Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4458469 and KB4457136 Released
Today is not Patch Tuesday but Microsoft is rolling out a new batch of cumulative updates for Windows 10. The software giant is rolling out cumulative updates with a long list of fixes for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4458469-and-kb4457136-released/
Today is not Patch Tuesday but Microsoft is rolling out a new batch of cumulative updates for Windows 10. The software giant is rolling out cumulative updates with a long list of fixes for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4458469-and-kb4457136-released/
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Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4458469 and KB4457136 Released
Today is not Patch Tuesday but Microsoft is rolling out a new batch of cumulative updates for Windows 10. The software giant is rolling out cumulative updates with a long list of fixes for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators…
DMARC Policies for Whitehouse.gov Make Spoofing Emails Easier
Federal executive branch departments and agencies have until October 16 to adopt on their domains a policy-based email validation system configured with the strongest setting. Most already comply with the mandatory requirement but whitehouse.gov is not among them, yet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dmarc-policies-for-whitehousegov-make-spoofing-emails-easier/
Federal executive branch departments and agencies have until October 16 to adopt on their domains a policy-based email validation system configured with the strongest setting. Most already comply with the mandatory requirement but whitehouse.gov is not among them, yet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dmarc-policies-for-whitehousegov-make-spoofing-emails-easier/
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DMARC Policies for Whitehouse.gov Make Spoofing Emails Easier
Federal executive branch departments and agencies have until October 16 to adopt on their domains a policy-based email validation system configured with the strongest setting. Most already comply with the mandatory requirement but whitehouse.gov is not among…
Google Testing Removal of WWW Subdomain from Search Results
Google really wants to get rid of the WWW subdomain. First we had Google removing WWW in the Chrome 69 address bar and now there is some test underway to remove it from search results as well. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-testing-removal-of-www-subdomain-from-search-results/
Google really wants to get rid of the WWW subdomain. First we had Google removing WWW in the Chrome 69 address bar and now there is some test underway to remove it from search results as well. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-testing-removal-of-www-subdomain-from-search-results/
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Google Testing Removal of WWW Subdomain from Search Results
Google really wants to get rid of the WWW subdomain. First we had Google removing WWW in the Chrome 69 address bar and now there is some test underway to remove it from search results as well.
Unwiped Drives and Servers from NCIX Retailer for Sale on Craigslist
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Unwiped Drives and Servers from NCIX Retailer for Sale on Craigslist
Servers and storage disks filled with millions of unencrypted confidential records of employees, customers and business partners of computer retailer NCIX turned up for sale via a Craigslist advertisement.
Romanian Woman Admits Involvement in Hacking Attack On Washington Police Computers
A Romanian woman admitted on Thursday her participation in a ransomware distribution scheme that ended up disabling computers used by the Washington D.C. police for surveillance. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/romanian-woman-admits-involvement-in-hacking-attack-on-washington-police-computers/
A Romanian woman admitted on Thursday her participation in a ransomware distribution scheme that ended up disabling computers used by the Washington D.C. police for surveillance. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/romanian-woman-admits-involvement-in-hacking-attack-on-washington-police-computers/
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Romanian Woman Admits Involvement in Hacking Attack On Washington Police Computers
A Romanian woman admitted on Thursday her participation in a ransomware distribution scheme that ended up disabling computers used by the Washington D.C. police for surveillance.
0Day Windows JET Database Vulnerability disclosed by Zero Day Initiative
A zero day vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Jet Database Engine has been disclosed by TrendMicro's Zero Day Initiative even though a security update is not currently available from Microsoft. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/0day-windows-jet-database-vulnerability-disclosed-by-zero-day-initiative/
A zero day vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Jet Database Engine has been disclosed by TrendMicro's Zero Day Initiative even though a security update is not currently available from Microsoft. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/0day-windows-jet-database-vulnerability-disclosed-by-zero-day-initiative/
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0Day Windows JET Database Vulnerability disclosed by Zero Day Initiative
A zero day vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Jet Database Engine has been disclosed by TrendMicro's Zero Day Initiative even though a security update is not currently available from Microsoft.
Twitter Bug May Have Sent your Direct Messages to Twitter Developers As Well
In an alert on Twitter, the social network is alerting users that for over a year, their direct messages and private tweets may have been sent to Twitter developers by mistake. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-bug-may-have-sent-your-direct-messages-to-twitter-developers-as-well/
In an alert on Twitter, the social network is alerting users that for over a year, their direct messages and private tweets may have been sent to Twitter developers by mistake. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-bug-may-have-sent-your-direct-messages-to-twitter-developers-as-well/
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Twitter Bug May Have Sent your Direct Messages to Twitter Developers As Well
In an alert on Twitter, the social network is alerting users that for over a year, their direct messages and private tweets may have been sent to Twitter developers by mistake.
Malware Disguised as Job Offers Distributed on Freelance Sites
Attackers are using freelance job sites such as fiverr and Freelancer to distribute malware disguised as job offers. These job offers contain attachments that pretends to be the job brief, but are actually installers for keyloggers such as Agent Tesla or Remote Access Trojan (RATs). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-disguised-as-job-offers-distributed-on-freelance-sites/
Attackers are using freelance job sites such as fiverr and Freelancer to distribute malware disguised as job offers. These job offers contain attachments that pretends to be the job brief, but are actually installers for keyloggers such as Agent Tesla or Remote Access Trojan (RATs). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-disguised-as-job-offers-distributed-on-freelance-sites/
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Malware Disguised as Job Offers Distributed on Freelance Sites
Attackers are using freelance job sites such as fiverr and Freelancer to distribute malware disguised as job offers. These job offers contain attachments that pretends to be the job brief, but are actually installers for keyloggers such as Agent Tesla or…
Optional Cumulative Update KB4457139 for Windows 7 Released With Bug Fixes
The KB4457139 is now available for Windows 7 via Windows Update and Microsoft's Update Catalog. Windows 7 KB4457139 is an optional update and it includes improvements and fixes that were part of KB4457144. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/optional-cumulative-update-kb4457139-for-windows-7-released-with-bug-fixes/
The KB4457139 is now available for Windows 7 via Windows Update and Microsoft's Update Catalog. Windows 7 KB4457139 is an optional update and it includes improvements and fixes that were part of KB4457144. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/optional-cumulative-update-kb4457139-for-windows-7-released-with-bug-fixes/
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Optional Cumulative Update KB4457139 for Windows 7 Released With Bug Fixes
The KB4457139 is now available for Windows 7 via Windows Update and Microsoft's Update Catalog. Windows 7 KB4457139 is an optional update and it includes improvements and fixes that were part of KB4457144.
Port of Barcelona Suffers Cyberattack
The Port of Barcelona was Thursday morning the victim of a cyberattack that affected some of its servers and systems, forcing the organization to launch the contingency plan designed specifically for these incidents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/port-of-barcelona-suffers-cyberattack/
The Port of Barcelona was Thursday morning the victim of a cyberattack that affected some of its servers and systems, forcing the organization to launch the contingency plan designed specifically for these incidents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/port-of-barcelona-suffers-cyberattack/
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Port of Barcelona Suffers Cyberattack
The Port of Barcelona was Thursday morning the victim of a cyberattack that affected some of its servers and systems, forcing the organization to launch the contingency plan designed specifically for these incidents.
Gamma, Bkp, & Monro Dharma Ransomware Variants Released in One Week
This week we have seen three new Dharma Ransomware variants released that append either the .Gamma, .Bkp, & .Monro extensions to encrypted files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gamma-bkp-and-monro-dharma-ransomware-variants-released-in-one-week/
This week we have seen three new Dharma Ransomware variants released that append either the .Gamma, .Bkp, & .Monro extensions to encrypted files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gamma-bkp-and-monro-dharma-ransomware-variants-released-in-one-week/
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Gamma, Bkp, & Monro Dharma Ransomware Variants Released in One Week
This week we have seen three new Dharma Ransomware variants released that append either the .Gamma, .Bkp, & .Monro extensions to encrypted files.
The Week in Ransomware - September 21st 2018 - Beer, Airports, & Dharma
This has been a busy week. We had a brewery hit, an airport's flight and arrival time displays taken out, and Dharma deciding to release three different variants in one week. The NSA CodeBreaker Challenge was also kicked off today and it has a ransomware theme this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-21st-2018-beer-airports-and-dharma/
This has been a busy week. We had a brewery hit, an airport's flight and arrival time displays taken out, and Dharma deciding to release three different variants in one week. The NSA CodeBreaker Challenge was also kicked off today and it has a ransomware theme this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-21st-2018-beer-airports-and-dharma/
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The Week in Ransomware - September 21st 2018 - Beer, Airports, & Dharma
This has been a busy week. We had a brewery hit, an airport's flight and arrival time displays taken out, and Dharma deciding to release three different variants in one week. The NSA CodeBreaker Challenge was also kicked off today and it has a ransomware theme…
Western Digital Releases Hotfix for My Cloud Auth Bypass Vulnerability
Western Digital has just released an hotfix firmware update to resolve the authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2018-17153) that had remained unpatched for over a year. This vulnerability allowed anyone to bypass authentication and get administrative access to the router. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/western-digital-releases-hotfix-for-my-cloud-auth-bypass-vulnerability/
Western Digital has just released an hotfix firmware update to resolve the authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2018-17153) that had remained unpatched for over a year. This vulnerability allowed anyone to bypass authentication and get administrative access to the router. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/western-digital-releases-hotfix-for-my-cloud-auth-bypass-vulnerability/
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Western Digital Releases Hotfix for My Cloud Auth Bypass Vulnerability
Western Digital has just released an hotfix firmware update to resolve the authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2018-17153) that had remained unpatched for over a year. This vulnerability allowed anyone to bypass authentication and get administrative…
Thousands of Compromised WordPress Sites Redirect to Tech Support Scams
Thousands of WordPress websites have been compromised and injected with JavaScript code that redirects users to tech-support scam pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thousands-of-compromised-wordpress-sites-redirect-to-tech-support-scams/
Thousands of WordPress websites have been compromised and injected with JavaScript code that redirects users to tech-support scam pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thousands-of-compromised-wordpress-sites-redirect-to-tech-support-scams/
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Thousands of Compromised WordPress Sites Redirect to Tech Support Scams
Thousands of WordPress websites have been compromised and injected with JavaScript code that redirects users to tech-support scam pages.
Users Forcibly Being Logged Into Chrome When Signing Into a Google Service
With the release of Chrome 69, it was discovered that when you log into your Google account, or any Google service for that matter, you will also be automatically logged into Chrome whether you want to or not. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/users-forcibly-being-logged-into-chrome-when-signing-into-a-google-service/
With the release of Chrome 69, it was discovered that when you log into your Google account, or any Google service for that matter, you will also be automatically logged into Chrome whether you want to or not. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/users-forcibly-being-logged-into-chrome-when-signing-into-a-google-service/
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Users Forcibly Being Logged Into Chrome When Signing Into a Google Service
With the release of Chrome 69, it was discovered that when you log into your Google account, or any Google service for that matter, you will also be automatically logged into Chrome whether you want to or not.
New Mozilla Firefox Attack Causes Desktop Client to Crash
A new attack has been created that can crash or freeze the Mozilla Firefox desktop browser simply by visiting a web page that contains an embedded JavaScript script. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-mozilla-firefox-attack-causes-desktop-client-to-crash/
A new attack has been created that can crash or freeze the Mozilla Firefox desktop browser simply by visiting a web page that contains an embedded JavaScript script. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-mozilla-firefox-attack-causes-desktop-client-to-crash/
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New Mozilla Firefox Attack Causes Desktop Client to Crash
A new attack has been created that can crash or freeze the Mozilla Firefox desktop browser simply by visiting a web page that contains an embedded JavaScript script.
Cloudflare Improves Privacy by Encrypting the SNI During TLS Negotation
Cloudflare announces today support for encrypted Server Name Indication, a mechanism that makes it more difficult to track user's browsing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-improves-privacy-by-encrypting-the-sni-during-tls-negotation/
Cloudflare announces today support for encrypted Server Name Indication, a mechanism that makes it more difficult to track user's browsing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-improves-privacy-by-encrypting-the-sni-during-tls-negotation/
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Cloudflare Improves Privacy by Encrypting the SNI During TLS Negotation
Cloudflare announces today support for encrypted Server Name Indication, a mechanism that makes it more difficult to track user's browsing.
Microsoft's New Threat Protection Service Gives Security Overview for Orgs
At today's Ignite 2018 conference, Microsoft announced a new end-to-end security solution called Microsoft Threat Protection. Microsoft Threat Protection is designed to provide a view of an organization's overall threat landscape so that administrators can easily spot new threats and attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-new-threat-protection-service-gives-security-overview-for-orgs/
At today's Ignite 2018 conference, Microsoft announced a new end-to-end security solution called Microsoft Threat Protection. Microsoft Threat Protection is designed to provide a view of an organization's overall threat landscape so that administrators can easily spot new threats and attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-new-threat-protection-service-gives-security-overview-for-orgs/
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Microsoft's New Threat Protection Service Gives Security Overview for Orgs
At today's Ignite 2018 conference, Microsoft announced a new end-to-end security solution called Microsoft Threat Protection. Microsoft Threat Protection is designed to provide a view of an organization's overall threat landscape so that administrators can…
Microsoft Rolls Out Confidential Computing for Azure
At the Ignite developer's conference today, Microsoft announces that the Azure cloud platform will soon integrate data protection features that keep information safe from the looming threat of a data breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-rolls-out-confidential-computing-for-azure/
At the Ignite developer's conference today, Microsoft announces that the Azure cloud platform will soon integrate data protection features that keep information safe from the looming threat of a data breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-rolls-out-confidential-computing-for-azure/
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Microsoft Rolls Out Confidential Computing for Azure
At the Ignite developer's conference today, Microsoft announces that the Azure cloud platform will soon integrate data protection features that keep information safe from the looming threat of a data breach.
Microsoft Reveals a Unified AI-Powered Search Experience Across all Platforms
Last year, Microsoft used Ignite to highlight its new AI initiatives and a new search experience for Office. Today at the Ignite 2018 conference, Microsoft detailed about a redefined search experience that will be used across all Microsoft services and within Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-reveals-a-unified-ai-powered-search-experience-across-all-platforms/
Last year, Microsoft used Ignite to highlight its new AI initiatives and a new search experience for Office. Today at the Ignite 2018 conference, Microsoft detailed about a redefined search experience that will be used across all Microsoft services and within Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-reveals-a-unified-ai-powered-search-experience-across-all-platforms/
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Microsoft Reveals a Unified AI-Powered Search Experience Across all Platforms
Last year, Microsoft used Ignite to highlight its new AI initiatives and a new search experience for Office. Today at the Ignite 2018 conference, Microsoft detailed about a redefined search experience that will be used across all Microsoft services and within…
macOS Mojave Privacy Bypass Flaw Allows Access to Protected Files
A security researcher shows on Mojave's release day that Apple's latest privacy protection implementations in macOS are not sufficiently strong. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macos-mojave-privacy-bypass-flaw-allows-access-to-protected-files/
A security researcher shows on Mojave's release day that Apple's latest privacy protection implementations in macOS are not sufficiently strong. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macos-mojave-privacy-bypass-flaw-allows-access-to-protected-files/
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macOS Mojave Privacy Bypass Flaw Allows Access to Protected Files
A security researcher shows on Mojave's release day that Apple's latest privacy protection implementations in macOS are not sufficiently strong.