Microsoft Edge Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Local Files
Microsoft has fixed a vulnerability in the Edge browser that could be abused against older versions to steal local files from a user's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-edge-flaw-lets-hackers-steal-local-files/
Microsoft has fixed a vulnerability in the Edge browser that could be abused against older versions to steal local files from a user's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-edge-flaw-lets-hackers-steal-local-files/
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Microsoft Edge Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Local Files
Microsoft has fixed a vulnerability in the Edge browser that could be abused against older versions to steal local files from a user's computer.
Jury Convicts Anonymous Hacker Who DDoSed Children's Hospital, Later Got Lost at Sea
A member of the Anonymous hacker collective was found guilty this week in a trial for a series of cyber-attacks the man had conducted in 2014, including some aimed at children's hospitals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jury-convicts-anonymous-hacker-who-ddosed-childrens-hospital-later-got-lost-at-sea/
A member of the Anonymous hacker collective was found guilty this week in a trial for a series of cyber-attacks the man had conducted in 2014, including some aimed at children's hospitals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jury-convicts-anonymous-hacker-who-ddosed-childrens-hospital-later-got-lost-at-sea/
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Jury Convicts Anonymous Hacker Who DDoSed Children's Hospital, Later Got Lost at Sea
A member of the Anonymous hacker collective was found guilty this week in a trial for a series of cyber-attacks the man had conducted in 2014, including some aimed at children's hospitals.
Microsoft Launcher for Android Updated With New Features
Today, Microsoft Launcher for Android is receiving yet another update with several new features which were previously tested with the beta users. First and foremost, the new release introduces full support for Android 8.0, but at the same time, the app no longer works on devices with Android 4.0.X and 4.1. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-launcher-for-android-updated-with-new-features/
Today, Microsoft Launcher for Android is receiving yet another update with several new features which were previously tested with the beta users. First and foremost, the new release introduces full support for Android 8.0, but at the same time, the app no longer works on devices with Android 4.0.X and 4.1. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-launcher-for-android-updated-with-new-features/
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Microsoft Launcher for Android Updated With New Features
Today, Microsoft Launcher for Android is receiving yet another update with several new features which were previously tested with the beta users. First and foremost, the new release introduces full support for Android 8.0, but at the same time, the app no…
Microsoft Surface Book 2 Getting New Firmware Update With Improvements
Microsoft has officially rolled out the August 2018 update for the Surface Book 2, which went on sale last year. The latest firmware update is available for Surface Book 2 devices that run Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or Windows 10 April 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-surface-book-2-getting-new-firmware-update-with-improvements/
Microsoft has officially rolled out the August 2018 update for the Surface Book 2, which went on sale last year. The latest firmware update is available for Surface Book 2 devices that run Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or Windows 10 April 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-surface-book-2-getting-new-firmware-update-with-improvements/
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 Getting New Firmware Update With Improvements
Microsoft has officially rolled out the August 2018 update for the Surface Book 2, which went on sale last year. The latest firmware update is available for Surface Book 2 devices that run Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
GandCrab Ransomware Author Bitter After Security Vendor Releases Vaccine App
The author of the GandCrab ransomware is a little bit bitter at South Korean security vendor AhnLab after the security firm released a vaccine for the GandCrab ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-ransomware-author-bitter-after-security-vendor-releases-vaccine-app/
The author of the GandCrab ransomware is a little bit bitter at South Korean security vendor AhnLab after the security firm released a vaccine for the GandCrab ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-ransomware-author-bitter-after-security-vendor-releases-vaccine-app/
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GandCrab Ransomware Author Bitter After Security Vendor Releases Vaccine App
The author of the GandCrab ransomware is a little bit bitter at South Korean security vendor AhnLab after the security firm released a vaccine for the GandCrab ransomware.
Malwarebytes Browser Extension Blocks Malware, Scams, Ads, & Trackers
Malwarebytes has released a Chrome and Firefox extension called "Malwarebytes Browser Extension (BETA)" that aims to protect your computer while browsing the web. When installed, this extension will block malicious sites, popups, tech support scams, and also acts as an advertising and tracking blocker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-browser-extension-blocks-malware-scams-ads-and-trackers/
Malwarebytes has released a Chrome and Firefox extension called "Malwarebytes Browser Extension (BETA)" that aims to protect your computer while browsing the web. When installed, this extension will block malicious sites, popups, tech support scams, and also acts as an advertising and tracking blocker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-browser-extension-blocks-malware-scams-ads-and-trackers/
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Malwarebytes Browser Extension Blocks Malware, Scams, Ads, & Trackers
Malwarebytes has released a Chrome and Firefox extension called "Malwarebytes Browser Extension (BETA)" that aims to protect your computer while browsing the web. When installed, this extension will block malicious sites, popups, tech support scams, and also…
Microsoft To-Do Stable and Beta Apps for iOS Updated With New Features
There's not even a single week without at least one update for Microsoft To-Do app, as the software giant is working at full speed on making To-Do one of the best task manager app in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Today, Microsoft rolled out updates for both To-Do beta and the publicly available stable versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-do-stable-and-beta-apps-for-ios-updated-with-new-features/
There's not even a single week without at least one update for Microsoft To-Do app, as the software giant is working at full speed on making To-Do one of the best task manager app in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Today, Microsoft rolled out updates for both To-Do beta and the publicly available stable versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-do-stable-and-beta-apps-for-ios-updated-with-new-features/
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Microsoft To-Do Stable and Beta Apps for iOS Updated With New Features
There's not even a single week without at least one update for Microsoft To-Do app, as the software giant is working at full speed on making To-Do one of the best task manager app in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Today, Microsoft rolled out updates…
Microsoft’s Poor Reply to Open Letter on Windows 10 Update Experiences
Earlier this week we reported on an open letter that was sent to Microsoft executives regarding the problems that many users are having when installing Windows 10 updates. Microsoft responded, and unfortunately, it was not the response people were looking for. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-s-poor-reply-to-open-letter-on-windows-10-update-experiences/
Earlier this week we reported on an open letter that was sent to Microsoft executives regarding the problems that many users are having when installing Windows 10 updates. Microsoft responded, and unfortunately, it was not the response people were looking for. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-s-poor-reply-to-open-letter-on-windows-10-update-experiences/
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Microsoft’s Poor Reply to Open Letter on Windows 10 Update Experiences
Earlier this week we reported on an open letter that was sent to Microsoft executives regarding the problems that many users are having when installing Windows 10 updates. Microsoft responded, and unfortunately, it was not the response people were looking…
Microsoft is Updating Outlook on Android With New Feature
Microsoft has just released a new update for the Outlook app on Android that adds the highly-anticipated do-not-disturb feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-updating-outlook-on-android-with-new-feature/
Microsoft has just released a new update for the Outlook app on Android that adds the highly-anticipated do-not-disturb feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-updating-outlook-on-android-with-new-feature/
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Microsoft is Updating Outlook on Android With New Feature
Microsoft has just released a new update for the Outlook app on Android that adds the highly-anticipated do-not-disturb feature.
The Week in Ransomware - August 3rd 2018 - Revenge of the Crab
This week was mostly small variants, but we did have some interesting news. First we had a in-depth look at the SamSam ransomware by Sophos that details the staggering amount of money they are generating and the GandCrab devs trying to get back at AhnLab for creating a GandCrab vaccine [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-3rd-2018-revenge-of-the-crab/
This week was mostly small variants, but we did have some interesting news. First we had a in-depth look at the SamSam ransomware by Sophos that details the staggering amount of money they are generating and the GandCrab devs trying to get back at AhnLab for creating a GandCrab vaccine [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-3rd-2018-revenge-of-the-crab/
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The Week in Ransomware - August 3rd 2018 - Revenge of the Crab
This week was mostly small variants, but we did have some interesting news. First we had a in-depth look at the SamSam ransomware by Sophos that details the staggering amount of money they are generating and the GandCrab devs trying to get back at AhnLab…
New version of Windows 10 Your Phone app Allows Photo Transfer from Android
Microsoft has just started the rollout of the Windows 10's Your Phone app for the Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring running the latest preview build that provides photo transfer functionality in Android. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-version-of-windows-10-your-phone-app-allows-photo-transfer-from-android/
Microsoft has just started the rollout of the Windows 10's Your Phone app for the Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring running the latest preview build that provides photo transfer functionality in Android. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-version-of-windows-10-your-phone-app-allows-photo-transfer-from-android/
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New version of Windows 10 Your Phone app Allows Photo Transfer from Android
Microsoft has just started the rollout of the Windows 10's Your Phone app for the Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring running the latest preview build that provides photo transfer functionality in Android.
Windows 10 Insider Build 17730 Is Now Available. Here’s Whats New!
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17730 (Redstone 5) to the Insiders on the Fast Ring. This build continues to enhance the Your Phone experience with Android photo synching and iOS "Continue on your PC" being enabled. This build also introduces HTTP/2 to Edge and with Cubic TCP congestion handler. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17730-is-now-available-here-s-whats-new/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17730 (Redstone 5) to the Insiders on the Fast Ring. This build continues to enhance the Your Phone experience with Android photo synching and iOS "Continue on your PC" being enabled. This build also introduces HTTP/2 to Edge and with Cubic TCP congestion handler. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17730-is-now-available-here-s-whats-new/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 17730 Is Now Available. Here’s Whats New!
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17730 (Redstone 5) to the Insiders on the Fast Ring. This build continues to enhance the Your Phone experience with Android photo synching and iOS "Continue on your PC" being enabled. This build also…
CCleaner v5.45 Pulled Due to Anger Over Usage Data Collection
It has not been a good week for Piriform's PC cleaning tool CCleaner. With the release of CCleaner version 5.45, it was quickly discovered that the program's "Active Monitoring" component, which is utilized to send anonymous usage data back to Piriform, could no longer be disabled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/ccleaner-v545-pulled-due-to-anger-over-usage-data-collection/
It has not been a good week for Piriform's PC cleaning tool CCleaner. With the release of CCleaner version 5.45, it was quickly discovered that the program's "Active Monitoring" component, which is utilized to send anonymous usage data back to Piriform, could no longer be disabled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/ccleaner-v545-pulled-due-to-anger-over-usage-data-collection/
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CCleaner v5.45 Pulled Due to Anger Over Usage Data Collection
It has not been a good week for Piriform's PC cleaning tool CCleaner. With the release of CCleaner version 5.45, it was quickly discovered that the program's "Active Monitoring" component, which is utilized to send anonymous usage data back to Piriform, could…
Tech Support Scams Using Call Optimization Services to Insert Phone Numbers
New research shows that browser based Tech Support Scams are starting to utilize services normally found in legitimate call center operations. These services, called call optimization services, are typically used by call centers to perform call load balancing, call routing, dynamic generation of phone numbers, and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scams-using-call-optimization-services-to-insert-phone-numbers/
New research shows that browser based Tech Support Scams are starting to utilize services normally found in legitimate call center operations. These services, called call optimization services, are typically used by call centers to perform call load balancing, call routing, dynamic generation of phone numbers, and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scams-using-call-optimization-services-to-insert-phone-numbers/
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Tech Support Scams Using Call Optimization Services to Insert Phone Numbers
New research shows that browser based Tech Support Scams are starting to utilize services normally found in legitimate call center operations. These services, called call optimization services, are typically used by call centers to perform call load balancing…
Microsoft Releases Remote "Push to Install" Feature in Windows 10 Store App
Microsoft has brought their remote app install feature to the Windows 10 Microsoft Store app and has officially called it "Push to Install". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-releases-remote-push-to-install-feature-in-windows-10-store-app/
Microsoft has brought their remote app install feature to the Windows 10 Microsoft Store app and has officially called it "Push to Install". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-releases-remote-push-to-install-feature-in-windows-10-store-app/
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Microsoft Releases Remote "Push to Install" Feature in Windows 10 Store App
Microsoft has brought their remote app install feature to the Windows 10 Microsoft Store app and has officially called it "Push to Install".
U.S. Payment Processing Services Targeted by BGP Hijacking Attacks
According to a new report, three United States payment processing service providers were targeted by BGP hijacking attacks on their DNS servers. These Internet routing attacks were designed to redirect traffic directed at the payment processors to servers controlled by malicious actors who would then attempt to steal the data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-payment-processing-services-targeted-by-bgp-hijacking-attacks/
According to a new report, three United States payment processing service providers were targeted by BGP hijacking attacks on their DNS servers. These Internet routing attacks were designed to redirect traffic directed at the payment processors to servers controlled by malicious actors who would then attempt to steal the data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-payment-processing-services-targeted-by-bgp-hijacking-attacks/
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U.S. Payment Processing Services Targeted by BGP Hijacking Attacks
According to a new report, three United States payment processing service providers were targeted by BGP hijacking attacks on their DNS servers. These Internet routing attacks were designed to redirect traffic directed at the payment processors to servers…
New Method Simplifies Cracking WPA/WPA2 Passwords on 802.11 Networks
A new technique has been discovered to easily retrieve the Pairwise Master Key Identifier (PMK) from a router using WPA/WPA2 security, which can then be used to crack the wireless password of the router. While previous WPA/WPA2 cracking methods required an attacker to wait for a user to login to a wireless network and capture a full [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-method-simplifies-cracking-wpa-wpa2-passwords-on-80211-networks/
A new technique has been discovered to easily retrieve the Pairwise Master Key Identifier (PMK) from a router using WPA/WPA2 security, which can then be used to crack the wireless password of the router. While previous WPA/WPA2 cracking methods required an attacker to wait for a user to login to a wireless network and capture a full [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-method-simplifies-cracking-wpa-wpa2-passwords-on-80211-networks/
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New Method Simplifies Cracking WPA/WPA2 Passwords on 802.11 Networks
A new technique has been discovered to easily retrieve the Pairwise Master Key Identifier (PMK) from a router using WPA/WPA2 security, which can then be used to crack the wireless password of the router. While previous WPA/WPA2 cracking methods required an…
Study: Law Enforcement Need Technical Skills, Not Backdoors
FBI Director Chris Wray is following in predecessor James Comey's footsteps in joining the anti-encryption crusade. Though the FBI has admitted to distorting the number of encrypted devices it can't get into, [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/study-law-enforcement-need-technical-skills-not-backdoors/
FBI Director Chris Wray is following in predecessor James Comey's footsteps in joining the anti-encryption crusade. Though the FBI has admitted to distorting the number of encrypted devices it can't get into, [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/study-law-enforcement-need-technical-skills-not-backdoors/
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Study: Law Enforcement Need Technical Skills, Not Backdoors
FBI Director Chris Wray is following in predecessor James Comey's footsteps in joining the anti-encryption crusade. Though the FBI has admitted to distorting the number of encrypted devices it can't get into,
Microsoft Extends Skype Classic End-of-Life and Bringing Back Compact View
Microsoft has granted a reprieve and in a Microsoft answers forum post spotted by Thurrot.com, Microsoft has officially pushed back the date that Skype Classic will no longer function. They are also looking to bring back some iteration of the Compact View mode that allows you to have individual windows for each chat. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-extends-skype-classic-end-of-life-and-bringing-back-compact-view/
Microsoft has granted a reprieve and in a Microsoft answers forum post spotted by Thurrot.com, Microsoft has officially pushed back the date that Skype Classic will no longer function. They are also looking to bring back some iteration of the Compact View mode that allows you to have individual windows for each chat. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-extends-skype-classic-end-of-life-and-bringing-back-compact-view/
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Microsoft Extends Skype Classic End-of-Life and Bringing Back Compact View
Microsoft has granted a reprieve and in a Microsoft answers forum post spotted by Thurrot.com, Microsoft has officially pushed back the date that Skype Classic will no longer function. They are also looking to bring back some iteration of the Compact View…
#OpQAnon: Anonymous Declares War on QAnon
The hacktivist collective known for operations such as Project Chanology, the Westboro Baptist Church hack, OpISIS, anti-pedophile ops and Occupy Wallstreet announced, over the weekend, a declaration of war on QAnon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/opqanon-anonymous-declares-war-on-qanon/
The hacktivist collective known for operations such as Project Chanology, the Westboro Baptist Church hack, OpISIS, anti-pedophile ops and Occupy Wallstreet announced, over the weekend, a declaration of war on QAnon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/opqanon-anonymous-declares-war-on-qanon/
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#OpQAnon: Anonymous Declares War on QAnon
The hacktivist collective known for operations such as Project Chanology, the Westboro Baptist Church hack, OpISIS, anti-pedophile ops and Occupy Wallstreet announced, over the weekend, a declaration of war on QAnon.
Microsoft To-Do Beta for Android Gets Dark Theme in the Latest Update
After it was released for Windows 10 last month, the new dark theme option for Microsoft To Do is now rolling out to Android devices. The latest update for Microsoft To-Do (beta) on Android bumps it to version 1.37.7599 and you can download it from the Google Play Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-do-beta-for-android-gets-dark-theme-in-the-latest-update/
After it was released for Windows 10 last month, the new dark theme option for Microsoft To Do is now rolling out to Android devices. The latest update for Microsoft To-Do (beta) on Android bumps it to version 1.37.7599 and you can download it from the Google Play Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-do-beta-for-android-gets-dark-theme-in-the-latest-update/
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Microsoft To-Do Beta for Android Gets Dark Theme in the Latest Update
After it was released for Windows 10 last month, the new dark theme option for Microsoft To Do is now rolling out to Android devices. The latest update for Microsoft To-Do (beta) on Android bumps it to version 1.37.7599 and you can download it from the Google…