Linux Kernel Spectre Protection Changes to Boost App Performance
The Speculative Store Bypass Disable (SSBD) bit will be toggled off for programs that do not require the extra protection against the Spectre Variant 4 hardware security issue according to a proposed Linux kernel patch [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/linux-kernel-spectre-protection-changes-to-boost-app-performance/
The Speculative Store Bypass Disable (SSBD) bit will be toggled off for programs that do not require the extra protection against the Spectre Variant 4 hardware security issue according to a proposed Linux kernel patch [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/linux-kernel-spectre-protection-changes-to-boost-app-performance/
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Linux Kernel Spectre Protection Changes to Boost App Performance
The Speculative Store Bypass Disable (SSBD) bit will be toggled off for programs that do not require the extra protection against the Spectre Variant 4 hardware security issue according to a proposed Linux kernel patch
Ethical Hacker Exposes Magyar Telekom Vulnerabilities, Faces 8 Years in Jail
An ethical hacker who discovered a security vulnerability in Magyar Telekom's IT systems during April 2018 is currently being investigated by the Hungarian Prosecution Service after the company filed a complaint and faces 8 years in prison, local Hungarian media reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ethical-hacker-exposes-magyar-telekom-vulnerabilities-faces-8-years-in-jail/
An ethical hacker who discovered a security vulnerability in Magyar Telekom's IT systems during April 2018 is currently being investigated by the Hungarian Prosecution Service after the company filed a complaint and faces 8 years in prison, local Hungarian media reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ethical-hacker-exposes-magyar-telekom-vulnerabilities-faces-8-years-in-jail/
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Ethical Hacker Exposes Magyar Telekom Vulnerabilities, Faces 8 Years in Jail
An ethical hacker who discovered a security vulnerability in Magyar Telekom's IT systems during April 2018 is currently being investigated by the Hungarian Prosecution Service after the company filed a complaint and faces 8 years in prison, local Hungarian…
Microsoft Forcing Skype Classic Users to Upgrade to Version 8
See all those happy faces in the picture above? A lot of people are not feeling the same way now that Microsoft has decided to force users to upgrade from Skype 7.4, otherwise known as Skype Classic, to the much disliked Skype 8. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-forcing-skype-classic-users-to-upgrade-to-version-8/
See all those happy faces in the picture above? A lot of people are not feeling the same way now that Microsoft has decided to force users to upgrade from Skype 7.4, otherwise known as Skype Classic, to the much disliked Skype 8. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-forcing-skype-classic-users-to-upgrade-to-version-8/
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Microsoft Forcing Skype Classic Users to Upgrade to Version 8
See all those happy faces in the picture above? A lot of people are not feeling the same way now that Microsoft has decided to force users to upgrade from Skype 7.4, otherwise known as Skype Classic, to the much disliked Skype 8.
Basecamp Successfully Defends Against Credential Stuffing Attack
Basecamp successfully blocked an hour-long credential stuffing attack targeting its platform on January 29, with only around 100 out of the company's advertised user base of approximately 3 million accounts being affected. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/basecamp-successfully-defends-against-credential-stuffing-attack/
Basecamp successfully blocked an hour-long credential stuffing attack targeting its platform on January 29, with only around 100 out of the company's advertised user base of approximately 3 million accounts being affected. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/basecamp-successfully-defends-against-credential-stuffing-attack/
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Basecamp Successfully Defends Against Credential Stuffing Attack
Basecamp successfully blocked an hour-long credential stuffing attack targeting its platform on January 29, with only around 100 out of the company's advertised user base of approximately 3 million accounts being affected.
Google Outage Causing Google Charts and Other APIs to Not Work
If you use Google Charts, or other Google API libraries, as part of your web site then you may have noticed that they stopped working. This is being caused by an outage at Google that is causing the older jsapi library and causing the URL to return a 502 error. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-outage-causing-google-charts-and-other-apis-to-not-work/
If you use Google Charts, or other Google API libraries, as part of your web site then you may have noticed that they stopped working. This is being caused by an outage at Google that is causing the older jsapi library and causing the URL to return a 502 error. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-outage-causing-google-charts-and-other-apis-to-not-work/
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Google Outage Causing Google Charts and Other APIs to Not Work
If you use Google Charts, or other Google API libraries, as part of your web site then you may have noticed that they stopped working. This is being caused by an outage at Google that is causing the older jsapi library and causing the URL to return a 502…
Mozilla Halts Firefox 65 Rollout Due to Insecure Certificate Errors
Mozilla has halted the automatic updates to Firefox 65 as users are unable to browse web sites due to certificate errors. These errors are being caused by conflicts between various antivirus program's HTTPS scanning and Firefox 65. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-halts-firefox-65-rollout-due-to-insecure-certificate-errors/
Mozilla has halted the automatic updates to Firefox 65 as users are unable to browse web sites due to certificate errors. These errors are being caused by conflicts between various antivirus program's HTTPS scanning and Firefox 65. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-halts-firefox-65-rollout-due-to-insecure-certificate-errors/
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Mozilla Halts Firefox 65 Rollout Due to Insecure Certificate Errors
Mozilla has halted the automatic updates to Firefox 65 as users are unable to browse web sites due to certificate errors. These errors are being caused by conflicts between various antivirus program's HTTPS scanning and Firefox 65.
DHS Security Tech Innovation Program Means Big Money for SMBs
U.S. small businesses have until February 12 to submit their homeland security technology solutions proposals as part of the DHS FY 19 SBIR Solicitation program according to a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-security-tech-innovation-program-means-big-money-for-smbs/
U.S. small businesses have until February 12 to submit their homeland security technology solutions proposals as part of the DHS FY 19 SBIR Solicitation program according to a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-security-tech-innovation-program-means-big-money-for-smbs/
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DHS Security Tech Innovation Program Means Big Money for SMBs
U.S. small businesses have until February 12 to submit their homeland security technology solutions proposals as part of the DHS FY 19 SBIR Solicitation program according to a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The Week in Ransomware - February 1st 2019 - LockerGoga, MalSpam, and More
The biggest ransomware news this week is the cyber attack on Altran that was supposedly hit by the LockerGoga Ransomware. In addition, huge malspam campaigns were pushing Troldesh on Russia and GandCrab on Japanese victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-february-1st-2019-lockergoga-malspam-and-more/
The biggest ransomware news this week is the cyber attack on Altran that was supposedly hit by the LockerGoga Ransomware. In addition, huge malspam campaigns were pushing Troldesh on Russia and GandCrab on Japanese victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-february-1st-2019-lockergoga-malspam-and-more/
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The Week in Ransomware - February 1st 2019 - LockerGoga, MalSpam, and More
The biggest ransomware news this week is the cyber attack on Altran that was supposedly hit by the LockerGoga Ransomware. In addition, huge malspam campaigns were pushing Troldesh on Russia and GandCrab on Japanese victims.
New Site Monitors Censorship on Apple's Chinese App Store
applecensorship.com is a website focused on exposing the extent of censorship allowed by Apple on their iOS App Store. This is done by monitoring which applications are being removed from the store and comparing the App Store search results between 150 countries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/new-site-monitors-censorship-on-apples-chinese-app-store/
applecensorship.com is a website focused on exposing the extent of censorship allowed by Apple on their iOS App Store. This is done by monitoring which applications are being removed from the store and comparing the App Store search results between 150 countries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/new-site-monitors-censorship-on-apples-chinese-app-store/
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New Site Monitors Censorship on Apple's Chinese App Store
applecensorship.com is a website focused on exposing the extent of censorship allowed by Apple on their iOS App Store. This is done by monitoring which applications are being removed from the store and comparing the App Store search results between 150 countries.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18329 Released with Mixed Reality Win32 apps
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18329 (19H1) to insiders in the Fast ring. This build adds top apps in Search, desktop Win32 apps in Windows Mixed Reality, and Mail & Calendar version 16.0.11231.20082. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18329-released-with-mixed-reality-win32-apps/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18329 (19H1) to insiders in the Fast ring. This build adds top apps in Search, desktop Win32 apps in Windows Mixed Reality, and Mail & Calendar version 16.0.11231.20082. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18329-released-with-mixed-reality-win32-apps/
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18329 Released with Mixed Reality Win32 Apps
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18329 (19H1) to insiders in the Fast ring. This build adds top apps in Search, desktop Win32 apps in Windows Mixed Reality, and Mail & Calendar version 16.0.11231.20082.
DHS Cyber Hunt Teams to Be Authorized by Reintroduced Bipartisan Bill
The bipartisan Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act which would require the DHS to authorize "cyber incident response" and "cyber hunt" teams was reintroduced on January 31. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/dhs-cyber-hunt-teams-to-be-authorized-by-reintroduced-bipartisan-bill/
The bipartisan Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act which would require the DHS to authorize "cyber incident response" and "cyber hunt" teams was reintroduced on January 31. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/dhs-cyber-hunt-teams-to-be-authorized-by-reintroduced-bipartisan-bill/
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DHS Cyber Hunt Teams to Be Authorized by Reintroduced Bipartisan Bill
The bipartisan Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act which would require the DHS to authorize "cyber incident response" and "cyber hunt" teams was reintroduced on January 31.
New Scam Holds YouTube Channels for Ransom
Scammers are abusing the YouTube policy violation system by filing fake copyright infringements against content creators until their channel is close to being suspended. These scammers then hold the channel ransom by telling YouTubers to send a payment or they will file another copyright infringement to have the channel suspended. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-scam-holds-youtube-channels-for-ransom/
Scammers are abusing the YouTube policy violation system by filing fake copyright infringements against content creators until their channel is close to being suspended. These scammers then hold the channel ransom by telling YouTubers to send a payment or they will file another copyright infringement to have the channel suspended. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-scam-holds-youtube-channels-for-ransom/
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New Scam Holds YouTube Channels for Ransom
Scammers are abusing the YouTube policy violation system by filing fake copyright infringements against content creators until their channel is close to being suspended. These scammers then hold the channel ransom by telling YouTubers to send a payment or…
Sextortion Scam Stating Xvideos Was Hacked to Record You Through Webcam
A sextortion scam variant is going around that states the popular adult site called Xvideos.com was hacked to include malicious script that records a visitor through their webcam and sends it to the hacker. The scam emails also states that this script was able to connect back to the visitors computer to steal their data and contacts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sextortion-scam-stating-xvideos-was-hacked-to-record-you-through-webcam/
A sextortion scam variant is going around that states the popular adult site called Xvideos.com was hacked to include malicious script that records a visitor through their webcam and sends it to the hacker. The scam emails also states that this script was able to connect back to the visitors computer to steal their data and contacts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sextortion-scam-stating-xvideos-was-hacked-to-record-you-through-webcam/
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Sextortion Scam Stating Xvideos Was Hacked to Record You Through Webcam
A sextortion scam variant is going around that states the popular adult site called Xvideos.com was hacked to include malicious script that records a visitor through their webcam and sends it to the hacker. The scam emails also states that this script was…
Chrome to Display Warnings About Similar or Lookalike URLs
Google is adding a new feature to Google Chrome that will warn users about similar, or lookalike, URLs that a user may visit thinking they are going to the normal site. This feature is designed to warn users when they visit typosquatting domains, IDN Homograph/unicode attacks, scams, and phishing sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-to-display-warnings-about-similar-or-lookalike-urls/
Google is adding a new feature to Google Chrome that will warn users about similar, or lookalike, URLs that a user may visit thinking they are going to the normal site. This feature is designed to warn users when they visit typosquatting domains, IDN Homograph/unicode attacks, scams, and phishing sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-to-display-warnings-about-similar-or-lookalike-urls/
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Chrome to Display Warnings About Similar or Lookalike URLs
Google is adding a new feature to Google Chrome that will warn users about similar, or lookalike, URLs that a user may visit thinking they are going to the normal site. This feature is designed to warn users when they visit typosquatting domains, IDN Homograph/unicode…
New Malware Siphons Cryptocurrency Wallets and Credentials, Credit Cards
CookieMiner is a new malware strain capable of stealing and exfiltrating web browser cookies related to online wallet services and cryptocurrency exchange websites, as well as passwords, text messages, and credit card credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malware-siphons-cryptocurrency-wallets-and-credentials-credit-cards/
CookieMiner is a new malware strain capable of stealing and exfiltrating web browser cookies related to online wallet services and cryptocurrency exchange websites, as well as passwords, text messages, and credit card credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malware-siphons-cryptocurrency-wallets-and-credentials-credit-cards/
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New Malware Siphons Cryptocurrency Wallets and Credentials, Credit Cards
CookieMiner is a new malware strain capable of stealing and exfiltrating web browser cookies related to online wallet services and cryptocurrency exchange websites, as well as passwords, text messages, and credit card credentials.
Houzz Break-In: Data Breach Announced
The home improvement site Houzz announced a data breach this week involving third-parties gaining access to a file that contains publicly visible user data as well as private account information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/houzz-break-in-data-breach-announced/
The home improvement site Houzz announced a data breach this week involving third-parties gaining access to a file that contains publicly visible user data as well as private account information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/houzz-break-in-data-breach-announced/
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Houzz Break-In: Data Breach Announced
The home improvement site Houzz announced a data breach this week involving third-parties gaining access to a file that contains publicly visible user data as well as private account information.
New SpeakUp Backdoor Infects Linux and macOS with Miners
New SpeakUp Backdoor Trojan targets servers running six different Linux distributions and macOS by exploiting a number of known security vulnerabilities, while also managing to evade all anti-malware solutions in the process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-speakup-backdoor-infects-linux-and-macos-with-miners/
New SpeakUp Backdoor Trojan targets servers running six different Linux distributions and macOS by exploiting a number of known security vulnerabilities, while also managing to evade all anti-malware solutions in the process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-speakup-backdoor-infects-linux-and-macos-with-miners/
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New SpeakUp Backdoor Infects Linux and macOS with Miners
New SpeakUp Backdoor Trojan targets servers running six different Linux distributions and macOS by exploiting a number of known security vulnerabilities, while also managing to evade all anti-malware solutions in the process.
Google Working on Chrome Never-Slow Mode for Faster Browsing
According to a work in progress Chromium source code commit, Google Chrome might get a "Never-Slow Mode" flag in the future which, when enabled, would block the loading of website resources that exceed a pre-defined size limit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-working-on-chrome-never-slow-mode-for-faster-browsing/
According to a work in progress Chromium source code commit, Google Chrome might get a "Never-Slow Mode" flag in the future which, when enabled, would block the loading of website resources that exceed a pre-defined size limit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-working-on-chrome-never-slow-mode-for-faster-browsing/
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Google Working on Chrome Never-Slow Mode for Faster Browsing
According to a work in progress Chromium source code commit, Google Chrome might get a "Never-Slow Mode" flag in the future which, when enabled, would block the loading of website resources that exceed a pre-defined size limit.
Windows 3.0 File Manager Reborn in All Its Nostalgic Glory
In 2018, Microsoft open-sourced the original and first GUI-based Windows File Manager which debuted in Windows 3.0. The program, which is maintained on GitHub by Microsoft, is now available to download for Windows 10 devices from the Microsoft Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-30-file-manager-reborn-in-all-its-nostalgic-glory/
In 2018, Microsoft open-sourced the original and first GUI-based Windows File Manager which debuted in Windows 3.0. The program, which is maintained on GitHub by Microsoft, is now available to download for Windows 10 devices from the Microsoft Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-30-file-manager-reborn-in-all-its-nostalgic-glory/
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Windows 3.0 File Manager Reborn in All Its Nostalgic Glory
In 2018, Microsoft open-sourced the original and first GUI-based Windows File Manager which debuted in Windows 3.0. The program, which is maintained on GitHub by Microsoft, is now available to download for Windows 10 devices from the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft Authenticator App Now Delivers Security Notifications
The Microsoft Authenticator app has been updated to deliver security notifications when important events such password changes, unusual sign-in activity, or phone number and email address changes happen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-authenticator-app-now-delivers-security-notifications/
The Microsoft Authenticator app has been updated to deliver security notifications when important events such password changes, unusual sign-in activity, or phone number and email address changes happen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-authenticator-app-now-delivers-security-notifications/
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Microsoft Authenticator App Now Delivers Security Notifications
The Microsoft Authenticator app has been updated to deliver security notifications when important events such password changes, unusual sign-in activity, or phone number and email address changes happen.
Firefox 66 to Automatically Block Auto-Playing Audible Video and Audio
Starting with Firefox 66, Mozilla's web browser will come with a new feature designed to automatically block audible video and audio content from auto-playing.on desktop and Android devices [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-66-to-automatically-block-auto-playing-audible-video-and-audio/
Starting with Firefox 66, Mozilla's web browser will come with a new feature designed to automatically block audible video and audio content from auto-playing.on desktop and Android devices [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-66-to-automatically-block-auto-playing-audible-video-and-audio/
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Firefox 66 to Automatically Block Auto-Playing Audible Video and Audio
Starting with Firefox 66, Mozilla's web browser will come with a new feature designed to automatically block audible video and audio content from auto-playing.on desktop and Android devices