Windows Insider Build 17123 Supports The High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF)
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17123 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. While this release brings some bug fixes, it's main focus is the addition of the High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) to Windows 10 and continuing to resolve bugs in Windows Mixed Reality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17123-supports-the-high-efficiency-image-file-format-heif/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17123 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. While this release brings some bug fixes, it's main focus is the addition of the High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) to Windows 10 and continuing to resolve bugs in Windows Mixed Reality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17123-supports-the-high-efficiency-image-file-format-heif/
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Windows Insider Build 17123 Supports The High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF)
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17123 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. While this release brings some bug fixes, it's main focus is the addition of the High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) to Windows 10 and continuing to…
Chrome Extension Protects Against JavaScript-Based CPU Side-Channel Attacks
A team of academics has created a Chrome extension that can block side-channel attacks that use JavaScript code to leak data from a computer's RAM or CPU. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-protects-against-javascript-based-cpu-side-channel-attacks/
A team of academics has created a Chrome extension that can block side-channel attacks that use JavaScript code to leak data from a computer's RAM or CPU. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-protects-against-javascript-based-cpu-side-channel-attacks/
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Chrome Extension Protects Against JavaScript-Based CPU Side-Channel Attacks
A team of academics has created a Chrome extension that can block side-channel attacks that use JavaScript code to leak data from a computer's RAM or CPU.
Author of Polski, Vortex, and Flotera Ransomware Families Arrested in Poland
Polish law enforcement announced on Friday the arrest of Tomasz T., a well-known cyber-criminal believed to be the author of the Polski, Vortex, and Flotera ransomware strains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/author-of-polski-vortex-and-flotera-ransomware-families-arrested-in-poland/
Polish law enforcement announced on Friday the arrest of Tomasz T., a well-known cyber-criminal believed to be the author of the Polski, Vortex, and Flotera ransomware strains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/author-of-polski-vortex-and-flotera-ransomware-families-arrested-in-poland/
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Author of Polski, Vortex, and Flotera Ransomware Families Arrested in Poland
Polish law enforcement announced on Friday the arrest of Tomasz T., a well-known cyber-criminal believed to be the author of the Polski, Vortex, and Flotera ransomware strains.
Firefox Master Password System Has Been Poorly Secured for the Past 9 Years
For at past nine years, Mozilla has been using an insufficiently strong encryption mechanism for the "master password" feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-master-password-system-has-been-poorly-secured-for-the-past-9-years/
For at past nine years, Mozilla has been using an insufficiently strong encryption mechanism for the "master password" feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-master-password-system-has-been-poorly-secured-for-the-past-9-years/
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Firefox Master Password System Has Been Poorly Secured for the Past 9 Years
For at past nine years, Mozilla has been using an insufficiently strong encryption mechanism for the "master password" feature.
Facebook Confirms Gross Misuse of User Data for US Election
Facebook has confirmed over the weekend reports that an app made by a team of academics had collected vasts amounts of user data, who then shared this information with Cambridge Analytica —a commercial data analytics firm that allegedly used this info to target US voters in the 2016 Presidential election. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-confirms-gross-misuse-of-user-data-for-us-election/
Facebook has confirmed over the weekend reports that an app made by a team of academics had collected vasts amounts of user data, who then shared this information with Cambridge Analytica —a commercial data analytics firm that allegedly used this info to target US voters in the 2016 Presidential election. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-confirms-gross-misuse-of-user-data-for-us-election/
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Facebook Confirms Gross Misuse of User Data for US Election
Facebook has confirmed over the weekend reports that an app made by a team of academics had collected vasts amounts of user data, who then shared this information with Cambridge Analytica —a commercial data analytics firm that allegedly used this info to…
Linux Foundation Announces ACRN —Open Source Hypervisor for IoT Devices
The Linux Foundation announced a new project called ACRN (pronounced "acorn") that will provide generic code for the creation of hypervisors for IoT devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/linux-foundation-announces-acrn-open-source-hypervisor-for-iot-devices/
The Linux Foundation announced a new project called ACRN (pronounced "acorn") that will provide generic code for the creation of hypervisors for IoT devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/linux-foundation-announces-acrn-open-source-hypervisor-for-iot-devices/
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Linux Foundation Announces ACRN —Open Source Hypervisor for IoT Devices
The Linux Foundation announced a new project called ACRN (pronounced "acorn") that will provide generic code for the creation of hypervisors for IoT devices.
One Every 200 Google Search Suggestions Is Polluted
One of every 200 Google search autocomplete suggestions are poisoned and are used to drive traffic to misleading sites, to malware, or other malicious content, a team of academics from three US universities has discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/one-every-200-google-search-suggestions-is-polluted/
One of every 200 Google search autocomplete suggestions are poisoned and are used to drive traffic to misleading sites, to malware, or other malicious content, a team of academics from three US universities has discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/one-every-200-google-search-suggestions-is-polluted/
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One In Every 200 Google Search Suggestions Is Polluted
One of every 200 Google search autocomplete suggestions are poisoned and are used to drive traffic to misleading sites, to malware, or other malicious content, a team of academics from three US universities has discovered.
How To Restore The View Image Button to Google Images
As part of a settlement between Google and Getty Images, Google has agreed to remove the popular "View Image" button when viewing an image in Google Images. This is a very popular feature that has upset many people who routinely use the Google Images service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tips/google/how-to-restore-the-view-image-button-to-google-images/
As part of a settlement between Google and Getty Images, Google has agreed to remove the popular "View Image" button when viewing an image in Google Images. This is a very popular feature that has upset many people who routinely use the Google Images service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tips/google/how-to-restore-the-view-image-button-to-google-images/
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How To Restore The View Image Button to Google Images
As part of a settlement between Google and Getty Images, Google has agreed to remove the popular "View Image" button when viewing an image in Google Images. This is a very popular feature that has upset many people who routinely use the Google Images service.
IBM Reveals a Computer the Size of a Grain of Salt
Today, IBM will be showing off the world's smallest computer at its Think 2018 conference. This computer is the size of a grain of salt, contains a million transistors, and only costs .10 to manufacture. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ibm-reveals-a-computer-the-size-of-a-grain-of-salt/
Today, IBM will be showing off the world's smallest computer at its Think 2018 conference. This computer is the size of a grain of salt, contains a million transistors, and only costs .10 to manufacture. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ibm-reveals-a-computer-the-size-of-a-grain-of-salt/
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IBM Reveals a Computer the Size of a Grain of Salt
Today, IBM will be showing off the world's smallest computer at its Think 2018 conference. This computer is the size of a grain of salt, contains a million transistors, and only costs .10 to manufacture.
Chrome Being Slow? Here's 6 Ways to Speed It Up
Google Chrome is typically a reliable and quick browser, but like anything else, it can slow down over time. When it does, the resultant experience can cause frustration and limit your productivity. By trying a few simple tips, though, you can boost the speed and make your internet experiences pleasant again. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tips/web-browsers/chrome-being-slow-heres-6-ways-to-speed-it-up/
Google Chrome is typically a reliable and quick browser, but like anything else, it can slow down over time. When it does, the resultant experience can cause frustration and limit your productivity. By trying a few simple tips, though, you can boost the speed and make your internet experiences pleasant again. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tips/web-browsers/chrome-being-slow-heres-6-ways-to-speed-it-up/
China Bans People With Low "Social Credit" From Planes and Trains
Chinese authorities plan to use the country's mysterious "social credit" database to ban people guilty of past unruly behavior from purchasing plane and train tickets for up to a year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/china-bans-people-with-low-social-credit-from-planes-and-trains/
Chinese authorities plan to use the country's mysterious "social credit" database to ban people guilty of past unruly behavior from purchasing plane and train tickets for up to a year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/china-bans-people-with-low-social-credit-from-planes-and-trains/
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China Bans People With Low "Social Credit" From Planes and Trains
Chinese authorities plan to use the country's mysterious "social credit" database to ban people guilty of past unruly behavior from purchasing plane and train tickets for up to a year.
Uber Self-Driving Car Strikes and Kills Arizona Woman
An Uber self-driving car has struck and killed a woman pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, the company has revealed today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/uber-self-driving-car-strikes-and-kills-arizona-woman/
An Uber self-driving car has struck and killed a woman pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, the company has revealed today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/uber-self-driving-car-strikes-and-kills-arizona-woman/
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Uber Self-Driving Car Strikes and Kills Arizona Woman
An Uber self-driving car has struck and killed a woman pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, the company has revealed today.
Mozilla Is Testing "DNS over HTTPS" Support in Firefox
Mozilla Foundation engineers announced plans over the weekend to test the "DNS over HTTPS" (DoH) fledgling security standard in Firefox Nightly distributions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-is-testing-dns-over-https-support-in-firefox/
Mozilla Foundation engineers announced plans over the weekend to test the "DNS over HTTPS" (DoH) fledgling security standard in Firefox Nightly distributions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-is-testing-dns-over-https-support-in-firefox/
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Mozilla Is Testing "DNS over HTTPS" Support in Firefox
Mozilla Foundation engineers announced plans over the weekend to test the "DNS over HTTPS" (DoH) fledgling security standard in Firefox Nightly distributions.
DDoS Attacks Are $10 per Hour on the Dark Web
A report released today by UK threat intelligence firm Armor shines a light on the prices practiced on Dark Web markets for a wide range of cybercrime-related services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-attacks-are-10-per-hour-on-the-dark-web/
A report released today by UK threat intelligence firm Armor shines a light on the prices practiced on Dark Web markets for a wide range of cybercrime-related services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-attacks-are-10-per-hour-on-the-dark-web/
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DDoS Attacks Are $10 per Hour on the Dark Web
A report released today by UK threat intelligence firm Armor shines a light on the prices practiced on Dark Web markets for a wide range of cybercrime-related services.
Microsoft Says Windows 10 Spring Creators Update Will Install in 30 Minutes
Microsoft said on Friday that the upcoming Windows 10 major feature upgrade —dubbed the Spring Creators Update— will take around 30 minutes to install, unlike previous variants that took between one and two hours to complete. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-windows-10-spring-creators-update-will-install-in-30-minutes/
Microsoft said on Friday that the upcoming Windows 10 major feature upgrade —dubbed the Spring Creators Update— will take around 30 minutes to install, unlike previous variants that took between one and two hours to complete. [...]
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Microsoft Says Windows 10 Spring Creators Update Will Install in 30 Minutes
Microsoft said on Friday that the upcoming Windows 10 major feature upgrade —dubbed the Spring Creators Update— will take around 30 minutes to install, unlike previous variants that took between one and two hours to complete.
Hardware Hacker Converts Old Mobile Terminal Into Fallout-Like Computer
Using old dusty hardware being sold on eBay, hardware hackers can transform them into modern devices that perform tasks that they were never intended. Such is the case when hardware hacker Trammel Hudson discovered some Motorola MDT-9100T Mobile Data Terminals being sold on eBay that looked straight from the Fallout universe. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/hardware-hacker-converts-old-mobile-terminal-into-fallout-like-computer/
Using old dusty hardware being sold on eBay, hardware hackers can transform them into modern devices that perform tasks that they were never intended. Such is the case when hardware hacker Trammel Hudson discovered some Motorola MDT-9100T Mobile Data Terminals being sold on eBay that looked straight from the Fallout universe. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/hardware-hacker-converts-old-mobile-terminal-into-fallout-like-computer/
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Hardware Hacker Converts Old Mobile Terminal Into Fallout-Like Computer
Using old dusty hardware being sold on eBay, hardware hackers can transform them into modern devices that perform tasks that they were never intended. Such is the case when hardware hacker Trammel Hudson discovered some Motorola MDT-9100T Mobile Data Terminals being…
Facebook Pulls Back Investigators as UK Launches Probe Into Cambridge Analytica
UK authorities will seek a warrant to probe the computer systems of Cambridge Analytica, the company blamed for covertly siphoning the data of over 50 million Facebook users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-pulls-back-investigators-as-uk-launches-probe-into-cambridge-analytica/
UK authorities will seek a warrant to probe the computer systems of Cambridge Analytica, the company blamed for covertly siphoning the data of over 50 million Facebook users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-pulls-back-investigators-as-uk-launches-probe-into-cambridge-analytica/
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Facebook Pulls Back Investigators as UK Launches Probe Into Cambridge Analytica
UK authorities will seek a warrant to probe the computer systems of Cambridge Analytica, the company blamed for covertly siphoning the data of over 50 million Facebook users.
Windows Insider Build 17127 Released with Cortana Improvements
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17127 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. Like the previous build, they continue to iron out issues with Windows Mixed Reality, but also includes improvements to Cortana. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17127-released-with-cortana-improvements/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17127 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. Like the previous build, they continue to iron out issues with Windows Mixed Reality, but also includes improvements to Cortana. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17127-released-with-cortana-improvements/
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Windows Insider Build 17127 Released with Cortana Improvements
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17127 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. Like the previous build, they continue to iron out issues with Windows Mixed Reality, but also includes improvements to Cortana.
"Social Book Post Manager" Chrome Extension Lets You Wipe Your Facebook Profile
With the recent report of Facebook user's data being harvested and used for information warfare, many people are looking to delete their accounts or at least their Facebook posts in order to have a clean slate. Deleting posts, though, can be a very time consuming task as you normally would have to go into each and every post and manu [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/social-book-post-manager-chrome-extension-lets-you-wipe-your-facebook-profile/
With the recent report of Facebook user's data being harvested and used for information warfare, many people are looking to delete their accounts or at least their Facebook posts in order to have a clean slate. Deleting posts, though, can be a very time consuming task as you normally would have to go into each and every post and manu [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/social-book-post-manager-chrome-extension-lets-you-wipe-your-facebook-profile/
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"Social Book Post Manager" Chrome Extension Lets You Wipe Your Facebook Profile
With the recent report of Facebook user's data being harvested and used for information warfare, many people are looking to delete their accounts or at least their Facebook posts in order to have a clean slate. Deleting posts, though, can be a very time consuming…
AMD Confirms RyzenFall, MasterKey, Fallout, and Chimera Vulnerabilities
AMD has officially confirmed the validity of the RyzenFall, MasterKey, Fallout, and Chimera vulnerabilities that came to light on March 12, and said it would be releasing patches in "the coming weeks." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/amd-confirms-ryzenfall-masterkey-fallout-and-chimera-vulnerabilities/
AMD has officially confirmed the validity of the RyzenFall, MasterKey, Fallout, and Chimera vulnerabilities that came to light on March 12, and said it would be releasing patches in "the coming weeks." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/amd-confirms-ryzenfall-masterkey-fallout-and-chimera-vulnerabilities/
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AMD Confirms RyzenFall, MasterKey, Fallout, and Chimera Vulnerabilities
AMD has officially confirmed the validity of the RyzenFall, MasterKey, Fallout, and Chimera vulnerabilities that came to light on March 12, and said it would be releasing patches in "the coming weeks."
Microsoft Remote Assistance Tool Can Be Used for Targeted Attacks
The Windows Remote Assistance tool that ships with all Windows distributions can be can be abused for clever hacks in targeted attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-remote-assistance-tool-can-be-used-for-targeted-attacks/
The Windows Remote Assistance tool that ships with all Windows distributions can be can be abused for clever hacks in targeted attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-remote-assistance-tool-can-be-used-for-targeted-attacks/
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Microsoft Remote Assistance Tool Can Be Used for Targeted Attacks
The Windows Remote Assistance tool that ships with all Windows distributions can be can be abused for clever hacks in targeted attacks.