Dramatic Increase of DDoS Attack Sizes Attributed to IoT Devices
A new report released today shows that distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have increased dramatically in the first two quarters of 2018 compared to 2017. The increase in attacks is being attributed to large scale botnets being created by attackers using insecure IoT devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dramatic-increase-of-ddos-attack-sizes-attributed-to-iot-devices/
A new report released today shows that distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have increased dramatically in the first two quarters of 2018 compared to 2017. The increase in attacks is being attributed to large scale botnets being created by attackers using insecure IoT devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dramatic-increase-of-ddos-attack-sizes-attributed-to-iot-devices/
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Dramatic Increase of DDoS Attack Sizes Attributed to IoT Devices
A new report released today shows that distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have increased dramatically in the first two quarters of 2018 compared to 2017. The increase in attacks is being attributed to large scale botnets being created by attackers…
Cybercriminals Go Phishing For Jaxx Wallet Users
For at least a week, the Jaxx cryptocurrency wallet website had a fraudulent version that served malicious links to trick users into revealing the backup phrase that protected the virtual funds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cybercriminals-go-phishing-for-jaxx-wallet-users/
For at least a week, the Jaxx cryptocurrency wallet website had a fraudulent version that served malicious links to trick users into revealing the backup phrase that protected the virtual funds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cybercriminals-go-phishing-for-jaxx-wallet-users/
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Cybercriminals Go Phishing For Jaxx Wallet Users
For at least a week, the Jaxx cryptocurrency wallet website had a fraudulent version that served malicious links to trick users into revealing the backup phrase that protected the virtual funds.
Feedify Service Compromised with Magecart Information Stealing Script
A script used by the customer engagement service Feedify has been hacked to include the malicious MageCart script. MageCart is malicious code used by attackers to steal credit card details and other information from e-commerce sites when a user submits a form. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/feedify-service-compromised-with-magecart-information-stealing-script/
A script used by the customer engagement service Feedify has been hacked to include the malicious MageCart script. MageCart is malicious code used by attackers to steal credit card details and other information from e-commerce sites when a user submits a form. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/feedify-service-compromised-with-magecart-information-stealing-script/
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Feedify Service Compromised with Magecart Information Stealing Script
A script used by the customer engagement service Feedify has been hacked to include the malicious MageCart script. MageCart is malicious code used by attackers to steal credit card details and other information from e-commerce sites when a user submits a…
Windows 10 Build 18237 (19H1) Released Along with Android's Your Phone Companion
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18237 (19H1) to the Insiders on the Skip Ahead ring. This build adds a translucent Acrylic texture to the sign-in lock screen as well as fixes various issues and bugs. Also announced is the renaming of the Microsoft Apps Android application to "Your Phone Companion". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-18237-19h1-released-along-with-androids-your-phone-companion/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18237 (19H1) to the Insiders on the Skip Ahead ring. This build adds a translucent Acrylic texture to the sign-in lock screen as well as fixes various issues and bugs. Also announced is the renaming of the Microsoft Apps Android application to "Your Phone Companion". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-18237-19h1-released-along-with-androids-your-phone-companion/
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Windows 10 Build 18237 (19H1) Released Along with Android's Your Phone Companion
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18237 (19H1) to the Insiders on the Skip Ahead ring. This build adds a translucent Acrylic texture to the sign-in lock screen as well as fixes various issues and bugs. Also announced is the renaming…
Apple Launches iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Watch Series 4
Today is a special day for all Apple fans out there as the tech giant has unveiled the new iPhones and smartwatch, along with the watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 operating systems. Apple just launched the new Apple Watch Series 4, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and the more affordable iPhone XR. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-launches-iphone-xr-iphone-xs-iphone-xs-max-and-watch-series-4/
Today is a special day for all Apple fans out there as the tech giant has unveiled the new iPhones and smartwatch, along with the watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 operating systems. Apple just launched the new Apple Watch Series 4, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and the more affordable iPhone XR. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-launches-iphone-xr-iphone-xs-iphone-xs-max-and-watch-series-4/
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Apple Launches iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Watch Series 4
Today is a special day for all Apple fans out there as the tech giant has unveiled the new iPhones and smartwatch, along with the watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 operating systems. Apple just launched the new Apple Watch Series 4, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and…
BEC Scammer To Serve Five Years And Pay $2.5 Million
A Nigerian man has been sentenced to five years of prison time and pay $2.54 million in restitution for running business email compromise scams that attempted to steal $25 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bec-scammer-to-serve-five-years-and-pay-25-million/
A Nigerian man has been sentenced to five years of prison time and pay $2.54 million in restitution for running business email compromise scams that attempted to steal $25 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bec-scammer-to-serve-five-years-and-pay-25-million/
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BEC Scammer To Serve Five Years And Pay $2.5 Million
A Nigerian man has been sentenced to five years of prison time and pay $2.54 million in restitution for running business email compromise scams that attempted to steal $25 million.
Files With 42 Million Emails and Passwords Found On Free Hosting Service
A huge database with email addresses, passwords in clear text, and partial credit card data has been uploaded to a free, public hosting service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/files-with-42-million-emails-and-passwords-found-on-free-hosting-service/
A huge database with email addresses, passwords in clear text, and partial credit card data has been uploaded to a free, public hosting service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/files-with-42-million-emails-and-passwords-found-on-free-hosting-service/
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Files With 42 Million Emails and Passwords Found On Free Hosting Service
A huge database with email addresses, passwords in clear text, and partial credit card data has been uploaded to a free, public hosting service.
Malicious Kodi Add-ons Install Windows & Linux Coin Mining Trojans
Some unofficial add-ons for Kodi open-source media player come with malware that mines for Monero cryptocurrency on Windows and Linux platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-kodi-add-ons-install-windows-and-linux-coin-mining-trojans/
Some unofficial add-ons for Kodi open-source media player come with malware that mines for Monero cryptocurrency on Windows and Linux platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-kodi-add-ons-install-windows-and-linux-coin-mining-trojans/
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Malicious Kodi Add-ons Install Windows & Linux Coin Mining Trojans
Some unofficial add-ons for Kodi open-source media player come with malware that mines for Monero cryptocurrency on Windows and Linux platforms.
Essential Apps & Resources for Surviving a Hurricane
For those of you in the regions affected by the a hurricane or who have family or friends in the area, this article provides a list of recommended apps and links to helpful resources. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/essential-apps-and-resources-for-surviving-a-hurricane/
For those of you in the regions affected by the a hurricane or who have family or friends in the area, this article provides a list of recommended apps and links to helpful resources. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/essential-apps-and-resources-for-surviving-a-hurricane/
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Essential Apps & Resources for Surviving a Hurricane
For those of you in the regions affected by the a hurricane or who have family or friends in the area, this article provides a list of recommended apps and links to helpful resources.
Windows 10 Test Halts Competing Browser Installs, Suggests Edge Instead
Microsoft has started to test a new feature in Windows 10 Insider builds that displays a message promoting Microsoft edge when a user attempts to install a competing browser such as Firefox, Chrome, Vivaldi, or Opera. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-test-halts-competing-browser-installs-suggests-edge-instead/
Microsoft has started to test a new feature in Windows 10 Insider builds that displays a message promoting Microsoft edge when a user attempts to install a competing browser such as Firefox, Chrome, Vivaldi, or Opera. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-test-halts-competing-browser-installs-suggests-edge-instead/
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Windows 10 Test Halts Competing Browser Installs, Suggests Edge Instead
Microsoft has started to test a new feature in Windows 10 Insider builds that displays a message promoting Microsoft edge when a user attempts to install a competing browser such as Firefox, Chrome, Vivaldi, or Opera.
Cold-Boot Attack Steals Passwords In Under Two Minutes
Relying on computer memory's remanence behavior, security researchers figured out a way to extract sensitive data from RAM, such as encryption keys, even after the loss of power. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cold-boot-attack-steals-passwords-in-under-two-minutes/
Relying on computer memory's remanence behavior, security researchers figured out a way to extract sensitive data from RAM, such as encryption keys, even after the loss of power. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cold-boot-attack-steals-passwords-in-under-two-minutes/
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Cold-Boot Attack Steals Passwords In Under Two Minutes
Relying on computer memory's remanence behavior, security researchers figured out a way to extract sensitive data from RAM, such as encryption keys, even after the loss of power.
Illegal Patch Allows Easier Access to India's Aadhaar Biometric Database
Access to India's Aadhaar unique identity enrollment software is unrestricted to anyone for as much as $35 - the price of a debilitating patch for important security features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/illegal-patch-allows-easier-access-to-indias-aadhaar-biometric-database/
Access to India's Aadhaar unique identity enrollment software is unrestricted to anyone for as much as $35 - the price of a debilitating patch for important security features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/illegal-patch-allows-easier-access-to-indias-aadhaar-biometric-database/
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Illegal Patch Allows Easier Access to India's Aadhaar Biometric Database
Access to India's Aadhaar unique identity enrollment software is unrestricted to anyone for as much as $35 - the price of a debilitating patch for important security features.
Kraken Ransomware Masquerading as SuperAntiSpyware Security Program
The Kraken Ransomware is a newer ransomware that was released in August 2018. A new version, called Kraken 1.5, was recently released that is masquerading as the legitimate SuperAntiSpyware anti-malware program in order to trick users into installing it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kraken-ransomware-masquerading-as-superantispyware-security-program/
The Kraken Ransomware is a newer ransomware that was released in August 2018. A new version, called Kraken 1.5, was recently released that is masquerading as the legitimate SuperAntiSpyware anti-malware program in order to trick users into installing it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kraken-ransomware-masquerading-as-superantispyware-security-program/
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Kraken Ransomware Masquerading as SuperAntiSpyware Security Program
The Kraken Ransomware is a newer ransomware that was released in August 2018. A new version, called Kraken 1.5, was recently released that is masquerading as the legitimate SuperAntiSpyware anti-malware program in order to trick users into installing it.
Firefox 64 To Add a Report Abuse Option When Removing Extensions
According to a bugzilla post, Mozilla is also looking to add a Report Abuse option when a user removes an extension. Unfortunately, though, it is not being added at this time and being saved for the future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-64-to-add-a-report-abuse-option-when-removing-extensions/
According to a bugzilla post, Mozilla is also looking to add a Report Abuse option when a user removes an extension. Unfortunately, though, it is not being added at this time and being saved for the future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-64-to-add-a-report-abuse-option-when-removing-extensions/
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Firefox 64 To Add a Report Abuse Option When Removing Extensions
According to a bugzilla post, Mozilla is also looking to add a Report Abuse option when a user removes an extension. Unfortunately, though, it is not being added at this time and being saved for the future.
Microsoft Office 365 Customers Get Protection Against Malicious Macros
Microsoft extends support for its Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) to Office 365 client applications, offering protection against script-based threats at runtime. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-office-365-customers-get-protection-against-malicious-macros/
Microsoft extends support for its Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) to Office 365 client applications, offering protection against script-based threats at runtime. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-office-365-customers-get-protection-against-malicious-macros/
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Microsoft Office 365 Customers Get Protection Against Malicious Macros
Microsoft extends support for its Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) to Office 365 client applications, offering protection against script-based threats at runtime.
Fallout Exploit Kit Pushing the SAVEfiles Ransomware
Last week the Fallout Exploit kit was distributing the GandCrab ransomware. This week, it has started to distribute a new ransomware called SAVEfiles, for lack of a better name, through malvertising campaigns. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fallout-exploit-kit-pushing-the-savefiles-ransomware/
Last week the Fallout Exploit kit was distributing the GandCrab ransomware. This week, it has started to distribute a new ransomware called SAVEfiles, for lack of a better name, through malvertising campaigns. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fallout-exploit-kit-pushing-the-savefiles-ransomware/
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Fallout Exploit Kit Pushing the SAVEfiles Ransomware
Last week the Fallout Exploit kit was distributing the GandCrab ransomware. This week, it has started to distribute a new ransomware called SAVEfiles, for lack of a better name, through malvertising campaigns.
Windows 10 Build 17760 (RS5) Released to Insiders in the Fast Ring
Microsoft is busy this week squashing bugs as they pump out two October 2018 Update candidates in the same week. Today Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 17760 (Redstone 5) for Insiders in the Fast Ring. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-17760-rs5-released-to-insiders-in-the-fast-ring/
Microsoft is busy this week squashing bugs as they pump out two October 2018 Update candidates in the same week. Today Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 17760 (Redstone 5) for Insiders in the Fast Ring. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-17760-rs5-released-to-insiders-in-the-fast-ring/
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Windows 10 Build 17760 (RS5) Released to Insiders in the Fast Ring
Microsoft is busy this week squashing bugs as they pump out two October 2018 Update candidates in the same week. Today Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 17760 (Redstone 5) for Insiders in the Fast Ring.
The Week in Ransomware - September 14th 2018 - Kraken, Dharma, & Matrix
Was a quiet week for new variants, but a bunch of long-running ransomware infections released new variants this week. We had a few from Scarab, a new Dharma variant, and a new Matrix ransomware variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-14th-2018-kraken-dharma-and-matrix/
Was a quiet week for new variants, but a bunch of long-running ransomware infections released new variants this week. We had a few from Scarab, a new Dharma variant, and a new Matrix ransomware variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-14th-2018-kraken-dharma-and-matrix/
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The Week in Ransomware - September 14th 2018 - Kraken, Dharma, & Matrix
Was a quiet week for new variants, but a bunch of long-running ransomware infections released new variants this week. We had a few from Scarab, a new Dharma variant, and a new Matrix ransomware variant.
Windows Systems Vulnerable to FragmentSmack DoS Bug
Microsoft released a security advisory on a denial-of-service vulnerability that renders multiple versions of Windows completely unresponsive and has no mitigation factors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-systems-vulnerable-to-fragmentsmack-dos-bug/
Microsoft released a security advisory on a denial-of-service vulnerability that renders multiple versions of Windows completely unresponsive and has no mitigation factors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-systems-vulnerable-to-fragmentsmack-dos-bug/
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Windows Systems Vulnerable to FragmentSmack DoS Bug
Microsoft released a security advisory on a denial-of-service vulnerability that renders multiple versions of Windows completely unresponsive and has no mitigation factors.
Chrome 69 Shows the WWW & M Subdomains Again, but It’s Only Temporary
Google has made it so you can see the WWW and M subdomains in Chrome 69 again, but have stated that they will strip WWW again in Chrome 70. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-69-shows-the-www-and-m-subdomains-again-but-it-s-only-temporary/
Google has made it so you can see the WWW and M subdomains in Chrome 69 again, but have stated that they will strip WWW again in Chrome 70. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-69-shows-the-www-and-m-subdomains-again-but-it-s-only-temporary/
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Chrome 69 Shows the WWW & M Subdomains Again, but It’s Only Temporary
Google has made it so you can see the WWW and M subdomains in Chrome 69 again, but have stated that they will strip WWW again in Chrome 70.
New CSS Attack Restarts an iPhone or Freezes a Mac
A new attack has been discovered that will cause iOS to restart or respring and macOS to freeze simply by visiting a web page that contains certain CSS & HTML. Windows and Linux users are not affected by this bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-css-attack-restarts-an-iphone-or-freezes-a-mac/
A new attack has been discovered that will cause iOS to restart or respring and macOS to freeze simply by visiting a web page that contains certain CSS & HTML. Windows and Linux users are not affected by this bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-css-attack-restarts-an-iphone-or-freezes-a-mac/
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New CSS Attack Restarts an iPhone or Freezes a Mac
A new attack has been discovered that will cause iOS to restart or respring and macOS to freeze simply by visiting a web page that contains certain CSS & HTML. Windows and Linux users are not affected by this bug.