FTC Issue PSA on Social Security Number Scams
Scammers pretending to be employees of the Social Security Administrations (SSA) have caused last year losses of at least $16.6 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-issue-psa-on-social-security-number-scams/
Scammers pretending to be employees of the Social Security Administrations (SSA) have caused last year losses of at least $16.6 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-issue-psa-on-social-security-number-scams/
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FTC Issue PSA on Social Security Number Scams
Scammers pretending to be employees of the Social Security Administrations (SSA) have caused last year losses of at least $16.6 million.
Windows 10 KB4482887 Cumulative Update Causing Major Stuttering in Games
The February KB4482887 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 is causing major graphics performance issues in multiple games, from FPS drops and mouse input lag to severe stuttering and lag spikes according to numerous user reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4482887-cumulative-update-causing-major-stuttering-in-games/
The February KB4482887 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 is causing major graphics performance issues in multiple games, from FPS drops and mouse input lag to severe stuttering and lag spikes according to numerous user reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4482887-cumulative-update-causing-major-stuttering-in-games/
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Windows 10 KB4482887 Cumulative Update Causing Major Stuttering in Games
The February KB4482887 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 is causing major graphics performance issues in multiple games, from FPS drops and mouse input lag to severe stuttering and lag spikes according to numerous user reports.
New SLUB Backdoor Uses Slack, GitHub as Communication Channels
A new backdoor was observed while using the Github Gist service and the Slack messaging system as communication channels with its masters, as well as targeting a very specific type of victim using a watering hole attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-slub-backdoor-uses-slack-github-as-communication-channels/
A new backdoor was observed while using the Github Gist service and the Slack messaging system as communication channels with its masters, as well as targeting a very specific type of victim using a watering hole attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-slub-backdoor-uses-slack-github-as-communication-channels/
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New SLUB Backdoor Uses Slack, GitHub as Communication Channels
A new backdoor was observed while using the Github Gist service and the Slack messaging system as communication channels with its masters, as well as targeting a very specific type of victim using a watering hole attack.
Notepad++ No Longer Code Signed, Dev Won't Support Overpriced Cert Industry
The developer of the highly popular open source Notepad++ text and source code editor for Windows announced that the program will drop code signing support starting with the 7.6.4 release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/notepad-no-longer-code-signed-dev-wont-support-overpriced-cert-industry/
The developer of the highly popular open source Notepad++ text and source code editor for Windows announced that the program will drop code signing support starting with the 7.6.4 release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/notepad-no-longer-code-signed-dev-wont-support-overpriced-cert-industry/
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Notepad++ No Longer Code Signed, Dev Won't Support Overpriced Cert Industry
The developer of the highly popular open source Notepad++ text and source code editor for Windows announced that the program will drop code signing support starting with the 7.6.4 release.
Facebook Removes Campaigns Used to Sow Discord in UK and Romania
Facebook stated that they have discovered and removed content related to two coordinated campaigns used to sow political discord in the UK and Romania. Facebook is categorizing these campaigns as inauthentic behavior as they misrepresented themselves and are being used to mislead visitors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-removes-campaigns-used-to-sow-discord-in-uk-and-romania/
Facebook stated that they have discovered and removed content related to two coordinated campaigns used to sow political discord in the UK and Romania. Facebook is categorizing these campaigns as inauthentic behavior as they misrepresented themselves and are being used to mislead visitors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-removes-campaigns-used-to-sow-discord-in-uk-and-romania/
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Facebook Removes Campaigns Used to Sow Discord in UK and Romania
Facebook stated that they have discovered and removed content related to two coordinated campaigns used to sow political discord in the UK and Romania. Facebook is categorizing these campaigns as inauthentic behavior as they misrepresented themselves and…
Russia Passes Bill That Outlaws Disrespecting Russian Officials Online
The Russian State Duma passed a new and controversial bill which allows the authorities to jail people who disrespect the government and state officials online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-passes-bill-that-outlaws-disrespecting-russian-officials-online/
The Russian State Duma passed a new and controversial bill which allows the authorities to jail people who disrespect the government and state officials online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-passes-bill-that-outlaws-disrespecting-russian-officials-online/
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Russia Passes Bill That Outlaws Disrespecting Russian Officials Online
The Russian State Duma passed a new and controversial bill which allows the authorities to jail people who disrespect the government and state officials online.
What We Know About Microsoft’s Chromium-Based Edge Browser
Screenshots for the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser were leaked online this week. With these screenshots, others found more information that was not previously confirmed by Microsoft. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/what-we-know-about-microsoft-s-chromium-based-edge-browser/
Screenshots for the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser were leaked online this week. With these screenshots, others found more information that was not previously confirmed by Microsoft. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/what-we-know-about-microsoft-s-chromium-based-edge-browser/
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What We Know About Microsoft’s Chromium-Based Edge Browser
Screenshots for the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser were leaked online this week. With these screenshots, others found more information that was not previously confirmed by Microsoft.
Google Advises Upgrade to Windows 10 to Fix Windows 7 Zero-Day Bug
Google recommends users of Windows 7 to give it up and move to Microsoft's latest operating system if they want to keep systems safe from a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-advises-upgrade-to-windows-10-to-fix-windows-7-zero-day-bug/
Google recommends users of Windows 7 to give it up and move to Microsoft's latest operating system if they want to keep systems safe from a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-advises-upgrade-to-windows-10-to-fix-windows-7-zero-day-bug/
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Google Advises Upgrade to Windows 10 to Fix Windows 7 Zero-Day Bug
Google recommends users of Windows 7 to give it up and move to Microsoft's latest operating system if they want to keep systems safe from a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild.
Insecure Database Leads to Over 800 Million Records Data Breach
An unprotected 140+ GB MongoDB database led to the discovery of a huge collection of 808,539,939 email records, with many of them also containing detailed personally identifiable information (PII). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/insecure-database-leads-to-over-800-million-records-data-breach/
An unprotected 140+ GB MongoDB database led to the discovery of a huge collection of 808,539,939 email records, with many of them also containing detailed personally identifiable information (PII). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/insecure-database-leads-to-over-800-million-records-data-breach/
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Insecure Database Leads to Over 800 Million Records Data Breach
An unprotected 140+ GB MongoDB database led to the discovery of a huge collection of 808,539,939 email records, with many of them also containing detailed personally identifiable information (PII).
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18353 Released With Sandbox Improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18353 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. This release is mostly bug fixes, but does include improvements to the Windows Sandbox. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18353-released-with-sandbox-improvements/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18353 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. This release is mostly bug fixes, but does include improvements to the Windows Sandbox. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18353-released-with-sandbox-improvements/
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18353 Released With Sandbox Improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18353 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. This release is mostly bug fixes, but does include improvements to the Windows Sandbox.
1.8 Million Users Attacked by Android Banking Malware, 300% Increase Since 2017
The number of Android users attacked by banking malware saw an alarming 300% increase in 2018, with 1.8 million of them being impacted by at least one such attack during the last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/18-million-users-attacked-by-android-banking-malware-300-percent-increase-since-2017/
The number of Android users attacked by banking malware saw an alarming 300% increase in 2018, with 1.8 million of them being impacted by at least one such attack during the last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/18-million-users-attacked-by-android-banking-malware-300-percent-increase-since-2017/
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1.8 Million Users Attacked by Android Banking Malware, 300% Increase Since 2017
The number of Android users attacked by banking malware saw an alarming 300% increase in 2018, with 1.8 million of them being impacted by at least one such attack during the last year.
Citrix Learns About Internal Network Security Breach from FBI
Citrix found out from the FBI on March 6, 2019, about a security breach into its internal network which led to the cybercriminals behind the attack being able to access and steal a set of business documents. No Citrix products or services were impacted by the attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/citrix-learns-about-internal-network-security-breach-from-fbi/
Citrix found out from the FBI on March 6, 2019, about a security breach into its internal network which led to the cybercriminals behind the attack being able to access and steal a set of business documents. No Citrix products or services were impacted by the attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/citrix-learns-about-internal-network-security-breach-from-fbi/
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Citrix Learns About Internal Network Security Breach from FBI
Citrix found out from the FBI on March 6, 2019, about a security breach into its internal network which led to the cybercriminals behind the attack being able to access and steal a set of business documents. No Citrix products or services were impacted by…
The Week in Ransomware - March 8th 2019 - OpJerusalem, Jokeroo, and More
This week we had some interesting stories, with the two biggest being an alleged new Ransomware-as-a-Service called Jokeroo and the #OpJerusalem attack conducted against Israeli sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-8th-2019-opjerusalem-jokeroo-and-more/
This week we had some interesting stories, with the two biggest being an alleged new Ransomware-as-a-Service called Jokeroo and the #OpJerusalem attack conducted against Israeli sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-8th-2019-opjerusalem-jokeroo-and-more/
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The Week in Ransomware - March 8th 2019 - OpJerusalem, Jokeroo, and More
This week we had some interesting stories, with the two biggest being an alleged new Ransomware-as-a-Service called Jokeroo and the #OpJerusalem attack conducted against Israeli sites.
Smart Car Alarms Ironically Expose Millions of Vehicles to Remote Hijacking
Aftermarket car alarm systems developed by Pandora and Viper have been found to be vulnerable to remote exploitation, enabling potential attackers to hijack the vehicles they're installed on and to spy on their owners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/smart-car-alarms-ironically-expose-millions-of-vehicles-to-remote-hijacking/
Aftermarket car alarm systems developed by Pandora and Viper have been found to be vulnerable to remote exploitation, enabling potential attackers to hijack the vehicles they're installed on and to spy on their owners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/smart-car-alarms-ironically-expose-millions-of-vehicles-to-remote-hijacking/
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Smart Car Alarms Ironically Expose Millions of Vehicles to Remote Hijacking
Aftermarket car alarm systems developed by Pandora and Viper have been found to be vulnerable to remote exploitation, enabling potential attackers to hijack the vehicles they're installed on and to spy on their owners.
Cookie Walls Do Not Comply with the GDPR According to Dutch Watchdog
Cookie walls used by websites, app, and services to force their visitors to accept tracking cookies before being able to gain access do not comply with EU's GDPR said the Dutch Data Protection Authority in a statement published on Thursday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cookie-walls-do-not-comply-with-the-gdpr-according-to-dutch-watchdog/
Cookie walls used by websites, app, and services to force their visitors to accept tracking cookies before being able to gain access do not comply with EU's GDPR said the Dutch Data Protection Authority in a statement published on Thursday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cookie-walls-do-not-comply-with-the-gdpr-according-to-dutch-watchdog/
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Cookie Walls Do Not Comply with the GDPR According to Dutch Watchdog
Cookie walls used by websites, app, and services to force their visitors to accept tracking cookies before being able to gain access do not comply with EU's GDPR said the Dutch Data Protection Authority in a statement published on Thursday.
Ransomware Attack on Jackson County Gets Cybercriminals $400,000
A ransomware attack hit the computers of Jackson County, Georgia, reducing government activity to a crawl until officials decided to pay cybercriminals $400,000 in exchange for the file decryption key. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attack-on-jackson-county-gets-cybercriminals-400-000/
A ransomware attack hit the computers of Jackson County, Georgia, reducing government activity to a crawl until officials decided to pay cybercriminals $400,000 in exchange for the file decryption key. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attack-on-jackson-county-gets-cybercriminals-400-000/
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Ransomware Attack on Jackson County Gets Cybercriminals $400,000
A ransomware attack hit the computers of Jackson County, Georgia, reducing government activity to a crawl until officials decided to pay cybercriminals $400,000 in exchange for the file decryption key.
STOP Ransomware Installing Password Stealing Trojans on Victims
In addition to encrypting a victim's files, the STOP ransomware family has also started to install the Azorult password-stealing Trojan on victim's computer to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, desktop files, and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stop-ransomware-installing-password-stealing-trojans-on-victims/
In addition to encrypting a victim's files, the STOP ransomware family has also started to install the Azorult password-stealing Trojan on victim's computer to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, desktop files, and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stop-ransomware-installing-password-stealing-trojans-on-victims/
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STOP Ransomware Installing Password Stealing Trojans on Victims
In addition to encrypting a victim's files, the STOP ransomware family has also started to install the Azorult password-stealing Trojan on victim's computer to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, desktop files, and more.
Microsoft Asks Users to Call Windows 10 Devs About ALT+TAB Feature
Microsoft has started to display notifications in the Windows 10 Action Center asking users to have a phone call with Microsoft developers and provide direct feedback about the ALT+TAB feature in Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-asks-users-to-call-windows-10-devs-about-alt-tab-feature/
Microsoft has started to display notifications in the Windows 10 Action Center asking users to have a phone call with Microsoft developers and provide direct feedback about the ALT+TAB feature in Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-asks-users-to-call-windows-10-devs-about-alt-tab-feature/
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Microsoft Asks Users to Call Windows 10 Devs About ALT+TAB Feature
Microsoft has started to display notifications in the Windows 10 Action Center asking users to have a phone call with Microsoft developers and provide direct feedback about the ALT+TAB feature in Windows.
Game Development Companies Backdoored in Supply-Chain Attacks
Two popular games and a gaming platform developed by Asian companies were compromised following a series of successful supply-chain attacks which allowed the attackers to include a malicious payload designed to provide them with a backdoor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/game-development-companies-backdoored-in-supply-chain-attacks/
Two popular games and a gaming platform developed by Asian companies were compromised following a series of successful supply-chain attacks which allowed the attackers to include a malicious payload designed to provide them with a backdoor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/game-development-companies-backdoored-in-supply-chain-attacks/
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Game Development Companies Backdoored in Supply-Chain Attacks
Two popular games and a gaming platform developed by Asian companies were compromised following a series of successful supply-chain attacks which allowed the attackers to include a malicious payload designed to provide them with a backdoor.
Creepy Database Lists 'BreedReady' Status for 1.8 Million Women
A database left unprotected online reveals a creepy set of details collected on more than 1.8 million women in China. Apart from the regular info one would expect, like name, age, and date of birth, the data set also includes a "BreedReady" status. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/creepy-database-lists-breedready-status-for-18-million-women/
A database left unprotected online reveals a creepy set of details collected on more than 1.8 million women in China. Apart from the regular info one would expect, like name, age, and date of birth, the data set also includes a "BreedReady" status. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/creepy-database-lists-breedready-status-for-18-million-women/
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Creepy Database Lists 'BreedReady' Status for 1.8 Million Women
A database left unprotected online reveals a creepy set of details collected on more than 1.8 million women in China. Apart from the regular info one would expect, like name, age, and date of birth, the data set also includes a "BreedReady" status.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Face Recognition Can Easily Be Bypassed
The face recognition-based screen lock feature in the Samsung Galaxy S10 can be easily fooled using a photo or a video of the owner as shown by multiple reports coming from customers, experts and tech reviewers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-galaxy-s10-face-recognition-can-easily-be-bypassed/
The face recognition-based screen lock feature in the Samsung Galaxy S10 can be easily fooled using a photo or a video of the owner as shown by multiple reports coming from customers, experts and tech reviewers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-galaxy-s10-face-recognition-can-easily-be-bypassed/
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Face Recognition Can Easily Be Bypassed
The face recognition-based screen lock feature in the Samsung Galaxy S10 can be easily fooled using a photo or a video of the owner as shown by multiple reports coming from customers, experts and tech reviewers.