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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 actors are utilizing the Cloudflare IPFS gateway for the same purpose. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attacks-distributed-through-cloudflares-ipfs-gateway/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Intel 2018 Desktop Launch Tomorrow, 9th Gen CPUs Expected

Intel has announced that they are live streaming their 2018 Desktop Launch Tomorrow at 10am EST via the Intel Newsroom.  The details are vague other than that they are announcing the "latest PC performance developments from Intel." [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/intel-2018-desktop-launch-tomorrow-9th-gen-cpus-expected/
PSA: Disk Cleanup Cleans Downloads Folder in Windows 10 October 2018 Update

If you normally use the Disk Cleanup tool in Windows 10 to remove temporary and unnecessary files, after installing the Windows 10 October 2018 Update you need to be more careful. This is because Microsoft has quietly add the "Downloads" folder as an additional location that files can be removed.  [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/psa-disk-cleanup-cleans-downloads-folder-in-windows-10-october-2018-update/
Apple Releases Security Updates for iOS and iCloud, Fixes Passcode Bypass

Apple has released a new round of security updates for iOS 12 and iCloud that resolve numerous vulnerabilities. For iOS, these updates resolve two passcode bypasses and for iCloud there are numerous, including critical, vulnerabilities that were fixed. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-releases-security-updates-for-ios-and-icloud-fixes-passcode-bypass/