New BEC Scams Take Advantage of the California Wildfires
Whenever there is a tragedy, some lowlife will try to take advantage of it. Such is the case with a new round of BEC scams that try to take leverage the California wildfires to defraud their victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-bec-scams-take-advantage-of-the-california-wildfires/
Whenever there is a tragedy, some lowlife will try to take advantage of it. Such is the case with a new round of BEC scams that try to take leverage the California wildfires to defraud their victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-bec-scams-take-advantage-of-the-california-wildfires/
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New BEC Scams Take Advantage of the California Wildfires
Whenever there is a tragedy, some lowlife will try to take advantage of it. Such is the case with a new round of BEC scams that try to take leverage the California wildfires to defraud their victims.
Uber Fined for Covering Up 2016 Data Breach
The time has come for Uber to pay the piper for the data breach two years ago that leaked personal details of 57 million users and drivers as two data protection offices in Europe set fines that collectively amount to over 1 million euros. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uber-fined-for-covering-up-2016-data-breach/
The time has come for Uber to pay the piper for the data breach two years ago that leaked personal details of 57 million users and drivers as two data protection offices in Europe set fines that collectively amount to over 1 million euros. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uber-fined-for-covering-up-2016-data-breach/
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Uber Fined for Covering Up 2016 Data Breach
The time has come for Uber to pay the piper for the data breach two years ago that leaked personal details of 57 million users and drivers as two data protection offices in Europe set fines that collectively amount to over 1 million euros.
Windows Defender Can Detect Accessibility Tool Backdoors
Windows Defender will now detect when accessibility programs such as sethc.exe or utilman.exe have been hijacked by an Image File Execution Options debugger so that they can be used as a backdoor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-defender-can-detect-accessibility-tool-backdoors/
Windows Defender will now detect when accessibility programs such as sethc.exe or utilman.exe have been hijacked by an Image File Execution Options debugger so that they can be used as a backdoor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-defender-can-detect-accessibility-tool-backdoors/
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Windows Defender Can Detect Accessibility Tool Backdoors
Windows Defender will now detect when accessibility programs such as sethc.exe or utilman.exe have been hijacked by an Image File Execution Options debugger so that they can be used as a backdoor.
Windows 10 Cumulative Updates Released With Fix For File Association Bug
Microsoft has released another cumulative update for Windows 10 with some fixes. The update is not available for Windows 10 October 2018 Update and you will see it only if you've Windows 10 April 2018 Update and Fall Creators Update installed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-released-with-fix-for-file-association-bug/
Microsoft has released another cumulative update for Windows 10 with some fixes. The update is not available for Windows 10 October 2018 Update and you will see it only if you've Windows 10 April 2018 Update and Fall Creators Update installed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-released-with-fix-for-file-association-bug/
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Windows 10 Cumulative Updates Released With Fix For File Association Bug
Microsoft has released another cumulative update for Windows 10 with some fixes. The update is not available for Windows 10 October 2018 Update and you will see it only if you've Windows 10 April 2018 Update and Fall Creators Update installed.
3ve Ad-Fraud Botnet with Billions of Daily Ad Requests Shut Down
A massive ad-fraud operation that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses has been dismantled. The illegal business at one point controlled more than one million compromised IP addresses in North America and Europe. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3ve-ad-fraud-botnet-with-billions-of-daily-ad-requests-shut-down/
A massive ad-fraud operation that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses has been dismantled. The illegal business at one point controlled more than one million compromised IP addresses in North America and Europe. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3ve-ad-fraud-botnet-with-billions-of-daily-ad-requests-shut-down/
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3ve Ad-Fraud Botnet with Billions of Daily Ad Requests Shut Down
A massive ad-fraud operation that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses has been dismantled. The illegal business at one point controlled more than one million compromised IP addresses in North America and Europe.
Sennheiser Headset Software Could Allow Man-in-the-Middle SSL Attacks
When users have been installing Sennheiser's HeadSetup software, little did they know that they were also installing a root certificate into the Trusted Root CA Certificate store. To make matters worse, the software was also installing an encrypted version of the certificate's private key that was not as secure as they thought. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sennheiser-headset-software-could-allow-man-in-the-middle-ssl-attacks/
When users have been installing Sennheiser's HeadSetup software, little did they know that they were also installing a root certificate into the Trusted Root CA Certificate store. To make matters worse, the software was also installing an encrypted version of the certificate's private key that was not as secure as they thought. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sennheiser-headset-software-could-allow-man-in-the-middle-ssl-attacks/
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Sennheiser Headset Software Could Allow Man-in-the-Middle SSL Attacks
When users have been installing Sennheiser's HeadSetup software, little did they know that they were also installing a root certificate into the Trusted Root CA Certificate store. To make matters worse, the software was also installing an encrypted version…
Tech Support Scams Using Multiple Obfuscation Methods to Bypass Detection
You have probably run into a web site that pretends to be Microsoft stating that something is wrong with your computer and telling you to call their phone number for help. While most antivirus software will detect these types of tech support scams, new tactics are being used by their creators to make them more difficult to detect. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scams-using-multiple-obfuscation-methods-to-bypass-detection/
You have probably run into a web site that pretends to be Microsoft stating that something is wrong with your computer and telling you to call their phone number for help. While most antivirus software will detect these types of tech support scams, new tactics are being used by their creators to make them more difficult to detect. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scams-using-multiple-obfuscation-methods-to-bypass-detection/
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Tech Support Scams Using Multiple Obfuscation Methods to Bypass Detection
You have probably run into a web site that pretends to be Microsoft stating that something is wrong with your computer and telling you to call their phone number for help. While most antivirus software will detect these types of tech support scams, new tactics…
The One Planet York Data Breach That Was a Data Leak
A data breach notification from the City of York has gone awry as new details shed light over the incident, revealing a completely inappropriate response to a responsible disclosure of a vulnerability potentially affecting thousands of users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-one-planet-york-data-breach-that-was-a-data-leak/
A data breach notification from the City of York has gone awry as new details shed light over the incident, revealing a completely inappropriate response to a responsible disclosure of a vulnerability potentially affecting thousands of users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-one-planet-york-data-breach-that-was-a-data-leak/
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The One Planet York Data Breach That Was a Data Leak
A data breach notification from the City of York has gone awry as new details shed light over the incident, revealing a completely inappropriate response to a responsible disclosure of a vulnerability potentially affecting thousands of users.
DOJ Indicts Two Iranian Hackers for SamSam Ransomware Operation
The Department of Justice announced today that a grand jury has unsealed an indictment against two Iranian hackers for conducting the hacking and ransomware operation called SamSam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/doj-indicts-two-iranian-hackers-for-samsam-ransomware-operation/
The Department of Justice announced today that a grand jury has unsealed an indictment against two Iranian hackers for conducting the hacking and ransomware operation called SamSam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/doj-indicts-two-iranian-hackers-for-samsam-ransomware-operation/
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DOJ Indicts Two Iranian Hackers for SamSam Ransomware Operation
The Department of Justice announced today that a grand jury has unsealed an indictment against two Iranian hackers for conducting the hacking and ransomware operation called SamSam.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update Build 17763.167 Released to Insiders With Fixes
Today, Microsoft shared more details about Build 17763.167 for Windows 10 version 1809, revealing that they have fixed tons of bugs in this release. It's likely that the same fixes will be released to the general public next month on Patch Tuesday or before. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-october-2018-update-build-17763167-released-to-insiders-with-fixes/
Today, Microsoft shared more details about Build 17763.167 for Windows 10 version 1809, revealing that they have fixed tons of bugs in this release. It's likely that the same fixes will be released to the general public next month on Patch Tuesday or before. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-october-2018-update-build-17763167-released-to-insiders-with-fixes/
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Windows 10 October 2018 Update Build 17763.167 Released to Insiders With Fixes
Today, Microsoft shared more details about Build 17763.167 for Windows 10 version 1809, revealing that they have fixed tons of bugs in this release. It's likely that the same fixes will be released to the general public next month on Patch Tuesday or before.
Windows 10 Build 18290 Released to Insiders With Start Menu Improvements
Windows 10 Build 18290 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring and it comes with noticable improvements and changes. This preview update brings Fluent Design to Start Menu, improves Cortana experience and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-18290-released-to-insiders-with-start-menu-improvements/
Windows 10 Build 18290 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring and it comes with noticable improvements and changes. This preview update brings Fluent Design to Start Menu, improves Cortana experience and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-18290-released-to-insiders-with-start-menu-improvements/
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Windows 10 Build 18290 Released to Insiders With Start Menu Improvements
Windows 10 Build 18290 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring and it comes with noticable improvements and changes. This preview update brings Fluent Design to Start Menu, improves Cortana experience and more.
Bing is Warning that the VLC Media Player Site is Unsafe
The web site for the popular VLC Media Player - VideoLan.org - is getting a big warning in Bing when users hover their cursor over it. This warning states that the "Site might be dangerous" and that it could "lead to malicious software that can harm your device." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bing-is-warning-that-the-vlc-media-player-site-is-unsafe/
The web site for the popular VLC Media Player - VideoLan.org - is getting a big warning in Bing when users hover their cursor over it. This warning states that the "Site might be dangerous" and that it could "lead to malicious software that can harm your device." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bing-is-warning-that-the-vlc-media-player-site-is-unsafe/
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Bing is Warning that the VLC Media Player Site is Unsafe
The web site for the popular VLC Media Player - VideoLan.org - is getting a big warning in Bing when users hover their cursor over it. This warning states that the "Site might be dangerous" and that it could "lead to malicious software that can harm your…
Dell Systems Hacked to Steal Customer Information
Dell announced today that they detected attackers in their systems on November 9th 2018 who were attempting to extract customer information from the Dell.com, Premier, Global Portal and support.dell.com site. As part of their response, they forced all accounts to perform a mandatory reset on the next login, but didn't disclose this b [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dell-systems-hacked-to-steal-customer-information/
Dell announced today that they detected attackers in their systems on November 9th 2018 who were attempting to extract customer information from the Dell.com, Premier, Global Portal and support.dell.com site. As part of their response, they forced all accounts to perform a mandatory reset on the next login, but didn't disclose this b [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dell-systems-hacked-to-steal-customer-information/
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Dell Systems Hacked to Steal Customer Information
Dell announced today that they detected attackers in their systems on November 9th 2018 who were attempting to extract customer information from the Dell.com, Premier, Global Portal and support.dell.com site. As part of their response, they forced all accounts…
Records of 114 Million US Citizen and Companies Exposed Online
A huge database containing over 114 million records of US citizens and companies has been discovered sitting online unprotected. The number of individuals impacted by the exposure is estimated to almost 83 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/records-of-114-million-us-citizen-and-companies-exposed-online/
A huge database containing over 114 million records of US citizens and companies has been discovered sitting online unprotected. The number of individuals impacted by the exposure is estimated to almost 83 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/records-of-114-million-us-citizen-and-companies-exposed-online/
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Records of 114 Million US Citizen and Companies Exposed Online
A huge database containing over 114 million records of US citizens and companies has been discovered sitting online unprotected. The number of individuals impacted by the exposure is estimated to almost 83 million.
SKY Brasil Exposes 32 Million Customer Records
Data belonging to 32 million customers of SKY Brasil has been exposed online long enough to make their theft very likely, an independent security researcher discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sky-brasil-exposes-32-million-customer-records/
Data belonging to 32 million customers of SKY Brasil has been exposed online long enough to make their theft very likely, an independent security researcher discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sky-brasil-exposes-32-million-customer-records/
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SKY Brasil Exposes 32 Million Customer Records
Data belonging to 32 million customers of SKY Brasil has been exposed online long enough to make their theft very likely, an independent security researcher discovered.
Mozilla Firefox Expands DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) Test to Release Channel
In June, Mozilla had announced that they were performing a limited Shield study for their Nightly users to monitor the performance of DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in Firefox. This study uses Cloudflare's DNS service to encrypt both the requests and responses to any DNS queries in order to increase a user's privacy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-firefox-expands-dns-over-https-doh-test-to-release-channel/
In June, Mozilla had announced that they were performing a limited Shield study for their Nightly users to monitor the performance of DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in Firefox. This study uses Cloudflare's DNS service to encrypt both the requests and responses to any DNS queries in order to increase a user's privacy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-firefox-expands-dns-over-https-doh-test-to-release-channel/
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Mozilla Firefox Expands DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) Test to Release Channel
In June, Mozilla had announced that they were performing a limited Shield study for their Nightly users to monitor the performance of DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in Firefox. This study uses Cloudflare's DNS service to encrypt both the requests and responses to any…
New KingMiner Threat Shows Cryptominer Evolution
A recently discovered cryptomining operation forces access to Windows servers to use their CPU cycles for minting Monero coins. Detected six months ago, the activity went through multiple stages of evolution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-kingminer-threat-shows-cryptominer-evolution/
A recently discovered cryptomining operation forces access to Windows servers to use their CPU cycles for minting Monero coins. Detected six months ago, the activity went through multiple stages of evolution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-kingminer-threat-shows-cryptominer-evolution/
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New KingMiner Threat Shows Cryptominer Evolution
A recently discovered cryptomining operation forces access to Windows servers to use their CPU cycles for minting Monero coins. Detected six months ago, the activity went through multiple stages of evolution.
Marriott Data Breach Affects 500 Million Starwood Guests
Marriott announced today that the guest database from the Starwood chain of hotels was hacked in 2014 and personal information of up to 500 million guests may be compromised. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marriott-data-breach-affects-500-million-starwood-guests/
Marriott announced today that the guest database from the Starwood chain of hotels was hacked in 2014 and personal information of up to 500 million guests may be compromised. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marriott-data-breach-affects-500-million-starwood-guests/
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Marriott Data Breach Affects 500 Million Starwood Guests
Marriott announced today that the guest database from the Starwood chain of hotels was hacked in 2014 and personal information of up to 500 million guests may be compromised.
Making a Ransomware Payment? It May Now Violate U.S. Sanctions
Thinking about making a ransomware payment? If so, you may want to think twice before doing so as it could land you in trouble for violating U.S. government sanctions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/making-a-ransomware-payment-it-may-now-violate-us-sanctions/
Thinking about making a ransomware payment? If so, you may want to think twice before doing so as it could land you in trouble for violating U.S. government sanctions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/making-a-ransomware-payment-it-may-now-violate-us-sanctions/
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Making a Ransomware Payment? It May Now Violate U.S. Sanctions
Thinking about making a ransomware payment? If so, you may want to think twice before doing so as it could land you in trouble for violating U.S. government sanctions.
CCleaner 5.50 Now Allows You to Disable Automatic Updates
Piriform released CCleaner 5.50 yesterday and it comes with the long awaited ability to block the program from automatically updating to a new version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ccleaner-550-now-allows-you-to-disable-automatic-updates/
Piriform released CCleaner 5.50 yesterday and it comes with the long awaited ability to block the program from automatically updating to a new version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ccleaner-550-now-allows-you-to-disable-automatic-updates/
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CCleaner 5.50 Now Allows You to Disable Automatic Updates
Piriform released CCleaner 5.50 yesterday and it comes with the long awaited ability to block the program from automatically updating to a new version.
Moscow's New Cable Car System Infected with Ransomware the Day After it Opens
Moscow recently opened its first cable-car service and promised free rides for the first month. Unfortunately, only two days after after the service was made available, attackers reportedly hacked into the cable car systems and infected them with ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/moscows-new-cable-car-system-infected-with-ransomware-the-day-after-it-opens/
Moscow recently opened its first cable-car service and promised free rides for the first month. Unfortunately, only two days after after the service was made available, attackers reportedly hacked into the cable car systems and infected them with ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/moscows-new-cable-car-system-infected-with-ransomware-the-day-after-it-opens/
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Moscow's New Cable Car System Infected with Ransomware the Day After it Opens
Moscow recently opened its first cable-car service and promised free rides for the first month. Unfortunately, only two days after after the service was made available, attackers reportedly hacked into the cable car systems and infected them with ransomware.