Windows 10 Insider Build 17713 Is Now Available. Here’s Whats New!
Microsoft has just released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17713 (Redstone 5) to the Insiders in the Fast Ring. The preview build introduces new features for Microsoft Edge, improves Notepad, and more. As compared to the previous builds, this new build doesn't come with a large number of improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17713-is-now-available-here-s-whats-new/
Microsoft has just released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17713 (Redstone 5) to the Insiders in the Fast Ring. The preview build introduces new features for Microsoft Edge, improves Notepad, and more. As compared to the previous builds, this new build doesn't come with a large number of improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17713-is-now-available-here-s-whats-new/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 17713 Is Now Available. Here’s Whats New!
Microsoft has just released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17713 (Redstone 5) to the Insiders in the Fast Ring. The preview build introduces new features for Microsoft Edge, improves Notepad, and more. As compared to the previous builds, this new build…
Google Enables "Site Isolation" Feature for 99% of Chrome Desktop Users
Google has secretly enabled a security feature called Site Isolation for 99% of its desktop users on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS. This happened in Chrome 67, released at the end of May. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-enables-site-isolation-feature-for-99-percent-of-chrome-desktop-users/
Google has secretly enabled a security feature called Site Isolation for 99% of its desktop users on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS. This happened in Chrome 67, released at the end of May. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-enables-site-isolation-feature-for-99-percent-of-chrome-desktop-users/
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Google Enables "Site Isolation" Feature for 99% of Chrome Desktop Users
Google has secretly enabled a security feature called Site Isolation for 99% of its desktop users on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS. This happened in Chrome 67, released at the end of May.
Three Arrests Made in Largest Hack in Lebanon's History
Beirut officials have arrested three suspects believed to be behind what local authorities are calling the biggest hack in Lebanon's history. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/three-arrests-made-in-largest-hack-in-lebanons-history/
Beirut officials have arrested three suspects believed to be behind what local authorities are calling the biggest hack in Lebanon's history. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/three-arrests-made-in-largest-hack-in-lebanons-history/
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Three Arrests Made in Largest Hack in Lebanon's History
Beirut officials have arrested three suspects believed to be behind what local authorities are calling the biggest hack in Lebanon's history.
Engineer Found Guilty of Stealing Navy Secrets via Dropbox Account
A jury trial found a former engineer at a Navy contractor guilty of stealing trade secrets regarding Navy projects by uploading the files to his personal Dropbox account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/engineer-found-guilty-of-stealing-navy-secrets-via-dropbox-account/
A jury trial found a former engineer at a Navy contractor guilty of stealing trade secrets regarding Navy projects by uploading the files to his personal Dropbox account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/engineer-found-guilty-of-stealing-navy-secrets-via-dropbox-account/
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Engineer Found Guilty of Stealing Navy Secrets via Dropbox Account
A jury trial found a former engineer at a Navy contractor guilty of stealing trade secrets regarding Navy projects by uploading the files to his personal Dropbox account.
Microsoft Rolls Out Patches for "Lazy FP State Restore" Bug Affecting Intel CPUs
A month after details about the "Lazy FP State Restore" Intel CPU bug surfaced online, Microsoft has rolled out patches to fix this vulnerability at the operating system's level. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-rolls-out-patches-for-lazy-fp-state-restore-bug-affecting-intel-cpus/
A month after details about the "Lazy FP State Restore" Intel CPU bug surfaced online, Microsoft has rolled out patches to fix this vulnerability at the operating system's level. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-rolls-out-patches-for-lazy-fp-state-restore-bug-affecting-intel-cpus/
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Microsoft Rolls Out Patches for "Lazy FP State Restore" Bug Affecting Intel CPUs
A month after details about the "Lazy FP State Restore" Intel CPU bug surfaced online, Microsoft has rolled out patches to fix this vulnerability at the operating system's level.
Microsoft Is Showing Inline Ads in their Windows 10 Mail App Message List
Microsoft has a history of displaying ads in Windows 10 apps, but in the past they have typically been for their own products. We now have reports of users seeing programmatic advertisements directly within the Windows 10 Mail app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-showing-inline-ads-in-their-windows-10-mail-app-message-list/
Microsoft has a history of displaying ads in Windows 10 apps, but in the past they have typically been for their own products. We now have reports of users seeing programmatic advertisements directly within the Windows 10 Mail app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-showing-inline-ads-in-their-windows-10-mail-app-message-list/
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Microsoft Is Showing Inline Ads in their Windows 10 Mail App Message List
Microsoft has a history of displaying ads in Windows 10 apps, but in the past they have typically been for their own products. We now have reports of users seeing programmatic advertisements directly within the Windows 10 Mail app.
Compromised JavaScript Package Caught Stealing npm Credentials
A hacker has gained access to a developer's npm account and injected malicious code into a popular JavaScript library, code that was designed to steal the npm credentials of users who utilize the poisoned package inside their projects. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/compromised-javascript-package-caught-stealing-npm-credentials/
A hacker has gained access to a developer's npm account and injected malicious code into a popular JavaScript library, code that was designed to steal the npm credentials of users who utilize the poisoned package inside their projects. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/compromised-javascript-package-caught-stealing-npm-credentials/
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Compromised JavaScript Package Caught Stealing npm Credentials
A hacker has gained access to a developer's npm account and injected malicious code into a popular JavaScript library, code that was designed to steal the npm credentials of users who utilize the poisoned package inside their projects.
Microsoft Moved Redstone 5, Called October 2018 Update, to Release Branch
With the release of Windows Insider Preview Build 17713, Microsoft has announced that they have forked the Redstone 5 build (RS5) to a new branch called "RS5_RELEASE". They have also stated that they have moved all Insiders who were in the Skip Ahead build back to the Fast ring. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-moved-redstone-5-called-october-2018-update-to-release-branch/
With the release of Windows Insider Preview Build 17713, Microsoft has announced that they have forked the Redstone 5 build (RS5) to a new branch called "RS5_RELEASE". They have also stated that they have moved all Insiders who were in the Skip Ahead build back to the Fast ring. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-moved-redstone-5-called-october-2018-update-to-release-branch/
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Microsoft Moved Redstone 5, Called October 2018 Update, to Release Branch
With the release of Windows Insider Preview Build 17713, Microsoft has announced that they have forked the Redstone 5 build (RS5) to a new branch called "RS5_RELEASE". They have also stated that they have moved all Insiders who were in the Skip Ahead build…
Beware of Extortion Scams Stating They Have Video of You on Adult Sites
Reports are coming in about a new extortion scam where scammers email you stating that they know the recipient's password, have installed malware on the computer, created videos of the recipient using adult web sites through their webcam, and have stolen the recipient's contacts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-extortion-scams-stating-they-have-video-of-you-on-adult-sites/
Reports are coming in about a new extortion scam where scammers email you stating that they know the recipient's password, have installed malware on the computer, created videos of the recipient using adult web sites through their webcam, and have stolen the recipient's contacts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-extortion-scams-stating-they-have-video-of-you-on-adult-sites/
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Beware of Extortion Scams Stating They Have Video of You on Adult Sites
Reports are coming in about a new extortion scam where scammers email you stating that they know the recipient's password, have installed malware on the computer, created videos of the recipient using adult web sites through their webcam, and have stolen the…
Microsoft Teams Free Version Is Now Available
Microsoft Teams, the communication and collaboration platform is getting a free version to compete against Slack. With Teams, which appears to be a more compelling alternative to Slack. Microsoft Teams free version is limited to up to 300 users and it's a very useful solution for small to medium sized businesses and project teams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-teams-free-version-is-now-available/
Microsoft Teams, the communication and collaboration platform is getting a free version to compete against Slack. With Teams, which appears to be a more compelling alternative to Slack. Microsoft Teams free version is limited to up to 300 users and it's a very useful solution for small to medium sized businesses and project teams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-teams-free-version-is-now-available/
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Microsoft Teams Free Version Is Now Available
Microsoft Teams, the communication and collaboration platform is getting a free version to compete against Slack. With Teams, which appears to be a more compelling alternative to Slack. Microsoft Teams free version is limited to up to 300 users and it's a…
CoinVault Ransomware Authors Have Their Day in Court in the Netherlands
The authors of the CoinVault ransomware have had their day in court today in the Netherlands, where their case was presented in front of a three-judge panel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinvault-ransomware-authors-have-their-day-in-court-in-the-netherlands/
The authors of the CoinVault ransomware have had their day in court today in the Netherlands, where their case was presented in front of a three-judge panel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinvault-ransomware-authors-have-their-day-in-court-in-the-netherlands/
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CoinVault Ransomware Authors Have Their Day in Court in the Netherlands
The authors of the CoinVault ransomware have had their day in court today in the Netherlands, where their case was presented in front of a three-judge panel.
Microsoft Edge Beta for Android Updated With New Features
There are plenty of browsers available on Android, but Microsoft Edge was surprisingly announced for Google's mobile platform back in October. Edge for Android incorporates features like Continue on PC, Favorites, Reading List and Reading View. Edge for Android is also very snappy, which is due to its use of Chrome's Blink engine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-beta-for-android-updated-with-new-features/
There are plenty of browsers available on Android, but Microsoft Edge was surprisingly announced for Google's mobile platform back in October. Edge for Android incorporates features like Continue on PC, Favorites, Reading List and Reading View. Edge for Android is also very snappy, which is due to its use of Chrome's Blink engine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-beta-for-android-updated-with-new-features/
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Microsoft Edge Beta for Android Updated With New Features
There are plenty of browsers available on Android, but Microsoft Edge was surprisingly announced for Google's mobile platform back in October. Edge for Android incorporates features like Continue on PC, Favorites, Reading List and Reading View. Edge for Android…
Ukraine Says It Stopped a VPNFilter Attack on a Chlorine Distillation Station
The Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU) said today it stopped a cyber-attack with the VPNFilter malware on a chlorine distillation plant in the village of Aulska, in the Dnipropetrovsk region. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-says-it-stopped-a-vpnfilter-attack-on-a-chlorine-distillation-station/
The Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU) said today it stopped a cyber-attack with the VPNFilter malware on a chlorine distillation plant in the village of Aulska, in the Dnipropetrovsk region. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-says-it-stopped-a-vpnfilter-attack-on-a-chlorine-distillation-station/
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Ukraine Says It Stopped a VPNFilter Attack on a Chlorine Distillation Station
The Ukrainian Secret Service (SBU) said today it stopped a cyber-attack with the VPNFilter malware on a chlorine distillation plant in the village of Aulska, in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Highly Targeted Attack Infects Only 13 iPhones in India
Mysterious malware has infected only 13 iPhones in India in what appears a highly targeted operation. Attacker located in India but tried to pose as Russian. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/highly-targeted-attack-infects-only-13-iphones-in-india/
Mysterious malware has infected only 13 iPhones in India in what appears a highly targeted operation. Attacker located in India but tried to pose as Russian. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/highly-targeted-attack-infects-only-13-iphones-in-india/
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Highly Targeted Attack Infects Only 13 iPhones in India
Mysterious malware has infected only 13 iPhones in India in what appears a highly targeted operation. Attacker located in India but tried to pose as Russian.
The Types of Hackers & Why They Hack
In current times, the term may describe a person who attempts to gain unauthorized access to computers, with less than honorable intentions, or the person who counters the bad intentioned one. But, there is a pretty broad spectrum of hackers and a variety of motivations for hacking. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-types-of-hackers-and-why-they-hack/
In current times, the term may describe a person who attempts to gain unauthorized access to computers, with less than honorable intentions, or the person who counters the bad intentioned one. But, there is a pretty broad spectrum of hackers and a variety of motivations for hacking. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-types-of-hackers-and-why-they-hack/
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The Types of Hackers & Why They Hack
In current times, the term may describe a person who attempts to gain unauthorized access to computers, with less than honorable intentions, or the person who counters the bad intentioned one. But, there is a pretty broad spectrum of hackers and a variety…
The Week in Ransomware - July 13th 2018 - CoinVault Court Case & More
This week has mostly been small variants released, with a bunch of new Scarab Ransomware variants. The most interesting ransomware news this week are the CoinVault authors being in a Netherlands court in front of a three-judge panel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-13th-2018-coinvault-court-case-and-more/
This week has mostly been small variants released, with a bunch of new Scarab Ransomware variants. The most interesting ransomware news this week are the CoinVault authors being in a Netherlands court in front of a three-judge panel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-13th-2018-coinvault-court-case-and-more/
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The Week in Ransomware - July 13th 2018 - CoinVault Court Case & More
This week has mostly been small variants released, with a bunch of new Scarab Ransomware variants. The most interesting ransomware news this week are the CoinVault authors being in a Netherlands court in front of a three-judge panel.
Cyrillic Characters Are Favorites for IDN Homograph Attacks
Cyrillic (Russian alphabet) characters are the most common characters used in IDN homograph attacks, according to research published last month by Farsight Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyrillic-characters-are-favorites-for-idn-homograph-attacks/
Cyrillic (Russian alphabet) characters are the most common characters used in IDN homograph attacks, according to research published last month by Farsight Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyrillic-characters-are-favorites-for-idn-homograph-attacks/
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Cyrillic Characters Are Favorites for IDN Homograph Attacks
Cyrillic (Russian alphabet) characters are the most common characters used in IDN homograph attacks, according to research published last month by Farsight Security.
US Charges 12 Russian Intelligence Officers for Hacking DNC, Running DCLeaks
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted today 12 Russian intelligence agents on hacking charges related to the 2016 US Presidential Election. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-charges-12-russian-intelligence-officers-for-hacking-dnc-running-dcleaks/
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted today 12 Russian intelligence agents on hacking charges related to the 2016 US Presidential Election. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-charges-12-russian-intelligence-officers-for-hacking-dnc-running-dcleaks/
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US Charges 12 Russian Intelligence Officers for Hacking DNC, Running DCLeaks
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted today 12 Russian intelligence agents on hacking charges related to the 2016 US Presidential Election.
Windows 10 Notepad is Getting Updated with Modern Features
In this week's Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17713, Microsoft added some major improvements to Notepad that makes its features more in line with what we expect from a modern text editor. Let's take a look at the new features we can expect to see in the upcoming Redstone 5 feature update for Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-notepad-is-getting-updated-with-modern-features/
In this week's Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17713, Microsoft added some major improvements to Notepad that makes its features more in line with what we expect from a modern text editor. Let's take a look at the new features we can expect to see in the upcoming Redstone 5 feature update for Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-notepad-is-getting-updated-with-modern-features/
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Windows 10 Notepad is Getting Updated with Modern Features
In this week's Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17713, Microsoft added some major improvements to Notepad that makes its features more in line with what we expect from a modern text editor. Let's take a look at the new features we can expect to see in the…
GitHub Security Alerts Now Support Python Projects
GitHub has updated its security alerts feature this week to support Python projects, after previously supporting JavaScript and Ruby. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-security-alerts-now-support-python-projects/
GitHub has updated its security alerts feature this week to support Python projects, after previously supporting JavaScript and Ruby. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-security-alerts-now-support-python-projects/
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GitHub Security Alerts Now Support Python Projects
GitHub has updated its security alerts feature this week to support Python projects, after previously supporting JavaScript and Ruby.
Microsoft Shelves Andromeda As They Improve Its Hardware and Software
Reports indicate that Andromeda has been shelved for the time being while Microsoft continues to work on the software and device in order to make it a compelling product. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shelves-andromeda-as-they-improve-its-hardware-and-software/
Reports indicate that Andromeda has been shelved for the time being while Microsoft continues to work on the software and device in order to make it a compelling product. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shelves-andromeda-as-they-improve-its-hardware-and-software/
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Microsoft Shelves Andromeda As They Improve Its Hardware and Software
Reports indicate that Andromeda has been shelved for the time being while Microsoft continues to work on the software and device in order to make it a compelling product.