Hide and Seek Botnet Adds Infection Vector for Android Devices
Since its discovery early this year, the Hide and Seek IoT botnet has been increasing its infection capabilities with new vectors. The latest samples look for exposed Android devices that have the wireless debugging feature enabled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hide-and-seek-botnet-adds-infection-vector-for-android-devices/
Since its discovery early this year, the Hide and Seek IoT botnet has been increasing its infection capabilities with new vectors. The latest samples look for exposed Android devices that have the wireless debugging feature enabled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hide-and-seek-botnet-adds-infection-vector-for-android-devices/
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Hide and Seek Botnet Adds Infection Vector for Android Devices
Since its discovery early this year, the Hide and Seek IoT botnet has been increasing its infection capabilities with new vectors. The latest samples look for exposed Android devices that have the wireless debugging feature enabled.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is RTM: Clues Leads to Final Build 17763
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is likely to land in the first week of October as Microsoft has reportedly completed the development of Windows 10 version 1809. If the findings and reports are believed to be true, Windows 10 Build 17763 is the final version of October 2018 update that everyone is going to get next month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-october-2018-update-is-rtm-clues-leads-to-final-build-17763/
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is likely to land in the first week of October as Microsoft has reportedly completed the development of Windows 10 version 1809. If the findings and reports are believed to be true, Windows 10 Build 17763 is the final version of October 2018 update that everyone is going to get next month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-october-2018-update-is-rtm-clues-leads-to-final-build-17763/
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Windows 10 October 2018 Update is RTM: Clues Leads to Final Build 17763
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is likely to land in the first week of October as Microsoft has reportedly completed the development of Windows 10 version 1809. If the findings and reports are believed to be true, Windows 10 Build 17763 is the final version…
Windows 10 Build 18247 (19H1) Released With Continued Task Manager Problems
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18247 (19H1) to the Insiders on the Skip Ahead ring. Really not much to report with this build as it is primarily a bug fix build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-18247-19h1-released-with-continued-task-manager-problems/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18247 (19H1) to the Insiders on the Skip Ahead ring. Really not much to report with this build as it is primarily a bug fix build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-18247-19h1-released-with-continued-task-manager-problems/
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Windows 10 Build 18247 (19H1) Released With Continued Task Manager Problems
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18247 (19H1) to the Insiders on the Skip Ahead ring. Really not much to report with this build as it is primarily a bug fix build.
Trojanized App In Google Play Steals Bank Customers' Euros
ESET security researcher Stefanko Lukas says that the audio recording features worked as expected, so victims would have no reason to be suspicious of harmful activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trojanized-app-in-google-play-steals-bank-customers-euros/
ESET security researcher Stefanko Lukas says that the audio recording features worked as expected, so victims would have no reason to be suspicious of harmful activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trojanized-app-in-google-play-steals-bank-customers-euros/
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Trojanized App In Google Play Steals Bank Customers' Euros
ESET security researcher Stefanko Lukas says that the audio recording features worked as expected, so victims would have no reason to be suspicious of harmful activity.
Windows 10 Cumulative Updates Build 17134.320 and 16299.699 Released
Microsoft has today re-issued the KB4458469 and KB4457136 for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). Microsoft says that patch has been re-released because of a missing solution and if your PC is on 17134.319 or 16299.697, you're recommended to check for updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-build-17134320-and-16299699-released/
Microsoft has today re-issued the KB4458469 and KB4457136 for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). Microsoft says that patch has been re-released because of a missing solution and if your PC is on 17134.319 or 16299.697, you're recommended to check for updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-build-17134320-and-16299699-released/
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Windows 10 Cumulative Updates Build 17134.320 and 16299.699 Released
Microsoft has today re-issued the KB4458469 and KB4457136 for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). Microsoft says that patch has been re-released because of a missing solution and if your PC is on…
APT28 Uses LoJax, First UEFI Rootkit Seen in the Wild
Security researchers tracking the operations of a cyber-espionage group found the first evidence of a rootkit for the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) being used in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt28-uses-lojax-first-uefi-rootkit-seen-in-the-wild/
Security researchers tracking the operations of a cyber-espionage group found the first evidence of a rootkit for the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) being used in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt28-uses-lojax-first-uefi-rootkit-seen-in-the-wild/
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APT28 Uses LoJax, First UEFI Rootkit Seen in the Wild
Security researchers tracking the operations of a cyber-espionage group found the first evidence of a rootkit for the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) being used in the wild.
Cloudflare Becomes a Registrar, Sells Domains At Cost
Cloudflare has announced that they are expanding their domain registrar services so that all of their customers can register or renew a domain at cost. You heard me right. No more paying extra fees to register a domain. You pay what Cloudflare pays for a domain registration or renewal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-becomes-a-registrar-sells-domains-at-cost/
Cloudflare has announced that they are expanding their domain registrar services so that all of their customers can register or renew a domain at cost. You heard me right. No more paying extra fees to register a domain. You pay what Cloudflare pays for a domain registration or renewal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-becomes-a-registrar-sells-domains-at-cost/
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Cloudflare Becomes a Registrar, Sells Domains At Cost
Cloudflare has announced that they are expanding their domain registrar services so that all of their customers can register or renew a domain at cost. You heard me right. No more paying extra fees to register a domain. You pay what Cloudflare pays for a…
Cisco Releases Alerts for 14 High Severity Bugs
The severity level for some of the vulnerabilities is high because they can be exploited remotely by an attacker, without having to authenticate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-releases-alerts-for-14-high-severity-bugs/
The severity level for some of the vulnerabilities is high because they can be exploited remotely by an attacker, without having to authenticate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-releases-alerts-for-14-high-severity-bugs/
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Cisco Releases Alerts for 14 High Severity Bugs
The severity level for some of the vulnerabilities is high because they can be exploited remotely by an attacker, without having to authenticate.
New VirusTotal Enterprise Offers Private Graphs, Faster Searches
Chronicle - Alphabet's cybersecurity subsidiary, has released a new service offering called VirusTotal Enterprise. This new service is designed to cater to companies that need a way to quickly analyze a malware or other threat and graph its activities in their organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-virustotal-enterprise-offers-private-graphs-faster-searches/
Chronicle - Alphabet's cybersecurity subsidiary, has released a new service offering called VirusTotal Enterprise. This new service is designed to cater to companies that need a way to quickly analyze a malware or other threat and graph its activities in their organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-virustotal-enterprise-offers-private-graphs-faster-searches/
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New VirusTotal Enterprise Offers Private Graphs, Faster Searches
Chronicle - Alphabet's cybersecurity subsidiary, has released a new service offering called VirusTotal Enterprise. This new service is designed to cater to companies that need a way to quickly analyze a malware or other threat and graph its activities in…
Port of San Diego Affected by a Ransomware Attack
On September 25th, the Port of San Diego announced that their information technology systems had been disrupted by a cyber attack. In an announcement today, it was announced that this disruption was caused by a ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/port-of-san-diego-affected-by-a-ransomware-attack/
On September 25th, the Port of San Diego announced that their information technology systems had been disrupted by a cyber attack. In an announcement today, it was announced that this disruption was caused by a ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/port-of-san-diego-affected-by-a-ransomware-attack/
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Port of San Diego Affected by a Ransomware Attack
On September 25th, the Port of San Diego announced that their information technology systems had been disrupted by a cyber attack. In an announcement today, it was announced that this disruption was caused by a ransomware attack.
Microsoft Is Ending Support for Skype Classic on November 1st
Back in July, Microsoft announced that it will discontinue the Skype Classic app on September 1st but due to public backlash, the company decided to delay the demise of the app and support it beyond September. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-ending-support-for-skype-classic-on-november-1st/
Back in July, Microsoft announced that it will discontinue the Skype Classic app on September 1st but due to public backlash, the company decided to delay the demise of the app and support it beyond September. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-ending-support-for-skype-classic-on-november-1st/
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Microsoft Is Ending Support for Skype Classic on November 1st
Back in July, Microsoft announced that it will discontinue the Skype Classic app on September 1st but due to public backlash, the company decided to delay the demise of the app and support it beyond September.
Google Experiments With Showing Search Queries in Chrome 71 Address Bar
In Chrome 71, Google is performing an experiment where the browser will show a Google search query in the address bar instead of the Google search results URL. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-experiments-with-showing-search-queries-in-chrome-71-address-bar/
In Chrome 71, Google is performing an experiment where the browser will show a Google search query in the address bar instead of the Google search results URL. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-experiments-with-showing-search-queries-in-chrome-71-address-bar/
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Google Experiments With Showing Search Queries in Chrome 71 Address Bar
In Chrome 71, Google is performing an experiment where the browser will show a Google search query in the address bar instead of the Google search results URL.
New Iot Botnet Torii Uses Six Methods for Persistence, Has No Clear Purpose
Security researchers discovered a new IoT botnet that is in a league superior to the Mirai variants that rise and fall on a daily basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-iot-botnet-torii-uses-six-methods-for-persistence-has-no-clear-purpose/
Security researchers discovered a new IoT botnet that is in a league superior to the Mirai variants that rise and fall on a daily basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-iot-botnet-torii-uses-six-methods-for-persistence-has-no-clear-purpose/
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New Iot Botnet Torii Uses Six Methods for Persistence, Has No Clear Purpose
Security researchers discovered a new IoT botnet that is in a league superior to the Mirai variants that rise and fall on a daily basis.
Cryptojacking Android Apps Continue To Plague Google Play Store
Two-dozen Android apps recently made it into Google Play with code that turns users' phones into cryptocurrency mining workers. Some of them target users in the US by using the guise of educational tools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptojacking-android-apps-continue-to-plague-google-play-store/
Two-dozen Android apps recently made it into Google Play with code that turns users' phones into cryptocurrency mining workers. Some of them target users in the US by using the guise of educational tools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptojacking-android-apps-continue-to-plague-google-play-store/
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Cryptojacking Android Apps Continue To Plague Google Play Store
Two-dozen Android apps recently made it into Google Play with code that turns users' phones into cryptocurrency mining workers. Some of them target users in the US by using the guise of educational tools.
Intel Says They Can Keep Up With PC Growth Demand
As PC sales continue to grow, Intel interim CEO Bob Swan has stated that they have enough supply to meet the demands of consumers and business who are looking to upgrade or purchase PCs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/intel-says-they-can-keep-up-with-pc-growth-demand/
As PC sales continue to grow, Intel interim CEO Bob Swan has stated that they have enough supply to meet the demands of consumers and business who are looking to upgrade or purchase PCs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/intel-says-they-can-keep-up-with-pc-growth-demand/
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Intel Says They Can Keep Up With PC Growth Demand
As PC sales continue to grow, Intel interim CEO Bob Swan has stated that they have enough supply to meet the demands of consumers and business who are looking to upgrade or purchase PCs.
Facebook Vulnerability Affecting 50 Million Users Allowed Account Takeover
Today, Facebook disclosed a security vulnerability that affected 50 million people on the social media network and allowed malicious third parties to potentially access the affected users account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-vulnerability-affecting-50-million-users-allowed-account-takeover/
Today, Facebook disclosed a security vulnerability that affected 50 million people on the social media network and allowed malicious third parties to potentially access the affected users account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-vulnerability-affecting-50-million-users-allowed-account-takeover/
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Facebook Vulnerability Affecting 50 Million Users Allowed Account Takeover
Today, Facebook disclosed a security vulnerability that affected 50 million people on the social media network and allowed malicious third parties to potentially access the affected users account.
IC3 Issues Alert Regarding Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Attacks
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, have issued a security alert regarding attacks being conducted through the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol. This article will provide more information about these attacks and how to protect yourself. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ic3-issues-alert-regarding-remote-desktop-protocol-rdp-attacks/
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, have issued a security alert regarding attacks being conducted through the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol. This article will provide more information about these attacks and how to protect yourself. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ic3-issues-alert-regarding-remote-desktop-protocol-rdp-attacks/
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IC3 Issues Alert Regarding Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Attacks
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, have issued a security alert regarding attacks being conducted through the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol. This article will provide more information…
The Week in Ransomware - September 28th 2018 - RDP and gandCrab
During this week, we did not see a large amount of smaller variants released compared to what we have historically seen. This is because ransomware has moved towards large network-wide breaches by variants such SamSam, BitPaymer, and Dharma over publicly exposed remote desktop services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-28th-2018-rdp-and-gandcrab/
During this week, we did not see a large amount of smaller variants released compared to what we have historically seen. This is because ransomware has moved towards large network-wide breaches by variants such SamSam, BitPaymer, and Dharma over publicly exposed remote desktop services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-28th-2018-rdp-and-gandcrab/
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The Week in Ransomware - September 28th 2018 - RDP and gandCrab
During this week, we did not see a large amount of smaller variants released compared to what we have historically seen. This is because ransomware has moved towards large network-wide breaches by variants such SamSam, BitPaymer, and Dharma over publicly…
Telegram Leaks IP Addresses by Default When Initiating Calls
Telegram Messenger is a communication app that allows you to create encrypted chats and phone calls with other users over the Internet. This program describes itself as being a secure and private communication app, but a researcher has shown that in its default config it would allow a user's IP address to be leaked when making calls. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-leaks-ip-addresses-by-default-when-initiating-calls/
Telegram Messenger is a communication app that allows you to create encrypted chats and phone calls with other users over the Internet. This program describes itself as being a secure and private communication app, but a researcher has shown that in its default config it would allow a user's IP address to be leaked when making calls. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-leaks-ip-addresses-by-default-when-initiating-calls/
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Telegram Leaks IP Addresses by Default When Initiating Calls
Telegram Messenger is a communication app that allows you to create encrypted chats and phone calls with other users over the Internet. This program describes itself as being a secure and private communication app, but a researcher has shown that in its default…
Sites Trick Users Into Subscribing to Browser Notification Spam
Sites that try to trick users into subscribing to browser notification spam are increasingly becoming a method used to promote unwanted extensions, fake software, adware bundles, adult sites, and scam sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sites-trick-users-into-subscribing-to-browser-notification-spam/
Sites that try to trick users into subscribing to browser notification spam are increasingly becoming a method used to promote unwanted extensions, fake software, adware bundles, adult sites, and scam sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sites-trick-users-into-subscribing-to-browser-notification-spam/
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Sites Trick Users Into Subscribing to Browser Notification Spam
Sites that try to trick users into subscribing to browser notification spam are increasingly becoming a method used to promote unwanted extensions, fake software, adware bundles, adult sites, and scam sites.
Tesco Bank Fined £16 million by FCA for 2016 Cyber Attack
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced today that they have fined Tesco Bank £16.4 million for negligence in protecting their customers in a 2016 cyber attack that caused £2.26 million to be stolen from the bank's customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesco-bank-fined-16-million-by-fca-for-2016-cyber-attack/
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced today that they have fined Tesco Bank £16.4 million for negligence in protecting their customers in a 2016 cyber attack that caused £2.26 million to be stolen from the bank's customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesco-bank-fined-16-million-by-fca-for-2016-cyber-attack/
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Tesco Bank Fined £16 million by FCA for 2016 Cyber Attack
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced today that they have fined Tesco Bank £16.4 million for negligence in protecting their customers in a 2016 cyber attack that caused £2.26 million to be stolen from the bank's customers.