Oracle Plans to Drop Java Serialization Support, the Source of Most Security Bugs
Oracle plans to drop support for data serialization/deserialization from the main body of the Java language, according to Mark Reinhold, chief architect of the Java platform group at Oracle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-plans-to-drop-java-serialization-support-the-source-of-most-security-bugs/
Oracle plans to drop support for data serialization/deserialization from the main body of the Java language, according to Mark Reinhold, chief architect of the Java platform group at Oracle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-plans-to-drop-java-serialization-support-the-source-of-most-security-bugs/
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Oracle Plans to Drop Java Serialization Support, the Source of Most Security Bugs
Oracle plans to drop support for data serialization/deserialization from the main body of the Java language, according to Mark Reinhold, chief architect of the Java platform group at Oracle.
Python May Let Security Tools See What Operations the Runtime Is Performing
A new feature proposal for the Python programming language wants to add "transparency" to the runtime and let security and auditing tools view when Python may be running potentially dangerous operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/python-may-let-security-tools-see-what-operations-the-runtime-is-performing/
A new feature proposal for the Python programming language wants to add "transparency" to the runtime and let security and auditing tools view when Python may be running potentially dangerous operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/python-may-let-security-tools-see-what-operations-the-runtime-is-performing/
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Python May Let Security Tools See What Operations the Runtime Is Performing
A new feature proposal for the Python programming language wants to add "transparency" to the runtime and let security and auditing tools view when Python may be running potentially dangerous operations.
Ghostery Tries to Comply With GDPR, but Ends Up Violating GDPR in the Process
The company behind Ghostery, a privacy-focused browser and an ad-blocking browser extension, has apologized for a technical error that occurred last Friday when its staff was sending out GDPR-themed notification emails. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ghostery-tries-to-comply-with-gdpr-but-ends-up-violating-gdpr-in-the-process/
The company behind Ghostery, a privacy-focused browser and an ad-blocking browser extension, has apologized for a technical error that occurred last Friday when its staff was sending out GDPR-themed notification emails. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ghostery-tries-to-comply-with-gdpr-but-ends-up-violating-gdpr-in-the-process/
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Ghostery Tries to Comply With GDPR, but Ends Up Violating GDPR in the Process
The company behind Ghostery, a privacy-focused browser and an ad-blocking browser extension, has apologized for a technical error that occurred last Friday when its staff was sending out GDPR-themed notification emails.
Cobalt Hacking Group Still Active Despite Leader's Arrest
Despite their leader's arrest in Spain two months ago, the Cobalt hacker group that's specialized in stealing money from banks and financial institutions has remained active, even launching a new campaign. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cobalt-hacking-group-still-active-despite-leaders-arrest/
Despite their leader's arrest in Spain two months ago, the Cobalt hacker group that's specialized in stealing money from banks and financial institutions has remained active, even launching a new campaign. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cobalt-hacking-group-still-active-despite-leaders-arrest/
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Cobalt Hacking Group Still Active Despite Leader's Arrest
Despite their leader's arrest in Spain two months ago, the Cobalt hacker group that's specialized in stealing money from banks and financial institutions has remained active, even launching a new campaign.
Hacker Steals $1.35 Million From Cryptocurrency Trading App Taylor
The creators of the Taylor cryptocurrency trading app claim that an unidentified hacker has stolen around $1.35 million worth of Ether from the company's wallets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-steals-135-million-from-cryptocurrency-trading-app-taylor/
The creators of the Taylor cryptocurrency trading app claim that an unidentified hacker has stolen around $1.35 million worth of Ether from the company's wallets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-steals-135-million-from-cryptocurrency-trading-app-taylor/
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Hacker Steals $1.35 Million From Cryptocurrency Trading App Taylor
The creators of the Taylor cryptocurrency trading app claim that an unidentified hacker has stolen around $1.35 million worth of Ether from the company's wallets.
Two Canadian Banks Announce Hacks Over the Weekend
Two Canadian banks put out statements on Monday announcing separate cyber-incidents affecting their customers. The two are Simplii Financial, a subsidiary of CIBC, and the Bank of Montreal —two of Canada's biggest banks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/two-canadian-banks-announce-hacks-over-the-weekend/
Two Canadian banks put out statements on Monday announcing separate cyber-incidents affecting their customers. The two are Simplii Financial, a subsidiary of CIBC, and the Bank of Montreal —two of Canada's biggest banks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/two-canadian-banks-announce-hacks-over-the-weekend/
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Two Canadian Banks Announce Hacks Over the Weekend
Two Canadian banks put out statements on Monday announcing separate cyber-incidents affecting their customers. The two are Simplii Financial, a subsidiary of CIBC, and the Bank of Montreal —two of Canada's biggest banks.
NPM Fails Worldwide With "ERR! 418 I'm a Teapot" Error
Users of the NPMJavaScript package manager were greeted by a weird error yesterday evening, as their consoles and applications spewed a message of "ERR! 418 I'm a teapot" whenever they tried to update or install a new JavaScript/Node.js package. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/npm-fails-worldwide-with-err-418-im-a-teapot-error/
Users of the NPMJavaScript package manager were greeted by a weird error yesterday evening, as their consoles and applications spewed a message of "ERR! 418 I'm a teapot" whenever they tried to update or install a new JavaScript/Node.js package. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/npm-fails-worldwide-with-err-418-im-a-teapot-error/
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NPM Fails Worldwide With "ERR! 418 I'm a Teapot" Error
Users of the NPMJavaScript package manager were greeted by a weird error yesterday evening, as their consoles and applications spewed a message of "ERR! 418 I'm a teapot" whenever they tried to update or install a new JavaScript/Node.js package.
MnuBot Banking Trojan Tries to Hide Behind Seemingly Innocent MSSQL Traffic
Security researchers have spotted a new banking trojan named MnuBot that uses some atypical tricks to avoid easy detection on compromised hosts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mnubot-banking-trojan-tries-to-hide-behind-seemingly-innocent-mssql-traffic/
Security researchers have spotted a new banking trojan named MnuBot that uses some atypical tricks to avoid easy detection on compromised hosts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mnubot-banking-trojan-tries-to-hide-behind-seemingly-innocent-mssql-traffic/
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MnuBot Banking Trojan Tries to Hide Behind Seemingly Innocent MSSQL Traffic
Security researchers have spotted a new banking trojan named MnuBot that uses some atypical tricks to avoid easy detection on compromised hosts.
Microsoft Added An Address Bar to Registry Editor in the April 2018 Update
With the release of the April 2018 Update, this has all changed as Microsoft finally introduced an address bar to the Registry Editor that you can paste a Registry key into and automatically open it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-added-an-address-bar-to-registry-editor-in-the-april-2018-update/
With the release of the April 2018 Update, this has all changed as Microsoft finally introduced an address bar to the Registry Editor that you can paste a Registry key into and automatically open it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-added-an-address-bar-to-registry-editor-in-the-april-2018-update/
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Microsoft Added An Address Bar to the Registry Editor
With the release of the April 2018 Update, this has all changed as Microsoft finally introduced an address bar to the Registry Editor that you can paste a Registry key into and automatically open it.
Reboot Your Router to remove VPNFilter? Why It's Not Enough
With the recent report about the VPNFilter router infection, the FBI has advised everyone to reboot their router. This article explains why this is not enough and that more steps are needed to fully remove the infection and protect your device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/reboot-your-router-to-remove-vpnfilter-why-its-not-enough/
With the recent report about the VPNFilter router infection, the FBI has advised everyone to reboot their router. This article explains why this is not enough and that more steps are needed to fully remove the infection and protect your device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/reboot-your-router-to-remove-vpnfilter-why-its-not-enough/
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Reboot Your Router to remove VPNFilter? Why It's Not Enough
With the recent report about the VPNFilter router infection, the FBI has advised everyone to reboot their router. This article explains why this is not enough and that more steps are needed to fully remove the infection and protect your device.
Misconfigured EOS Blockchain Nodes Under Attack
A mysterious attacker is scanning the Internet for EOS blockchain nodes that are accidentally exposing private keys through an API misconfiguration. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/misconfigured-eos-blockchain-nodes-under-attack/
A mysterious attacker is scanning the Internet for EOS blockchain nodes that are accidentally exposing private keys through an API misconfiguration. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/misconfigured-eos-blockchain-nodes-under-attack/
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Misconfigured EOS Blockchain Nodes Under Attack
A mysterious attacker is scanning the Internet for EOS blockchain nodes that are accidentally exposing private keys through an API misconfiguration.
Google Chrome 67 Released for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Google released earlier today Chrome 67, the latest stable release of its web browser. According to changelogs released with Chrome 67, this version adds support for a Generic Sensors API, improves AR and VR experiences, and deprecates the HTTP-Based Public Key Pinning (HPKP) security feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/google-chrome-67-released-for-windows-mac-and-linux/
Google released earlier today Chrome 67, the latest stable release of its web browser. According to changelogs released with Chrome 67, this version adds support for a Generic Sensors API, improves AR and VR experiences, and deprecates the HTTP-Based Public Key Pinning (HPKP) security feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/google-chrome-67-released-for-windows-mac-and-linux/
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Google Chrome 67 Released for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Google released earlier today Chrome 67, the latest stable release of its web browser. According to changelogs released with Chrome 67, this version adds support for a Generic Sensors API, improves AR and VR experiences, and deprecates the HTTP-Based Public…
Hacker Who Worked With FSB Agents in Email Hacks Gets 5 Years in Prison
A 23-year-old Canadian man who hacked into Yahoo and Gmail accounts on behalf of Russian Secret Service (FSB) agents was sentenced to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-who-worked-with-fsb-agents-in-email-hacks-gets-5-years-in-prison/
A 23-year-old Canadian man who hacked into Yahoo and Gmail accounts on behalf of Russian Secret Service (FSB) agents was sentenced to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-who-worked-with-fsb-agents-in-email-hacks-gets-5-years-in-prison/
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Hacker Who Worked With FSB Agents in Email Hacks Gets 5 Years in Prison
A 23-year-old Canadian man who hacked into Yahoo and Gmail accounts on behalf of Russian Secret Service (FSB) agents was sentenced to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Malicious Git Repository Can Lead to Code Execution on Remote Systems
The developers behind Git and various companies providing Git repository hosting services have pushed out a fix to patch a dangerous vulnerability in the Git source code versioning software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-git-repository-can-lead-to-code-execution-on-remote-systems/
The developers behind Git and various companies providing Git repository hosting services have pushed out a fix to patch a dangerous vulnerability in the Git source code versioning software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-git-repository-can-lead-to-code-execution-on-remote-systems/
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Malicious Git Repository Can Lead to Code Execution on Remote Systems
The developers behind Git and various companies providing Git repository hosting services have pushed out a fix to patch a dangerous vulnerability in the Git source code versioning software.
Honda India Left Details of 50,000 Customers Exposed on an AWS S3 Server
Honda Car India has left the personal details of over 50,000 users exposed on two public Amazon S3 buckets, according to a report published today Kromtech Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/honda-india-left-details-of-50-000-customers-exposed-on-an-aws-s3-server/
Honda Car India has left the personal details of over 50,000 users exposed on two public Amazon S3 buckets, according to a report published today Kromtech Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/honda-india-left-details-of-50-000-customers-exposed-on-an-aws-s3-server/
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Honda India Left Details of 50,000 Customers Exposed on an AWS S3 Server
Honda Car India has left the personal details of over 50,000 users exposed on two public Amazon S3 buckets, according to a report published today Kromtech Security.
New Backup Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Actively Infecting Users
A new variant of the Cryptomix Ransomware has been discovered that appends the .BACKUP extension to encrypted files, changes the contact email, and provides a different ransom note message. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-backup-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-actively-infecting-users/
A new variant of the Cryptomix Ransomware has been discovered that appends the .BACKUP extension to encrypted files, changes the contact email, and provides a different ransom note message. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-backup-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-actively-infecting-users/
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New Backup Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Actively Infecting Users
A new variant of the Cryptomix Ransomware has been discovered that appends the .BACKUP extension to encrypted files, changes the contact email, and provides a different ransom note message.
Contractor Exposes Credentials for Universal Music Group's IT Infrastructure
Keys to the Universal Music Group's IT kingdom were made available online this month due to a forgetful IT contractor, Bleeping Computer has learned. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/contractor-exposes-credentials-for-universal-music-groups-it-infrastructure/
Keys to the Universal Music Group's IT kingdom were made available online this month due to a forgetful IT contractor, Bleeping Computer has learned. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/contractor-exposes-credentials-for-universal-music-groups-it-infrastructure/
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Contractor Exposes Credentials for Universal Music Group's IT Infrastructure
Keys to the Universal Music Group's IT kingdom were made available online this month due to a forgetful IT contractor, Bleeping Computer has learned.
Bethesda Announces Fallout 76 With a Trailer Full of Clues
After almost a day long tease showing a humourous Twitch stream of a Vault Boy bobble head and various developer cameos, Bethesda has finally revealed the next Fallout game called "Fallout 76". What little we know about the game is based on the Fallout 76 trailer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/bethesda-announces-fallout-76-with-a-trailer-full-of-clues/
After almost a day long tease showing a humourous Twitch stream of a Vault Boy bobble head and various developer cameos, Bethesda has finally revealed the next Fallout game called "Fallout 76". What little we know about the game is based on the Fallout 76 trailer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/bethesda-announces-fallout-76-with-a-trailer-full-of-clues/
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Bethesda Announces Fallout 76 With a Trailer Full of Clues
After almost a day long tease showing a humourous Twitch stream of a Vault Boy bobble head and various developer cameos, Bethesda has finally revealed the next Fallout game called "Fallout 76". What little we know about the game is based on the Fallout 76…
Hackers Increasingly Targeting Gas Stations & Credit Cards at the Pump
Three years ago it was revealed that Automatic tank gauges at approximately 5,000 US gas stations were exposed on the Internet, without password protection. Currently, according to a recent scan, 5,635 gas stations with the same vulnerability have been found. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-increasingly-targeting-gas-stations-and-credit-cards-at-the-pump/
Three years ago it was revealed that Automatic tank gauges at approximately 5,000 US gas stations were exposed on the Internet, without password protection. Currently, according to a recent scan, 5,635 gas stations with the same vulnerability have been found. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-increasingly-targeting-gas-stations-and-credit-cards-at-the-pump/
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Hackers Increasingly Targeting Gas Stations & Credit Cards at the Pump
Three years ago it was revealed that Automatic tank gauges at approximately 5,000 US gas stations were exposed on the Internet, without password protection. Currently, according to a recent scan, 5,635 gas stations with the same vulnerability have been found.
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Disclosed in Windows JScript Component
A vulnerability exists in the Windows operating system's JScript component that can allow an attacker to execute malicious code on a user's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/remote-code-execution-vulnerability-disclosed-in-windows-jscript-component/
A vulnerability exists in the Windows operating system's JScript component that can allow an attacker to execute malicious code on a user's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/remote-code-execution-vulnerability-disclosed-in-windows-jscript-component/
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Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Disclosed in Windows JScript Component
A vulnerability exists in the Windows operating system's JScript component that can allow an attacker to execute malicious code on a user's computer.
ProtonMail Launches Free ProtonVPN VPN Service For Macs
The creators of the encrypted email service, ProtonMail, have released a free version of their ProtonVPN VPN software for macOS. Even though the free version does not contain the full features that you would come to expect from a paid VPN service it is more than capable of obfuscating IP addresses and your location. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/protonmail-launches-free-protonvpn-vpn-service-for-macs/
The creators of the encrypted email service, ProtonMail, have released a free version of their ProtonVPN VPN software for macOS. Even though the free version does not contain the full features that you would come to expect from a paid VPN service it is more than capable of obfuscating IP addresses and your location. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/protonmail-launches-free-protonvpn-vpn-service-for-macs/
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ProtonMail Launches Free ProtonVPN VPN Service For Macs
The creators of the encrypted email service, ProtonMail, have released a free version of their ProtonVPN VPN software for macOS. Even though the free version does not contain the full features that you would come to expect from a paid VPN service it is more…