QR Code Bug in Apple iOS 11 Can Lead Users to Malicious Sites
Scammers and malware authors can abuse the QR code reading function added the default camera app of iOS 11, and they can use this bug to redirect users to malicious URLs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/qr-code-bug-in-apple-ios-11-can-lead-users-to-malicious-sites/
Scammers and malware authors can abuse the QR code reading function added the default camera app of iOS 11, and they can use this bug to redirect users to malicious URLs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/qr-code-bug-in-apple-ios-11-can-lead-users-to-malicious-sites/
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QR Code Bug in Apple iOS 11 Can Lead Users to Malicious Sites
Scammers and malware authors can abuse the QR code reading function added the default camera app of iOS 11, and they can use this bug to redirect users to malicious URLs.
Facebook Pulling "Partner Categories" Ad Targeting Product to Increase Privacy
Facebook has announced that they are shutting down access to the "Partner Categories" targeting feature for Facebook advertisers. Partner Categories is a product that allowed Facebook advertisers to directly target the social site's users based on data provided by third-party providers, rather than data compiled directly by Facebook. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-pulling-partner-categories-ad-targeting-product-to-increase-privacy/
Facebook has announced that they are shutting down access to the "Partner Categories" targeting feature for Facebook advertisers. Partner Categories is a product that allowed Facebook advertisers to directly target the social site's users based on data provided by third-party providers, rather than data compiled directly by Facebook. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-pulling-partner-categories-ad-targeting-product-to-increase-privacy/
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Facebook Pulling "Partner Categories" Ad Targeting Product to Increase Privacy
Facebook has announced that they are shutting down access to the "Partner Categories" targeting feature for Facebook advertisers. Partner Categories is a product that allowed Facebook advertisers to directly target the social site's users based on data provided…
81% of Recent ICOs Were Scams, Research Finds
Four out of five initial coin offerings (ICOs) that have taken place in the last year have been classified as scams, according to a recent study by Satis Group, an ICO advisory firm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/81-percent-of-recent-icos-were-scams-research-finds/
Four out of five initial coin offerings (ICOs) that have taken place in the last year have been classified as scams, according to a recent study by Satis Group, an ICO advisory firm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/81-percent-of-recent-icos-were-scams-research-finds/
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81% of Recent ICOs Were Scams, Research Finds
Four out of five initial coin offerings (ICOs) that have taken place in the last year have been classified as scams, according to a recent study by Satis Group, an ICO advisory firm.
Power Company in India Hacked and Billing Data Ransomed for 10 Million Rupees
Last week hackers gained access to the computer systems of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) power company in India and stole the billing data of their customers. In order to get the data back, the attackers are demanding 1 RS Core, or 10 million Rupess, for the stolen data. This is equivalent to approximately $150,000 USD [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/power-company-in-india-hacked-and-billing-data-ransomed-for-10-million-rupees/
Last week hackers gained access to the computer systems of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) power company in India and stole the billing data of their customers. In order to get the data back, the attackers are demanding 1 RS Core, or 10 million Rupess, for the stolen data. This is equivalent to approximately $150,000 USD [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/power-company-in-india-hacked-and-billing-data-ransomed-for-10-million-rupees/
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Power Company in India Hacked and Billing Data Ransomed for 10 Million Rupees
Last week hackers gained access to the computer systems of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) power company in India and stole the billing data of their customers. In order to get the data back, the attackers are demanding 1 RS Core, or 10 million…
Apple Releases Security Updates for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and Xcode
Today Apple has released security updates for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and Xcode. Many of the resolved vulnerabilities allow for privilege escalation, remote code execution, and information disclosure. Due to the nature of these vulnerabilities, it is strongly advised that all users update their devices as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-for-ios-watchos-tvos-and-xcode/
Today Apple has released security updates for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and Xcode. Many of the resolved vulnerabilities allow for privilege escalation, remote code execution, and information disclosure. Due to the nature of these vulnerabilities, it is strongly advised that all users update their devices as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-for-ios-watchos-tvos-and-xcode/
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Apple Releases Security Updates for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and Xcode
Today Apple has released security updates for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and Xcode. Many of the resolved vulnerabilities allow for privilege escalation, remote code execution, and information disclosure. Due to the nature of these vulnerabilities, it is strongly…
Apple Releases The "Battery Health" Beta Diagnostic Tool in iOS 11.3
As part of today's mega iOS 11.3 update, Apple has finally unveiled their promised Battery Health tool. Using the Battery Health tool, owners of iPhone 6 and later can check whether their battery is performing optimally, if the speed of the phone has been decreased due to the battery, and if it needs to be replaced. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-the-battery-health-beta-diagnostic-tool-in-ios-113/
As part of today's mega iOS 11.3 update, Apple has finally unveiled their promised Battery Health tool. Using the Battery Health tool, owners of iPhone 6 and later can check whether their battery is performing optimally, if the speed of the phone has been decreased due to the battery, and if it needs to be replaced. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-the-battery-health-beta-diagnostic-tool-in-ios-113/
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Apple Releases The "Battery Health" Beta Diagnostic Tool in iOS 11.3
As part of today's mega iOS 11.3 update, Apple has finally unveiled their promised Battery Health tool. Using the Battery Health tool, owners of iPhone 6 and later can check whether their battery is performing optimally, if the speed of the phone has been…
Mole66 Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Released
Today MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new variant of the Cryptomix Ransomware that appends the .MOLE66 extension to encrypted files, changes the contact email, and slightly changes the ransom note's name. In the past, we used to see new variants a few times a month, but this time it has been almost 2 months since the previous variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mole66-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
Today MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new variant of the Cryptomix Ransomware that appends the .MOLE66 extension to encrypted files, changes the contact email, and slightly changes the ransom note's name. In the past, we used to see new variants a few times a month, but this time it has been almost 2 months since the previous variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mole66-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
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Mole66 Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Released
Today MalwareHunterTeam discovered a new variant of the Cryptomix Ransomware that appends the .MOLE66 extension to encrypted files, changes the contact email, and slightly changes the ransom note's name. In the past, we used to see new variants a few times…
Windows Insider Skip Ahead Build 17634 Adds Search to Calendar
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17634 for PC to insiders on the Redstone 5 Skip Ahead ring. Now that Redstone 4 is in RTM to be released as Spring Creators Update, we will most likely only see new builds for Redstone 5 for the next few weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-skip-ahead-build-17634-adds-search-to-calendar/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17634 for PC to insiders on the Redstone 5 Skip Ahead ring. Now that Redstone 4 is in RTM to be released as Spring Creators Update, we will most likely only see new builds for Redstone 5 for the next few weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-skip-ahead-build-17634-adds-search-to-calendar/
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Windows Insider Skip Ahead Build 17634 Adds Search to Calendar
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17634 for PC to insiders on the Redstone 5 Skip Ahead ring. Now that Redstone 4 is in RTM to be released as Spring Creators Update, we will most likely only see new builds for Redstone 5 for the next…
Under Armour Announces Data Breach of 150 Million User Accounts
Under Armour has started notifying users of the MyFitnessPal app of a security breach that took place in late February 2018, and during which hackers made off with the personal details of nearly 150 million user accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/under-armour-announces-data-breach-of-150-million-user-accounts/
Under Armour has started notifying users of the MyFitnessPal app of a security breach that took place in late February 2018, and during which hackers made off with the personal details of nearly 150 million user accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/under-armour-announces-data-breach-of-150-million-user-accounts/
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Under Armour Announces Data Breach of 150 Million User Accounts
Under Armour has started notifying users of the MyFitnessPal app of a security breach that took place in late February 2018, and during which hackers made off with the personal details of nearly 150 million user accounts.
Microsoft Issues Out-Of-Band Security Update for Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008
Microsoft issued today an out-of-band security update for 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-issues-out-of-band-security-update-for-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008/
Microsoft issued today an out-of-band security update for 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-issues-out-of-band-security-update-for-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008/
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Microsoft Issues Out-Of-Band Security Update for Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008
Microsoft issued today an out-of-band security update for 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Brexit: European Commission Wants to Cancel 317,000 .eu Domains Owned by Brits
The European Commission announced on Wednesday plans to cancel new registration and domain renewals for .eu domains owned by British citizens. EU citizens residing in the UK are also barred from registering or renewing domains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/brexit-european-commission-wants-to-cancel-317-000-eu-domains-owned-by-brits/
The European Commission announced on Wednesday plans to cancel new registration and domain renewals for .eu domains owned by British citizens. EU citizens residing in the UK are also barred from registering or renewing domains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/brexit-european-commission-wants-to-cancel-317-000-eu-domains-owned-by-brits/
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Brexit: European Commission Wants to Cancel 317,000 .eu Domains Owned by Brits
The European Commission announced on Wednesday plans to cancel new registration and domain renewals for .eu domains owned by British citizens. EU citizens residing in the UK are also barred from registering or renewing domains.
US Wants to Make Social Media Data Collection Mandatory for All Visa Applicants
The United States Department of State wants to make it mandatory for all foreigners to provide social media details when applying for a visa to enter the US. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-wants-to-make-social-media-data-collection-mandatory-for-all-visa-applicants/
The United States Department of State wants to make it mandatory for all foreigners to provide social media details when applying for a visa to enter the US. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-wants-to-make-social-media-data-collection-mandatory-for-all-visa-applicants/
The Week in Ransomware - March 30th 2018 - Mostly Small Variants
It was mostly small variants released this week. We did have a new Cryptomix variant released, a wiper called UselessDisk disguised as a ransomware, and a strange report that Boeing had been infected with WannaCry. Overall, though, it has been a slow week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-30th-2018-mostly-small-variants/
It was mostly small variants released this week. We did have a new Cryptomix variant released, a wiper called UselessDisk disguised as a ransomware, and a strange report that Boeing had been infected with WannaCry. Overall, though, it has been a slow week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-30th-2018-mostly-small-variants/
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The Week in Ransomware - March 30th 2018 - Mostly Small Variants
It was mostly small variants released this week. We did have a new Cryptomix variant released, a wiper called UselessDisk disguised as a ransomware, and a strange report that Boeing had been infected with WannaCry. Overall, though, it has been a slow week.
AutoHotKey Malware Is Now a Thing
AutoHotKey has now become one of the most trendy technologies for building malware, according to several reports put out by cyber-security firms and insights Bleeping Computer received from malware experts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/autohotkey-malware-is-now-a-thing/
AutoHotKey has now become one of the most trendy technologies for building malware, according to several reports put out by cyber-security firms and insights Bleeping Computer received from malware experts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/autohotkey-malware-is-now-a-thing/
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AutoHotkey Malware Is Now a Thing
AutoHotKey has now become one of the most trendy technologies for building malware, according to several reports put out by cyber-security firms and insights Bleeping Computer received from malware experts.
Georgia Senate Passes Bill That Criminalizes Unauthorized Pen-Tests
A bill was passed yesterday by the state of Georgia that causes any unauthorized access to a computer to be considered "Unauthorized Computer Access" & "shall be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature". This bill amends the Georgia code, which originally only considered unauthorized access with malicious intent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/georgia-senate-passes-bill-that-criminalizes-unauthorized-pen-tests/
A bill was passed yesterday by the state of Georgia that causes any unauthorized access to a computer to be considered "Unauthorized Computer Access" & "shall be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature". This bill amends the Georgia code, which originally only considered unauthorized access with malicious intent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/georgia-senate-passes-bill-that-criminalizes-unauthorized-pen-tests/
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Georgia Senate Passes Bill That Criminalizes Unauthorized Pen-Tests
A bill was passed yesterday by the state of Georgia that causes any unauthorized access to a computer to be considered "Unauthorized Computer Access" & "shall be punished for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature". This bill amends the Georgia code…
Misconfigured Django Apps Are Exposing Secret API Keys, Database Passwords
Security researchers have begun stumbling upon misconfigured Django applications that are exposing sensitive information such as API keys, server passwords, or AWS access tokens. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/misconfigured-django-apps-are-exposing-secret-api-keys-database-passwords/
Security researchers have begun stumbling upon misconfigured Django applications that are exposing sensitive information such as API keys, server passwords, or AWS access tokens. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/misconfigured-django-apps-are-exposing-secret-api-keys-database-passwords/
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Misconfigured Django Apps Are Exposing Secret API Keys, Database Passwords
Security researchers have begun stumbling upon misconfigured Django applications that are exposing sensitive information such as API keys, server passwords, or AWS access tokens.
Google Shuts Down Goo.gl URL Shortening Service
Google announced on Friday plans to shut down goo.gl, its long-time URL shortening service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-shuts-down-googl-url-shortening-service/
Google announced on Friday plans to shut down goo.gl, its long-time URL shortening service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-shuts-down-googl-url-shortening-service/
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Google Shuts Down Goo.gl URL Shortening Service
Google announced on Friday plans to shut down goo.gl, its long-time URL shortening service. The service is still active, but starting April 18, Google says that only existing registered users will be able to shorten links via their goo.gl account console.
Software Bug Behind Biggest Telephony Outage in US History
A software bug in a telecom provider's phone number blacklisting system caused the largest telephony outage in US history, according to a report released by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at the start of the month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/software-bug-behind-biggest-telephony-outage-in-us-history/
A software bug in a telecom provider's phone number blacklisting system caused the largest telephony outage in US history, according to a report released by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at the start of the month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/software-bug-behind-biggest-telephony-outage-in-us-history/
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Software Bug Behind Biggest Telephony Outage in US History
A software bug in a telecom provider's phone number blacklisting system caused the largest telephony outage in US history, according to a report released by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at the start of the month.
Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS Service Makes the Internet More Private & Faster
Today, a free DNS resolution service called 1.1.1.1 was unveiled that makes looking up Internet address not only faster, but more private. This new service was created by APNIC, who owned the 1.1.1.1 address, and Cloudflare who will use their network to host the DNS service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflares-1111-dns-service-makes-the-internet-more-private-and-faster/
Today, a free DNS resolution service called 1.1.1.1 was unveiled that makes looking up Internet address not only faster, but more private. This new service was created by APNIC, who owned the 1.1.1.1 address, and Cloudflare who will use their network to host the DNS service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflares-1111-dns-service-makes-the-internet-more-private-and-faster/
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Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS Service Makes the Internet More Private & Faster
Today, a free DNS resolution service called 1.1.1.1 was unveiled that makes looking up Internet address not only faster, but more private. This new service was created by APNIC, who owned the 1.1.1.1 address, and Cloudflare who will use their network to host…
Subaru Deploys Facial Recognition to Detect Driver Fatigue
Subaru has become the first car maker to deploy facial recognition inside a vehicle for the purpose of detecting driver fatigue. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/subaru-deploys-facial-recognition-to-detect-driver-fatigue/
Subaru has become the first car maker to deploy facial recognition inside a vehicle for the purpose of detecting driver fatigue. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/subaru-deploys-facial-recognition-to-detect-driver-fatigue/
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Subaru Deploys Facial Recognition to Detect Driver Fatigue
Subaru has become the first car maker to deploy facial recognition inside a vehicle for the purpose of detecting driver fatigue.
Linux 4.16 Released. Kernel Release Was "Small and Calm"
Yesterday Linus Torvalds officially released Linux 4.16. In an announcement to the Linux Kernel Mailing List, Linus announced that this release of the Linux kernel was "small and calm", mostly related to networking, and that there was no need to continue testing it for another week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/linux-416-released-kernel-release-was-small-and-calm/
Yesterday Linus Torvalds officially released Linux 4.16. In an announcement to the Linux Kernel Mailing List, Linus announced that this release of the Linux kernel was "small and calm", mostly related to networking, and that there was no need to continue testing it for another week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/linux-416-released-kernel-release-was-small-and-calm/
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Linux 4.16 Released. Kernel Release Was "Small and Calm"
Yesterday Linus Torvalds officially released Linux 4.16. In an announcement to the Linux Kernel Mailing List, Linus announced that this release of the Linux kernel was "small and calm", mostly related to networking, and that there was no need to continue…