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…
Fake Yandex Voice Assistant App Found In Google Play
Malicious developers hoping to catch more victims pushed to Google Play a fake client for Yandex's voice assistant, Alisa, security researchers discovered in August. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-yandex-voice-assistant-app-found-in-google-play/
Malicious developers hoping to catch more victims pushed to Google Play a fake client for Yandex's voice assistant, Alisa, security researchers discovered in August. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-yandex-voice-assistant-app-found-in-google-play/
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Fake Yandex Voice Assistant App Found In Google Play
Malicious developers hoping to catch more victims pushed to Google Play a fake client for Yandex's voice assistant, Alisa, security researchers discovered in August.
Banking Trojans and Shady Apps Galore In Google Play
Despite Google's defenses for the official Android marketplace, cybercriminals still manage to sneak in a banking Trojan, or two, or three, security researchers have discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojans-and-shady-apps-galore-in-google-play/
Despite Google's defenses for the official Android marketplace, cybercriminals still manage to sneak in a banking Trojan, or two, or three, security researchers have discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojans-and-shady-apps-galore-in-google-play/
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Banking Trojans and Shady Apps Galore In Google Play
Despite Google's defenses for the official Android marketplace, cybercriminals still manage to sneak in a banking Trojan, or two, or three, security researchers have discovered.
Cracked Logins of 570,000 Mortal Online Players Sold On Forums
Account information belonging to 569,703 players of Mortal Online massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is currently available online on database exchange forums. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cracked-logins-of-570-000-mortal-online-players-sold-on-forums/
Account information belonging to 569,703 players of Mortal Online massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is currently available online on database exchange forums. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cracked-logins-of-570-000-mortal-online-players-sold-on-forums/
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Cracked Logins of 570,000 Mortal Online Players Sold On Forums
Account information belonging to 569,703 players of Mortal Online massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is currently available online on database exchange forums.
Thousands of Compromised MikroTik Routers Send Traffic to Attackers
Attackers compromising MikroTik routers have configured the devices to forward network traffic to a handful of IP addresses under their control. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thousands-of-compromised-mikrotik-routers-send-traffic-to-attackers/
Attackers compromising MikroTik routers have configured the devices to forward network traffic to a handful of IP addresses under their control. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thousands-of-compromised-mikrotik-routers-send-traffic-to-attackers/
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Thousands of Compromised MikroTik Routers Send Traffic to Attackers
Attackers compromising MikroTik routers have configured the devices to forward network traffic to a handful of IP addresses under their control.
Public IP Addresses of Tor Sites Exposed via SSL Certificates
A security researcher has found a method that can be used to easily identify the public IP addresses of misconfigured dark web servers. While some feel that this researcher is attacking Tor or other similar networks, in reality he is exposing the pitfalls of not knowing how to properly configure a hidden service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/public-ip-addresses-of-tor-sites-exposed-via-ssl-certificates/
A security researcher has found a method that can be used to easily identify the public IP addresses of misconfigured dark web servers. While some feel that this researcher is attacking Tor or other similar networks, in reality he is exposing the pitfalls of not knowing how to properly configure a hidden service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/public-ip-addresses-of-tor-sites-exposed-via-ssl-certificates/
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Public IP Addresses of Tor Sites Exposed via SSL Certificates
A security researcher has found a method that can be used to easily identify the public IP addresses of misconfigured dark web servers. While some feel that this researcher is attacking Tor or other similar networks, in reality he is exposing the pitfalls…
New Banking Trojan Poses As A Security Module
A newly discovered banking Trojan departs from the regular tactics observed by malware researchers by choosing visible installation and by adding social engineering components. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-banking-trojan-poses-as-a-security-module/
A newly discovered banking Trojan departs from the regular tactics observed by malware researchers by choosing visible installation and by adding social engineering components. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-banking-trojan-poses-as-a-security-module/
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New Banking Trojan Poses As A Security Module
A newly discovered banking Trojan departs from the regular tactics observed by malware researchers by choosing visible installation and by adding social engineering components.
Chrome 69 Released With Enhanced Security, Customization, and Design
Google Chrome was launched 10 years ago and as part of the celebration, Google has released Chrome 69 for desktop, Android, and iOS. This version comes with a bunch of new features including a new user interface design, better password management, security, and customization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-69-released-with-enhanced-security-customization-and-design/
Google Chrome was launched 10 years ago and as part of the celebration, Google has released Chrome 69 for desktop, Android, and iOS. This version comes with a bunch of new features including a new user interface design, better password management, security, and customization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-69-released-with-enhanced-security-customization-and-design/
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Chrome 69 Released With Enhanced Security, Customization, and Design
Google Chrome was launched 10 years ago and as part of the celebration, Google has released Chrome 69 for desktop, Android, and iOS. This version comes with a bunch of new features including a new user interface design, better password management, security…
Microsoft To-Do App Updated for Insiders With Inking Support on Windows 10
Microsoft has started testing a new feature for the Microsoft To-Do that simply makes sense on a touch-enabled device like Surface Go. Currently available for the Insiders, the updated Microsoft To-Do app allows users to create notes using a pen like the Surface Pen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-do-app-updated-for-insiders-with-inking-support-on-windows-10/
Microsoft has started testing a new feature for the Microsoft To-Do that simply makes sense on a touch-enabled device like Surface Go. Currently available for the Insiders, the updated Microsoft To-Do app allows users to create notes using a pen like the Surface Pen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-do-app-updated-for-insiders-with-inking-support-on-windows-10/
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Microsoft To-Do App Updated for Insiders With Inking Support on Windows 10
Microsoft has started testing a new feature for the Microsoft To-Do that simply makes sense on a touch-enabled device like Surface Go. Currently available for the Insiders, the updated Microsoft To-Do app allows users to create notes using a pen like the…
Microsoft Is Rolling Out New Skype Update With Call Recording Feature
Microsoft today announced a new update for Skype messaging platform that adds support for call recording on Android and iOS. Microsoft says that the Skype call recording feature is not yet available on Windows 10 but it will be rolled out in the coming weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-rolling-out-new-skype-update-with-call-recording-feature/
Microsoft today announced a new update for Skype messaging platform that adds support for call recording on Android and iOS. Microsoft says that the Skype call recording feature is not yet available on Windows 10 but it will be rolled out in the coming weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-rolling-out-new-skype-update-with-call-recording-feature/
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Microsoft Is Rolling Out New Skype Update With Call Recording Feature
Microsoft today announced a new update for Skype messaging platform that adds support for call recording on Android and iOS. Microsoft says that the Skype call recording feature is not yet available on Windows 10 but it will be rolled out in the coming weeks.
Microsoft Is Updating Outlook on Windows and Web With Design Improvements
Today, Microsoft is rolling out a big update for Outlook on Windows and web with design improvements. Microsoft has added a new option called "Coming Soon" in Outlook for Windows and an opt-in toggle in Outlook on the web that allows users to try the new design. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-updating-outlook-on-windows-and-web-with-design-improvements/
Today, Microsoft is rolling out a big update for Outlook on Windows and web with design improvements. Microsoft has added a new option called "Coming Soon" in Outlook for Windows and an opt-in toggle in Outlook on the web that allows users to try the new design. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-updating-outlook-on-windows-and-web-with-design-improvements/
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Microsoft Is Updating Outlook on Windows and Web With Design Improvements
Today, Microsoft is rolling out a big update for Outlook on Windows and web with design improvements. Microsoft has added a new option called "Coming Soon" in Outlook for Windows and an opt-in toggle in Outlook on the web that allows users to try the new…
Python Package Installation Can Trigger Malicious Code
Although there is nothing special about code executing on a machine, when this code is executed is a significant detail from a security standpoint. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/python-package-installation-can-trigger-malicious-code/
Although there is nothing special about code executing on a machine, when this code is executed is a significant detail from a security standpoint. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/python-package-installation-can-trigger-malicious-code/
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Python Package Installation Can Trigger Malicious Code
Although there is nothing special about code executing on a machine, when this code is executed is a significant detail from a security standpoint.
White-Hats Go Rogue, Attack Financial Institutions
Hackers rooted in the white-hat part of the business moonlight as bank robbers, pouring their knowledge and skills into creating and modifying malware that allows them to infiltrate financial institutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/white-hats-go-rogue-attack-financial-institutions/
Hackers rooted in the white-hat part of the business moonlight as bank robbers, pouring their knowledge and skills into creating and modifying malware that allows them to infiltrate financial institutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/white-hats-go-rogue-attack-financial-institutions/
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White-Hats Go Rogue, Attack Financial Institutions
Hackers rooted in the white-hat part of the business moonlight as bank robbers, pouring their knowledge and skills into creating and modifying malware that allows them to infiltrate financial institutions.
White-Hats Go Rogue, Attack Financial Institutions
Hackers rooted in the white-hat part of the business moonlight as bank robbers, pouring their knowledge and skills into creating and modifying malware that allows them to infiltrate financial institutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/white-hats-go-rogue-attack-financial-institutions/
Hackers rooted in the white-hat part of the business moonlight as bank robbers, pouring their knowledge and skills into creating and modifying malware that allows them to infiltrate financial institutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/white-hats-go-rogue-attack-financial-institutions/
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White-Hats Go Rogue, Attack Financial Institutions
Hackers rooted in the white-hat part of the business moonlight as bank robbers, pouring their knowledge and skills into creating and modifying malware that allows them to infiltrate financial institutions.
MEGA Chrome Extension Hacked To Steal Login Credentials and CryptoCurrency
Security researchers have discovered that the MEGA Chrome extension had been compromised to steal login credentials and cryptocurrency keys. Once it was discovered that the extension was replaced with a malicious variant, Google removed the extension from the Chrome Web Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mega-chrome-extension-hacked-to-steal-login-credentials-and-cryptocurrency/
Security researchers have discovered that the MEGA Chrome extension had been compromised to steal login credentials and cryptocurrency keys. Once it was discovered that the extension was replaced with a malicious variant, Google removed the extension from the Chrome Web Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mega-chrome-extension-hacked-to-steal-login-credentials-and-cryptocurrency/
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MEGA Chrome Extension Hacked To Steal Login Credentials and CryptoCurrency
Security researchers have discovered that the MEGA Chrome extension had been compromised to steal login credentials and cryptocurrency keys. Once it was discovered that the extension was replaced with a malicious variant, Google removed the extension from…
Scammers Cashing In on Free TK Domains & Ad Fraud
Scammers are utilizing free .TK domains to redirect users from hacked sites to fake blogs created for the sole purpose of displaying advertisements or tech support scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-cashing-in-on-free-tk-domains-and-ad-fraud/
Scammers are utilizing free .TK domains to redirect users from hacked sites to fake blogs created for the sole purpose of displaying advertisements or tech support scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-cashing-in-on-free-tk-domains-and-ad-fraud/
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Scammers Cashing In on Free TK Domains & Ad Fraud
Scammers are utilizing free .TK domains to redirect users from hacked sites to fake blogs created for the sole purpose of displaying advertisements or tech support scams.