TrickBot Banking Trojan Gets Screenlocker Component
The most recent version of the TrickBot banking trojan now includes a screenlocker component, suggesting the malware's operators might soon start holding victims for ransom if infected targets don't appear to be e-banking users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-banking-trojan-gets-screenlocker-component/
The most recent version of the TrickBot banking trojan now includes a screenlocker component, suggesting the malware's operators might soon start holding victims for ransom if infected targets don't appear to be e-banking users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-banking-trojan-gets-screenlocker-component/
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TrickBot Banking Trojan Gets Screenlocker Component
The most recent version of the TrickBot banking trojan now includes a screenlocker component, suggesting the malware's operators might soon start holding victims for ransom if infected targets don't appear to be e-banking users.
Top Security Execs at Google, Facebook, and Twitter Announce Departures
In the span of three days, news broke that high-ranking security at executives at three of the Internet's most important tech firms —Google, Facebook, and Twitter— announced plans to leave their respective companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-security-execs-at-google-facebook-and-twitter-announce-departures/
In the span of three days, news broke that high-ranking security at executives at three of the Internet's most important tech firms —Google, Facebook, and Twitter— announced plans to leave their respective companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-security-execs-at-google-facebook-and-twitter-announce-departures/
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Top Security Execs at Google, Facebook, and Twitter Announce Departures
In the span of three days, news broke that high-ranking security at executives at three of the Internet's most important tech firms —Google, Facebook, and Twitter— announced plans to leave their respective companies.
Massive Stack Overflow 100K User Survey Reveals Today's Hottest Technologies
Every year, the Stack Overflow team polls its userbase on various topics, in what has now become the most anticipated survey on the developer market, mainly because its results are the most accurate indicators of rising/falling programming trends, salary medians, and workforce diversity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/massive-stack-overflow-100k-user-survey-reveals-todays-hottest-technologies/
Every year, the Stack Overflow team polls its userbase on various topics, in what has now become the most anticipated survey on the developer market, mainly because its results are the most accurate indicators of rising/falling programming trends, salary medians, and workforce diversity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/massive-stack-overflow-100k-user-survey-reveals-todays-hottest-technologies/
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Massive Stack Overflow 100K User Survey Reveals Today's Hottest Technologies
Every year, the Stack Overflow team polls its userbase on various topics, in what has now become the most anticipated survey on the developer market, mainly because its results are the most accurate indicators of rising/falling programming trends, salary…
CoinMiner Campaigns Move to the Cloud via Docker, Kubernetes
After becoming a scourge inside browsers, on desktops, and on servers, cryptocurrency-mining malware is now invading the cloud, and it appears to be quite successful. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinminer-campaigns-move-to-the-cloud-via-docker-kubernetes/
After becoming a scourge inside browsers, on desktops, and on servers, cryptocurrency-mining malware is now invading the cloud, and it appears to be quite successful. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinminer-campaigns-move-to-the-cloud-via-docker-kubernetes/
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CoinMiner Campaigns Move to the Cloud via Docker, Kubernetes
After becoming a scourge inside browsers, on desktops, and on servers, cryptocurrency-mining malware is now invading the cloud, and it appears to be quite successful.
Opera 52 Released With Faster Ad Blocking and New Tab Functions
Today Opera Software released Opera 52 as the latest stable version of their software. This version includes a faster ad blocker, new tab features, and new animations for error pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/opera-52-released-with-faster-ad-blocking-and-new-tab-functions/
Today Opera Software released Opera 52 as the latest stable version of their software. This version includes a faster ad blocker, new tab features, and new animations for error pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/opera-52-released-with-faster-ad-blocking-and-new-tab-functions/
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Opera 52 Released With Faster Ad Blocking and New Tab Functions
Today Opera Software released Opera 52 as the latest stable version of their software. This version includes a faster ad blocker, new tab features, and new animations for error pages.
City of Atlanta IT Systems Hit by SamSam Ransomware
The Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia has confirmed today in a press conference that several local government systems are currently down due to a ransomware infection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/city-of-atlanta-it-systems-hit-by-samsam-ransomware/
The Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia has confirmed today in a press conference that several local government systems are currently down due to a ransomware infection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/city-of-atlanta-it-systems-hit-by-samsam-ransomware/
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City of Atlanta IT Systems Hit by SamSam Ransomware
The Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia has confirmed today in a press conference that several local government systems are currently down due to a ransomware infection.
GhostMiner Uses Fileless Techniques, Removes Other Miners, But Makes Only $200
Security researchers from Minerva Labs have discovered a new strain of cryptocurrency-mining malware that uses PowerShell code to obtain fileless execution, and scans and stops the process of other miners that might be running on the same infected host. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghostminer-uses-fileless-techniques-removes-other-miners-but-makes-only-200/
Security researchers from Minerva Labs have discovered a new strain of cryptocurrency-mining malware that uses PowerShell code to obtain fileless execution, and scans and stops the process of other miners that might be running on the same infected host. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghostminer-uses-fileless-techniques-removes-other-miners-but-makes-only-200/
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GhostMiner Uses Fileless Techniques, Removes Other Miners, But Makes Only $200
Security researchers from Minerva Labs have discovered a new strain of cryptocurrency-mining malware that uses PowerShell code to obtain fileless execution, and scans and stops the process of other miners that might be running on the same infected host.
US Congress Passes CLOUD Act Hidden in Budget Spending Bill
The United States Congress passed late last night a $1.3 trillion budget spending bill that also contained a piece of legislation that allows internal and foreign law enforcement access to user data stored online without a search warrant or probable cause. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-congress-passes-cloud-act-hidden-in-budget-spending-bill/
The United States Congress passed late last night a $1.3 trillion budget spending bill that also contained a piece of legislation that allows internal and foreign law enforcement access to user data stored online without a search warrant or probable cause. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-congress-passes-cloud-act-hidden-in-budget-spending-bill/
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US Congress Passes CLOUD Act Hidden in Budget Spending Bill
The United States Congress passed late last night a $1.3 trillion budget spending bill that also contained a piece of legislation that allows internal and foreign law enforcement access to user data stored online without a search warrant or probable cause.
Low-Cost IPad May Be Unveiled at Next Weeks Education Event
This Tuesday at an education event in Chicago, Bloomberg is reporting that Apple will be unveiling a "low-cost iPad" aimed towards schools and educators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/low-cost-ipad-may-be-unveiled-at-next-weeks-education-event/
This Tuesday at an education event in Chicago, Bloomberg is reporting that Apple will be unveiling a "low-cost iPad" aimed towards schools and educators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/low-cost-ipad-may-be-unveiled-at-next-weeks-education-event/
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Low-Cost IPad May Be Unveiled at Next Weeks Education Event
This Tuesday at an education event in Chicago, Bloomberg is reporting that Apple will be unveiling a "low-cost iPad" aimed towards schools and educators.
US Charges Nine Iranians With Hacking Over 300 Universities
US authorities have charged nine Iranian hackers with cyber-attacks against 144 US universities, 176 universities in 21 foreign countries, and 47 US and foreign companies active in various private sectors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-nine-iranians-with-hacking-over-300-universities/
US authorities have charged nine Iranian hackers with cyber-attacks against 144 US universities, 176 universities in 21 foreign countries, and 47 US and foreign companies active in various private sectors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-nine-iranians-with-hacking-over-300-universities/
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US Charges Nine Iranians With Hacking Over 300 Universities
US authorities have charged nine Iranian hackers with cyber-attacks against 144 US universities, 176 universities in 21 foreign countries, and 47 US and foreign companies active in various private sectors.
Firefox to Get an Ad Filtering System
Mozilla engineers are planning an ad filtering system for Firefox that would block certain types of intrusive ads with the switch of a button. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-to-get-an-ad-filtering-system/
Mozilla engineers are planning an ad filtering system for Firefox that would block certain types of intrusive ads with the switch of a button. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-to-get-an-ad-filtering-system/
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Firefox to Get an Ad Filtering System
Mozilla engineers are planning an ad filtering system for Firefox that would block certain types of intrusive ads with the switch of a button.
The AVCrypt Ransomware Tries To Uninstall Your AV Software
A new ransomware named AVCrypt has been discovered that tries to uninstall existing security software before it encrypts a computer. Furthermore, as it removes numerous services, including Windows Update, and provides no contact information, this ransomware may be a wiper. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-avcrypt-ransomware-tries-to-uninstall-your-av-software/
A new ransomware named AVCrypt has been discovered that tries to uninstall existing security software before it encrypts a computer. Furthermore, as it removes numerous services, including Windows Update, and provides no contact information, this ransomware may be a wiper. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-avcrypt-ransomware-tries-to-uninstall-your-av-software/
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The AVCrypt Ransomware Tries To Uninstall Your AV Software
A new ransomware named AVCrypt has been discovered that tries to uninstall existing security software before it encrypts a computer. Furthermore, as it removes numerous services, including Windows Update, and provides no contact information, this ransomware may…
Rapid 2.0 Ransomware Released, Will Not Encrypt Data on PCs with Russian Locale
Precisely two months on the day since the release of its first version, the group behind the Rapid ransomware strain has released v2.0 today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rapid-20-ransomware-released-will-not-encrypt-data-on-pcs-with-russian-locale/
Precisely two months on the day since the release of its first version, the group behind the Rapid ransomware strain has released v2.0 today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rapid-20-ransomware-released-will-not-encrypt-data-on-pcs-with-russian-locale/
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Rapid 2.0 Ransomware Released, Will Not Encrypt Data on PCs with Russian Locale
Precisely two months on the day since the release of its first version, the group behind the Rapid ransomware strain has released v2.0 today.
The Week in Ransomware - March 23rd 2018 - Govt Infections, Zenis, and More
This week was definitely a lot busier than the previous one. During the past two weeks we have had some interesting ransomware released such as Zenis, which deletes files associated with backups, and AVCrypt that tries to uninstall your security software. We also had a bunch of organizations affected by SamSam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-23rd-2018-govt-infections-zenis-and-more/
This week was definitely a lot busier than the previous one. During the past two weeks we have had some interesting ransomware released such as Zenis, which deletes files associated with backups, and AVCrypt that tries to uninstall your security software. We also had a bunch of organizations affected by SamSam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-23rd-2018-govt-infections-zenis-and-more/
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The Week in Ransomware - March 23rd 2018 - Govt Infections, Zenis, and More
This week was definitely a lot busier than the previous one. During the past two weeks we have had some interesting ransomware released such as Zenis, which deletes files associated with backups, and AVCrypt that tries to uninstall your security software.…
Hackers Infect Linux Servers With Monero Miner via 5-Year-Old Vulnerability
A hacker group has made nearly $75,000 by installing a Monero miner on Linux servers after exploiting a five-year-old vulnerability in the Cacti "Network Weathermap" plugin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-infect-linux-servers-with-monero-miner-via-5-year-old-vulnerability/
A hacker group has made nearly $75,000 by installing a Monero miner on Linux servers after exploiting a five-year-old vulnerability in the Cacti "Network Weathermap" plugin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-infect-linux-servers-with-monero-miner-via-5-year-old-vulnerability/
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Hackers Infect Linux Servers With Monero Miner via 5-Year-Old Vulnerability
A hacker group has made nearly $75,000 by installing a Monero miner on Linux servers after exploiting a five-year-old vulnerability in the Cacti "Network Weathermap" plugin.
Windows Insider Build 17128 Removes the Preview Watermark From Desktop
Yesterday Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17128 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. This build contains no new features, no bug fixes, and no list of issues. The only difference between this build and 17127 is that they removed the watermark at the bottom right of the desktop. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17128-removes-the-preview-watermark-from-desktop/
Yesterday Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17128 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. This build contains no new features, no bug fixes, and no list of issues. The only difference between this build and 17127 is that they removed the watermark at the bottom right of the desktop. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17128-removes-the-preview-watermark-from-desktop/
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Windows Insider Build 17128 Removes the Preview Watermark From Desktop
Yesterday Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17128 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. This build contains no new features, no bug fixes, and no list of issues. The only difference between this build and 17127 is that they removed the watermark…
Firefox Working on Protection Against In-Browser Cryptojacking Scripts
Firefox engineers are working on a method to address the recent rise in usage of in-browser miners (cryptojacking scripts) that are, in most cases, ruining the web surfing experience of most users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-working-on-protection-against-in-browser-cryptojacking-scripts/
Firefox engineers are working on a method to address the recent rise in usage of in-browser miners (cryptojacking scripts) that are, in most cases, ruining the web surfing experience of most users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-working-on-protection-against-in-browser-cryptojacking-scripts/
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Firefox Working on Protection Against In-Browser Cryptojacking Scripts
Firefox engineers are working on a method to address the recent rise in usage of in-browser miners (cryptojacking scripts) that are, in most cases, ruining the web surfing experience of most users.
The DiskWriter or UselessDisk BootLocker May Be A Wiper
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-diskwriter-or-uselessdisk-bootlocker-may-be-a-wiper/
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The DiskWriter or UselessDisk BootLocker May Be A Wiper
A new MBR bootlocker called DiskWriter, or UselessDisk, has been discovered that overwrites the MBR of a victim's computer and then displays a ransom screen on reboot instead of booting into Windows. This ransom note asks for $300 in bitcoins in order to…
Facebook Collected Call and SMS Metadata From Some Users' Smartphones
Several Facebook users who downloaded an archive of their Facebook data in the wake of the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal discovered this week that the social network's mobile applications have been recording —in some cases— much more information than most people were expecting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-collected-call-and-sms-metadata-from-some-users-smartphones/
Several Facebook users who downloaded an archive of their Facebook data in the wake of the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal discovered this week that the social network's mobile applications have been recording —in some cases— much more information than most people were expecting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-collected-call-and-sms-metadata-from-some-users-smartphones/
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Facebook Collected Call and SMS Metadata From Some Users' Smartphones
Several Facebook users who downloaded an archive of their Facebook data in the wake of the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal discovered this week that the social network's mobile applications have been recording —in some cases— much more information than…
IETF Approves TLS 1.3 as Internet Standard
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) —the organization that approves proposed Internet standards and protocols— has formally approved TLS 1.3 as the next major version of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ietf-approves-tls-13-as-internet-standard/
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) —the organization that approves proposed Internet standards and protocols— has formally approved TLS 1.3 as the next major version of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ietf-approves-tls-13-as-internet-standard/
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IETF Approves TLS 1.3 as Internet Standard
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) —the organization that approves proposed Internet standards and protocols— has formally approved TLS 1.3 as the next major version of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol.
Chrome Extension Detects URL Homograph (Unicode) Attacks
The team from Phish.ai has developed and released a Google Chrome extension that can detect when users are accessing domains spelled using non-standard Unicode characters and warn the users about the potential of a homograph attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-detects-url-homograph-unicode-attacks/
The team from Phish.ai has developed and released a Google Chrome extension that can detect when users are accessing domains spelled using non-standard Unicode characters and warn the users about the potential of a homograph attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-detects-url-homograph-unicode-attacks/
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Chrome Extension Detects URL Homograph (Unicode) Attacks
The team from Phish.ai has developed and released a Google Chrome extension that can detect when users are accessing domains spelled using non-standard Unicode characters and warn the users about the potential of a homograph attack.