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
ExileRat Targeting Tibetan Supporters via Malicious PowerPoint Docs
A targeted attack against pro-Tibetan supporters has been discovered that installs the ExileRat remote access Trojan through malicious PowerPoint attachments. Once infected, the RAT will allow attackers to retrieve information, execute commands, and steal data from the infected computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exilerat-targeting-tibetan-supporters-via-malicious-powerpoint-docs/
A targeted attack against pro-Tibetan supporters has been discovered that installs the ExileRat remote access Trojan through malicious PowerPoint attachments. Once infected, the RAT will allow attackers to retrieve information, execute commands, and steal data from the infected computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exilerat-targeting-tibetan-supporters-via-malicious-powerpoint-docs/
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ExileRat Targeting Tibetan Supporters via Malicious PowerPoint Docs
A targeted attack against pro-Tibetan supporters has been discovered that installs the ExileRat remote access Trojan through malicious PowerPoint attachments. Once infected, the RAT will allow attackers to retrieve information, execute commands, and steal…
Windows 10 Update Continues Having Issues After DNS Fixes
Windows 10 users continue to have problems performing Windows Update even after Microsoft reportedly has fixed the problem that users were having last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-update-continues-having-issues-after-dns-fixes/
Windows 10 users continue to have problems performing Windows Update even after Microsoft reportedly has fixed the problem that users were having last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-update-continues-having-issues-after-dns-fixes/
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Windows 10 Update Continues Having Issues After DNS Fixes
Windows 10 users continue to have problems performing Windows Update even after Microsoft reportedly has fixed the problem that users were having last week.
Mozilla Adding CryptoMining and Fingerprint Blocking to Firefox
In numerous Mozilla bug tickets that were recently updated, Mozilla is getting closer to adding cryptomining and fingerprinting blocking to their Firefox browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-adding-cryptomining-and-fingerprint-blocking-to-firefox/
In numerous Mozilla bug tickets that were recently updated, Mozilla is getting closer to adding cryptomining and fingerprinting blocking to their Firefox browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-adding-cryptomining-and-fingerprint-blocking-to-firefox/
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Mozilla Adding CryptoMining and Fingerprint Blocking to Firefox
In numerous Mozilla bug tickets that were recently updated, Mozilla is getting closer to adding cryptomining and fingerprinting blocking to their Firefox browser.
Huddle House Fast Food Chain Suffers Data Breach in POS System
Fast food restaurant chain Huddle House has disclosed that they were affected by a data breach in the point of sale system at some locations that allowed attackers to steal payment information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/huddle-house-fast-food-chain-suffers-data-breach-in-pos-system/
Fast food restaurant chain Huddle House has disclosed that they were affected by a data breach in the point of sale system at some locations that allowed attackers to steal payment information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/huddle-house-fast-food-chain-suffers-data-breach-in-pos-system/
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Huddle House Fast Food Chain Suffers Data Breach in POS System
Fast food restaurant chain Huddle House has disclosed that they were affected by a data breach in the point of sale system at some locations that allowed attackers to steal payment information.
RDP Clients Exposed to Reverse RDP Attacks by Major Protocol Issues
Multiple major vulnerabilities were discovered in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) protocol which can allow bad actors to take control of computers connecting to a malicious server using remote code execution and memory corruption. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rdp-clients-exposed-to-reverse-rdp-attacks-by-major-protocol-issues/
Multiple major vulnerabilities were discovered in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) protocol which can allow bad actors to take control of computers connecting to a malicious server using remote code execution and memory corruption. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rdp-clients-exposed-to-reverse-rdp-attacks-by-major-protocol-issues/
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RDP Clients Exposed to Reverse RDP Attacks by Major Protocol Issues
Multiple major vulnerabilities were discovered in the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) protocol which can allow bad actors to take control of computers connecting to a malicious server using remote code execution and memory corruption.
Mozilla Resumes Firefox 65 Rollout After AVs Disable HTTPS Scanning
Last week Mozilla halted the rollout of Firefox 65 for Windows after users started reporting insecure certificate errors due to antivirus software conflicts. Now that antivirus vendors have disabled HTTPS scanning for Firefox, Mozilla has enabled the automatic update of Firefox 65 again. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-resumes-firefox-65-rollout-after-avs-disable-https-scanning/
Last week Mozilla halted the rollout of Firefox 65 for Windows after users started reporting insecure certificate errors due to antivirus software conflicts. Now that antivirus vendors have disabled HTTPS scanning for Firefox, Mozilla has enabled the automatic update of Firefox 65 again. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-resumes-firefox-65-rollout-after-avs-disable-https-scanning/
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Mozilla Resumes Firefox 65 Rollout After AVs Disable HTTPS Scanning
Last week Mozilla halted the rollout of Firefox 65 for Windows after users started reporting insecure certificate errors due to antivirus software conflicts. Now that antivirus vendors have disabled HTTPS scanning for Firefox, Mozilla has enabled the automatic…
Google Launches Password Checkup Extension to Alert Users of Data Breaches
Google announced the release of the Password Checkup Chrome extension designed to keep an eye on current data breaches and announce its users if their accounts have been impacted by recent security breaches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-launches-password-checkup-extension-to-alert-users-of-data-breaches/
Google announced the release of the Password Checkup Chrome extension designed to keep an eye on current data breaches and announce its users if their accounts have been impacted by recent security breaches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-launches-password-checkup-extension-to-alert-users-of-data-breaches/
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Google Launches Password Checkup Extension to Alert Users of Data Breaches
Google announced the release of the Password Checkup Chrome extension designed to keep an eye on current data breaches and announce its users if their accounts have been impacted by recent security breaches.
OpenOffice Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, LibreOffice Patched
The latest version of OpenOffice is exposed to a remote code execution vulnerability that can be triggered using automated macro execution when users move the mouse over a maliciously crafted ODT document. The issue was patched in LibreOffice 6.0.7/6.1.3. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openoffice-vulnerable-to-remote-code-execution-libreoffice-patched/
The latest version of OpenOffice is exposed to a remote code execution vulnerability that can be triggered using automated macro execution when users move the mouse over a maliciously crafted ODT document. The issue was patched in LibreOffice 6.0.7/6.1.3. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openoffice-vulnerable-to-remote-code-execution-libreoffice-patched/
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OpenOffice Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, LibreOffice Patched
The latest version of OpenOffice is exposed to a remote code execution vulnerability that can be triggered using automated macro execution when users move the mouse over a maliciously crafted ODT document. The issue was patched in LibreOffice 6.0.7/6.1.3.
Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Problems Were Caused by DNS Issues
In a new update last night to the Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 update history support article, Microsoft has confirmed that this problem was caused by data corruption at an external DNS service provider. This caused incorrect records to be pushed to downstream DNS servers at other ISPs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-windows-update-problems-were-caused-by-dns-issues/
In a new update last night to the Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 update history support article, Microsoft has confirmed that this problem was caused by data corruption at an external DNS service provider. This caused incorrect records to be pushed to downstream DNS servers at other ISPs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-windows-update-problems-were-caused-by-dns-issues/
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Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Problems Were Caused by DNS Issues
In a new update last night to the Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 update history support article, Microsoft has confirmed that this problem was caused by data corruption at an external DNS service provider. This caused incorrect records to be pushed to…