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/
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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.
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/
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/
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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."
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/
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/
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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 added the "Downloads" folder as an additional…
Intel’s 9th-Generation Core Processors Unveiled
Today at Fall Desktop Launch Event, Intel unveiled the powerful Core i9-9900K, i7-9700K and i5-9600K processors for desktops. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/intel-s-9th-generation-core-processors-unveiled/
Today at Fall Desktop Launch Event, Intel unveiled the powerful Core i9-9900K, i7-9700K and i5-9600K processors for desktops. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/intel-s-9th-generation-core-processors-unveiled/
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Intel’s 9th-Generation Core Processors Unveiled
Today at Fall Desktop Launch Event, Intel unveiled the powerful Core i9-9900K, i7-9700K and i5-9600K processors for desktops.
Spectre and Meltdown Hardware Protection Added to Intel's 9th Gen CPUs
As part of today's Intel's Fall Desktop Launch event, new 9th generation CPUs were announced that include hardware protection for two of the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerability variants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spectre-and-meltdown-hardware-protection-added-to-intels-9th-gen-cpus/
As part of today's Intel's Fall Desktop Launch event, new 9th generation CPUs were announced that include hardware protection for two of the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerability variants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spectre-and-meltdown-hardware-protection-added-to-intels-9th-gen-cpus/
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Spectre and Meltdown Hardware Protection Added to Intel's 9th Gen CPUs
As part of today's Intel's Fall Desktop Launch event, new 9th generation CPUs were announced that include hardware protection for two of the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerability variants.
Google+ Shutting Down After Bug Leaks Info of 500k Accounts
Google has announced that they are closing the consumer functionality of Google+ due lack of adoption and an API bug that leaked the personal information of up to 500,000 Google+ accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-shutting-down-after-bug-leaks-info-of-500k-accounts/
Google has announced that they are closing the consumer functionality of Google+ due lack of adoption and an API bug that leaked the personal information of up to 500,000 Google+ accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-shutting-down-after-bug-leaks-info-of-500k-accounts/
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Google+ Shutting Down After Bug Leaks Info of 500k Accounts
Google has announced that they are closing the consumer functionality of Google+ due lack of adoption and an API bug that leaked the personal information of up to 500,000 Google+ accounts.
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/
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/
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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.
Firefox Will Show Browser Notifications in the Windows 10 Action Center
In Firefox 65, Mozilla is planning on enabling a feature that will display browser subscription notifications directly in the Windows 10 Action Center. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/firefox-will-show-browser-notifications-in-the-windows-10-action-center/
In Firefox 65, Mozilla is planning on enabling a feature that will display browser subscription notifications directly in the Windows 10 Action Center. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/firefox-will-show-browser-notifications-in-the-windows-10-action-center/
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Firefox Will Show Browser Notifications in the Windows 10 Action Center
In Firefox 65, Mozilla is planning on enabling a feature that will display browser subscription notifications directly in the Windows 10 Action Center.
Windows 10 Ransomware Protection Bypassed Using DLL Injection
In Windows 10, Microsoft added a new ransomware protection feature called Controlled Folder Access that can be used to prevent modifications to files in protected folders by unknown programs. At DerbyCon last week, a security researcher has explained a new method that a ransomware can use DLL injection to bypass the Controlled Folder [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-ransomware-protection-bypassed-using-dll-injection/
In Windows 10, Microsoft added a new ransomware protection feature called Controlled Folder Access that can be used to prevent modifications to files in protected folders by unknown programs. At DerbyCon last week, a security researcher has explained a new method that a ransomware can use DLL injection to bypass the Controlled Folder [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-ransomware-protection-bypassed-using-dll-injection/
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Windows 10 Ransomware Protection Bypassed Using DLL Injection
In Windows 10, Microsoft added a new ransomware protection feature called Controlled Folder Access that can be used to prevent modifications to files in protected folders by unknown programs. At DerbyCon last week, a security researcher has explained a new…
Magecart Group Compromises Plugin Used in Thousands of Stores, Makes Rookie Mistake
A group behind recent Magecart campaigns made a mistake that could have cost thousands of web stores the payment card data of their customers when they checked out. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magecart-group-compromises-plugin-used-in-thousands-of-stores-makes-rookie-mistake/
A group behind recent Magecart campaigns made a mistake that could have cost thousands of web stores the payment card data of their customers when they checked out. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magecart-group-compromises-plugin-used-in-thousands-of-stores-makes-rookie-mistake/
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Magecart Group Compromises Plugin Used in Thousands of Stores, Makes Rookie Mistake
A group behind recent Magecart campaigns made a mistake that could have cost thousands of web stores the payment card data of their customers when they checked out.
New Reports Show Increased CyberThreats, User Risks Remain High
Two new reports from eSentire and Proofpoint show that that as online threats remain an issue, user security leaves much to be desired. The mismatch between the danger of cyberthreats and lack of user readiness could leave individuals or businesses at risk of serious losses to data or property. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-reports-show-increased-cyberthreats-user-risks-remain-high/
Two new reports from eSentire and Proofpoint show that that as online threats remain an issue, user security leaves much to be desired. The mismatch between the danger of cyberthreats and lack of user readiness could leave individuals or businesses at risk of serious losses to data or property. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-reports-show-increased-cyberthreats-user-risks-remain-high/
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New Reports Show Increased CyberThreats, User Risks Remain High
Two new reports from eSentire and Proofpoint show that that as online threats remain an issue, user security leaves much to be desired. The mismatch between the danger of cyberthreats and lack of user readiness could leave individuals or businesses at risk…
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Unveiled
Today Google unveiled its latest smartphones the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Google's next-generation Android-powered smartphones provide fast performance and a colorful display. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-pixel-3-and-pixel-3-xl-unveiled/
Today Google unveiled its latest smartphones the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Google's next-generation Android-powered smartphones provide fast performance and a colorful display. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-pixel-3-and-pixel-3-xl-unveiled/
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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Unveiled
Today Google unveiled its latest smartphones the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Google's next-generation Android-powered smartphones provide fast performance and a colorful display.
Naughty Hacker Steals $38k from SpankChain CryptoCurrency
SpankChain, an adult industry focused cryptocurrency, had $38,000 USD worth of Ethereum stolen due to a smart contract bug. This caused them to their live cam service offline while they fix bugs and restore the stolen money to their users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/naughty-hacker-steals-38k-from-spankchain-cryptocurrency/
SpankChain, an adult industry focused cryptocurrency, had $38,000 USD worth of Ethereum stolen due to a smart contract bug. This caused them to their live cam service offline while they fix bugs and restore the stolen money to their users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/naughty-hacker-steals-38k-from-spankchain-cryptocurrency/
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Naughty Hacker Steals $38k from SpankChain CryptoCurrency
SpankChain, an adult industry focused cryptocurrency, had $38,000 USD worth of Ethereum stolen due to a smart contract bug. This caused them to their live cam service offline while they fix bugs and restore the stolen money to their users.