Microsoft Sees 24% Rise in Tech Support Scam Complaints
Tech support scams are bigger than ever, according to Microsoft, the company revealing last week that it received over 153,000 reports from customers who were the victims of a tech support scam in 2017, a number that went up 24 percent compared to complaints the OS maker received in 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-sees-24-percent-rise-in-tech-support-scam-complaints/
Tech support scams are bigger than ever, according to Microsoft, the company revealing last week that it received over 153,000 reports from customers who were the victims of a tech support scam in 2017, a number that went up 24 percent compared to complaints the OS maker received in 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-sees-24-percent-rise-in-tech-support-scam-complaints/
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Microsoft Sees 24% Rise in Tech Support Scam Complaints
Tech support scams are bigger than ever, according to Microsoft, the company revealing last week that it received over 153,000 reports from customers who were the victims of a tech support scam in 2017, a number that went up 24 percent compared to complaints…
Researcher Discloses "Unpatchable" Nintendo Switch Exploit
A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept exploit affecting the Nvidia Tegra chips that come with Nintendo Switch devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/researcher-discloses-unpatchable-nintendo-switch-exploit/
A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept exploit affecting the Nvidia Tegra chips that come with Nintendo Switch devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/researcher-discloses-unpatchable-nintendo-switch-exploit/
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Researcher Discloses "Unpatchable" Nintendo Switch Exploit
A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept exploit affecting the Nvidia Tegra chips that come with Nintendo Switch devices.
Firefox Improves CSRF Protection With Support For Same-Site Cookies
Mozilla engineers are planning to add a new security feature to Firefox with the addition of same-site cookie support in Firefox 60, scheduled for release next month, on May 9. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-improves-csrf-protection-with-support-for-same-site-cookies/
Mozilla engineers are planning to add a new security feature to Firefox with the addition of same-site cookie support in Firefox 60, scheduled for release next month, on May 9. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-improves-csrf-protection-with-support-for-same-site-cookies/
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Firefox Improves CSRF Protection With Support For Same-Site Cookies
Mozilla engineers are planning to add a new security feature to Firefox with the addition of same-site cookie support in Firefox 60, scheduled for release next month, on May 9.
TrickBot's Screenlocker Module Isn't Meant for Ransomware Ops
The screen-locking feature added to a popular banking trojan was never intended to be used for ransomware-like operations, researchers from Fortinet revealed on Monday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbots-screenlocker-module-isnt-meant-for-ransomware-ops/
The screen-locking feature added to a popular banking trojan was never intended to be used for ransomware-like operations, researchers from Fortinet revealed on Monday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbots-screenlocker-module-isnt-meant-for-ransomware-ops/
Edge Reveals That "April Update" Is The Name of Windows 10's Next Update
A welcome page shown by Microsoft Edge in the latest Windows 10 Redstone 4 Insider build may have leaked the name of the upcoming Windows 10 feature update. While everyone has been calling the next update the "Spring Creators Update", Microsoft Edges's welcome page in build 17134.1 is calling it the "April Update". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/edge-reveals-that-april-update-is-the-name-of-windows-10s-next-update/
A welcome page shown by Microsoft Edge in the latest Windows 10 Redstone 4 Insider build may have leaked the name of the upcoming Windows 10 feature update. While everyone has been calling the next update the "Spring Creators Update", Microsoft Edges's welcome page in build 17134.1 is calling it the "April Update". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/edge-reveals-that-april-update-is-the-name-of-windows-10s-next-update/
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Edge Reveals That "April Update" Is The Name of Windows 10's Next Update
A welcome page shown by Microsoft Edge in the latest Windows 10 Redstone 4 Insider build may have leaked the name of the upcoming Windows 10 feature update. While everyone has been calling the next update the "Spring Creators Update", Microsoft Edges's welcome…
A New Algorithm Can Detect Online Sexual Predators
Child sexual exploitation impacts everyone around the world. As predators are increasingly using the internet to find victims, law enforcement have also been employing technology in order to apprehend suspects. Thankfully, a new algorithm may allow law enforcement to find these predators before they can cause harm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/a-new-algorithm-can-detect-online-sexual-predators/
Child sexual exploitation impacts everyone around the world. As predators are increasingly using the internet to find victims, law enforcement have also been employing technology in order to apprehend suspects. Thankfully, a new algorithm may allow law enforcement to find these predators before they can cause harm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/a-new-algorithm-can-detect-online-sexual-predators/
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A New Algorithm Can Detect Online Sexual Predators
Child sexual exploitation impacts everyone around the world. As predators are increasingly using the internet to find victims, law enforcement have also been employing technology in order to apprehend suspects. Thankfully, a new algorithm may allow law enforcement…
Hacker Hijacks DNS Server of MyEtherWallet to Steal $160,000
A hacker (or group of hackers) has hijacked the DNS servers of MyEthereWallet.com, a web-based Ether wallet service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-hijacks-dns-server-of-myetherwallet-to-steal-160-000/
A hacker (or group of hackers) has hijacked the DNS servers of MyEthereWallet.com, a web-based Ether wallet service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-hijacks-dns-server-of-myetherwallet-to-steal-160-000/
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Hacker Hijacks DNS Server of MyEtherWallet to Steal $160,000
A hacker (or group of hackers) has hijacked the DNS servers of MyEthereWallet.com, a web-based Ether wallet service.
Microsoft Authenticator Getting Account Backup and Recovery
Microsoft announced today that they are adding account backup and recovery to the iOS version of their Microsoft Authenticator app. This allows you to recover your two step verification data in the event that you lose your device, your data is deleted, or you wish to access it from another device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-authenticator-getting-account-backup-and-recovery/
Microsoft announced today that they are adding account backup and recovery to the iOS version of their Microsoft Authenticator app. This allows you to recover your two step verification data in the event that you lose your device, your data is deleted, or you wish to access it from another device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-authenticator-getting-account-backup-and-recovery/
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Microsoft Authenticator Getting Account Backup and Recovery
Microsoft announced today that they are adding account backup and recovery to the iOS version of their Microsoft Authenticator app. This allows you to recover your two step verification data in the event that you lose your device, your data is deleted, or…
MikroTik Patches Zero-Day Flaw Under Attack in Record Time
MikroTik has released firmware patches for RouterOS, the operating system that ships with some of its routers. The patches fix a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mikrotik-patches-zero-day-flaw-under-attack-in-record-time/
MikroTik has released firmware patches for RouterOS, the operating system that ships with some of its routers. The patches fix a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mikrotik-patches-zero-day-flaw-under-attack-in-record-time/
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MikroTik Patches Zero-Day Flaw Under Attack in Record Time
MikroTik has released firmware patches for RouterOS, the operating system that ships with some of its routers. The patches fix a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild.
SEC Fines Yahoo $35 Million for Data Breach That Affected 500 Million Users
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Yahoo (or what's left of the company) $35 million for failing to disclose a massive security breach that took place in 2014. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/sec-fines-yahoo-35-million-for-data-breach-that-affected-500-million-users/
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Yahoo (or what's left of the company) $35 million for failing to disclose a massive security breach that took place in 2014. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/sec-fines-yahoo-35-million-for-data-breach-that-affected-500-million-users/
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SEC Fines Yahoo $35 Million for Data Breach That Affected 500 Million Users
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Yahoo (or what's left of the company) $35 million for failing to disclose a massive security breach that took place in 2014.
Apple Releases Security Updates for MacOS, iOS, and Safari
Apple has released earlier today a quick batch of updates meant to fix security-related bugs in macOS, iOS, and the Safari browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-for-macos-ios-and-safari/
Apple has released earlier today a quick batch of updates meant to fix security-related bugs in macOS, iOS, and the Safari browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-for-macos-ios-and-safari/
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Apple Releases Security Updates for MacOS, iOS, and Safari
Apple has released earlier today a quick batch of updates meant to fix security-related bugs in macOS, iOS, and the Safari browser.
macOS App Can Detect Evil Maid Attacks
Former NSA hacker and current macOS security expert Patrick Wardle has released this week an app named Do Not Disturb that can be used to detect "evil maid" attacks —a term used to describe unknown persons that leverage physical access to hack and steal data from a device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-app-can-detect-evil-maid-attacks/
Former NSA hacker and current macOS security expert Patrick Wardle has released this week an app named Do Not Disturb that can be used to detect "evil maid" attacks —a term used to describe unknown persons that leverage physical access to hack and steal data from a device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-app-can-detect-evil-maid-attacks/
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macOS App Can Detect Evil Maid Attacks
Former NSA hacker and current macOS security expert Patrick Wardle has released this week an app named Do Not Disturb that can be used to detect "evil maid" attacks —a term used to describe unknown persons that leverage physical access to hack and steal data…
Europol Shuts Down World's Largest DDoS-for-Hire Service
Europol officials have shut down WebStresser, a website where users could register and launch DDoS attacks after paying for a monthly plan, with prices starting as low as €15 ($18.25). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-shuts-down-worlds-largest-ddos-for-hire-service/
Europol officials have shut down WebStresser, a website where users could register and launch DDoS attacks after paying for a monthly plan, with prices starting as low as €15 ($18.25). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-shuts-down-worlds-largest-ddos-for-hire-service/
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Europol Shuts Down World's Largest DDoS-for-Hire Service
Europol officials have shut down WebStresser, a website where users could register and launch DDoS attacks after paying for a monthly plan, with prices starting as low as €15 ($18.25).
Microsoft Releases Two New Windows Updates Containing New Spectre 2 Mitigations
Microsoft released yesterday two new Windows Update packages meant to fix the Spectre v2 vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-two-new-windows-updates-containing-new-spectre-2-mitigations/
Microsoft released yesterday two new Windows Update packages meant to fix the Spectre v2 vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-two-new-windows-updates-containing-new-spectre-2-mitigations/
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Microsoft Releases Two New Windows Updates Containing New Spectre 2 Mitigations
Microsoft released yesterday two new Windows Update packages meant to fix the Spectre v2 vulnerability.
6 Alternative Browsers That Aren't Chrome or Firefox
Although Chrome and Firefox are very popular, it doesn't mean you have to use them. Depending on your needs and browsing habits, there may very well be another browser that's a better fit. In this article we take a look at six alternative browsers that have different strengths & features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tips/web-browsers/6-alternative-browsers-that-arent-chrome-or-firefox/
Although Chrome and Firefox are very popular, it doesn't mean you have to use them. Depending on your needs and browsing habits, there may very well be another browser that's a better fit. In this article we take a look at six alternative browsers that have different strengths & features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tips/web-browsers/6-alternative-browsers-that-arent-chrome-or-firefox/
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6 Alternative Browsers That Aren't Chrome or Firefox
Although Chrome and Firefox are very popular, it doesn't mean you have to use them. Depending on your needs and browsing habits, there may very well be another browser that's a better fit. In this article we take a look at six alternative browsers that have…
Device Can Generate Master Keys From Valid or Expired Hotel Keys
Two security researchers from F-Secure have created a device that can read any valid or expired hotel key card and generate a master key that can open any room door or grant attackers access to secure hotel areas. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/device-can-generate-master-keys-from-valid-or-expired-hotel-keys/
Two security researchers from F-Secure have created a device that can read any valid or expired hotel key card and generate a master key that can open any room door or grant attackers access to secure hotel areas. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/device-can-generate-master-keys-from-valid-or-expired-hotel-keys/
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Device Can Generate Master Keys From Valid or Expired Hotel Keys
Two security researchers from F-Secure have created a device that can read any valid or expired hotel key card and generate a master key that can open any room door or grant attackers access to secure hotel areas.
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Ransomware Hits HPE iLO Remote Management Interfaces
Attackers are targeting Internet accessible HPE iLO 4 remote management interfaces, supposedly encrypting the drives, and then demanding Bitcoins to get access to the data again. While it has not been 100% confirmed if the hard drives are actually being encrypted, we do know that multiple victims have been affected by this attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-hits-hpe-ilo-remote-management-interfaces/
Attackers are targeting Internet accessible HPE iLO 4 remote management interfaces, supposedly encrypting the drives, and then demanding Bitcoins to get access to the data again. While it has not been 100% confirmed if the hard drives are actually being encrypted, we do know that multiple victims have been affected by this attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-hits-hpe-ilo-remote-management-interfaces/
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Ransomware Hits HPE iLO Remote Management Interfaces
Attackers are targeting Internet accessible HPE iLO 4 remote management interfaces, supposedly encrypting the drives, and then demanding Bitcoins to get access to the data again. While it has not been 100% confirmed if the hard drives are actually being encrypted…
Researchers Turn Amazon Echo Into an Eavesdropping Device
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Checkmarx have found a way to turn an Amazon Echo (Alexa-powered) smart speaker into an eavesdropping device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-turn-amazon-echo-into-an-eavesdropping-device/
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Checkmarx have found a way to turn an Amazon Echo (Alexa-powered) smart speaker into an eavesdropping device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-turn-amazon-echo-into-an-eavesdropping-device/
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Researchers Turn Amazon Echo Into an Eavesdropping Device
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Checkmarx have found a way to turn an Amazon Echo (Alexa-powered) smart speaker into an eavesdropping device.
Windows Insider RS5 Build 17655 Starts Transition to the Net Adapter Framework
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Build 17655 to insiders on the Redstone 5 Skip Ahead ring. In this build, Microsoft begins its first step of transitioning the Windows network stack to use the Net Adapter framework. The first network component to take advantage of this framework is a new driver for mobile broadband. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-rs5-build-17655-starts-transition-to-the-net-adapter-framework/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Build 17655 to insiders on the Redstone 5 Skip Ahead ring. In this build, Microsoft begins its first step of transitioning the Windows network stack to use the Net Adapter framework. The first network component to take advantage of this framework is a new driver for mobile broadband. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-rs5-build-17655-starts-transition-to-the-net-adapter-framework/
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Windows Insider RS5 Build 17655 Starts Transition to the Net Adapter Framework
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Build 17655 to insiders on the Redstone 5 Skip Ahead ring. In this build, Microsoft begins its first step of transitioning the Windows network stack to use the Net Adapter framework. The first network component…
Hackers Don't Give Site Owners Time to Patch, Start Exploiting New Drupal Flaw Within Hours
Five hours after the Drupal team published a security update for the Drupal CMS, hackers have found a way to weaponize the patched vulnerability, and are actively exploiting it in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-dont-give-site-owners-time-to-patch-start-exploiting-new-drupal-flaw-within-hours/
Five hours after the Drupal team published a security update for the Drupal CMS, hackers have found a way to weaponize the patched vulnerability, and are actively exploiting it in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-dont-give-site-owners-time-to-patch-start-exploiting-new-drupal-flaw-within-hours/
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Hackers Don't Give Site Owners Time to Patch, Start Exploiting New Drupal Flaw Within Hours
Five hours after the Drupal team published a security update for the Drupal CMS, hackers have found a way to weaponize the patched vulnerability, and are actively exploiting it in the wild.