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.
Google Pixel Slate with Chrome OS Unveiled
Google Pixel Slate is the company's Chrome OS-based tablet and it features the stereo speakers, a USB Type-C port but there's no 3.5mm headphone jack. Here's everything you need to know. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-pixel-slate-with-chrome-os-unveiled/
Google Pixel Slate is the company's Chrome OS-based tablet and it features the stereo speakers, a USB Type-C port but there's no 3.5mm headphone jack. Here's everything you need to know. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-pixel-slate-with-chrome-os-unveiled/
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Google Pixel Slate with Chrome OS Unveiled
Google Pixel Slate is the company's Chrome OS-based tablet and it features the stereo speakers, a USB Type-C port but there's no 3.5mm headphone jack. Here's everything you need to know.
Adobe Releases October 2018 Security Updates. None for Flash Player!
Adobe published its October 2018 Patch Tuesday updates today and it came with a big surprise. Not one security fix for Adobe Flash Player! Unfortunately, there are 11 vulnerabilities being patched, with two being critical, in Adobe Framemaker, Digital Editions, and Technical Communications Suite. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-october-2018-security-updates-none-for-flash-player/
Adobe published its October 2018 Patch Tuesday updates today and it came with a big surprise. Not one security fix for Adobe Flash Player! Unfortunately, there are 11 vulnerabilities being patched, with two being critical, in Adobe Framemaker, Digital Editions, and Technical Communications Suite. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-october-2018-security-updates-none-for-flash-player/
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Adobe Releases October 2018 Security Updates. None for Flash Player!
Adobe published its October 2018 Patch Tuesday updates today and it came with a big surprise. Not one security fix for Adobe Flash Player! Unfortunately, there are 11 vulnerabilities being patched, with two being critical, in Adobe Framemaker, Digital Editions…
Windows 10 KB4464330, KB4462919 and KB4462918 Cumulative Updates Released
Microsoft has just released a new batch of cumulative updates for Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4464330-kb4462919-and-kb4462918-cumulative-updates-released/
Microsoft has just released a new batch of cumulative updates for Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4464330-kb4462919-and-kb4462918-cumulative-updates-released/
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Windows 10 KB4464330, KB4462919 and KB4462918 Cumulative Updates Released
Microsoft has just released a new batch of cumulative updates for Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709).
Microsoft October 2018 Patch Tuesday Fixes 12 Critical Vulnerabilities
Today is the October 2018 Patch Tuesday, which means a boatload of security updates are out for Microsoft products including Windows, Office, and Exchange Server. These updates fix known bugs and security vulnerabilities found within Microsoft's products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-october-2018-patch-tuesday-fixes-12-critical-vulnerabilities/
Today is the October 2018 Patch Tuesday, which means a boatload of security updates are out for Microsoft products including Windows, Office, and Exchange Server. These updates fix known bugs and security vulnerabilities found within Microsoft's products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-october-2018-patch-tuesday-fixes-12-critical-vulnerabilities/
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Microsoft October 2018 Patch Tuesday Fixes 12 Critical Vulnerabilities
Today is the October 2018 Patch Tuesday, which means a boatload of security updates are out for Microsoft products including Windows, Office, and Exchange Server. These updates fix known bugs and security vulnerabilities found within Microsoft's products.
Microsoft Releases Windows 7 & 8.1 Cumulative Updates KB4462923 & KB4462926
Microsoft today released new cumulative updates for all supported versions of Windows 10 including the October 2018 Update. Microsoft has also released a new patch for Windows 7 and 8.1 with general security fixes and improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-7-and-81-cumulative-updates-kb4462923-and-kb4462926/
Microsoft today released new cumulative updates for all supported versions of Windows 10 including the October 2018 Update. Microsoft has also released a new patch for Windows 7 and 8.1 with general security fixes and improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-7-and-81-cumulative-updates-kb4462923-and-kb4462926/
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Microsoft Releases Windows 7 & 8.1 Cumulative Updates KB4462923 & KB4462926
Microsoft today released new cumulative updates for all supported versions of Windows 10 including the October 2018 Update. Microsoft has also released a new patch for Windows 7 and 8.1 with general security fixes and improvements.
Fixed Windows 10 October 2018 Update Released to Insiders for Testing
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is once again available for Insiders for final testing and after analyzing the feedback and data from the Insider community, Windows 10 October 2018 Update will be re-released to the general public soon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/fixed-windows-10-october-2018-update-released-to-insiders-for-testing/
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is once again available for Insiders for final testing and after analyzing the feedback and data from the Insider community, Windows 10 October 2018 Update will be re-released to the general public soon. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/fixed-windows-10-october-2018-update-released-to-insiders-for-testing/
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Fixed Windows 10 October 2018 Update Released to Insiders for Testing
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is once again available for Insiders for final testing and after analyzing the feedback and data from the Insider community, Windows 10 October 2018 Update will be re-released to the general public soon.
US Advanced Weaponry Is Easy to Hack, Even by Low-Skilled Attackers
Major weapon systems developed by the US Department of Defense are riddled with vulnerabilities that make them an easy target for adversaries trying to control them or disrupt their functions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-advanced-weaponry-is-easy-to-hack-even-by-low-skilled-attackers/
Major weapon systems developed by the US Department of Defense are riddled with vulnerabilities that make them an easy target for adversaries trying to control them or disrupt their functions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-advanced-weaponry-is-easy-to-hack-even-by-low-skilled-attackers/
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US Advanced Weaponry Is Easy to Hack, Even by Low-Skilled Attackers
Major weapon systems developed by the US Department of Defense are riddled with vulnerabilities that make them an easy target for adversaries trying to control them or disrupt their functions.
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…
New Phishing Campaign Drops Ursnif into Conversation Threads
A new phishing campaign spotted this September shows increased sophistication from the operators, who take over email accounts and insert a banking trojan in conversation threads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-phishing-campaign-drops-ursnif-into-conversation-threads/
A new phishing campaign spotted this September shows increased sophistication from the operators, who take over email accounts and insert a banking trojan in conversation threads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-phishing-campaign-drops-ursnif-into-conversation-threads/
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New Phishing Campaign Drops Ursnif into Conversation Threads
A new phishing campaign spotted this September shows increased sophistication from the operators, who take over email accounts and insert a banking trojan in conversation threads.
Hacking Forums Serve Different Purposes for Russian and Chinese Hackers
A peek into the cybercriminals underground of Russian and Chinese hackers reveals sharp differences between the two communities in terms of interests and the way they run their businesses, often shaped by state laws and unwritten norms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacking-forums-serve-different-purposes-for-russian-and-chinese-hackers/
A peek into the cybercriminals underground of Russian and Chinese hackers reveals sharp differences between the two communities in terms of interests and the way they run their businesses, often shaped by state laws and unwritten norms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacking-forums-serve-different-purposes-for-russian-and-chinese-hackers/
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Hacking Forums Serve Different Purposes for Russian and Chinese Hackers
A peek into the cybercriminals underground of Russian and Chinese hackers reveals sharp differences between the two communities in terms of interests and the way they run their businesses, often shaped by state laws and unwritten norms.
Attorney Generals From 35 States Call on FCC To Stop Illegal Robocalls
Attorney Generals from 35 states have called on the FCC to put an end to the rising tide of the very annoying robocalls that people are receiving not only on their landlines, but also on their mobile numbers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/attorney-generals-from-35-states-call-on-fcc-to-stop-illegal-robocalls/
Attorney Generals from 35 states have called on the FCC to put an end to the rising tide of the very annoying robocalls that people are receiving not only on their landlines, but also on their mobile numbers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/attorney-generals-from-35-states-call-on-fcc-to-stop-illegal-robocalls/
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Attorney Generals From 35 States Call on FCC To Stop Illegal Robocalls
Attorney Generals from 35 states have called on the FCC to put an end to the rising tide of the very annoying robocalls that people are receiving not only on their landlines, but also on their mobile numbers.
Microsoft Added Severity Levels to Feedback Hub Bug Reports for Windows 10
Microsoft has added a new feature to the Feedback Hub that allows Windows Insiders to assign a severity level to a bug report so that severe problems are not missed by Microsoft. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-added-severity-levels-to-feedback-hub-bug-reports-for-windows-10/
Microsoft has added a new feature to the Feedback Hub that allows Windows Insiders to assign a severity level to a bug report so that severe problems are not missed by Microsoft. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-added-severity-levels-to-feedback-hub-bug-reports-for-windows-10/
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Microsoft Added Severity Levels to Feedback Hub Bug Reports for Windows 10
Microsoft has added a new feature to the Feedback Hub that allows Windows Insiders to assign a severity level to a bug report so that severe problems are not missed by Microsoft.
WhatsApp Fixes Vulnerability That’s Triggered by Answering a Call.
A critical vulnerability in the WhatsApp messaging app for Android and iOS was fixed today that could have been activated simply by a user answering a video call. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-fixes-vulnerability-that-s-triggered-by-answering-a-call/
A critical vulnerability in the WhatsApp messaging app for Android and iOS was fixed today that could have been activated simply by a user answering a video call. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-fixes-vulnerability-that-s-triggered-by-answering-a-call/
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WhatsApp Fixes Vulnerability That’s Triggered by Answering a Call.
A critical vulnerability in the WhatsApp messaging app for Android and iOS was fixed today that could have been activated simply by a user answering a call.
Aircraft Analysis Tool Facing the Internet Exposes Airlines to Risks
Security researchers discovered that more than two dozen systems used by airlines to analyze data from airplane sensors were available online and could be used to pivot into datacenter systems and servers vulnerable to legacy security issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aircraft-analysis-tool-facing-the-internet-exposes-airlines-to-risks/
Security researchers discovered that more than two dozen systems used by airlines to analyze data from airplane sensors were available online and could be used to pivot into datacenter systems and servers vulnerable to legacy security issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aircraft-analysis-tool-facing-the-internet-exposes-airlines-to-risks/
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Aircraft Analysis Tool Facing the Internet Exposes Airlines to Risks
Security researchers discovered that more than two dozen systems used by airlines to analyze data from airplane sensors were available online and could be used to pivot into datacenter systems and servers vulnerable to legacy security issues.
New Backdoor Ties NotPetya and Industroyer to TeleBots Group
Security researchers found the missing link that helps them prove that the NotPetya disk-wiping malware and the Industroyer backdoor for electric power systems are the work of the TeleBots group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-backdoor-ties-notpetya-and-industroyer-to-telebots-group/
Security researchers found the missing link that helps them prove that the NotPetya disk-wiping malware and the Industroyer backdoor for electric power systems are the work of the TeleBots group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-backdoor-ties-notpetya-and-industroyer-to-telebots-group/
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New Backdoor Ties NotPetya and Industroyer to TeleBots Group
Security researchers found the missing link that helps them prove that the NotPetya disk-wiping malware and the Industroyer backdoor for electric power systems are the work of the TeleBots group.
CoinMiners Use New Tricks to Impersonate Adobe Flash Installers
Cryptocurrency miners are now being distributed by a new campaign pretending to be Adobe Flash Player installers. While this is not new, this particular campaign is going the extra mile to appear legitimate by not only installing a miner, but also updating Flash Player as well. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinminers-use-new-tricks-to-impersonate-adobe-flash-installers/
Cryptocurrency miners are now being distributed by a new campaign pretending to be Adobe Flash Player installers. While this is not new, this particular campaign is going the extra mile to appear legitimate by not only installing a miner, but also updating Flash Player as well. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinminers-use-new-tricks-to-impersonate-adobe-flash-installers/
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CoinMiners Use New Tricks to Impersonate Adobe Flash Installers
Cryptocurrency miners are now being distributed by a new campaign pretending to be Adobe Flash Player installers. While this is not new, this particular campaign is going the extra mile to appear legitimate by not only installing a miner, but also updating…
HP PCs Getting WDF_VIOLATION BSOD After Installing Windows 10 Updates
Windows updates have not been kind to Microsoft these past few weeks. First we had the file deletion bug in the October 2018 Update and now reports are coming in that HP workstations and laptops are receiving blue screen of death (BSOD) crashes that display a WDF_VIOLATION error after installing the latest Windows 10 updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hp-pcs-getting-wdf-violation-bsod-after-installing-windows-10-updates/
Windows updates have not been kind to Microsoft these past few weeks. First we had the file deletion bug in the October 2018 Update and now reports are coming in that HP workstations and laptops are receiving blue screen of death (BSOD) crashes that display a WDF_VIOLATION error after installing the latest Windows 10 updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hp-pcs-getting-wdf-violation-bsod-after-installing-windows-10-updates/
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HP PCs Getting WDF_VIOLATION BSOD After Installing Windows 10 Updates
Windows updates have not been kind to Microsoft these past few weeks. First we had the file deletion bug in the October 2018 Update and now reports are coming in that HP workstations and laptops are receiving blue screen of death (BSOD) crashes that display…
Facial Recognition Tech: EFF Engaged in Battle Against "Expanding Proliferation of Surveillance"
Unchecked, the expanding proliferation of surveillance cameras, coupled with constant improvements in facial recognition technology, can create a surveillance infrastructure that the government and big companies can use to track everywhere we go in public places, including who we are with and what we are doing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facial-recognition-tech-eff-engaged-in-battle-against-expanding-proliferation-of-surveillance/
Unchecked, the expanding proliferation of surveillance cameras, coupled with constant improvements in facial recognition technology, can create a surveillance infrastructure that the government and big companies can use to track everywhere we go in public places, including who we are with and what we are doing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facial-recognition-tech-eff-engaged-in-battle-against-expanding-proliferation-of-surveillance/
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Facial Recognition Tech: EFF Engaged in Battle Against "Expanding Proliferation of Surveillance"
Unchecked, the expanding proliferation of surveillance cameras, coupled with constant improvements in facial recognition technology, can create a surveillance infrastructure that the government and big companies can use to track everywhere we go in public…
New Android Trojan Gplayed Adapts to Attacker's Needs
A newly discovered piece of malware for Android raises the bar in terms of sophistication and flexibility, offering its operator adaptability to various tasks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-trojan-gplayed-adapts-to-attackers-needs/
A newly discovered piece of malware for Android raises the bar in terms of sophistication and flexibility, offering its operator adaptability to various tasks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-trojan-gplayed-adapts-to-attackers-needs/
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New Android Trojan Gplayed Adapts to Attacker's Needs
A newly discovered piece of malware for Android raises the bar in terms of sophistication and flexibility, offering its operator adaptability to various tasks.
PoC Code Available for Microsoft Edge Remote Code Execution Bug
The flurry of security bugs Microsoft addressed with its latest rollout of updates includes a remote code execution vulnerability in Edge web browser. The glitch relies on abusing URI schemes and scripts in Windows that can run with user-defined parameters. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/poc-code-available-for-microsoft-edge-remote-code-execution-bug/
The flurry of security bugs Microsoft addressed with its latest rollout of updates includes a remote code execution vulnerability in Edge web browser. The glitch relies on abusing URI schemes and scripts in Windows that can run with user-defined parameters. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/poc-code-available-for-microsoft-edge-remote-code-execution-bug/
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PoC Code Available for Microsoft Edge Remote Code Execution Bug
The flurry of security bugs Microsoft addressed with its latest rollout of updates includes a remote code execution vulnerability in Edge web browser. The glitch relies on abusing URI schemes and scripts in Windows that can run with user-defined parameters.