Google's FIDO Based Titan Security Key Now Available for $50 USD
Last month, Google announced their Titan Security Key - a FIDO based security key that allows you to easily perform 2-step verification with compatible devices, browsers, and sites. While previously only available to Google Cloud users, Google has now made the key available to U.S. customers for $50 through the Google Play Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/googles-fido-based-titan-security-key-now-available-for-50-usd/
Last month, Google announced their Titan Security Key - a FIDO based security key that allows you to easily perform 2-step verification with compatible devices, browsers, and sites. While previously only available to Google Cloud users, Google has now made the key available to U.S. customers for $50 through the Google Play Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/googles-fido-based-titan-security-key-now-available-for-50-usd/
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Google's FIDO Based Titan Security Key Now Available for $50 USD
Last month, Google announced their Titan Security Key - a FIDO based security key that allows you to easily perform 2-step verification with compatible devices, browsers, and sites. While previously only available to Google Cloud users, Google has now made…
Azure AD B2B Collaboration Preview Now Lets You Login With Google
Microsoft announced that you can now setup a Google Federation in Azure Active Directory so that Gmail users can seamlessly be invited to an organization's shared files and applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/azure-ad-b2b-collaboration-preview-now-lets-you-login-with-google/
Microsoft announced that you can now setup a Google Federation in Azure Active Directory so that Gmail users can seamlessly be invited to an organization's shared files and applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/azure-ad-b2b-collaboration-preview-now-lets-you-login-with-google/
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Azure AD B2B Collaboration Preview Now Lets You Login With Google
Microsoft announced that you can now setup a Google Federation in Azure Active Directory so that Gmail users can seamlessly be invited to an organization's shared files and applications.
Mozilla Firefox Will Soon Block All Trackers by Default
Mozilla has announced that upcoming versions of Firefox will block all cross-site tracking, slow tracking scripts, and malicious miner and fingerprinting scripts by default. These new features will be rolled out over the coming months as part of three new initiatives. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-firefox-will-soon-block-all-trackers-by-default/
Mozilla has announced that upcoming versions of Firefox will block all cross-site tracking, slow tracking scripts, and malicious miner and fingerprinting scripts by default. These new features will be rolled out over the coming months as part of three new initiatives. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-firefox-will-soon-block-all-trackers-by-default/
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Mozilla Firefox Will Soon Block All Trackers by Default
Mozilla has announced that upcoming versions of Firefox will block all cross-site tracking, slow tracking scripts, and malicious miner and fingerprinting scripts by default. These new features will be rolled out over the coming months as part of three new…
Microsoft Releases New Firmware Update for Surface Pro With Improvements
Microsoft says that the firmware update is available for all Surface Pro (2017) devices including the model 1796 and 1807. According to the official changelog, the update has improved the LTE stability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-new-firmware-update-for-surface-pro-with-improvements/
Microsoft says that the firmware update is available for all Surface Pro (2017) devices including the model 1796 and 1807. According to the official changelog, the update has improved the LTE stability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-new-firmware-update-for-surface-pro-with-improvements/
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Microsoft Releases New Firmware Update for Surface Pro With Improvements
Microsoft says that the firmware update is available for all Surface Pro (2017) devices including the model 1796 and 1807. According to the official changelog, the update has improved the LTE stability.
MagentoCore Malware Found on 7,339 Magento Stores
A Dutch security researcher has lifted the veil on a massive website hacking campaign that has infected 7,339 Magento stores with a script that collects payment card data from people shopping on the sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magentocore-malware-found-on-7-339-magento-stores/
A Dutch security researcher has lifted the veil on a massive website hacking campaign that has infected 7,339 Magento stores with a script that collects payment card data from people shopping on the sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magentocore-malware-found-on-7-339-magento-stores/
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MagentoCore Malware Found on 7,339 Magento Stores
A Dutch security researcher has lifted the veil on a massive website hacking campaign that has infected 7,339 Magento stores with a script that collects payment card data from people shopping on the sites.
Cobalt Hacking Group Tests Banks In Russia and Romania
In new spear-phishing campaigns observed this month, the Cobalt hacking group targeted banks in Russia and Romania with emails containing two payloads pointing to two different command and control servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cobalt-hacking-group-tests-banks-in-russia-and-romania/
In new spear-phishing campaigns observed this month, the Cobalt hacking group targeted banks in Russia and Romania with emails containing two payloads pointing to two different command and control servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cobalt-hacking-group-tests-banks-in-russia-and-romania/
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Cobalt Hacking Group Tests Banks In Russia and Romania
In new spear-phishing campaigns observed this month, the Cobalt hacking group targeted banks in Russia and Romania with emails containing two payloads pointing to two different command and control servers.
Bitfi Wallet Is Vulnerable, No Bounty, No "Unhackable"
Following weeks of Twitter dispute, Bitfi finally admits what people in the security industry thought from the first moment they heard about the "unhackable" hardware wallet: probably not. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitfi-wallet-is-vulnerable-no-bounty-no-unhackable/
Following weeks of Twitter dispute, Bitfi finally admits what people in the security industry thought from the first moment they heard about the "unhackable" hardware wallet: probably not. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitfi-wallet-is-vulnerable-no-bounty-no-unhackable/
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Bitfi Wallet Is Vulnerable, No Bounty, No "Unhackable"
Following weeks of Twitter dispute, Bitfi finally admits what people in the security industry thought from the first moment they heard about the "unhackable" hardware wallet: probably not.
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4346783 and KB4343893
Microsoft is rolling out a new batch of cumulative updates for Windows 10 this morning with non-security improvements and fixes. The systems running Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) are receiving the new patch with general bug fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4346783-and-kb4343893/
Microsoft is rolling out a new batch of cumulative updates for Windows 10 this morning with non-security improvements and fixes. The systems running Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) are receiving the new patch with general bug fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4346783-and-kb4343893/
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Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4346783 and KB4343893
Microsoft is rolling out a new batch of cumulative updates for Windows 10 this morning with non-security improvements and fixes. The systems running Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) are receiving…
SonarSnoop Acoustic Side-Channel Attack Can Steal Touchscreen Interactions
A new academic study shows that a regular smartphone can act as a sonar system and steal sensitive information based on the victim's finger movement on the screen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonarsnoop-acoustic-side-channel-attack-can-steal-touchscreen-interactions/
A new academic study shows that a regular smartphone can act as a sonar system and steal sensitive information based on the victim's finger movement on the screen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonarsnoop-acoustic-side-channel-attack-can-steal-touchscreen-interactions/
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SonarSnoop Acoustic Side-Channel Attack Can Steal Touchscreen Interactions
A new academic study shows that a regular smartphone can act as a sonar system and steal sensitive information based on the victim's finger movement on the screen.
Microsoft Confirms Redstone 5 Is Named Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Today, at the IFA tech conference in Berlin, Microsoft showcased a new lineup of Windows 10 laptops as well as confirmed the name of their next Windows 10 feature update coming out this fall. This next update, which was called the Redstone 5 development branch, is officially called Windows 10 October 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-redstone-5-is-named-windows-10-october-2018-update/
Today, at the IFA tech conference in Berlin, Microsoft showcased a new lineup of Windows 10 laptops as well as confirmed the name of their next Windows 10 feature update coming out this fall. This next update, which was called the Redstone 5 development branch, is officially called Windows 10 October 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-redstone-5-is-named-windows-10-october-2018-update/
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Microsoft Confirms Redstone 5 Is Named Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Today, at the IFA tech conference in Berlin, Microsoft showcased a new lineup of Windows 10 laptops as well as confirmed the name of their next Windows 10 feature update coming out this fall. This next update, which was called the Redstone 5 development branch…
Windows 10 Build 17751 Released to Insiders with Build Watermark Removed
Today, Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 Build 17751 for Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring and it comes with a bunch of bug fixes. There are not too many changes as this development branch is in the last stages of the development process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-17751-released-to-insiders-with-build-watermark-removed/
Today, Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 Build 17751 for Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring and it comes with a bunch of bug fixes. There are not too many changes as this development branch is in the last stages of the development process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-17751-released-to-insiders-with-build-watermark-removed/
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Windows 10 Build 17751 Released to Insiders with Build Watermark Removed
Today, Microsoft rolled out Windows 10 Build 17751 to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. This Redstone 5 release does not include any new features, but instead focuses on fixing any bugs or crashes so that it is ready for public release in October.
Report Claims Amazon Alexa UWP App Is in the Works for Windows 10
According to a report, Amazon will soon publish an Alexa UWP app in the Microsoft Store to expand the reach of its digital assistant. Assuming all goes according to plan, Amazon will announce the UWP Alexa app for Windows 10 later this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/report-claims-amazon-alexa-uwp-app-is-in-the-works-for-windows-10/
According to a report, Amazon will soon publish an Alexa UWP app in the Microsoft Store to expand the reach of its digital assistant. Assuming all goes according to plan, Amazon will announce the UWP Alexa app for Windows 10 later this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/report-claims-amazon-alexa-uwp-app-is-in-the-works-for-windows-10/
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Report Claims Amazon Alexa UWP App Is in the Works for Windows 10
According to a report, Amazon will soon publish an Alexa UWP app in the Microsoft Store to expand the reach of its digital assistant. Assuming all goes according to plan, Amazon will announce the UWP Alexa app for Windows 10 later this year.
CCleaner 5.46 Released With the Ability to Disable Unwanted Features
CCleaner 5.46 was released yesterday and aims to fix all of the problems that led to the fiasco with the previous release of CCleaner 5.45. With this release, Piriform has added settings that allow you to actually disable their background monitoring process and to disable the sending of anonymous usage statistics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ccleaner-546-released-with-the-ability-to-disable-unwanted-features/
CCleaner 5.46 was released yesterday and aims to fix all of the problems that led to the fiasco with the previous release of CCleaner 5.45. With this release, Piriform has added settings that allow you to actually disable their background monitoring process and to disable the sending of anonymous usage statistics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ccleaner-546-released-with-the-ability-to-disable-unwanted-features/
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CCleaner 5.46 Released With the Ability to Disable Unwanted Features
CCleaner 5.46 was released yesterday and aims to fix all of the problems that led to the fiasco with the previous release of CCleaner 5.45. With this release, Piriform has added settings that allow you to actually disable their background monitoring process…
Philips Reports Its Own Device For Nine Security Vulnerabilities
Philips evaluated one of its products and discovered that it was vulnerable to nine different security bugs, one of them of critical severity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/philips-reports-its-own-device-for-nine-security-vulnerabilities/
Philips evaluated one of its products and discovered that it was vulnerable to nine different security bugs, one of them of critical severity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/philips-reports-its-own-device-for-nine-security-vulnerabilities/
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Philips Reports Its Own Device For Nine Security Vulnerabilities
Philips evaluated one of its products and discovered that it was vulnerable to nine different security bugs, one of them of critical severity.
CryptoNar Ransomware Discovered and Quickly Decrypted
This week a new CryptoJoker ransomware variant was discovered called CryptoNar that has infected victims. The good news, is that a free decryptor was quickly released so that these victims can get their files back for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptonar-ransomware-discovered-and-quickly-decrypted/
This week a new CryptoJoker ransomware variant was discovered called CryptoNar that has infected victims. The good news, is that a free decryptor was quickly released so that these victims can get their files back for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptonar-ransomware-discovered-and-quickly-decrypted/
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CryptoNar Ransomware Discovered and Quickly Decrypted
This week a new CryptoJoker ransomware variant was discovered called CryptoNar that has infected victims. The good news, is that a free decryptor was quickly released so that these victims can get their files back for free.
The Week in Ransomware - August 31st 2018 - Devs on Vacation
Even the ransomware developers seem to be taking a last minute summer vacation as it was only small variants released, with a few being in development. I am hoping this is just a continual decline in new ransomware, but we will not know for sure until we start moving into September. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-31st-2018-devs-on-vacation/
Even the ransomware developers seem to be taking a last minute summer vacation as it was only small variants released, with a few being in development. I am hoping this is just a continual decline in new ransomware, but we will not know for sure until we start moving into September. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-31st-2018-devs-on-vacation/
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The Week in Ransomware - August 31st 2018 - Devs on Vacation
Even the ransomware developers seem to be taking a last minute summer vacation as it was only small variants released, with a few being in development. I am hoping this is just a continual decline in new ransomware, but we will not know for sure until we…
Microsoft Fights to Improve Skype & Users Just Want Classic Back
No matter how hard Microsoft tries to modernize Skype 8, many users just want Skype Classic (Skype 7) back. Skype Classic may not have a modern interface or a simplistic feel, but users are concerned that Microsoft is just sacrificing functionality over form in Skype 8. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fights-to-improve-skype-and-users-just-want-classic-back/
No matter how hard Microsoft tries to modernize Skype 8, many users just want Skype Classic (Skype 7) back. Skype Classic may not have a modern interface or a simplistic feel, but users are concerned that Microsoft is just sacrificing functionality over form in Skype 8. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fights-to-improve-skype-and-users-just-want-classic-back/
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Microsoft Fights to Improve Skype & Users Just Want Classic Back
No matter how hard Microsoft tries to modernize Skype 8, many users just want Skype Classic (Skype 7) back. Skype Classic may not have a modern interface or a simplistic feel, but users are concerned that Microsoft is just sacrificing functionality over form…
Avast Users Having Internet Issues & Malwarebytes Conflicts After Upgrade
This week users of Avast's antivirus product have reported Internet problems after performing an upgrade of a product. If users also have Malwarebytes installed, reports are coming in that Avast is causing conflicts with that program as well. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/avast-users-having-internet-issues-and-malwarebytes-conflicts-after-upgrade/
This week users of Avast's antivirus product have reported Internet problems after performing an upgrade of a product. If users also have Malwarebytes installed, reports are coming in that Avast is causing conflicts with that program as well. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/avast-users-having-internet-issues-and-malwarebytes-conflicts-after-upgrade/
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Avast Users Having Internet Issues & Malwarebytes Conflicts After Upgrade
This week users of Avast's antivirus product have reported Internet problems after performing an upgrade of a product. If users also have Malwarebytes installed, reports are coming in that Avast is causing conflicts with that program as well.
Barack Obama's Blackmail Virus Ransomware Only Encrypts .EXE Files
Every once in a while you come across a really strange malware and such is the case with a new ransomware that only encrypts .EXE files on a computer. It then displays a screen with a picture of President Obama that asks for a "tip" to decrypt the files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/barack-obamas-blackmail-virus-ransomware-only-encrypts-exe-files/
Every once in a while you come across a really strange malware and such is the case with a new ransomware that only encrypts .EXE files on a computer. It then displays a screen with a picture of President Obama that asks for a "tip" to decrypt the files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/barack-obamas-blackmail-virus-ransomware-only-encrypts-exe-files/
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Barack Obama's Blackmail Virus Ransomware Only Encrypts .EXE Files
Every once in a while you come across a really strange malware and such is the case with a new ransomware that only encrypts .EXE files on a computer. It then displays a screen with a picture of President Obama that asks for a "tip" to decrypt the files.
Google Has Trouble Detecting Fake Tech-Support Ads
Fraudulent tech-support services buying advertising space from Google has grown in sophistication to a level that the platform cannot distinguish them from legitimate providers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-has-trouble-detecting-fake-tech-support-ads/
Fraudulent tech-support services buying advertising space from Google has grown in sophistication to a level that the platform cannot distinguish them from legitimate providers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-has-trouble-detecting-fake-tech-support-ads/
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Google Has Trouble Detecting Fake Tech-Support Ads
Fraudulent tech-support services buying advertising space from Google has grown in sophistication to a level that the platform cannot distinguish them from legitimate providers.
Firefox to Recommend Extensions Related to Sites You Visit
In future versions of Firefox, the browser will display recommended browser extensions that are related to the site that a user is visiting. These extension will provide extra functionality to the site such as enhancing search functions, protecting a user's privacy, or performing some other behavior. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-to-recommend-extensions-related-to-sites-you-visit/
In future versions of Firefox, the browser will display recommended browser extensions that are related to the site that a user is visiting. These extension will provide extra functionality to the site such as enhancing search functions, protecting a user's privacy, or performing some other behavior. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-to-recommend-extensions-related-to-sites-you-visit/
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Firefox to Recommend Extensions Related to Sites You Visit
In future versions of Firefox, the browser will display recommended browser extensions that are related to the site that a user is visiting. These extension will provide extra functionality to the site such as enhancing search functions, protecting a user's…