18-Year Old Arrested in Japan for Stealing $130k in Cryptocurrency
A Japanese 18-year-old from Utsunomiya, Tochigi, faces criminal charges for stealing $130,000 (around ¥15 million) worth of cryptocurrency after hacking the Monappy social media network and Monacoin web-based wallet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/18-year-old-arrested-in-japan-for-stealing-130k-in-cryptocurrency/
A Japanese 18-year-old from Utsunomiya, Tochigi, faces criminal charges for stealing $130,000 (around ¥15 million) worth of cryptocurrency after hacking the Monappy social media network and Monacoin web-based wallet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/18-year-old-arrested-in-japan-for-stealing-130k-in-cryptocurrency/
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18-Year Old Arrested in Japan for Stealing $130k in Cryptocurrency
A Japanese 18-year-old from Utsunomiya, Tochigi, faces criminal charges for stealing $130,000 (around ¥15 million) worth of cryptocurrency after hacking the Monappy social media network and Monacoin web-based wallet.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18358 Fixes Poor Game Performance
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18358 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. This release is mostly bug fixes as the build gets ready for release, which includes a fix for low streaming and recording quality in Game Mode. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18358-fixes-poor-game-performance/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18358 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. This release is mostly bug fixes as the build gets ready for release, which includes a fix for low streaming and recording quality in Game Mode. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18358-fixes-poor-game-performance/
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18358 Fixes Poor Game Performance
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18358 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. This release is mostly bug fixes as the build gets ready for release, which includes a fix for low streaming and recording quality in Game Mode.
Spam Warns about Boeing 737 Max Crashes While Pushing Malware
A new malspam campaign is underway that is trying to utilize the tragic Boeing 737 Max crashes as a way to spread malware on a recipient's computer. These spam emails pretend to be leaked documents about imminent crashes that the sender states should be reviewed and shared with loved ones to warn them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spam-warns-about-boeing-737-max-crashes-while-pushing-malware/
A new malspam campaign is underway that is trying to utilize the tragic Boeing 737 Max crashes as a way to spread malware on a recipient's computer. These spam emails pretend to be leaked documents about imminent crashes that the sender states should be reviewed and shared with loved ones to warn them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spam-warns-about-boeing-737-max-crashes-while-pushing-malware/
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Spam Warns about Boeing 737 Max Crashes While Pushing Malware
A new malspam campaign is underway that is trying to utilize the tragic Boeing 737 Max crashes as a way to spread malware on a recipient's computer. These spam emails pretend to be leaked documents about imminent crashes that the sender states should be reviewed…
New Zealand Mobile Carriers Block 8chan, 4chan, and LiveLeak
Following the Friday mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, multiple internet service providers (ISP) in the country have blocked access to websites that distribute gruesome content from the incident. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-zealand-mobile-carriers-block-8chan-4chan-and-liveleak/
Following the Friday mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, multiple internet service providers (ISP) in the country have blocked access to websites that distribute gruesome content from the incident. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-zealand-mobile-carriers-block-8chan-4chan-and-liveleak/
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New Zealand Mobile Carriers Block 8chan, 4chan, and LiveLeak
Following the Friday mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, multiple internet service providers (ISP) in the country have blocked access to websites that distribute gruesome content from the incident.
New Sextortion Email Uses CIA Investigation as Scare Tactic
A new sextortion campaign has started that pretends to be from the CIA and states that you are involved in an investigation into the distribution and storage or child pornography. The scammers then demand $10,000 in bitcoin or you will be arrested on April 8th, 2019 as part of an international law enforcement operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-sextortion-email-uses-cia-investigation-as-scare-tactic/
A new sextortion campaign has started that pretends to be from the CIA and states that you are involved in an investigation into the distribution and storage or child pornography. The scammers then demand $10,000 in bitcoin or you will be arrested on April 8th, 2019 as part of an international law enforcement operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-sextortion-email-uses-cia-investigation-as-scare-tactic/
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New Sextortion Email Uses CIA Investigation as Scare Tactic
A new sextortion campaign has started that pretends to be from the CIA and states that you are involved in an investigation into the distribution and storage or child pornography. The scammers then demand $10,000 in bitcoin or you will be arrested on April…
New Mirai Variant Comes with 27 Exploits, Targets Enterprise Devices
A new Mirai variant comes with eleven new exploits, the enterprise WePresent WiPG-1000 Wireless Presentation system and the LG Supersign TV being the most notable new devices being targeted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-mirai-variant-comes-with-27-exploits-targets-enterprise-devices/
A new Mirai variant comes with eleven new exploits, the enterprise WePresent WiPG-1000 Wireless Presentation system and the LG Supersign TV being the most notable new devices being targeted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-mirai-variant-comes-with-27-exploits-targets-enterprise-devices/
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New Mirai Variant Comes with 27 Exploits, Targets Enterprise Devices
A new Mirai variant comes with eleven new exploits, the enterprise WePresent WiPG-1000 Wireless Presentation system and the LG Supersign TV being the most notable new devices being targeted.
AMD Believes SPOILER Vulnerability Does Not Impact Its Processors
AMD thinks that its processors are not impacted by the new SPOILER vulnerability that uses speculative execution to improve the efficiency of memory and cache attacks such as Rowhammer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amd-believes-spoiler-vulnerability-does-not-impact-its-processors/
AMD thinks that its processors are not impacted by the new SPOILER vulnerability that uses speculative execution to improve the efficiency of memory and cache attacks such as Rowhammer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amd-believes-spoiler-vulnerability-does-not-impact-its-processors/
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AMD Believes SPOILER Vulnerability Does Not Impact Its Processors
AMD thinks that its processors are not impacted by the new SPOILER vulnerability that uses speculative execution to improve the efficiency of memory and cache attacks such as Rowhammer.
JNEC.a Ransomware Spread by WinRAR Ace Exploit
A new ransomware called JNEC.a spreads through an exploit for the recently reported code execution ACE vulnerability in WinRAR. After encrypting a computer, it will generate a Gmail address that victims need to create in order to receive the file decryption key once they pay the ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jneca-ransomware-spread-by-winrar-ace-exploit/
A new ransomware called JNEC.a spreads through an exploit for the recently reported code execution ACE vulnerability in WinRAR. After encrypting a computer, it will generate a Gmail address that victims need to create in order to receive the file decryption key once they pay the ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jneca-ransomware-spread-by-winrar-ace-exploit/
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JNEC.a Ransomware Spread by WinRAR Ace Exploit
A new ransomware called JNEC.a spreads through an exploit for the recently reported code execution ACE vulnerability in WinRAR. After encrypting a computer, it will generate a Gmail address that victims need to create in order to receive the file decryption…
New HTTPS Interception Tools Available from Cloudflare
Cloudfare announced the release of two new tools designed to make it simpler to check if TLS connections to a website have been intercepted, to detect vulnerable clients and potentially notify them when their security is compromised or degraded. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-https-interception-tools-available-from-cloudflare/
Cloudfare announced the release of two new tools designed to make it simpler to check if TLS connections to a website have been intercepted, to detect vulnerable clients and potentially notify them when their security is compromised or degraded. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-https-interception-tools-available-from-cloudflare/
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New HTTPS Interception Tools Available from Cloudflare
Cloudfare announced the release of two new tools designed to make it simpler to check if TLS connections to a website have been intercepted, to detect vulnerable clients and potentially notify them when their security is compromised or degraded.
89% of EU Government Sites Infiltrated by Ad Tracking Scripts
Third-party advertising technology trackers from 112 companies were found on 89% of official government websites of EU member states by Cookiebot, a cookie and online tracking consent solution, after scanning 184,683 pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/89-percent-of-eu-government-sites-infiltrated-by-ad-tracking-scripts/
Third-party advertising technology trackers from 112 companies were found on 89% of official government websites of EU member states by Cookiebot, a cookie and online tracking consent solution, after scanning 184,683 pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/89-percent-of-eu-government-sites-infiltrated-by-ad-tracking-scripts/
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89% of EU Government Sites Infiltrated by Ad Tracking Scripts
Third-party advertising technology trackers from 112 companies were found on 89% of official government websites of EU member states by Cookiebot, a cookie and online tracking consent solution, after scanning 184,683 pages.
Google+ Gives Final Warning to Backup Data Before It's Deleted
Google has started sending out a new round of emails warning users that they need to backup their Google+ data before April 2, 2019 or it will be deleted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-gives-final-warning-to-backup-data-before-its-deleted/
Google has started sending out a new round of emails warning users that they need to backup their Google+ data before April 2, 2019 or it will be deleted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-gives-final-warning-to-backup-data-before-its-deleted/
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Google+ Gives Final Warning to Backup Data Before It's Deleted
Google has started sending out a new round of emails warning users that they need to backup their Google+ data before April 2, 2019 or it will be deleted.
Microsoft Edge Insider Closer to Release With New Installers
Over the past couple of days, a new installer for the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Insider build was released, which may mean we are getting closer to the public preview. While we still cannot install the browser, we are getting closer and this article will discuss what we know about the setup and how it works. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-edge-insider-closer-to-release-with-new-installers/
Over the past couple of days, a new installer for the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Insider build was released, which may mean we are getting closer to the public preview. While we still cannot install the browser, we are getting closer and this article will discuss what we know about the setup and how it works. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-edge-insider-closer-to-release-with-new-installers/
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Microsoft Edge Insider Closer to Release With New Installers
Over the past couple of days, a new installer for the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Insider build was released, which may mean we are getting closer to the public preview. While we still cannot install the browser, we are getting closer and this article will…
Fraud, Cyber Attacks, and Phishing Follow Christchurch Attack
Opportunistic actors are seeking to turn a quick profit from the tragic events last week in Christchurch, New Zealand, by engaging in online scams or by spreading malware embedded in content related to the gruesome attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fraud-cyber-attacks-and-phishing-follow-christchurch-attack/
Opportunistic actors are seeking to turn a quick profit from the tragic events last week in Christchurch, New Zealand, by engaging in online scams or by spreading malware embedded in content related to the gruesome attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fraud-cyber-attacks-and-phishing-follow-christchurch-attack/
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Fraud, Cyber Attacks, and Phishing Follow Christchurch Attack
Opportunistic actors are seeking to turn a quick profit from the tragic events last week in Christchurch, New Zealand, by engaging in online scams or by spreading malware embedded in content related to the gruesome attack.
Assessing Internal Network with JavaScript, Despite Same-Origin Policy
Researchers are warning about a hacking technique that enables attacks on the local network using JavaScript on a public website. Using the victim's browser as a proxy, the code can reach internal hosts and do reconnaissance activity or even compromise vulnerable services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/assessing-internal-network-with-javascript-despite-same-origin-policy/
Researchers are warning about a hacking technique that enables attacks on the local network using JavaScript on a public website. Using the victim's browser as a proxy, the code can reach internal hosts and do reconnaissance activity or even compromise vulnerable services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/assessing-internal-network-with-javascript-despite-same-origin-policy/
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Assessing Internal Network with JavaScript, Despite Same-Origin Policy
Researchers are warning about a hacking technique that enables attacks on the local network using JavaScript on a public website. Using the victim's browser as a proxy, the code can reach internal hosts and do reconnaissance activity or even compromise vulnerable…
LockerGoga Ransomware Sends Norsk Hydro Into Manual Mode
One of the largest aluminum producers in the world, Nork Hydro, has been forced to switch to manual operations due to a cyber attack that is allegedly pushing LockerGoga ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockergoga-ransomware-sends-norsk-hydro-into-manual-mode/
One of the largest aluminum producers in the world, Nork Hydro, has been forced to switch to manual operations due to a cyber attack that is allegedly pushing LockerGoga ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockergoga-ransomware-sends-norsk-hydro-into-manual-mode/
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LockerGoga Ransomware Sends Norsk Hydro Into Manual Mode
One of the largest aluminum producers in the world, Norsk Hydro, has been forced to switch to partial manual operations due to a cyber attack that is allegedly pushing LockerGoga ransomware.
Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks Moving to Mobile
As text messaging has become a common form of communication within a business, Business Email Compromise (BEC) scammers have started to go mobile by utilizing SMS messaging to direct their targets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/business-email-compromise-bec-attacks-moving-to-mobile/
As text messaging has become a common form of communication within a business, Business Email Compromise (BEC) scammers have started to go mobile by utilizing SMS messaging to direct their targets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/business-email-compromise-bec-attacks-moving-to-mobile/
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Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks Moving to Mobile
As text messaging has become a common form of communication within a business, Business Email Compromise (BEC) scammers have started to go mobile by utilizing SMS messaging to direct their targets.
80% of the Top Exploited Vulnerabilities Targeted Microsoft in 2018
Eight out of the top ten vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals as part of phishing, exploit kits, or RAT attacks during 2018 targeted Microsoft's software products, continuing a trend started in 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/80-percent-of-the-top-exploited-vulnerabilities-targeted-microsoft-in-2018/
Eight out of the top ten vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals as part of phishing, exploit kits, or RAT attacks during 2018 targeted Microsoft's software products, continuing a trend started in 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/80-percent-of-the-top-exploited-vulnerabilities-targeted-microsoft-in-2018/
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80% of the Top Exploited Vulnerabilities Targeted Microsoft in 2018
Eight out of the top ten vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals as part of phishing, exploit kits, or RAT attacks during 2018 targeted Microsoft's software products, continuing a trend started in 2017.
Microsoft Antimalware Crashing With Error 0x800106ba on Windows 7 & 8
According to multiple user reports, the Windows Defender Antivirus, Microsoft Endpoint Protection, and Microsoft Security Essentials antimalware solutions are crashing randomly with a 0x800106ba error code on computers running Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-antimalware-crashing-with-error-0x800106ba-on-windows-7-and-8/
According to multiple user reports, the Windows Defender Antivirus, Microsoft Endpoint Protection, and Microsoft Security Essentials antimalware solutions are crashing randomly with a 0x800106ba error code on computers running Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2012. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-antimalware-crashing-with-error-0x800106ba-on-windows-7-and-8/
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Microsoft Antimalware Crashing With Error 0x800106ba on Windows 7 & 8
According to multiple user reports, the Windows Defender Antivirus, Microsoft Endpoint Protection, and Microsoft Security Essentials antimalware solutions are crashing randomly with a 0x800106ba error code on computers running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and…
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18361 (19H1) Still Has Some Bugs to Fix
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18361 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. As we get closer to its final release in April, these builds will mostly be bug fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18361-19h1-still-has-some-bugs-to-fix/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18361 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. As we get closer to its final release in April, these builds will mostly be bug fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-preview-build-18361-19h1-still-has-some-bugs-to-fix/
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18361 (19H1) Still Has Some Bugs to Fix
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18361 (19H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring. As we get closer to its final release in April, these builds will mostly be bug fixes.
DDoS-for-Hire Crackdown Leads to 85% Drop in Attack Sizes
The average size of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks decreased by 85% on a YoY basis during Q4 2018 after the FBI seized the domains of 15 of the world's biggest "booters" (DDoS-for-hire websites). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-for-hire-crackdown-leads-to-85-percent-drop-in-attack-sizes/
The average size of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks decreased by 85% on a YoY basis during Q4 2018 after the FBI seized the domains of 15 of the world's biggest "booters" (DDoS-for-hire websites). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-for-hire-crackdown-leads-to-85-percent-drop-in-attack-sizes/
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DDoS-for-Hire Crackdown Leads to 85% Drop in Attack Sizes
The average size of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks decreased by 85% on a YoY basis during Q4 2018 after the FBI seized the domains of 15 of the world's biggest "booters" (DDoS-for-hire websites).
Netflix and AMEX Customers Actively Targeted by Phishing Campaigns
Two ongoing phishing campaigns are actively targeting Netflix and American Express customers to steal credit card and social security information as discovered by the Office 365 Threat Research team during the weekend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netflix-and-amex-customers-actively-targeted-by-phishing-campaigns/
Two ongoing phishing campaigns are actively targeting Netflix and American Express customers to steal credit card and social security information as discovered by the Office 365 Threat Research team during the weekend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netflix-and-amex-customers-actively-targeted-by-phishing-campaigns/
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Netflix and AMEX Customers Actively Targeted by Phishing Campaigns
Two ongoing phishing campaigns are actively targeting Netflix and American Express customers to steal credit card and social security information as discovered by the Office 365 Threat Research team during the weekend.