Hacker Compromised Official phpBB Download Links
An unknown attacker has compromised download links for the phpBB forum software, according to a statement released today by the phpBB development team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-compromised-official-phpbb-download-links/
An unknown attacker has compromised download links for the phpBB forum software, according to a statement released today by the phpBB development team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-compromised-official-phpbb-download-links/
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Hacker Compromised Official phpBB Download Links
An unknown attacker has compromised download links for the phpBB forum software, according to a statement released today by the phpBB development team.
Malwarebytes Update Released to Fix High CPU & Memory Usage in Mbamservice.exe
An update pushed by Malwarebytes today for their Malwarebytes Anti-Malware product has caused a lot of problems for those who use their program. This new protection update caused mbamservice.exe to consume a lot of memory and upwards to 90% of the computer's CPU. A new update has been pushed that resolves these issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-update-released-to-fix-high-cpu-and-memory-usage-in-mbamservice-exe/
An update pushed by Malwarebytes today for their Malwarebytes Anti-Malware product has caused a lot of problems for those who use their program. This new protection update caused mbamservice.exe to consume a lot of memory and upwards to 90% of the computer's CPU. A new update has been pushed that resolves these issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-update-released-to-fix-high-cpu-and-memory-usage-in-mbamservice-exe/
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Malwarebytes Update Released to Fix High CPU & Memory Usage in Mbamservice.exe
An update pushed by Malwarebytes today for their Malwarebytes Anti-Malware product has caused a lot of problems for those who use their program. This new protection update caused mbamservice.exe to consume a lot of memory and upwards to 90% of the computer's…
Hacker Steals Over $150,000 Worth of Ethereum From Experty ICO Participants
A hacker has tricked Experty ICO participants into sending Ethereum funds to the wrong wallet address. He was able to do this by sending emails with a fake pre-ICO sale announcement to Experty users who signed up for notifications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-steals-over-150-000-worth-of-ethereum-from-experty-ico-participants/
A hacker has tricked Experty ICO participants into sending Ethereum funds to the wrong wallet address. He was able to do this by sending emails with a fake pre-ICO sale announcement to Experty users who signed up for notifications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-steals-over-150-000-worth-of-ethereum-from-experty-ico-participants/
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Hacker Steals Over $150,000 Worth of Ethereum From Experty ICO Participants
A hacker has tricked Experty ICO participants into sending Ethereum funds to the wrong wallet address. He was able to do this by sending emails with a fake pre-ICO sale announcement to Experty users who signed up for notifications.
Microsoft Issues Windows Out-of-Band Update That Disables Spectre Mitigations
Microsoft has issued on Saturday an emergency out-of-band Windows update that disables patches for the Spectre Variant 2 bug (CVE-2017-5715). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-issues-windows-out-of-band-update-that-disables-spectre-mitigations/
Microsoft has issued on Saturday an emergency out-of-band Windows update that disables patches for the Spectre Variant 2 bug (CVE-2017-5715). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-issues-windows-out-of-band-update-that-disables-spectre-mitigations/
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Microsoft Issues Windows Out-of-Band Update That Disables Spectre Mitigations
Microsoft has issued on Saturday an emergency out-of-band Windows update that disables patches for the Spectre Variant 2 bug (CVE-2017-5715).
Fitness Tracking App Accidentally Exposed Military Bases
Strava, a fitness tracking application that logs users' movements as they cycle, surf, or jog, has accidentally exposed or confirmed the location of various military bases and facilities all over the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/fitness-tracking-app-accidentally-exposed-military-bases/
Strava, a fitness tracking application that logs users' movements as they cycle, surf, or jog, has accidentally exposed or confirmed the location of various military bases and facilities all over the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/fitness-tracking-app-accidentally-exposed-military-bases/
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Fitness Tracking App Accidentally Exposed Military Bases
Strava, a fitness tracking application that logs users' movements as they cycle, surf, or jog, has accidentally exposed or confirmed the location of various military bases and facilities all over the world.
ATM Jackpotting Attacks Hit the US for the First Time
Two of the world's largest ATM manufacturers have issued security alerts regarding ATM jackpotting attacks being detected in the US for the first time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atm-jackpotting-attacks-hit-the-us-for-the-first-time/
Two of the world's largest ATM manufacturers have issued security alerts regarding ATM jackpotting attacks being detected in the US for the first time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atm-jackpotting-attacks-hit-the-us-for-the-first-time/
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ATM Jackpotting Attacks Hit the US for the First Time
Two of the world's largest ATM manufacturers have issued security alerts regarding ATM jackpotting attacks being detected in the US for the first time.
Lenovo's Fingerprint Scanner Can Be Bypassed via a Hardcoded Password
Lenovo has issued security updates for a fingerprint scanner app it shipped with ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and ThinkStation machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lenovos-fingerprint-scanner-can-be-bypassed-via-a-hardcoded-password/
Lenovo has issued security updates for a fingerprint scanner app it shipped with ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and ThinkStation machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lenovos-fingerprint-scanner-can-be-bypassed-via-a-hardcoded-password/
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Lenovo's Fingerprint Scanner Can Be Bypassed via a Hardcoded Password
Lenovo has issued security updates for a fingerprint scanner app it shipped with ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and ThinkStation machines.
IOTA Cryptocurrency Users Lose $4 Million in Clever Phishing Attack
A clever hacker made off with nearly $4 million worth of IOTA cryptocurrency after patiently setting up an elaborate phishing site for almost half a year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iota-cryptocurrency-users-lose-4-million-in-clever-phishing-attack/
A clever hacker made off with nearly $4 million worth of IOTA cryptocurrency after patiently setting up an elaborate phishing site for almost half a year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iota-cryptocurrency-users-lose-4-million-in-clever-phishing-attack/
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IOTA Cryptocurrency Users Lose $4 Million in Clever Phishing Attack
A clever hacker made off with nearly $4 million worth of IOTA cryptocurrency after patiently setting up an elaborate phishing site for almost half a year.
Tor-to-Web Proxy Caught Replacing Bitcoin Addresses on Ransomware Payment Sites
The operators of at least one Tor proxy service was recently caught replacing Bitcoin addresses on ransomware ransom payment sites, diverting funds meant to pay for ransomware decrypters to the site's operators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tor-to-web-proxy-caught-replacing-bitcoin-addresses-on-ransomware-payment-sites/
The operators of at least one Tor proxy service was recently caught replacing Bitcoin addresses on ransomware ransom payment sites, diverting funds meant to pay for ransomware decrypters to the site's operators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tor-to-web-proxy-caught-replacing-bitcoin-addresses-on-ransomware-payment-sites/
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Tor-to-Web Proxy Caught Replacing Bitcoin Addresses on Ransomware Payment Sites
The operators of at least one Tor proxy service was recently caught replacing Bitcoin addresses on ransomware ransom payment sites, diverting funds meant to pay for ransomware decrypters to the site's operators.
GandCrab Ransomware Distributed by Exploit Kits, Appends GDCB Extension
A new ransomware called GandCrab was released towards the end of last week that is currently being distributed via exploit kits. GandCrab has some interesting features not seen before in a ransomware, such as being the first to accept the DASH currency and the first to utilize the Namecoin powered .BIT tld. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-ransomware-distributed-by-exploit-kits-appends-gdcb-extension/
A new ransomware called GandCrab was released towards the end of last week that is currently being distributed via exploit kits. GandCrab has some interesting features not seen before in a ransomware, such as being the first to accept the DASH currency and the first to utilize the Namecoin powered .BIT tld. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-ransomware-distributed-by-exploit-kits-appends-gdcb-extension/
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GandCrab Ransomware Distributed by Exploit Kits, Appends GDCB Extension
A new ransomware called GandCrab was released towards the end of last week that is currently being distributed via exploit kits. GandCrab has some interesting features not seen before in a ransomware, such as being the first to accept the DASH currency and…
Cisco Fixes Remote Code Execution Bug Rated 10 Out of 10 on Severity Scale
Cisco has released software patches that fix a major vulnerability affecting Cisco devices running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-fixes-remote-code-execution-bug-rated-10-out-of-10-on-severity-scale/
Cisco has released software patches that fix a major vulnerability affecting Cisco devices running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-fixes-remote-code-execution-bug-rated-10-out-of-10-on-severity-scale/
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Cisco Fixes Remote Code Execution Bug Rated 10 Out of 10 on Severity Scale
Cisco has released software patches that fix a major vulnerability affecting Cisco devices running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software.
Scientists Warn of Transduction Attacks on Sensors
Professors from universities in China and the US are warning about the impending danger of "transduction attacks" on sensors deployed with everyday devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scientists-warn-of-transduction-attacks-on-sensors/
Professors from universities in China and the US are warning about the impending danger of "transduction attacks" on sensors deployed with everyday devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scientists-warn-of-transduction-attacks-on-sensors/
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Scientists Warn of Transduction Attacks on Sensors
Professors from universities in China and the US are warning about the impending danger of "transduction attacks" on sensors deployed with everyday devices.
Dutch Banks, Tax Agency Under DDoS Attacks a Week After Big Russian Hack Reveal
At least three Dutch banks and the Dutch tax office reported on Monday suffering coordinated DDoS attacks against their respective infrastructures. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-banks-tax-agency-under-ddos-attacks-a-week-after-big-russian-hack-reveal/
At least three Dutch banks and the Dutch tax office reported on Monday suffering coordinated DDoS attacks against their respective infrastructures. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-banks-tax-agency-under-ddos-attacks-a-week-after-big-russian-hack-reveal/
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Dutch Banks, Tax Agency Under DDoS Attacks a Week After Big Russian Hack Reveal
At least three Dutch banks and the Dutch tax office reported on Monday suffering coordinated DDoS attacks against their respective infrastructures.
Teen Sentenced 8 Years in Prison for Buying Bomb on the Dark Web to Kill Parents
A UK court has sentenced a 19-year-old teenager to eight years in prison for buying a car bomb on the Dark Web with the intention of killing his parents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/teen-sentenced-8-years-in-prison-for-buying-bomb-on-the-dark-web-to-kill-parents/
A UK court has sentenced a 19-year-old teenager to eight years in prison for buying a car bomb on the Dark Web with the intention of killing his parents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/teen-sentenced-8-years-in-prison-for-buying-bomb-on-the-dark-web-to-kill-parents/
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Teen Sentenced 8 Years in Prison for Buying Bomb on the Dark Web to Kill Parents
A UK court has sentenced a 19-year-old teenager to eight years in prison for buying a car bomb on the Dark Web with the intention of killing his parents.
Rep. Devin Nunes Campaign Site Still Hosts Russian SEO Spam From Last Year's Hack
The campaign website of a controversial US politician was hacked last year and hosted Russian SEO spam, according to several sources. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rep-devin-nunes-campaign-site-still-hosts-russian-seo-spam-from-last-years-hack/
The campaign website of a controversial US politician was hacked last year and hosted Russian SEO spam, according to several sources. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rep-devin-nunes-campaign-site-still-hosts-russian-seo-spam-from-last-years-hack/
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Rep. Devin Nunes Campaign Site Still Hosts Russian SEO Spam From Last Year's Hack
The campaign website of a controversial US politician was hacked last year and hosted Russian SEO spam, according to several sources.
Suspect Arrested for Hacking GoGet Car-Sharing Service
Australian police have arrested a 37-year-old man on accusations of hacking GoGet, a car-sharing service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suspect-arrested-for-hacking-goget-car-sharing-service/
Australian police have arrested a 37-year-old man on accusations of hacking GoGet, a car-sharing service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suspect-arrested-for-hacking-goget-car-sharing-service/
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Suspect Arrested for Hacking GoGet Car-Sharing Service
Australian police have arrested a 37-year-old man on accusations of hacking GoGet, a car-sharing service.
Facebook Bans Ads for Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
In a new ad policy that rolled out today, Facebook, the Internet's largest social network, has banned all ads for cryptocurrencies and ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/facebook-bans-ads-for-cryptocurrencies-and-icos/
In a new ad policy that rolled out today, Facebook, the Internet's largest social network, has banned all ads for cryptocurrencies and ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/facebook-bans-ads-for-cryptocurrencies-and-icos/
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Facebook Bans Ads for Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
In a new ad policy that rolled out today, Facebook, the Internet's largest social network, has banned all ads for cryptocurrencies and ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings).
Google Removed Over 700,000 Malicious Android Apps From the Play Store in 2017
Google says it removed over 700,000 bad or malicious apps from the Play Store in 2017, up 70% from 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-removed-over-700-000-malicious-android-apps-from-the-play-store-in-2017/
Google says it removed over 700,000 bad or malicious apps from the Play Store in 2017, up 70% from 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-removed-over-700-000-malicious-android-apps-from-the-play-store-in-2017/
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Google Removed Over 700,000 Malicious Android Apps From the Play Store in 2017
Google says it removed over 700,000 bad or malicious apps from the Play Store in 2017, up 70% from 2016.
Microsoft Drops the Hammer on Coercive Registry Cleaners & System Optimizers
Starting March 1st 2018, Windows Defender and other Microsoft products will begin to remove programs that display coercive behavior. This includes registry cleaners and system optimizers that offer free scans, display alarming messages, and then require the user to purchase it.before fixing anything. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-drops-the-hammer-on-coercive-registry-cleaners-and-system-optimizers/
Starting March 1st 2018, Windows Defender and other Microsoft products will begin to remove programs that display coercive behavior. This includes registry cleaners and system optimizers that offer free scans, display alarming messages, and then require the user to purchase it.before fixing anything. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-drops-the-hammer-on-coercive-registry-cleaners-and-system-optimizers/
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Microsoft Drops the Hammer on Coercive Registry Cleaners & System Optimizers
Starting March 1st 2018, Windows Defender and other Microsoft products will begin to remove programs that display coercive behavior. This includes registry cleaners and system optimizers that offer free scans, display alarming messages, and then require the…
Mozilla Fixes Severe Flaw in Firefox UI That Leads to Remote Code Execution
Mozilla has released Firefox 58.0.1 to fix a security issue that was hiding in the browser's UI code and would have allowed an attacker to run code on the user's computer, allowing a quick and easy path to delivering malware or even taking over the entire PC. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-fixes-severe-flaw-in-firefox-ui-that-leads-to-remote-code-execution/
Mozilla has released Firefox 58.0.1 to fix a security issue that was hiding in the browser's UI code and would have allowed an attacker to run code on the user's computer, allowing a quick and easy path to delivering malware or even taking over the entire PC. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-fixes-severe-flaw-in-firefox-ui-that-leads-to-remote-code-execution/
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Mozilla Fixes Severe Flaw in Firefox UI That Leads to Remote Code Execution
Mozilla has released Firefox 58.0.1 to fix a security issue that was hiding in the browser's UI code and would have allowed an attacker to run code on the user's computer, allowing a quick and easy path to delivering malware or even taking over the entire…
Security Bug Affects Over 300,000 Oracle POS Systems
Hackers have a new security flaw in their arsenal they can exploit to install POS malware on Oracle Micros point-of-sale systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-bug-affects-over-300-000-oracle-pos-systems/
Hackers have a new security flaw in their arsenal they can exploit to install POS malware on Oracle Micros point-of-sale systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-bug-affects-over-300-000-oracle-pos-systems/
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Security Bug Affects Over 300,000 Oracle POS Systems
Hackers have a new security flaw in their arsenal they can exploit to install POS malware on Oracle Micros point-of-sale systems.