Cheap Android Phones and Poor Quality Control Leads to Malware Surprise
The abundance and variety of low cost Android phones is one of the reasons that Android has become so popular around the world. Unfortunately, low priced phones could also mean less operating revenue and thus possibly a lower quality control. Such is the case with a cheap Android phone and has a remote access trojan preinstalled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cheap-android-phones-and-poor-quality-control-leads-to-malware-surprise/
The abundance and variety of low cost Android phones is one of the reasons that Android has become so popular around the world. Unfortunately, low priced phones could also mean less operating revenue and thus possibly a lower quality control. Such is the case with a cheap Android phone and has a remote access trojan preinstalled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cheap-android-phones-and-poor-quality-control-leads-to-malware-surprise/
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Cheap Android Phones and Poor Quality Control Leads to Malware Surprise
The abundance and variety of low cost Android phones is one of the reasons that Android has become so popular around the world. Unfortunately, low priced phones could also mean less operating revenue and thus possibly a lower quality control. Such is the…
Phishing Attack Uses Azure Blob Storage to Impersonate Microsoft
A new Office 365 phishing attack utilizes an interesting method of storing their phishing form hosted on Azure Blob Storage in order to be secured by a Microsoft SSL certificate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attack-uses-azure-blob-storage-to-impersonate-microsoft/
A new Office 365 phishing attack utilizes an interesting method of storing their phishing form hosted on Azure Blob Storage in order to be secured by a Microsoft SSL certificate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attack-uses-azure-blob-storage-to-impersonate-microsoft/
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Phishing Attack Uses Azure Blob Storage to Impersonate Microsoft
A new Office 365 phishing attack utilizes an interesting method of storing their phishing form hosted on Azure Blob Storage in order to be secured by a Microsoft SSL certificate.
Phishing Attack Uses Azure Blob Storage to Impersonate Microsoft
A new Office 365 phishing attack utilizes an interesting method of storing their phishing form hosted on Azure Blob Storage in order to be secured by a Microsoft SSL certificate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attack-uses-azure-blob-storage-to-impersonate-microsoft/
A new Office 365 phishing attack utilizes an interesting method of storing their phishing form hosted on Azure Blob Storage in order to be secured by a Microsoft SSL certificate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attack-uses-azure-blob-storage-to-impersonate-microsoft/
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Phishing Attack Uses Azure Blob Storage to Impersonate Microsoft
A new Office 365 phishing attack utilizes an interesting method of storing their phishing form hosted on Azure Blob Storage in order to be secured by a Microsoft SSL certificate.
Windows 10 Insider Build 18247 (19H1) Released and Moved to the Fast Ring
With today's release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18252, the 19H1 development branch has formally moved over to both the Fast and Skip Ahead rings. This build introduces some new features as well as fixes some bugs in Task Manager. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-18247-19h1-released-and-moved-to-the-fast-ring/
With today's release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18252, the 19H1 development branch has formally moved over to both the Fast and Skip Ahead rings. This build introduces some new features as well as fixes some bugs in Task Manager. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-18247-19h1-released-and-moved-to-the-fast-ring/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 18247 (19H1) Released and Moved to the Fast Ring
With today's release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18252, the 19H1 development branch has formally moved over to both the Fast and Skip Ahead rings. This build introduces some new features as well as fixes some bugs in Task Manager.
Task Manager Shows Incorrect CPU Usage in Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Microsoft has shipped Windows 10 October 2018 Update with tons of new features. improvements and a broken Task Manager. As spotted by a Reddit user, the Task Manager tool is not reporting accurate CPU usage after upgrading to Windows 10 October 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/task-manager-shows-incorrect-cpu-usage-in-windows-10-october-2018-update/
Microsoft has shipped Windows 10 October 2018 Update with tons of new features. improvements and a broken Task Manager. As spotted by a Reddit user, the Task Manager tool is not reporting accurate CPU usage after upgrading to Windows 10 October 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/task-manager-shows-incorrect-cpu-usage-in-windows-10-october-2018-update/
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Task Manager Shows Incorrect CPU Usage in Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Microsoft has shipped Windows 10 October 2018 Update with tons of new features. improvements and a broken Task Manager. As spotted by a Reddit user, the Task Manager tool is not reporting accurate CPU usage after upgrading to Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
Zoho Heavily Used by Keyloggers to Transmit Stolen Data
Last week CRM software and free mail provider Zoho was taken offline by their domain registrar for alleged Phishing violations. This week, new research was released that states Zoho is being heavily used by keylogger distributors as a way to transmit their stolen data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zoho-heavily-used-by-keyloggers-to-transmit-stolen-data/
Last week CRM software and free mail provider Zoho was taken offline by their domain registrar for alleged Phishing violations. This week, new research was released that states Zoho is being heavily used by keylogger distributors as a way to transmit their stolen data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zoho-heavily-used-by-keyloggers-to-transmit-stolen-data/
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Zoho Heavily Used by Keyloggers to Transmit Stolen Data
Last week CRM software and free mail provider Zoho was taken offline by their domain registrar for alleged Phishing violations. This week, new research was released that states Zoho is being heavily used by keylogger distributors as a way to transmit their…
U.S. Capitol Police Arrest Suspect for Doxing U.S. Senators
The U.S. Capitol Police have announced the arrest of an individual who allegedly posted the private information of U.S. senators on the Internet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-capitol-police-arrest-suspect-for-doxing-us-senators/
The U.S. Capitol Police have announced the arrest of an individual who allegedly posted the private information of U.S. senators on the Internet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-capitol-police-arrest-suspect-for-doxing-us-senators/
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U.S. Capitol Police Arrest Suspect for Doxing U.S. Senators
The U.S. Capitol Police have announced the arrest of an individual who allegedly posted the private information of U.S. senators on the Internet.
Phishing Attacks Distributed Through CloudFlare's IPFS Gateway
Yesterday we reported on a phishing attack that utilizes Azure Blob storage in order to have login forms secured by a Microsoft issued SSL certificate. After reviewing the URLs used by the same attacker, BleepingComputer has discovered that these same bad actors are utilizing the Cloudflare IPFS gateway for the same purpose. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attacks-distributed-through-cloudflares-ipfs-gateway/
Yesterday we reported on a phishing attack that utilizes Azure Blob storage in order to have login forms secured by a Microsoft issued SSL certificate. After reviewing the URLs used by the same attacker, BleepingComputer has discovered that these same bad actors are utilizing the Cloudflare IPFS gateway for the same purpose. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attacks-distributed-through-cloudflares-ipfs-gateway/
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Phishing Attacks Distributed Through CloudFlare's IPFS Gateway
Yesterday we reported on a phishing attack that utilizes Azure Blob storage in order to have login forms secured by a Microsoft issued SSL certificate. After reviewing the URLs used by the same attacker, BleepingComputer has discovered that these same bad…
DHS Warns of Cybersecurity Threats to Agriculture Industry
A new report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security called Threats to Precision Agriculture warns against the cybersecurity risks faced by the emerging technologies being adopted by the agricultural industry. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-warns-of-cybersecurity-threats-to-agriculture-industry/
A new report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security called Threats to Precision Agriculture warns against the cybersecurity risks faced by the emerging technologies being adopted by the agricultural industry. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-warns-of-cybersecurity-threats-to-agriculture-industry/
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DHS Warns of Cybersecurity Threats to Agriculture Industry
A new report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security called Threats to Precision Agriculture warns against the cybersecurity risks faced by the emerging technologies being adopted by the agricultural industry.
Fallout Exploit Kit Now Installing the Kraken Cryptor Ransomware
The Fallout Exploit has been distributing the GandCrab Ransomware for the past few weeks, but has now switched its payload to the Kraken Cryptor Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fallout-exploit-kit-now-installing-the-kraken-cryptor-ransomware/
The Fallout Exploit has been distributing the GandCrab Ransomware for the past few weeks, but has now switched its payload to the Kraken Cryptor Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fallout-exploit-kit-now-installing-the-kraken-cryptor-ransomware/
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Fallout Exploit Kit Now Installing the Kraken Cryptor Ransomware
The Fallout Exploit has been distributing the GandCrab Ransomware for the past few weeks, but has now switched its payload to the Kraken Cryptor Ransomware.
7 Russian GRU Officers Indicted For Retaliatory Hacking of Anti-Doping Orgs
A U.S. grand jury today indicted seven defendants, all officers in the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), for hacking, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/7-russian-gru-officers-indicted-for-retaliatory-hacking-of-anti-doping-orgs/
A U.S. grand jury today indicted seven defendants, all officers in the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), for hacking, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/7-russian-gru-officers-indicted-for-retaliatory-hacking-of-anti-doping-orgs/
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7 Russian GRU Officers Indicted For Retaliatory Hacking of Anti-Doping Orgs
A U.S. grand jury today indicted seven defendants, all officers in the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), for hacking, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering.
Mozilla Patches Critical Vulnerability in Thunderbird 60.2.1
Mozilla has released Thunderbird version 60.2.1 to resolve numerous security updates in the mail program. One of these vulnerabilities is labeled as Critical as it could potentially lead to remote code execution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-patches-critical-vulnerability-in-thunderbird-6021/
Mozilla has released Thunderbird version 60.2.1 to resolve numerous security updates in the mail program. One of these vulnerabilities is labeled as Critical as it could potentially lead to remote code execution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-patches-critical-vulnerability-in-thunderbird-6021/
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Mozilla Patches Critical Vulnerability in Thunderbird 60.2.1
Mozilla has released Thunderbird version 60.2.1 to resolve numerous security updates in the mail program. One of these vulnerabilities is labeled as Critical as it could potentially lead to remote code execution.
Chrome Extension Devs Use Sneaky Landing Pages after Google Bans Inline Installs
Distributors of unwanted Chrome extensions are coming up with new, sneaky, and simple methods to trick users into installing their extensions now that Google has banned inline installs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-devs-use-sneaky-landing-pages-after-google-bans-inline-installs/
Distributors of unwanted Chrome extensions are coming up with new, sneaky, and simple methods to trick users into installing their extensions now that Google has banned inline installs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-devs-use-sneaky-landing-pages-after-google-bans-inline-installs/
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Chrome Extension Devs Use Sneaky Landing Pages after Google Bans Inline Installs
Distributors of unwanted Chrome extensions are coming up with new, sneaky, and simple methods to trick users into installing their extensions now that Google has banned inline installs.
Missing Files, Bugs Reported After Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Reports are coming in that users are running into many issues after installing the Windows 10 October 2018 update. The biggest problem is that people have found that huge amounts of their documents and other files were deleted after the update was installed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/missing-files-bugs-reported-after-windows-10-october-2018-update/
Reports are coming in that users are running into many issues after installing the Windows 10 October 2018 update. The biggest problem is that people have found that huge amounts of their documents and other files were deleted after the update was installed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/missing-files-bugs-reported-after-windows-10-october-2018-update/
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Missing Files, Bugs Reported After Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Reports are coming in that users are running into many issues after installing the Windows 10 October 2018 update. The biggest problem is that people have found that huge amounts of their documents and other files were deleted after the update was installed.
CCleaner Is Partially Broken in Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Users are now reporting that CCleaner is partially broken after upgrading to Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809). A fix is expected to land soon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/ccleaner-is-partially-broken-in-windows-10-october-2018-update/
Users are now reporting that CCleaner is partially broken after upgrading to Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809). A fix is expected to land soon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/ccleaner-is-partially-broken-in-windows-10-october-2018-update/
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CCleaner Is Partially Broken in Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Users are now reporting that CCleaner is partially broken after upgrading to Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809). A fix is expected to land soon.
The Week in Ransomware - October 5th 2018 - Restaurant Shutdowns & Exploit Kits
Very very quiet week this. Not much new ransomware to report and only released of well known variants like Matrix, Unlock92, and Dharma ransomware infections. The biggest news was the shut down of numerous restaurants that are part of the Recipe Unlimited group and the Kraken Cryptor ransomware being distributed by the Fallout EK. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-5th-2018-restaurant-shutdowns-and-exploit-kits/
Very very quiet week this. Not much new ransomware to report and only released of well known variants like Matrix, Unlock92, and Dharma ransomware infections. The biggest news was the shut down of numerous restaurants that are part of the Recipe Unlimited group and the Kraken Cryptor ransomware being distributed by the Fallout EK. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-5th-2018-restaurant-shutdowns-and-exploit-kits/
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The Week in Ransomware - October 5th 2018 - Restaurant Shutdowns & Exploit Kits
Very very quiet week this. Not much new ransomware to report and only released of well known variants like Matrix, Unlock92, and Dharma ransomware infections. The biggest news was the shut down of numerous restaurants that are part of the Recipe Unlimited…
Microsoft Has Pulled the Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Today, Microsoft announced in a support document that the Windows 10 October 2018 Update has been pulled and you can no longer download the feature update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-has-pulled-the-windows-10-october-2018-update/
Today, Microsoft announced in a support document that the Windows 10 October 2018 Update has been pulled and you can no longer download the feature update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-has-pulled-the-windows-10-october-2018-update/
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Microsoft Has Pulled the Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Today, Microsoft announced in a support document that the Windows 10 October 2018 Update has been pulled and you can no longer download the feature update.
Git Project Patches Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Git
The Git Project announced yesterday a critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the Git command line client, Git Desktop, and Atom that could allow malicious repositories to remotely execute commands on a vulnerable machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/git-project-patches-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-git/
The Git Project announced yesterday a critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the Git command line client, Git Desktop, and Atom that could allow malicious repositories to remotely execute commands on a vulnerable machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/git-project-patches-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-git/
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Git Project Patches Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Git
The Git Project announced yesterday a critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the Git command line client, Git Desktop, and Atom that could allow malicious repositories to remotely execute commands on a vulnerable machine.
Microsoft Says They Can Recover Files Deleted by Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Microsoft has announced that their support agents have the tools to recover the missing files. She further suggested that those users who were missing the files call Microsoft support at +1-800-MICROSOFT for assistance. Unfortunately, when people call them, the agents are not aware of any tools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-they-can-recover-files-deleted-by-windows-10-october-2018-update/
Microsoft has announced that their support agents have the tools to recover the missing files. She further suggested that those users who were missing the files call Microsoft support at +1-800-MICROSOFT for assistance. Unfortunately, when people call them, the agents are not aware of any tools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-they-can-recover-files-deleted-by-windows-10-october-2018-update/
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Microsoft Says They Can Recover Files Deleted by Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Microsoft has announced that their support agents have the tools to recover the missing files. She further suggested that those users who were missing the files call Microsoft support at +1-800-MICROSOFT for assistance. Unfortunately, when people call them…
Mozilla Firefox to Support Google's WebP Image Format
Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduced support for WebP image format in Microsoft Edge and it appears that Mozilla is also embracing Google's technology. According to CNET, Mozilla's Firefox browser is finally getting support for Google's WebP image format. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-firefox-to-support-googles-webp-image-format/
Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduced support for WebP image format in Microsoft Edge and it appears that Mozilla is also embracing Google's technology. According to CNET, Mozilla's Firefox browser is finally getting support for Google's WebP image format. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-firefox-to-support-googles-webp-image-format/
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Mozilla Firefox to Support Google's WebP Image Format
Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduced support for WebP image format in Microsoft Edge and it appears that Mozilla is also embracing Google's technology. According to CNET, Mozilla's Firefox browser is finally getting support for Google's WebP image format.
Mozilla Firefox to Support Google's WebP Image Format
Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduced support for WebP image format in Microsoft Edge and it appears that Mozilla is also embracing Google's technology. According to CNET, Mozilla's Firefox browser is finally getting support for Google's WebP image format. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-firefox-to-support-googles-webp-image-format/
Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduced support for WebP image format in Microsoft Edge and it appears that Mozilla is also embracing Google's technology. According to CNET, Mozilla's Firefox browser is finally getting support for Google's WebP image format. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-firefox-to-support-googles-webp-image-format/
BleepingComputer
Mozilla Firefox to Support Google's WebP Image Format
Windows 10 October 2018 Update introduced support for WebP image format in Microsoft Edge and it appears that Mozilla is also embracing Google's technology. According to CNET, Mozilla's Firefox browser is finally getting support for Google's WebP image format.