New NetSpectre Attack Can Steal CPU Secrets via Network Connections
Scientists have published a paper today detailing a new Spectre-class CPU attack that can be carried out via network connections and does not require the attacker to host code on a targeted machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-netspectre-attack-can-steal-cpu-secrets-via-network-connections/
Scientists have published a paper today detailing a new Spectre-class CPU attack that can be carried out via network connections and does not require the attacker to host code on a targeted machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-netspectre-attack-can-steal-cpu-secrets-via-network-connections/
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New NetSpectre Attack Can Steal CPU Secrets via Network Connections
Scientists have published a paper today detailing a new Spectre-class CPU attack that can be carried out via network connections and does not require the attacker to host code on a targeted machine.
364 Idaho Inmates Hacked Their Prison Tablets for Free Credits
Idaho prison officials announced yesterday in a press release that they've identified 364 inmates who have exploited a vulnerability in their prison-issued tablets and have used it to assign nearly $225,000 worth of digital credits to their tablet accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/364-idaho-inmates-hacked-their-prison-tablets-for-free-credits/
Idaho prison officials announced yesterday in a press release that they've identified 364 inmates who have exploited a vulnerability in their prison-issued tablets and have used it to assign nearly $225,000 worth of digital credits to their tablet accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/364-idaho-inmates-hacked-their-prison-tablets-for-free-credits/
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364 Idaho Inmates Hacked Their Prison Tablets for Free Credits
Idaho prison officials announced yesterday in a press release that they've identified 364 inmates who have exploited a vulnerability in their prison-issued tablets and have used it to assign nearly $225,000 worth of digital credits to their tablet accounts.
The Week in Ransomware - July 27th 2018 - Ransomware Still a Threat
While the distribution of ransomware has definitely decreased, it is still very much a threat as seen by the Alaskan borough of Matanuska-Susitna and the shipping company Cosco getting hit by ransomware this week. Both attacks shut down their operations and caused normal workflow to be halted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-27th-2018-ransomware-still-a-threat/
While the distribution of ransomware has definitely decreased, it is still very much a threat as seen by the Alaskan borough of Matanuska-Susitna and the shipping company Cosco getting hit by ransomware this week. Both attacks shut down their operations and caused normal workflow to be halted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-27th-2018-ransomware-still-a-threat/
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The Week in Ransomware - July 27th 2018 - Ransomware Still a Threat
While the distribution of ransomware has definitely decreased, it is still very much a threat as seen by the Alaskan borough of Matanuska-Susitna and the shipping company Cosco getting hit by ransomware this week. Both attacks shut down their operations and…
Fake Websites for Keepass, 7Zip, Audacity, Others Found Pushing Adware
A French security researcher has stumbled upon an adware delivery scheme that involves clone websites that use legitimately-looking domain names to trick victims into downloading famous apps, but which are actually laced with adware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-websites-for-keepass-7zip-audacity-others-found-pushing-adware/
A French security researcher has stumbled upon an adware delivery scheme that involves clone websites that use legitimately-looking domain names to trick victims into downloading famous apps, but which are actually laced with adware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-websites-for-keepass-7zip-audacity-others-found-pushing-adware/
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Fake Websites for Keepass, 7Zip, Audacity, Others Found Pushing Adware
A French security researcher has stumbled upon an adware delivery scheme that involves clone websites that use legitimately-looking domain names to trick victims into downloading famous apps, but which are actually laced with adware.
Firefox Is Testing "Time Travel Debugging"
Mozilla is testing a new feature in Firefox called Time Travel Debugging. The feature is aimed at developers and is currently only available in the latest version of Firefox Nightly for Mac. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-is-testing-time-travel-debugging/
Mozilla is testing a new feature in Firefox called Time Travel Debugging. The feature is aimed at developers and is currently only available in the latest version of Firefox Nightly for Mac. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-is-testing-time-travel-debugging/
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Firefox Is Testing "Time Travel Debugging"
Mozilla is testing a new feature in Firefox called Time Travel Debugging. The feature is aimed at developers and is currently only available in the latest version of Firefox Nightly for Mac.
New Underminer Exploit Kit Discovered Pushing Bootkits and CoinMiners
Security researchers have discovered a new exploit kit, currently active mainly in Asian countries, which, they say, has been busy spreading bootkits and cryptocurrency-mining (coinminer) malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-underminer-exploit-kit-discovered-pushing-bootkits-and-coinminers/
Security researchers have discovered a new exploit kit, currently active mainly in Asian countries, which, they say, has been busy spreading bootkits and cryptocurrency-mining (coinminer) malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-underminer-exploit-kit-discovered-pushing-bootkits-and-coinminers/
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New Underminer Exploit Kit Discovered Pushing Bootkits and CoinMiners
Security researchers have discovered a new exploit kit, currently active mainly in Asian countries, which, they say, has been busy spreading bootkits and cryptocurrency-mining (coinminer) malware.
Mozilla Is Working on a Chrome-Like "Site Isolation" Feature for Firefox
The Mozilla Foundation, the organization behind the Firefox browser, is working on adding a new feature to its browser that is similar to the Site Isolation feature that Google rolled out to Chrome users this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-is-working-on-a-chrome-like-site-isolation-feature-for-firefox/
The Mozilla Foundation, the organization behind the Firefox browser, is working on adding a new feature to its browser that is similar to the Site Isolation feature that Google rolled out to Chrome users this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-is-working-on-a-chrome-like-site-isolation-feature-for-firefox/
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Mozilla Is Working on a Chrome-Like "Site Isolation" Feature for Firefox
The Mozilla Foundation, the organization behind the Firefox browser, is working on adding a new feature to its browser that is similar to the Site Isolation feature that Google rolled out to Chrome users this year.
Windows 10 Maps App Updated With Several New Features for Insiders
Microsoft today rolled out a new update for the Windows 10 Maps app that brings several new features which should definitely come as great news for those traveling and exploring new areas. Windows 10 Maps app version 5.1806.1911.0 is available for the Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Ring. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-maps-app-updated-with-several-new-features-for-insiders/
Microsoft today rolled out a new update for the Windows 10 Maps app that brings several new features which should definitely come as great news for those traveling and exploring new areas. Windows 10 Maps app version 5.1806.1911.0 is available for the Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Ring. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-maps-app-updated-with-several-new-features-for-insiders/
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Windows 10 Maps App Updated With Several New Features for Insiders
Microsoft today rolled out a new update for the Windows 10 Maps app that brings several new features which should definitely come as great news for those traveling and exploring new areas. Windows 10 Maps app version 5.1806.1911.0 is available for the Windows…
KickICO Platform Loses $7.7 Million in Recent Hack
On Friday, ICO platform KickICO acknowledged a security breach during which an unknown attacker (or attackers) stole over 70 million KICK tokens ($7.7 million at the time of the hack) from the platform's wallets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kickico-platform-loses-77-million-in-recent-hack/
On Friday, ICO platform KickICO acknowledged a security breach during which an unknown attacker (or attackers) stole over 70 million KICK tokens ($7.7 million at the time of the hack) from the platform's wallets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kickico-platform-loses-77-million-in-recent-hack/
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KickICO Platform Loses $7.7 Million in Recent Hack
On Friday, ICO platform KickICO acknowledged a security breach during which an unknown attacker (or attackers) stole over 70 million KICK tokens ($7.7 million at the time of the hack) from the platform's wallets.
Florida High School Football Team Improperly Accessed Rivals' Training Videos
The Braden River High School football program is in trouble after it was caught accessing the training videos of four of its rivals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/florida-high-school-football-team-improperly-accessed-rivals-training-videos/
The Braden River High School football program is in trouble after it was caught accessing the training videos of four of its rivals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/florida-high-school-football-team-improperly-accessed-rivals-training-videos/
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Florida High School Football Team Improperly Accessed Rivals' Training Videos
The Braden River High School football program is in trouble after it was caught accessing the training videos of four of its rivals.
Pentagon Creates 'Do Not Buy' List of Chinese and Russian Software Providers
The Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition chief confirmed on Friday in a press conference that they've been silently working on a "Do Not Buy" list of companies known to use Chinese and Russian software in their products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/pentagon-creates-do-not-buy-list-of-chinese-and-russian-software-providers/
The Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition chief confirmed on Friday in a press conference that they've been silently working on a "Do Not Buy" list of companies known to use Chinese and Russian software in their products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/pentagon-creates-do-not-buy-list-of-chinese-and-russian-software-providers/
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Pentagon Creates 'Do Not Buy' List of Chinese and Russian Software Providers
The Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition chief confirmed on Friday in a press conference that they've been silently working on a "Do Not Buy" list of companies known to use Chinese and Russian software in their products.
DOD to Move All Websites to HTTPS by the End of the Year
The US Department of Defense plans to implement HTTPS and HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) for all its public-facing websites by the end of the year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/dod-to-move-all-websites-to-https-by-the-end-of-the-year/
The US Department of Defense plans to implement HTTPS and HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) for all its public-facing websites by the end of the year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/dod-to-move-all-websites-to-https-by-the-end-of-the-year/
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DOD to Move All Websites to HTTPS by the End of the Year
The US Department of Defense plans to implement HTTPS and HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) for all its public-facing websites by the end of the year.
Massive Malvertising Campaign Discovered Attempting 40,000 Infections per Week
A massive malvertising campaign has been exposed today in a report published by cybersecurity firm Check Point. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-malvertising-campaign-discovered-attempting-40-000-infections-per-week/
A massive malvertising campaign has been exposed today in a report published by cybersecurity firm Check Point. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-malvertising-campaign-discovered-attempting-40-000-infections-per-week/
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Massive Malvertising Campaign Discovered Attempting 40,000 Infections per Week
A massive malvertising campaign has been exposed today in a report published by cybersecurity firm Check Point.
Microsoft Is Updating Bing Maps With Customized Itineraries
Bing Maps is not as widely used as some other mapping services like Google Maps, but Microsoft's still investing resources into it in order to develop new features. Today, for instance, the company has added the ability to customize itineraries of popular travel destinations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-updating-bing-maps-with-customized-itineraries/
Bing Maps is not as widely used as some other mapping services like Google Maps, but Microsoft's still investing resources into it in order to develop new features. Today, for instance, the company has added the ability to customize itineraries of popular travel destinations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-updating-bing-maps-with-customized-itineraries/
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Microsoft Is Updating Bing Maps With Customized Itineraries
Bing Maps is not as widely used as some other mapping services like Google Maps, but Microsoft's still investing resources into it in order to develop new features. Today, for instance, the company has added the ability to customize itineraries of popular…
Microsoft Store is Prompting Older Windows 10 Versions to Update
The Microsoft Store has started to display banners that prompt users who are running older versions of Windows 10 to update to the latest April 2018 Update. This banner is being displayed to all Windows 10 users who are not using the latest feature update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-store-is-prompting-older-windows-10-versions-to-update/
The Microsoft Store has started to display banners that prompt users who are running older versions of Windows 10 to update to the latest April 2018 Update. This banner is being displayed to all Windows 10 users who are not using the latest feature update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-store-is-prompting-older-windows-10-versions-to-update/
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Microsoft Store is Prompting Older Windows 10 Versions to Update
The Microsoft Store has started to display banners that prompt users who are running older versions of Windows 10 to update to the latest April 2018 Update. This banner is being displayed to all Windows 10 users who are not using the latest feature update.
Mozilla Wants to Rebrand Firefox and Is Asking for Feedback
Mozilla designers are looking to redesign the Firefox logo, and they have asked the browser's fanbase for feedback. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-wants-to-rebrand-firefox-and-is-asking-for-feedback/
Mozilla designers are looking to redesign the Firefox logo, and they have asked the browser's fanbase for feedback. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-wants-to-rebrand-firefox-and-is-asking-for-feedback/
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Mozilla Wants to Rebrand Firefox and Is Asking for Feedback
Mozilla designers are looking to redesign the Firefox logo, and they have asked the browser's fanbase for feedback.
BitPaymer Ransomware Infection Forces Alaskan Town to Use Typewriters for a Week
On Monday, officials from Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su), a borough part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Statistical Area, said they are still recovering from a ransomware infection that took place last week, on July 24. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitpaymer-ransomware-infection-forces-alaskan-town-to-use-typewriters-for-a-week/
On Monday, officials from Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su), a borough part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Statistical Area, said they are still recovering from a ransomware infection that took place last week, on July 24. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitpaymer-ransomware-infection-forces-alaskan-town-to-use-typewriters-for-a-week/
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BitPaymer Ransomware Infection Forces Alaskan Town to Use Typewriters for a Week
On Monday, officials from Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su), a borough part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Statistical Area, said they are still recovering from a ransomware infection that took place last week, on July 24.
SamSam Ransomware Crew Made Nearly $6 Million From Ransom Payments
The SamSam ransomware has earned its creator(s) more than $5.9 million in ransom payments since late 2015, according to the most comprehensive report ever published on SamSam's activity, containing information since the ransomware's launch in late 2015 and up to attacks that have happened earlier this month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsam-ransomware-crew-made-nearly-6-million-from-ransom-payments/
The SamSam ransomware has earned its creator(s) more than $5.9 million in ransom payments since late 2015, according to the most comprehensive report ever published on SamSam's activity, containing information since the ransomware's launch in late 2015 and up to attacks that have happened earlier this month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsam-ransomware-crew-made-nearly-6-million-from-ransom-payments/
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SamSam Ransomware Crew Made Nearly $6 Million From Ransom Payments
The SamSam ransomware has earned its creator(s) more than $5.9 million in ransom payments since late 2015, according to the most comprehensive report ever published on SamSam's activity, containing information since the ransomware's launch in late 2015 and…
Is Conscious AI Achievable & How Soon Might We Expect It?
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) can be defined as artificial intelligence (AI) that matches or surpasses human intelligence. It is, in brief, the type of intelligence through which a machine is able to perform any intellectual task that a human being can. And, it is currently one of the main objectives of AI research. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/editorial/technology/is-conscious-ai-achievable-and-how-soon-might-we-expect-it/
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) can be defined as artificial intelligence (AI) that matches or surpasses human intelligence. It is, in brief, the type of intelligence through which a machine is able to perform any intellectual task that a human being can. And, it is currently one of the main objectives of AI research. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/editorial/technology/is-conscious-ai-achievable-and-how-soon-might-we-expect-it/
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Is Conscious AI Achievable & How Soon Might We Expect It?
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) can be defined as artificial intelligence (AI) that matches or surpasses human intelligence. It is, in brief, the type of intelligence through which a machine is able to perform any intellectual task that a human being…
Shipping Firm Avoids Customer Data Dump in Last Year's Hack & Ransom Incident
UK-based shipping company Clarkson PLC (or Clarksons) has revealed more details about a security breach that took place last year, and during which hackers threatened to release some of the company's data online if it didn't pay a ransom demand. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shipping-firm-avoids-customer-data-dump-in-last-years-hack-and-ransom-incident/
UK-based shipping company Clarkson PLC (or Clarksons) has revealed more details about a security breach that took place last year, and during which hackers threatened to release some of the company's data online if it didn't pay a ransom demand. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shipping-firm-avoids-customer-data-dump-in-last-years-hack-and-ransom-incident/
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Shipping Firm Avoids Customer Data Dump in Last Year's Hack & Ransom Incident
UK-based shipping company Clarkson PLC (or Clarksons) has revealed more details about a security breach that took place last year, and during which hackers threatened to release some of the company's data online if it didn't pay a ransom demand.
Facebook Removes 32 Accounts Suspected of New Political Influence Campaign
Facebook announced today that it removed 32 Facebook and Instagram accounts and pages for exhibiting behavior consistent a political influence campaign, which Facebook said it previously saw during the 2016 US Presidential Election. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-removes-32-accounts-suspected-of-new-political-influence-campaign/
Facebook announced today that it removed 32 Facebook and Instagram accounts and pages for exhibiting behavior consistent a political influence campaign, which Facebook said it previously saw during the 2016 US Presidential Election. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-removes-32-accounts-suspected-of-new-political-influence-campaign/
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Facebook Removes 32 Accounts Suspected of New Political Influence Campaign
Facebook announced today that it removed 32 Facebook and Instagram accounts and pages for exhibiting behavior consistent a political influence campaign, which Facebook said it previously saw during the 2016 US Presidential Election.