visual Studio Code), Brave (browser), GitHub (Atom Editor), Signal, Slack, Basecamp, WordPress.com, Twitch, Ghost, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/software-framework-flaw-affects-apps-from-skype-signal-slack-twitch-others/
A flaw in a very popular software-building framework may affect a large number of popular desktop apps from Microsoft (Skype, Visual Studio Code), Brave (browser), GitHub (Atom Editor), Signal, Slack, Basecamp, WordPress.com, Twitch, Ghost, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/software-framework-flaw-affects-apps-from-skype-signal-slack-twitch-others/
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Software Framework Flaw Affects Apps From Skype, Signal, Slack, Twitch, Others
A flaw in a very popular software-building framework may affect a large number of popular desktop apps from Microsoft (Skype, Visual Studio Code), Brave (browser), GitHub (Atom Editor), Signal, Slack, Basecamp, WordPress.com, Twitch, Ghost, and others.
New HNS IoT Botnet Has Already Amassed 14K Bots
A new botnet is growing around the world, feeding off unsecured IoT devices, mainly IP cameras, and getting ready to do some harm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-hns-iot-botnet-has-already-amassed-14k-bots/
A new botnet is growing around the world, feeding off unsecured IoT devices, mainly IP cameras, and getting ready to do some harm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-hns-iot-botnet-has-already-amassed-14k-bots/
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New HNS IoT Botnet Has Already Amassed 14K Bots
A new botnet is growing around the world, feeding off unsecured IoT devices, mainly IP cameras, and getting ready to do some harm.
Microsoft Will Soon Let Users See What Telemetry Windows 10 Collects
With the next major release of the Windows 10 operating system, scheduled for April-May 2018, Microsoft plans to let users see what telemetry data the company is collecting from each of their devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-will-soon-let-users-see-what-telemetry-windows-10-collects/
With the next major release of the Windows 10 operating system, scheduled for April-May 2018, Microsoft plans to let users see what telemetry data the company is collecting from each of their devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-will-soon-let-users-see-what-telemetry-windows-10-collects/
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Microsoft Will Soon Let Users See What Telemetry Windows 10 Collects
With the next major release of the Windows 10 operating system, scheduled for April-May 2018, Microsoft plans to let users see what telemetry data the company is collecting from each of their devices.
Chrome 64 Released With Stronger Popup Blocker, Spectre Mitigations
Google has released Chrome 64 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android, and this new Chrome version brings improvements to the browser's built-in ad blocker, a bunch of developer and web standards-related changes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-64-released-with-stronger-popup-blocker-spectre-mitigations/
Google has released Chrome 64 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android, and this new Chrome version brings improvements to the browser's built-in ad blocker, a bunch of developer and web standards-related changes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-64-released-with-stronger-popup-blocker-spectre-mitigations/
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Chrome 64 Released With Stronger Popup Blocker, Spectre Mitigations
Google has released Chrome 64 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android, and this new Chrome version brings improvements to the browser's built-in ad blocker, a bunch of developer and web standards-related changes.
Facebook Acquires Government ID Authentication Service
Facebook has bought Confirm, a Boston-based government ID verification service, which Facebook will most likely use to confirm the identities of suspicious accounts in its fight against fake accounts used to spread political propaganda. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/facebook-acquires-government-id-authentication-service/
Facebook has bought Confirm, a Boston-based government ID verification service, which Facebook will most likely use to confirm the identities of suspicious accounts in its fight against fake accounts used to spread political propaganda. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/facebook-acquires-government-id-authentication-service/
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Facebook Acquires Government ID Authentication Service
Facebook has bought Confirm, a Boston-based government ID verification service, which Facebook will most likely use to confirm the identities of suspicious accounts in its fight against fake accounts used to spread political propaganda.
MoneroPay Ransomware Disguised as Wallet for Fake SpriteCoin CryptoCurrency
A ransomware called MoneroPay has been discovered that takes advantage of the cryptocurrency craze by spreading itself as a wallet for a fake coin called SpriteCoin. While users were installing what they was a new cryptocoin and synching it to the blockchain, secretly behind the scenes MoneroPay was silently encrypting the computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/moneropay-ransomware-disguised-as-wallet-for-fake-spritecoin-cryptocurrency/
A ransomware called MoneroPay has been discovered that takes advantage of the cryptocurrency craze by spreading itself as a wallet for a fake coin called SpriteCoin. While users were installing what they was a new cryptocoin and synching it to the blockchain, secretly behind the scenes MoneroPay was silently encrypting the computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/moneropay-ransomware-disguised-as-wallet-for-fake-spritecoin-cryptocurrency/
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MoneroPay Ransomware Disguised as Wallet for Fake SpriteCoin CryptoCurrency
A ransomware called MoneroPay has been discovered that takes advantage of the cryptocurrency craze by spreading itself as a wallet for a fake coin called SpriteCoin. While users were installing what they was a new cryptocoin and synching it to the blockchain…
Infected Android Games Spread Adware to More Than 4.5 Million Users
An Android app component meant to provide inter-user chatting capabilities has been opening websites and clicking on ads in phones' background. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/infected-android-games-spread-adware-to-more-than-4-5-million-users/
An Android app component meant to provide inter-user chatting capabilities has been opening websites and clicking on ads in phones' background. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/infected-android-games-spread-adware-to-more-than-4-5-million-users/
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Infected Android Games Spread Adware to More Than 4.5 Million Users
An Android app component meant to provide inter-user chatting capabilities has been opening websites and clicking on ads in phones' background.
Maersk Reinstalled 45,000 PCs and 4,000 Servers to Recover From NotPetya Attack
The world's largest container shipping company —A.P. Møller-Maersk— said it recovered from the NotPetya ransomware incident by reinstalling over 4,000 servers, 45,000 PCs, and 2500 applications over the course of ten days in late June and early July 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maersk-reinstalled-45-000-pcs-and-4-000-servers-to-recover-from-notpetya-attack/
The world's largest container shipping company —A.P. Møller-Maersk— said it recovered from the NotPetya ransomware incident by reinstalling over 4,000 servers, 45,000 PCs, and 2500 applications over the course of ten days in late June and early July 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maersk-reinstalled-45-000-pcs-and-4-000-servers-to-recover-from-notpetya-attack/
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Maersk Reinstalled 45,000 PCs and 4,000 Servers to Recover From NotPetya Attack
The world's largest container shipping company —A.P. Møller-Maersk— said it recovered from the NotPetya ransomware incident by reinstalling over 4,000 servers, 45,000 PCs, and 2500 applications over the course of ten days in late June and early July 2017.