November Android Security Update Fixes Critical Bugs, Drops Media Library
Google released to all users and partners its November security bulletin for the Android operating system, with fixes for critical remote code execution (RCE) and privilege escalation vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/november-android-security-update-fixes-critical-bugs-drops-media-library/
Google released to all users and partners its November security bulletin for the Android operating system, with fixes for critical remote code execution (RCE) and privilege escalation vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/november-android-security-update-fixes-critical-bugs-drops-media-library/
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November Android Security Update Fixes Critical Bugs, Drops Media Library
Google released to all users and partners its November security bulletin for the Android operating system, with fixes for critical remote code execution (RCE) and privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
Erratic Windows 10 Bug Breaks Changing of Default File Associations
For quite some time, users have been reporting an inconsistent bug in Windows 10 that prevents them from changing the default program that are associated with a file type. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/erratic-windows-10-bug-breaks-changing-of-default-file-associations/
For quite some time, users have been reporting an inconsistent bug in Windows 10 that prevents them from changing the default program that are associated with a file type. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/erratic-windows-10-bug-breaks-changing-of-default-file-associations/
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Erratic Windows 10 Bug Breaks Changing of Default File Associations
For quite some time, users have been reporting an inconsistent bug in Windows 10 that prevents them from changing the default program that are associated with a file type.
Windows 10 19H1 Build 18277 Is Now Available With Action Center Improvements
Windows 10 19H1 preview build 18277 is now rolling out to the Insiders in the Fast and Skip Ahead Ring with some notable improvements. This test build improves Focus Assist feature, Action Center, introduces new Emojis and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-19h1-build-18277-is-now-available-with-action-center-improvements/
Windows 10 19H1 preview build 18277 is now rolling out to the Insiders in the Fast and Skip Ahead Ring with some notable improvements. This test build improves Focus Assist feature, Action Center, introduces new Emojis and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-19h1-build-18277-is-now-available-with-action-center-improvements/
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Windows 10 19H1 Build 18277 Is Now Available With Action Center Improvements
Windows 10 19H1 preview build 18277 is now rolling out to the Insiders in the Fast and Skip Ahead Ring with some notable improvements. This test build improves Focus Assist feature, Action Center, introduces new Emojis and more.
Beware of "Unofficial" Sites Pushing Notepad2 Adware Bundles
If you are looking to download the very popular Notepad replacement called Notepad2, be careful of sites created to look official, but actually distribute Notepad2 as an adware bundle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-unofficial-sites-pushing-notepad2-adware-bundles/
If you are looking to download the very popular Notepad replacement called Notepad2, be careful of sites created to look official, but actually distribute Notepad2 as an adware bundle. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-unofficial-sites-pushing-notepad2-adware-bundles/
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Beware of "Unofficial" Sites Pushing Notepad2 Adware Bundles
If you are looking to download the very popular Notepad replacement called Notepad2, be careful of sites created to look official, but actually distribute Notepad2 as an adware bundle.
Microsoft Releases Info on Protecting BitLocker From DMA Attacks
Soon after research was released that BitLocker drives could be decrypting using SSD hardware encryption flaws, Microsoft released yesterday a support bulletin describing how to protect BitLocker from 1394 & Thunderbolt DMA attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-releases-info-on-protecting-bitlocker-from-dma-attacks/
Soon after research was released that BitLocker drives could be decrypting using SSD hardware encryption flaws, Microsoft released yesterday a support bulletin describing how to protect BitLocker from 1394 & Thunderbolt DMA attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-releases-info-on-protecting-bitlocker-from-dma-attacks/
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Microsoft Releases Info on Protecting BitLocker From DMA Attacks
Soon after research was released that BitLocker drives could be decrypting using SSD hardware encryption flaws, Microsoft released yesterday a support bulletin describing how to protect BitLocker from 1394 & Thunderbolt DMA attacks.
Microsoft Bug is Deactivating Windows 10 Pro Licenses and Downgrading to Home
A bug in what appears to be the Microsoft Windows activation service is causing Windows 10 Pro licenses to be downgraded to Windows 10 Home and then stating that Windows is not activated. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-bug-is-deactivating-windows-10-pro-licenses-and-downgrading-to-home/
A bug in what appears to be the Microsoft Windows activation service is causing Windows 10 Pro licenses to be downgraded to Windows 10 Home and then stating that Windows is not activated. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-bug-is-deactivating-windows-10-pro-licenses-and-downgrading-to-home/
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Microsoft Bug is Deactivating Windows 10 Pro Licenses and Downgrading to Home
A bug in what appears to be the Microsoft Windows activation service is causing Windows 10 Pro licenses to be downgraded to Windows 10 Home and then stating that Windows is not activated.
Google’s File Go Storage Being Rebranded for Its 30 Million Users
Google announced today that their Android Files Go storage app is being rebranded to the new name of Files by Google and that in less than a year, they have 30 million monthly users all over the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-s-file-go-storage-being-rebranded-for-its-30-million-users/
Google announced today that their Android Files Go storage app is being rebranded to the new name of Files by Google and that in less than a year, they have 30 million monthly users all over the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-s-file-go-storage-being-rebranded-for-its-30-million-users/
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Google’s File Go Storage Being Rebranded for Its 30 Million Users
Google announced today that their Android Files Go storage app is being rebranded to the new name of Files by Google and that in less than a year, they have 30 million monthly users all over the world.
DJI Drone Flight Logs, Photos and Videos Exposed to Unauthorized Access
Popular drone maker DJI exposed user accounts to unauthorized access along with information that passes through the vendor's digital infrastructure; this includes flight logs, videos and images captured by the devices, live camera and microphone feed, and map. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dji-drone-flight-logs-photos-and-videos-exposed-to-unauthorized-access/
Popular drone maker DJI exposed user accounts to unauthorized access along with information that passes through the vendor's digital infrastructure; this includes flight logs, videos and images captured by the devices, live camera and microphone feed, and map. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dji-drone-flight-logs-photos-and-videos-exposed-to-unauthorized-access/
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DJI Drone Flight Logs, Photos and Videos Exposed to Unauthorized Access
Popular drone maker DJI exposed user accounts to unauthorized access along with information that passes through the vendor's digital infrastructure; this includes flight logs, videos and images captured by the devices, live camera and microphone feed, and…
Notorious "DerpTrolling" Pleads Guilty to DDoS Attacks on EA & Sony
A Utah resident named Austin Thompson has pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego for performing DDoS attacks against multiple victims from 2013 to 2014. These victims ranged from small Twitch streamers to major gaming companies such as EA, Sony, and Microsoft. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notorious-derptrolling-pleads-guilty-to-ddos-attacks-on-ea-and-sony/
A Utah resident named Austin Thompson has pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego for performing DDoS attacks against multiple victims from 2013 to 2014. These victims ranged from small Twitch streamers to major gaming companies such as EA, Sony, and Microsoft. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notorious-derptrolling-pleads-guilty-to-ddos-attacks-on-ea-and-sony/
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Notorious "DerpTrolling" Pleads Guilty to DDoS Attacks on EA & Sony
A Utah resident named Austin Thompson has pleaded guilty in federal court in San Diego for performing DDoS attacks against multiple victims from 2013 to 2014. These victims ranged from small Twitch streamers to major gaming companies such as EA, Sony, and…
Chrome 71 Will Warn Users about Deceptive Mobile Billing Pages
Starting in Chrome 71, Google will warn Chrome users when they are visiting pages that use deceptive forms to sign visitors up for mobile subscriptions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-71-will-warn-users-about-deceptive-mobile-billing-pages/
Starting in Chrome 71, Google will warn Chrome users when they are visiting pages that use deceptive forms to sign visitors up for mobile subscriptions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-71-will-warn-users-about-deceptive-mobile-billing-pages/
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Chrome 71 Will Warn Users about Deceptive Mobile Billing Pages
Starting in Chrome 71, Google will warn Chrome users when they are visiting pages that use deceptive forms to sign visitors up for mobile subscriptions.
Linux CryptoMiners Are Now Using Rootkits to Stay Hidden
To make it harder to spot a cryptominer process that is utilizing all of the CPU, a new variant has been discovered for Linux that attempts to hide its presence by utilizing a rootkit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-cryptominers-are-now-using-rootkits-to-stay-hidden/
To make it harder to spot a cryptominer process that is utilizing all of the CPU, a new variant has been discovered for Linux that attempts to hide its presence by utilizing a rootkit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-cryptominers-are-now-using-rootkits-to-stay-hidden/
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Linux CryptoMiners Are Now Using Rootkits to Stay Hidden
To make it harder to spot a cryptominer process that is utilizing all of the CPU, a new variant has been discovered for Linux that attempts to hide its presence by utilizing a rootkit.
The Week in Ransomware - November 9th 2018 - Mostly Dharma Variants
It was a very slow week for ransomware news. For the most part, it was mostly new Dharma ransomware variants and a few smaller variants being released. Stay vigilant, though, as a slow week does not mean ransomware is not a threat. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-9th-2018-mostly-dharma-variants/
It was a very slow week for ransomware news. For the most part, it was mostly new Dharma ransomware variants and a few smaller variants being released. Stay vigilant, though, as a slow week does not mean ransomware is not a threat. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-9th-2018-mostly-dharma-variants/
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The Week in Ransomware - November 9th 2018 - Mostly Dharma Variants
It was a very slow week for ransomware news. For the most part, it was mostly new Dharma ransomware variants and a few smaller variants being released. Stay vigilant, though, as a slow week does not mean ransomware is not a threat.
Internal Chrome Page Shows All Google Interstitial Warnings
An internal Google Chrome page allows users to see all interstitial warnings or notifications that may be encountered while browsing the web with Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/internal-chrome-page-shows-all-google-interstitial-warnings/
An internal Google Chrome page allows users to see all interstitial warnings or notifications that may be encountered while browsing the web with Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/internal-chrome-page-shows-all-google-interstitial-warnings/
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Internal Chrome Page Shows All Google Interstitial Warnings
An internal Google Chrome page allows users to see all interstitial warnings or notifications that may be encountered while browsing the web with Chrome.
Cloudflare Brings its 1.1.1.1 DNS Service to Android & iOS Mobile Devices
This past April, Cloudflare and APNIC released a new 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver service whose goal was not only to make looking up Internet addresses faster, but also make them more private. Today, Cloudflare has released a 1.1.1.1 app for Android and iOS to easily bring these same features to your mobile devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-brings-its-1111-dns-service-to-android-and-ios-mobile-devices/
This past April, Cloudflare and APNIC released a new 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver service whose goal was not only to make looking up Internet addresses faster, but also make them more private. Today, Cloudflare has released a 1.1.1.1 app for Android and iOS to easily bring these same features to your mobile devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-brings-its-1111-dns-service-to-android-and-ios-mobile-devices/
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Cloudflare Brings its 1.1.1.1 DNS Service to Android & iOS Mobile Devices
This past April, Cloudflare and APNIC released a new 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver service whose goal was not only to make looking up Internet addresses faster, but also make them more private. Today, Cloudflare has released a 1.1.1.1 app for Android and iOS…
iSH - A iOS Linux Shell for Your iPhone or iPad
Have you ever wanted to run a Linux shell on your iOS device to transfer files, write shell scripts, or simply to use Vi to develop code or edit files? Now you can, with a project called iSH that is currently available as a TestFlight beta for iOS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/ish-a-ios-linux-shell-for-your-iphone-or-ipad/
Have you ever wanted to run a Linux shell on your iOS device to transfer files, write shell scripts, or simply to use Vi to develop code or edit files? Now you can, with a project called iSH that is currently available as a TestFlight beta for iOS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/ish-a-ios-linux-shell-for-your-iphone-or-ipad/
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iSH - A iOS Linux Shell for Your iPhone or iPad
Have you ever wanted to run a Linux shell on your iOS device to transfer files, write shell scripts, or simply to use Vi to develop code or edit files? Now you can, with a project called iSH that is currently available as a TestFlight beta for iOS devices.
The Intel Microcode Boot Loader Protects Older CPUs From Spectre
The Intel Microcode Boot Loader creates a bootable USB flash drive that automatically applies the latest Intel microcodes to your identified CPU so that you are protected from the speculative execution side-channel attacks called Spectre. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-intel-microcode-boot-loader-protects-older-cpus-from-spectre/
The Intel Microcode Boot Loader creates a bootable USB flash drive that automatically applies the latest Intel microcodes to your identified CPU so that you are protected from the speculative execution side-channel attacks called Spectre. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-intel-microcode-boot-loader-protects-older-cpus-from-spectre/
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The Intel Microcode Boot Loader Protects Older CPUs From Spectre
The Intel Microcode Boot Loader creates a bootable USB flash drive that automatically applies the latest Intel microcodes to your identified CPU so that you are protected from the speculative execution side-channel attacks called Spectre.
HookAds Malvertising Installing Malware via the Fallout Exploit Kit
The HookAds malvertising campaign has been active lately and redirecting visitors to the Fallout Exploit Kit. Once the kit is activated, it will attempt to exploit known vulnerabilities in Windows to install different malware such as the DanaBot banking Trojan, the Nocturnal information stealer, and GlobeImposter ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hookads-malvertising-installing-malware-via-the-fallout-exploit-kit/
The HookAds malvertising campaign has been active lately and redirecting visitors to the Fallout Exploit Kit. Once the kit is activated, it will attempt to exploit known vulnerabilities in Windows to install different malware such as the DanaBot banking Trojan, the Nocturnal information stealer, and GlobeImposter ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hookads-malvertising-installing-malware-via-the-fallout-exploit-kit/
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HookAds Malvertising Installing Malware via the Fallout Exploit Kit
The HookAds malvertising campaign has been active lately and redirecting visitors to the Fallout Exploit Kit. Once the kit is activated, it will attempt to exploit known vulnerabilities in Windows to install different malware such as the DanaBot banking Trojan…
Google Services Unreachable After Traffic Hijacking
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Google Services Unreachable After Traffic Hijacking
Services from Google on Monday became unavailable for up to two hours as user traffic followed a tortuous path through operators in Russia and Nigeria before hitting the Great Firewall of China.
Microsoft Resumes Rollout of Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is once again available for download but it's rolling out in stages so it may not show up on your device now. To check if it is available, you can head over to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for new updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-resumes-rollout-of-windows-10-october-2018-update/
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is once again available for download but it's rolling out in stages so it may not show up on your device now. To check if it is available, you can head over to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for new updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-resumes-rollout-of-windows-10-october-2018-update/
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Microsoft Resumes Rollout of Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is once again available for download but it's rolling out in stages so it may not show up on your device now. To check if it is available, you can head over to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for new…
Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4467708, KB4464455 and KB4467702 Released
Windows 10 cumulative updates for Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Windows 10 April 2018 Update and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now rolling out to compatible devices. Today's update for Windows 10 has addressed the security and non-security issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-update-kb4467708-kb4464455-and-kb4467702-released/
Windows 10 cumulative updates for Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Windows 10 April 2018 Update and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now rolling out to compatible devices. Today's update for Windows 10 has addressed the security and non-security issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-update-kb4467708-kb4464455-and-kb4467702-released/
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Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4467708, KB4464455 and KB4467702 Released
Windows 10 cumulative updates for Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Windows 10 April 2018 Update and Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now rolling out to compatible devices. Today's update for Windows 10 has addressed the security and non-security issues.
Microsoft November 2018 Patch Tuesday Fixes 12 Critical Vulnerabilities
Today is Microsoft's November 2018 Patch Tuesday, which means we get a ton of security updates to install for Windows and other Microsoft products. As these updates are commonly exploited by attackers, malware, and exploit kits, it is strongly advised that all users install these updates as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-november-2018-patch-tuesday-fixes-12-critical-vulnerabilities/
Today is Microsoft's November 2018 Patch Tuesday, which means we get a ton of security updates to install for Windows and other Microsoft products. As these updates are commonly exploited by attackers, malware, and exploit kits, it is strongly advised that all users install these updates as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-november-2018-patch-tuesday-fixes-12-critical-vulnerabilities/
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Microsoft November 2018 Patch Tuesday Fixes 12 Critical Vulnerabilities
Today is Microsoft's November 2018 Patch Tuesday, which means we get a ton of security updates to install for Windows and other Microsoft products. As these updates are commonly exploited by attackers, malware, and exploit kits, it is strongly advised that…