Cyber-Attacks on Finland Intensified Before the Trump-Putin Summit
Prior to the Trump-Putin summit that took place on July 16 in Helsinki, Finland, cyber-attacks on the host country saw an uncharacteristic spike of activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-attacks-on-finland-intensified-before-the-trump-putin-summit/
Prior to the Trump-Putin summit that took place on July 16 in Helsinki, Finland, cyber-attacks on the host country saw an uncharacteristic spike of activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-attacks-on-finland-intensified-before-the-trump-putin-summit/
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Cyber-Attacks on Finland Intensified Before the Trump-Putin Summit
Prior to the Trump-Putin summit that took place on July 16 in Helsinki, Finland, cyber-attacks on the host country saw an uncharacteristic spike of activity.
Hackers Hiding Web Shell Logins in Fake HTTP Error Pages
Malware distributors, hackers, and phishing scammers are continuing to use the practice of hiding login forms for their web shells in fake HTTP error documents. These pages pretend to be HTTP errors such as 404 Not Found or Forbidden, while in reality they are login pages that allow an attacker to issues commands on the server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hiding-web-shell-logins-in-fake-http-error-pages/
Malware distributors, hackers, and phishing scammers are continuing to use the practice of hiding login forms for their web shells in fake HTTP error documents. These pages pretend to be HTTP errors such as 404 Not Found or Forbidden, while in reality they are login pages that allow an attacker to issues commands on the server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hiding-web-shell-logins-in-fake-http-error-pages/
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Hackers Hiding Web Shell Logins in Fake HTTP Error Pages
Malware distributors, hackers, and phishing scammers are continuing to use the practice of hiding login forms for their web shells in fake HTTP error documents. These pages pretend to be HTTP errors such as 404 Not Found or Forbidden, while in reality they…
Chrome 68 Released With Warnings on HTTP Sites, But Also Other Security Features
Google has released today version 68 of the Chrome browser. This marks a milestone release for the browser maker, being the first version where Chrome will mark HTTP sites as "Not Secure." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-68-released-with-warnings-on-http-sites-but-also-other-security-features/
Google has released today version 68 of the Chrome browser. This marks a milestone release for the browser maker, being the first version where Chrome will mark HTTP sites as "Not Secure." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-68-released-with-warnings-on-http-sites-but-also-other-security-features/
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Chrome 68 Released With Warnings on HTTP Sites, But Also Other Security Features
Google has released today version 68 of the Chrome browser. This marks a milestone release for the browser maker, being the first version where Chrome will mark HTTP sites as "Not Secure."
Malware Author Building "Death" Botnet Using Old AVTech Flaw
A malware author by the name of EliteLands is currently building a botnet named "Death" by targeting unpatched AVTech devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-author-building-death-botnet-using-old-avtech-flaw/
A malware author by the name of EliteLands is currently building a botnet named "Death" by targeting unpatched AVTech devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-author-building-death-botnet-using-old-avtech-flaw/
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Malware Author Building "Death" Botnet Using Old AVTech Flaw
A malware author by the name of EliteLands is currently building a botnet named "Death" by targeting unpatched AVTech devices.
Bitdefender Releases Decryption Tool for Older Version of LockCrypt Ransomware
Romanian antivirus firm Bitdefender released yesterday a decryption tool that can recover files encrypted by an older version of the LockCrypt ransomware, the one that locks files with the .1btc extension. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitdefender-releases-decryption-tool-for-older-version-of-lockcrypt-ransomware/
Romanian antivirus firm Bitdefender released yesterday a decryption tool that can recover files encrypted by an older version of the LockCrypt ransomware, the one that locks files with the .1btc extension. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitdefender-releases-decryption-tool-for-older-version-of-lockcrypt-ransomware/
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Bitdefender Releases Decryption Tool for Older Version of LockCrypt Ransomware
Romanian antivirus firm Bitdefender released yesterday a decryption tool that can recover files encrypted by an older version of the LockCrypt ransomware, the one that locks files with the .1btc extension.
Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4340917, KB4338817 and KB4338827 Released
Microsoft has released a new patch for systems running the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803), Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709), and Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4340917-kb4338817-and-kb4338827-released/
Microsoft has released a new patch for systems running the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803), Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709), and Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4340917-kb4338817-and-kb4338827-released/
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Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4340917, KB4338817 and KB4338827 Released
Microsoft has released a new patch for systems running the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803), Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709), and Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703).
New Version of the Kronos Banking Trojan Discovered
A new version of the Kronos banking trojan is making the rounds, according to Proofpoint security researchers, who say they've identified at last three campaigns spreading a revamped version of this old trojan that had its heyday back in 2014. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-version-of-the-kronos-banking-trojan-discovered/
A new version of the Kronos banking trojan is making the rounds, according to Proofpoint security researchers, who say they've identified at last three campaigns spreading a revamped version of this old trojan that had its heyday back in 2014. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-version-of-the-kronos-banking-trojan-discovered/
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New Version of the Kronos Banking Trojan Discovered
A new version of the Kronos banking trojan is making the rounds, according to Proofpoint security researchers, who say they've identified at last three campaigns spreading a revamped version of this old trojan that had its heyday back in 2014.
Chrome Extensions, Android and iOS Apps Caught Collecting Browsing Data
An investigation by AdGuard, an ad-blocking platform, has revealed a common link between several Chrome and Firefox extensions and Android & iOS apps that were caught collecting highly personal user data through various shady tactics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extensions-android-and-ios-apps-caught-collecting-browsing-data/
An investigation by AdGuard, an ad-blocking platform, has revealed a common link between several Chrome and Firefox extensions and Android & iOS apps that were caught collecting highly personal user data through various shady tactics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extensions-android-and-ios-apps-caught-collecting-browsing-data/
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Chrome Extensions, Android and iOS Apps Caught Collecting Browsing Data
An investigation by AdGuard, an ad-blocking platform, has revealed a common link between several Chrome and Firefox extensions and Android & iOS apps that were caught collecting highly personal user data through various shady tactics.
EU Fines Asus, Philips, Pioneer $130 Million for Online Price Fixing
The European Commission has levied fines against four consumer electronics manufacturers —Asus, Denon & Marantz, Philips, and Pioneer— for fixing online resale prices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/eu-fines-asus-philips-pioneer-130-million-for-online-price-fixing/
The European Commission has levied fines against four consumer electronics manufacturers —Asus, Denon & Marantz, Philips, and Pioneer— for fixing online resale prices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/eu-fines-asus-philips-pioneer-130-million-for-online-price-fixing/
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EU Fines Asus, Philips, Pioneer $130 Million for Online Price Fixing
The European Commission has levied fines against four consumer electronics manufacturers —Asus, Denon & Marantz, Philips, and Pioneer— for fixing online resale prices.
DHS Warns of Impending Cyber-Attacks on ERP Systems
Today, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an alert warning of increased activity from nation-state hackers, criminal groups, and hacktivists against Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-warns-of-impending-cyber-attacks-on-erp-systems/
Today, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an alert warning of increased activity from nation-state hackers, criminal groups, and hacktivists against Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-warns-of-impending-cyber-attacks-on-erp-systems/
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DHS Warns of Impending Cyber-Attacks on ERP Systems
Today, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an alert warning of increased activity from nation-state hackers, criminal groups, and hacktivists against Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Senator Asks US Government to Remove Flash From Federal Sites, Computers
In a letter sent today, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden asked officials from three government agencies to come up with solutions and procedures that mandate the removal of Adobe Flash content from all US government websites by August 1, 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/senator-asks-us-government-to-remove-flash-from-federal-sites-computers/
In a letter sent today, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden asked officials from three government agencies to come up with solutions and procedures that mandate the removal of Adobe Flash content from all US government websites by August 1, 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/senator-asks-us-government-to-remove-flash-from-federal-sites-computers/
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Senator Asks US Government to Remove Flash From Federal Sites, Computers
In a letter sent today, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden asked officials from three government agencies to come up with solutions and procedures that mandate the removal of Adobe Flash content from all US government websites by August 1, 2019.
Outlook.com's New Design Is Now Rolling Out to Some Accounts
Outlook.com's big redesign is now rolling out to some accounts, and users can look forward to a fancy new look with features like Dark Mode, Emojis & GIFs, and more. The new design brings Outlook.com's interface in line with its Windows 10 Mail app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/outlookcoms-new-design-is-now-rolling-out-to-some-accounts/
Outlook.com's big redesign is now rolling out to some accounts, and users can look forward to a fancy new look with features like Dark Mode, Emojis & GIFs, and more. The new design brings Outlook.com's interface in line with its Windows 10 Mail app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/outlookcoms-new-design-is-now-rolling-out-to-some-accounts/
Ransomware Infection Cripples Shipping Giant CISCO's American Network
A ransomware infection has crippled the US network of one of the world's largest shipping giants —COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-infection-cripples-shipping-giant-ciscos-american-network/
A ransomware infection has crippled the US network of one of the world's largest shipping giants —COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-infection-cripples-shipping-giant-ciscos-american-network/
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Ransomware Infection Cripples Shipping Giant COSCO's American Network
A ransomware infection has crippled the US network of one of the world's largest shipping giants —COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company).
Twitter Removes 143,000 Apps That Violated Company's Policy
Twitter said this week it removed more than 143,000 apps from its platform between April and June as part of a purge on apps that violated its API policy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-removes-143-000-apps-that-violated-companys-policy/
Twitter said this week it removed more than 143,000 apps from its platform between April and June as part of a purge on apps that violated its API policy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-removes-143-000-apps-that-violated-companys-policy/
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Twitter Removes 143,000 Apps That Violated Company's Policy
Twitter said this week it removed more than 143,000 apps from its platform between April and June as part of a purge on apps that violated its API policy.
Windows 10 Insider Build 17723 (Redstone 5) & Build 18204 (Redstone 6) Released. Here's Whats New!
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (Redstone 5) to insiders in the fast ring and Redstone 6 19H1 Build 18204 to insiders in the skip ahead rings. This is the first Redstone 6 19H1 build released to insiders, but for the most part resolves the same bugs and adds the same features as the Redstone 5 build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17723-redstone-5-and-build-18204-redstone-6-released-heres-whats-new/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (Redstone 5) to insiders in the fast ring and Redstone 6 19H1 Build 18204 to insiders in the skip ahead rings. This is the first Redstone 6 19H1 build released to insiders, but for the most part resolves the same bugs and adds the same features as the Redstone 5 build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17723-redstone-5-and-build-18204-redstone-6-released-heres-whats-new/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 17723 (Redstone 5) & Build 18204 (Redstone 6) Released. Here's Whats New!
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (Redstone 5) to insiders in the fast ring and Redstone 6 19H1 Build 18204 to insiders in the skip ahead rings. This is the first Redstone 6 19H1 build released to insiders, but for the most part…
Mozilla to Remove Support for Built-In Feed Reader From Firefox
Mozilla engineers are preparing to remove one of the Firefox browser's oldest features —its built-in support for RSS and Atom feeds, and inherently, the "Live Bookmarks" feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-to-remove-support-for-built-in-feed-reader-from-firefox/
Mozilla engineers are preparing to remove one of the Firefox browser's oldest features —its built-in support for RSS and Atom feeds, and inherently, the "Live Bookmarks" feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-to-remove-support-for-built-in-feed-reader-from-firefox/
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Mozilla to Remove Support for Built-In Feed Reader From Firefox
Mozilla engineers are preparing to remove one of the Firefox browser's oldest features —its built-in support for RSS and Atom feeds, and inherently, the "Live Bookmarks" feature.
Microsoft Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 Getting New Firmware Updates
Microsoft has started shipping firmware updates for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 devices that run the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-surface-laptop-and-surface-pro-4-getting-new-firmware-updates/
Microsoft has started shipping firmware updates for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 devices that run the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-surface-laptop-and-surface-pro-4-getting-new-firmware-updates/
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Microsoft Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 Getting New Firmware Updates
Microsoft has started shipping firmware updates for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 devices that run the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or the Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
Google Removes Real Ethereum Wallet From Web Store but Leaves Fake One Alone
In what appears to be one gigantic goof, Google removed the official Chrome extension of the Metamask Ethereum wallet from the Chrome Web Store but left a fake one unharmed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/google-removes-real-ethereum-wallet-from-web-store-but-leaves-fake-one-alone/
In what appears to be one gigantic goof, Google removed the official Chrome extension of the Metamask Ethereum wallet from the Chrome Web Store but left a fake one unharmed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/google-removes-real-ethereum-wallet-from-web-store-but-leaves-fake-one-alone/
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Google Removes Real Ethereum Wallet From Web Store but Leaves Fake One Alone
In what appears to be one gigantic goof, Google removed the official Chrome extension of the Metamask Ethereum wallet from the Chrome Web Store but left a fake one unharmed.
Microsoft Says It’s Improving the Windows Update Experience
Windows Updates can be annoying and there have even been reports of the software installing itself without user consent. Microsoft has heard the complaints and the company is trying to fix one of the most annoying things about the update process with Windows 10 Redstone 5. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-it-s-improving-the-windows-update-experience/
Windows Updates can be annoying and there have even been reports of the software installing itself without user consent. Microsoft has heard the complaints and the company is trying to fix one of the most annoying things about the update process with Windows 10 Redstone 5. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-it-s-improving-the-windows-update-experience/
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Microsoft Says It’s Improving the Windows Update Experience
Windows Updates can be annoying and there have even been reports of the software installing itself without user consent. Microsoft has heard the complaints and the company is trying to fix one of the most annoying things about the update process with Windows…
Microsoft Discovers Supply Chain Attack at Unnamed Maker of PDF Software
Microsoft said today that hackers compromised a font package installed by a PDF editor app and used it to deploy a cryptocurrency miner on users' computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-discovers-supply-chain-attack-at-unnamed-maker-of-pdf-software/
Microsoft said today that hackers compromised a font package installed by a PDF editor app and used it to deploy a cryptocurrency miner on users' computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-discovers-supply-chain-attack-at-unnamed-maker-of-pdf-software/
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Microsoft Discovers Supply Chain Attack at Unnamed Maker of PDF Software
Microsoft said today that hackers compromised a font package installed by a PDF editor app and used it to deploy a cryptocurrency miner on users' computers.
Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From the Play Store
Google has updated the Play Store policy page this week to ban apps that mine cryptocurrencies on users' devices. "We don't allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices," the newly added policy entry reads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-bans-cryptocurrency-mining-apps-from-the-play-store/
Google has updated the Play Store policy page this week to ban apps that mine cryptocurrencies on users' devices. "We don't allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices," the newly added policy entry reads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-bans-cryptocurrency-mining-apps-from-the-play-store/
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Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From the Play Store
Google has updated the Play Store policy page this week to ban apps that mine cryptocurrencies on users' devices. "We don't allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices," the newly added policy entry reads.