Backdoor Mechanism Discovered in VIA C3 x86 Processors
At the DEF CON 26 security conference held in Las Vegas last week, a security researcher detailed a backdoor mechanism in x86-based VIA C3 processors, a CPU family produced and sold between 2001 and 2003 by Taiwan-based VIA Technologies Inc. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-mechanism-discovered-in-via-c3-x86-processors/
At the DEF CON 26 security conference held in Las Vegas last week, a security researcher detailed a backdoor mechanism in x86-based VIA C3 processors, a CPU family produced and sold between 2001 and 2003 by Taiwan-based VIA Technologies Inc. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-mechanism-discovered-in-via-c3-x86-processors/
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Backdoor Mechanism Discovered in VIA C3 x86 Processors
At the DEF CON 26 security conference held in Las Vegas last week, a security researcher detailed a backdoor mechanism in x86-based VIA C3 processors, a CPU family produced and sold between 2001 and 2003 by Taiwan-based VIA Technologies Inc.
Popular Android Apps Vulnerable to Man-in-the-Disk Attacks
Some of the most popular Android applications installed on your phone may be vulnerable to a new type of attack named "Man-in-the-Disk" that can grant a third-party app the ability to crash them and/or run malicious code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-android-apps-vulnerable-to-man-in-the-disk-attacks/
Some of the most popular Android applications installed on your phone may be vulnerable to a new type of attack named "Man-in-the-Disk" that can grant a third-party app the ability to crash them and/or run malicious code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-android-apps-vulnerable-to-man-in-the-disk-attacks/
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Popular Android Apps Vulnerable to Man-in-the-Disk Attacks
Some of the most popular Android applications installed on your phone may be vulnerable to a new type of attack named "Man-in-the-Disk" that can grant a third-party app the ability to crash them and/or run malicious code.
Vulnerabilities in Fax Protocol Let Hackers Infiltrate Networks via Fax Machines
Two recently discovered vulnerabilities in the fax protocol can transform fax machines into entry points for hackers into corporate networks, two Check Point researchers revealed last week in a talk given at the DEF CON 26 security conference held in Las Vegas. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vulnerabilities-in-fax-protocol-let-hackers-infiltrate-networks-via-fax-machines/
Two recently discovered vulnerabilities in the fax protocol can transform fax machines into entry points for hackers into corporate networks, two Check Point researchers revealed last week in a talk given at the DEF CON 26 security conference held in Las Vegas. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vulnerabilities-in-fax-protocol-let-hackers-infiltrate-networks-via-fax-machines/
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Vulnerabilities in Fax Protocol Let Hackers Infiltrate Networks via Fax Machines
Two recently discovered vulnerabilities in the fax protocol can transform fax machines into entry points for hackers into corporate networks, two Check Point researchers revealed last week in a talk given at the DEF CON 26 security conference held in Las…
Dropbox will only Support the Ext4 File System In Linux in November
Dropbox has announced that starting on November 7th 2018, only the ext4 filesystem will be supported in Linux for synchronizing folders in the Dropbox desktop app. Those Linux users who have synch on other filesystems such as XFS, ext2, ext3, ZFS, and many others will no longer have working Dropbox synchronization after this date. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dropbox-will-only-support-the-ext4-file-system-in-linux-in-november/
Dropbox has announced that starting on November 7th 2018, only the ext4 filesystem will be supported in Linux for synchronizing folders in the Dropbox desktop app. Those Linux users who have synch on other filesystems such as XFS, ext2, ext3, ZFS, and many others will no longer have working Dropbox synchronization after this date. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dropbox-will-only-support-the-ext4-file-system-in-linux-in-november/
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Dropbox Will Only Support the Ext4 File System In Linux in November
Dropbox has announced that starting on November 7th 2018, only the ext4 filesystem will be supported in Linux for synchronizing folders in the Dropbox desktop app. Those Linux users who have synch on other filesystems such as XFS, ext2, ext3, ZFS, and many…
Chromebooks May Soon Dual Boot Between Chrome OS And Windows 10
Today, a report has revealed that Google wants to bring Microsoft's Windows 10 support to Chromebooks. Reports indicate that the company is working on a new project called "Campfire" that would allow Chromebook owners to dual boot Windows 10 and Crome OS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chromebooks-may-soon-dual-boot-between-chrome-os-and-windows-10/
Today, a report has revealed that Google wants to bring Microsoft's Windows 10 support to Chromebooks. Reports indicate that the company is working on a new project called "Campfire" that would allow Chromebook owners to dual boot Windows 10 and Crome OS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chromebooks-may-soon-dual-boot-between-chrome-os-and-windows-10/
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Chromebooks May Soon Dual Boot Between Chrome OS And Windows 10
Today, a report has revealed that Google wants to bring Microsoft's Windows 10 support to Chromebooks. Reports indicate that the company is working on a new project called "Campfire" that would allow Chromebook owners to dual boot Windows 10 and Crome OS.
Firefox for iOS Update Brings a Dark Theme and Searchable Tabs
A new update for Firefox for iOS has been released that now offers a dark theme for those who do not wish to disturb others who are sleeping or feel it is easier on their eyes. Also included in this update is the ability to search and reorder your open tabs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-for-ios-update-brings-a-dark-theme-and-searchable-tabs/
A new update for Firefox for iOS has been released that now offers a dark theme for those who do not wish to disturb others who are sleeping or feel it is easier on their eyes. Also included in this update is the ability to search and reorder your open tabs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-for-ios-update-brings-a-dark-theme-and-searchable-tabs/
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Firefox for iOS Update Brings a Dark Theme and Searchable Tabs
A new update for Firefox for iOS has been released that now offers a dark theme for those who do not wish to disturb others who are sleeping or feel it is easier on their eyes. Also included in this update is the ability to search and reorder your open tabs.
Cisco Patches Its Operating Systems Against New IKE Crypto Attack
Cisco, one of the world's largest vendor of networking equipment, released security updates today to patch a vulnerability in the IOS and IOS XE operating systems that run the vast majority of its devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-patches-its-operating-systems-against-new-ike-crypto-attack/
Cisco, one of the world's largest vendor of networking equipment, released security updates today to patch a vulnerability in the IOS and IOS XE operating systems that run the vast majority of its devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-patches-its-operating-systems-against-new-ike-crypto-attack/
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Cisco Patches Its Operating Systems Against New IKE Crypto Attack
Cisco, one of the world's largest vendor of networking equipment, released security updates today to patch a vulnerability in the IOS and IOS XE operating systems that run the vast majority of its devices.
Microsoft Testing “Memberships” Subscription Section in Windows 10 Store App
Microsoft has just started rolling out the new search experience in the Windows 10 App Store on Insider Builds and it comes with a new search category called "Memberships". The new category centralizes all available memberships and offers a way for users to quickly find them and cancel them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-testing-memberships-subscription-section-in-windows-10-store-app/
Microsoft has just started rolling out the new search experience in the Windows 10 App Store on Insider Builds and it comes with a new search category called "Memberships". The new category centralizes all available memberships and offers a way for users to quickly find them and cancel them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-testing-memberships-subscription-section-in-windows-10-store-app/
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Microsoft Testing “Memberships” Subscription Section in Windows 10 Store App
Microsoft has just started rolling out the new search experience in the Windows 10 App Store on Insider Builds and it comes with a new search category called "Memberships". The new category centralizes all available memberships and offers a way for users…
New Hacked Phone + Partial Number Extortion Emails Making a Lot of Money
Over the past week, scammers are now utilizing a new extortion email campaign that claims the recipient's phone was hacked, includes a partial phone number of the recipient, and further states that they created videos using the recipient's webcam. It then demands $1K USD in bitcoins or the hacker will release the video & other info. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-hacked-phone-partial-number-extortion-emails-making-a-lot-of-money/
Over the past week, scammers are now utilizing a new extortion email campaign that claims the recipient's phone was hacked, includes a partial phone number of the recipient, and further states that they created videos using the recipient's webcam. It then demands $1K USD in bitcoins or the hacker will release the video & other info. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-hacked-phone-partial-number-extortion-emails-making-a-lot-of-money/
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New Hacked Phone + Partial Number Extortion Emails Making a Lot of Money
Over the past week, scammers are now utilizing a new extortion email campaign that claims the recipient's phone was hacked, includes a partial phone number of the recipient, and further states that they created videos using the recipient's webcam. It then…
Linkedin Job Post Confirms Windows Core OS Is All About Devices
A new job posting on LinkedIn has given us a closer look at Windows Core development plans. The job post for a Software Engineering Manager was posted almost 11 days ago and it's all about Windows Core OS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/linkedin-job-post-confirms-windows-core-os-is-all-about-devices/
A new job posting on LinkedIn has given us a closer look at Windows Core development plans. The job post for a Software Engineering Manager was posted almost 11 days ago and it's all about Windows Core OS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/linkedin-job-post-confirms-windows-core-os-is-all-about-devices/
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Linkedin Job Post Confirms Windows Core OS Is All About Devices
A new job posting on LinkedIn has given us a closer look at Windows Core development plans. The job post for a Software Engineering Manager was posted almost 11 days ago and it's all about Windows Core OS.
Built-In Lazy Loading Lands in Google Chrome Canary
As Bleeping Computer first reported back in January this year, Google has started rolling out support for built-in lazy loading inside Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/built-in-lazy-loading-lands-in-google-chrome-canary/
As Bleeping Computer first reported back in January this year, Google has started rolling out support for built-in lazy loading inside Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/built-in-lazy-loading-lands-in-google-chrome-canary/
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Built-In Lazy Loading Lands in Google Chrome Canary
As Bleeping Computer first reported back in January this year, Google has started rolling out support for built-in lazy loading inside Chrome.
Hackers Can Falsify Patient Vitals
Hackers can falsify patients' vitals by emulating data sent from medical equipment clients to central monitoring systems, a McAfee security researcher revealed over the weekend at the DEF CON 26 security conference. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-can-falsify-patient-vitals/
Hackers can falsify patients' vitals by emulating data sent from medical equipment clients to central monitoring systems, a McAfee security researcher revealed over the weekend at the DEF CON 26 security conference. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-can-falsify-patient-vitals/
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Hackers Can Falsify Patient Vitals
Hackers can falsify patients' vitals by emulating data sent from medical equipment clients to central monitoring systems, a McAfee security researcher revealed over the weekend at the DEF CON 26 security conference.
Adobe Patches Flash Player, Acrobat, Reader, Creative Cloud Desktop App, More
A few minutes ago, Adobe published its monthly Patch Tuesday updates train for the month of August 2018. This month, Adobe's security team patched vulnerabilities in products such as Flash Player (multimedia player), Experience Manager (enterprise CMS), Acrobat and Reader (PDF readers/editors), and the Creative Cloud Desktop App. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-patches-flash-player-acrobat-reader-creative-cloud-desktop-app-more/
A few minutes ago, Adobe published its monthly Patch Tuesday updates train for the month of August 2018. This month, Adobe's security team patched vulnerabilities in products such as Flash Player (multimedia player), Experience Manager (enterprise CMS), Acrobat and Reader (PDF readers/editors), and the Creative Cloud Desktop App. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-patches-flash-player-acrobat-reader-creative-cloud-desktop-app-more/
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Adobe Patches Flash Player, Acrobat, Reader, Creative Cloud Desktop App, More
A few minutes ago, Adobe published its monthly Patch Tuesday updates train for the month of August 2018. This month, Adobe's security team patched vulnerabilities in products such as Flash Player (multimedia player), Experience Manager (enterprise CMS), Acrobat…
Windows 10 Preview Build 17738 Released With Fixes for Edge & the Start Menu
You can always tell when Microsoft is getting close to finishing a major update as they start to release Windows 10 Insider Preview builds that do not contain any new features and are comprised of only bug fixes and minor improvements. Such is the case with today's release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17738. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-preview-build-17738-released-with-fixes-for-edge-and-the-start-menu/
You can always tell when Microsoft is getting close to finishing a major update as they start to release Windows 10 Insider Preview builds that do not contain any new features and are comprised of only bug fixes and minor improvements. Such is the case with today's release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17738. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-preview-build-17738-released-with-fixes-for-edge-and-the-start-menu/
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Windows 10 Preview Build 17738 Released With Fixes for Edge & the Start Menu
You can always tell when Microsoft is getting close to finishing a major update as they start to release Windows 10 Insider Preview builds that do not contain any new features and are comprised of only bug fixes and minor improvements. Such is the case with…
Researchers Disclose New Foreshadow (L1TF) Vulnerabilities Affecting Intel CPUs
Academics and private sector researchers have revealed details today about three new vulnerabilities affecting Intel CPUs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-disclose-new-foreshadow-l1tf-vulnerabilities-affecting-intel-cpus/
Academics and private sector researchers have revealed details today about three new vulnerabilities affecting Intel CPUs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-disclose-new-foreshadow-l1tf-vulnerabilities-affecting-intel-cpus/
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Researchers Disclose New Foreshadow (L1TF) Vulnerabilities Affecting Intel CPUs
Academics and private sector researchers have revealed details today about three new vulnerabilities affecting Intel CPUs.
Google Chrome Gets Insertable Emojis. Here's How to Enable Them.
For all of you emoji lovers out there, Google is adding a context menu to Chrome that allows you to open a emoji panel that can be used to insert emojis into any editable input field. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-gets-insertable-emojis-heres-how-to-enable-them/
For all of you emoji lovers out there, Google is adding a context menu to Chrome that allows you to open a emoji panel that can be used to insert emojis into any editable input field. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-gets-insertable-emojis-heres-how-to-enable-them/
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Google Chrome Gets Insertable Emojis. Here's How to Enable Them.
For all of you emoji lovers out there, Google is adding a context menu to Chrome that allows you to open the Windows 10 emoji panel that can be used to insert emojis into any editable input field.
Microsoft August 2018 Patch Tuesday Fixes 60 Security Flaws, Including Two Zero-Days
Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday security updates are out, and for August 2018, the Redmond-based OS maker has fixed 60 security flaws, including two zero-days under active attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-august-2018-patch-tuesday-fixes-60-security-flaws-including-two-zero-days/
Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday security updates are out, and for August 2018, the Redmond-based OS maker has fixed 60 security flaws, including two zero-days under active attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-august-2018-patch-tuesday-fixes-60-security-flaws-including-two-zero-days/
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Microsoft August 2018 Patch Tuesday Fixes 60 Security Flaws, Including Two Zero-Days
Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday security updates are out, and for August 2018, the Redmond-based OS maker has fixed 60 security flaws, including two zero-days under active attacks.
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4343909 and KB4343897
Microsoft has started rolling out new cumulative updates for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). The update fixes a variety of issues in Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4343909-and-kb4343897/
Microsoft has started rolling out new cumulative updates for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). The update fixes a variety of issues in Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4343909-and-kb4343897/
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Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4343909 and KB4343897
Microsoft has started rolling out new cumulative updates for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). The update fixes a variety of issues in Windows 10.
Microsoft Released the Windows 7 & 8.1 KB4343901 & KB4343898 Cumulative Updates
In this article we will outline the cumulative updates for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008. There are numerous fixes and security updates resolved with these updates, so it is strongly advised that everyone install them as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-released-the-windows-7-and-81-kb4343901-and-kb4343898-cumulative-updates/
In this article we will outline the cumulative updates for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008. There are numerous fixes and security updates resolved with these updates, so it is strongly advised that everyone install them as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-released-the-windows-7-and-81-kb4343901-and-kb4343898-cumulative-updates/
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Microsoft Released the Windows 7 & 8.1 KB4343901 & KB4343898 Cumulative Updates
In this article we will outline the cumulative updates for Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008. There are numerous fixes and security updates resolved with these updates, so it is strongly advised that everyone install them as soon as possible.
VORACLE Attack Can Recover HTTP Data From VPN Connections
A new attack named VORACLE can recover HTTP traffic sent via encrypted VPN connections under certain conditions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/voracle-attack-can-recover-http-data-from-vpn-connections/
A new attack named VORACLE can recover HTTP traffic sent via encrypted VPN connections under certain conditions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/voracle-attack-can-recover-http-data-from-vpn-connections/
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VORACLE Attack Can Recover HTTP Data From VPN Connections
A new attack named VORACLE can recover HTTP traffic sent via encrypted VPN connections under certain conditions.
Microsoft Cortana Flaw Could Allow Browsing on Locked Systems
Security researchers have shown that having Microsoft Cortana enabled on the Windows lock screen could be a security risk. In such a configuration, users could compromise a system or lead to or impersonate a user using credentials stored in the browser cache. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-cortana-flaw-could-allow-browsing-on-locked-systems/
Security researchers have shown that having Microsoft Cortana enabled on the Windows lock screen could be a security risk. In such a configuration, users could compromise a system or lead to or impersonate a user using credentials stored in the browser cache. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-cortana-flaw-could-allow-browsing-on-locked-systems/
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Microsoft Cortana Flaw Could Allow Browsing on Locked Systems
Security researchers have shown that having Microsoft Cortana enabled on the Windows lock screen could be a security risk. In such a configuration, users could compromise a system or lead to or impersonate a user using credentials stored in the browser cache.