The Week in Ransomware - March 22nd 2019 - LOCKERGOGA!
This week has been dominated by the news of aluminum producer Norsk Hydro being crippled by the LockerGoga Ransomware. Since then, it has been constant news coverage regarding the ransomware and more in-depth analysis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-22nd-2019-lockergoga/
This week has been dominated by the news of aluminum producer Norsk Hydro being crippled by the LockerGoga Ransomware. Since then, it has been constant news coverage regarding the ransomware and more in-depth analysis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-22nd-2019-lockergoga/
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The Week in Ransomware - March 22nd 2019 - LOCKERGOGA!
This week has been dominated by the news of aluminum producer Norsk Hydro being crippled by the LockerGoga Ransomware. Since then, it has been constant news coverage regarding the ransomware and more in-depth analysis.
70% of Ransomware Attacks Targeted SMBs, BEC Attacks Increased by 130%
Beazley Breach Response (BBR) Services found that 71% of ransomware attacks targeted small businesses, with an average ransom demand of $116,324 and a median of $10,310, after analyzing 3,300 incidents involving its clients in 2018 [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/70-percent-of-ransomware-attacks-targeted-smbs-bec-attacks-increased-by-130-percent/
Beazley Breach Response (BBR) Services found that 71% of ransomware attacks targeted small businesses, with an average ransom demand of $116,324 and a median of $10,310, after analyzing 3,300 incidents involving its clients in 2018 [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/70-percent-of-ransomware-attacks-targeted-smbs-bec-attacks-increased-by-130-percent/
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70% of Ransomware Attacks Targeted SMBs, BEC Attacks Increased by 130%
Beazley Breach Response (BBR) Services found that 71% of ransomware attacks targeted small businesses, with an average ransom demand of $116,324 and a median of $10,310, after analyzing 3,300 incidents involving its clients in 2018
FEMA Data Leak Exposes Personal Info of 2.3M Disaster Survivors
The Office for the Inspector General for the DHS issued a report today that detailed how FEMA did not appropriately safeguard the personal information of 2.3 million survivors of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the California wildfires in 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fema-data-leak-exposes-personal-info-of-23m-disaster-survivors/
The Office for the Inspector General for the DHS issued a report today that detailed how FEMA did not appropriately safeguard the personal information of 2.3 million survivors of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the California wildfires in 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fema-data-leak-exposes-personal-info-of-23m-disaster-survivors/
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FEMA Data Leak Exposes Personal Info of 2.3M Disaster Survivors
The Office for the Inspector General for the DHS issued a report today that detailed how FEMA did not appropriately safeguard the personal information of 2.3 million survivors of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the California wildfires in 2017.
Chrome 74 Dark Mode Now Syncs with Windows 10 Color Settings
Google has released Chrome 74 into the beta channel and with it comes the browser's highly anticipated Dark Mode feature for Windows 10. In Chrome 74, Google has finally made it possible for Chrome to detect when dark mode is enabled in Windows 10 and switch to dark mode in the browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-74-dark-mode-now-syncs-with-windows-10-color-settings/
Google has released Chrome 74 into the beta channel and with it comes the browser's highly anticipated Dark Mode feature for Windows 10. In Chrome 74, Google has finally made it possible for Chrome to detect when dark mode is enabled in Windows 10 and switch to dark mode in the browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-74-dark-mode-now-syncs-with-windows-10-color-settings/
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Chrome 74 Dark Mode Now Syncs with Windows 10 Color Settings
Google has released Chrome 74 into the beta channel and with it comes the browser's highly anticipated Dark Mode feature for Windows 10. In Chrome 74, Google has finally made it possible for Chrome to detect when dark mode is enabled in Windows 10 and switch…
VirusTotal Goes Retro with New ASCII Site for Older Browsers
VirusTotal has quietly launched a new retro site this week that is designed for visitors using older browsers, who want a minimalist experience, or wish to feel the nostalgia of how it felt connecting to a console in the past. Due to its reduced page size, this new interface is also ideal for mobile browsers. with slower connections. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/virustotal-goes-retro-with-new-ascii-site-for-older-browsers/
VirusTotal has quietly launched a new retro site this week that is designed for visitors using older browsers, who want a minimalist experience, or wish to feel the nostalgia of how it felt connecting to a console in the past. Due to its reduced page size, this new interface is also ideal for mobile browsers. with slower connections. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/virustotal-goes-retro-with-new-ascii-site-for-older-browsers/
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VirusTotal Goes Retro with New ASCII Site for Older Browsers
VirusTotal has quietly launched a new retro site this week that is designed for visitors using older browsers, who want a minimalist experience, or wish to feel the nostalgia of how it felt connecting to a console in the past. Due to its reduced page size…
Microsoft's Leaked Edge Browser Should Make Google Worry
Over the weekend, a leaked build for the Chromium-based Edge browser has been released that is providing users with their first look at the upcoming browser from Microsoft. If you are a Chrome user, reports indicate that this browser feels, performs, and has basically the same features as Google Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-leaked-edge-browser-should-make-google-worry/
Over the weekend, a leaked build for the Chromium-based Edge browser has been released that is providing users with their first look at the upcoming browser from Microsoft. If you are a Chrome user, reports indicate that this browser feels, performs, and has basically the same features as Google Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-leaked-edge-browser-should-make-google-worry/
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Microsoft's Leaked Edge Browser Should Make Google Worry
Over the weekend, a leaked build for the Chromium-based Edge browser has been released that is providing users with their first look at the upcoming browser from Microsoft. If you are a Chrome user, reports indicate that this browser feels, performs, and…
Telegram Now Lets You Delete a Received Message From Sender's Device
To further increase privacy, Telegram announced today that they have added a feature that allows users to delete any message in a one-on-one chat and have it be removed from both chat user's devices [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-now-lets-you-delete-a-received-message-from-senders-device/
To further increase privacy, Telegram announced today that they have added a feature that allows users to delete any message in a one-on-one chat and have it be removed from both chat user's devices [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-now-lets-you-delete-a-received-message-from-senders-device/
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Telegram Now Lets You Delete a Received Message From Sender's Device
To further increase privacy, Telegram announced today that they have added a feature that allows users to delete any message in a one-on-one chat and have it be removed from both chat user's devices
Tesla Model 3 Hacked on the Last Day of Pwn2Own
During the last day, Fluoroacetate's Amat Cama and Richard Zhu successfully targeted and successfully hacked their way into a Tesla Model 3's Chromium-based infotainment system as part of their automotive category demo, using "a JIT bug in the renderer to display their message." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesla-model-3-hacked-on-the-last-day-of-pwn2own/
During the last day, Fluoroacetate's Amat Cama and Richard Zhu successfully targeted and successfully hacked their way into a Tesla Model 3's Chromium-based infotainment system as part of their automotive category demo, using "a JIT bug in the renderer to display their message." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesla-model-3-hacked-on-the-last-day-of-pwn2own/
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Tesla Model 3 Hacked on the Last Day of Pwn2Own
During the last day, Fluoroacetate's Amat Cama and Richard Zhu successfully targeted and successfully hacked their way into a Tesla Model 3's Chromium-based infotainment system as part of their automotive category demo, using "a JIT bug in the renderer to…
ASUS Live Update Infected with Backdoor in Supply Chain Attack
A new advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign detected by Kaspersky Lab in January 2019 and estimated to have run between June and November 2018 has allegedly impacted over 57,000 users who have downloaded the ASUS Live Update Utility on their computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-live-update-infected-with-backdoor-in-supply-chain-attack/
A new advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign detected by Kaspersky Lab in January 2019 and estimated to have run between June and November 2018 has allegedly impacted over 57,000 users who have downloaded the ASUS Live Update Utility on their computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-live-update-infected-with-backdoor-in-supply-chain-attack/
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ASUS Live Update Infected with Backdoor in Supply Chain Attack
A new advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign detected by Kaspersky Lab in January 2019 and estimated to have run between June and November 2018 has allegedly impacted over 57,000 users who have downloaded the ASUS Live Update Utility on their computers.
Emsisoft has Released a Decryptor for the Hacked Ransomware
A decryptor for the Hacked Ransomware was released today by Emsisoft that allows victims to recover their files for free. This ransomware was active in 2017 and targeted English, Turkish, Spanish, and Italian users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ransomware/decryptor/emsisoft-has-released-a-decryptor-for-the-hacked-ransomware/
A decryptor for the Hacked Ransomware was released today by Emsisoft that allows victims to recover their files for free. This ransomware was active in 2017 and targeted English, Turkish, Spanish, and Italian users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ransomware/decryptor/emsisoft-has-released-a-decryptor-for-the-hacked-ransomware/
Apple Introduces New Products During 'It's Show Time' Event
During the Apple Special Event held today at the Steve Jobs Theater, Cupertino, CA, Apple announced new ways through which its customers can experience news and magazines, TV shows, and games, as well as a new type of credit card. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-introduces-new-products-during-its-show-time-event/
During the Apple Special Event held today at the Steve Jobs Theater, Cupertino, CA, Apple announced new ways through which its customers can experience news and magazines, TV shows, and games, as well as a new type of credit card. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-introduces-new-products-during-its-show-time-event/
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Apple Introduces New Products During 'It's Show Time' Event
During the Apple Special Event held today at the Steve Jobs Theater, Cupertino, CA, Apple announced new ways through which its customers can experience news and magazines, TV shows, and games, as well as a new type of credit card.
Firefox to Import Windows Root Certs To Avoid Antivirus SSL Scanning Issues
In order to prevent future errors caused by the SSL scanning feature of many antivirus programs, Mozilla is performing a test that imports the Windows root certificates into Firefox. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-to-import-windows-root-certs-to-avoid-antivirus-ssl-scanning-issues/
In order to prevent future errors caused by the SSL scanning feature of many antivirus programs, Mozilla is performing a test that imports the Windows root certificates into Firefox. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-to-import-windows-root-certs-to-avoid-antivirus-ssl-scanning-issues/
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Firefox to Import Windows Root Certs To Avoid Antivirus SSL Scanning Issues
In order to prevent future errors caused by the SSL scanning feature of many antivirus programs, Mozilla is performing a test that imports the Windows root certificates into Firefox.
Skype Experiencing Global Instant Messaging Delays
Skype's Instant Messaging service is currently experiencing delays in syncing and sending messages in multiple countries and regions according to Microsoft and a multitude of user reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/skype-experiencing-global-instant-messaging-delays/
Skype's Instant Messaging service is currently experiencing delays in syncing and sending messages in multiple countries and regions according to Microsoft and a multitude of user reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/skype-experiencing-global-instant-messaging-delays/
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Skype Experiencing Global Instant Messaging Delays
Skype's Instant Messaging service is currently experiencing delays in syncing and sending messages in multiple countries and regions according to Microsoft and a multitude of user reports.
iOS 12.2 Patches Over 50 Security Vulnerabilities
Apple released today security updates for iOS, fixing 51 vulnerabilities in version 12.2 of the operating system. The products impacted are iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and newer, 6th generation iPods. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ios-122-patches-over-50-security-vulnerabilities/
Apple released today security updates for iOS, fixing 51 vulnerabilities in version 12.2 of the operating system. The products impacted are iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and newer, 6th generation iPods. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ios-122-patches-over-50-security-vulnerabilities/
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iOS 12.2 Patches Over 50 Security Vulnerabilities
Apple released today security updates for iOS, fixing 51 vulnerabilities in version 12.2 of the operating system. The products impacted are iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and newer, 6th generation iPods.
Leaked Chromium Edge Insider Browser Works on Windows 7
While a leaked support page has stated that the new Microsoft Edge browser will only work on 64 bit versions of Windows 10, tests show that the leaked build also run on Windows 7. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/leaked-chromium-edge-insider-browser-works-on-windows-7/
While a leaked support page has stated that the new Microsoft Edge browser will only work on 64 bit versions of Windows 10, tests show that the leaked build also run on Windows 7. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/leaked-chromium-edge-insider-browser-works-on-windows-7/
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Leaked Chromium Edge Insider Browser Works on Windows 7
While a leaked support page has stated that the new Microsoft Edge browser will only work on 64 bit versions of Windows 10, tests show that the leaked build also run on Windows 7.
ASUS Admits Its Live Update Utility Was Backdoored by APT Group
Asus confirmed today that its Live Update utility has been indeed infected with malicious code by an advanced persistent threat (APT) group as part of a supply chain attack which managed to compromise some of its servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-admits-its-live-update-utility-was-backdoored-by-apt-group/
Asus confirmed today that its Live Update utility has been indeed infected with malicious code by an advanced persistent threat (APT) group as part of a supply chain attack which managed to compromise some of its servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-admits-its-live-update-utility-was-backdoored-by-apt-group/
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ASUS Admits Its Live Update Utility Was Backdoored by APT Group
Asus confirmed today that its Live Update utility has been indeed infected with malicious code by an advanced persistent threat (APT) group as part of a supply chain attack which managed to compromise some of its servers.
UC Browser for Android, Desktop Exposes 500+ Million Users to MiTM Attacks
The extremely popular UC Browser and UC Browser Mini Android applications with a total of over 600 million installs expose their users to MiTM attacks by downloading and installing extra modules from their own servers using unprotected channels and bypassing Google Play's servers altogether. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uc-browser-for-android-desktop-exposes-500-million-users-to-mitm-attacks/
The extremely popular UC Browser and UC Browser Mini Android applications with a total of over 600 million installs expose their users to MiTM attacks by downloading and installing extra modules from their own servers using unprotected channels and bypassing Google Play's servers altogether. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uc-browser-for-android-desktop-exposes-500-million-users-to-mitm-attacks/
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UC Browser for Android, Desktop Exposes 500+ Million Users to MiTM Attacks
The extremely popular UC Browser and UC Browser Mini Android applications with a total of over 600 million installs expose their users to MiTM attacks by downloading and installing extra modules from their own servers using unprotected channels and bypassing…
NVIDIA Patches High Severity GeForce Experience Vulnerability
NVIDIA released a security update for the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software for Windows to patch a vulnerability that could allow potential local attackers with basic user privileges to elevate privileges, trigger code execution, and perform denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nvidia-patches-high-severity-geforce-experience-vulnerability/
NVIDIA released a security update for the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software for Windows to patch a vulnerability that could allow potential local attackers with basic user privileges to elevate privileges, trigger code execution, and perform denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nvidia-patches-high-severity-geforce-experience-vulnerability/
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NVIDIA Patches High Severity GeForce Experience Vulnerability
NVIDIA released a security update for the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software for Windows to patch a vulnerability that could allow potential local attackers with basic user privileges to elevate privileges, trigger code execution, and perform denial-of-service…
U.S. Federal Reserve System Exposed to Increased Risk of Unauthorized Access
Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) systems are exposed to an increased risk of unauthorized access because of security weaknesses found in the U.S. Treasury Department's computing systems according to a management report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-federal-reserve-system-exposed-to-increased-risk-of-unauthorized-access/
Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) systems are exposed to an increased risk of unauthorized access because of security weaknesses found in the U.S. Treasury Department's computing systems according to a management report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-federal-reserve-system-exposed-to-increased-risk-of-unauthorized-access/
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U.S. Federal Reserve System Exposed to Increased Risk of Unauthorized Access
Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) systems are exposed to an increased risk of unauthorized access because of security weaknesses found in the U.S. Treasury Department's computing systems according to a management report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability…
Microsoft's Application Guard Extension Protects Chrome and Firefox Users
Microsoft has released a browser extension called Application Guard that protect Chrome and Firefox enterprise users from untrusted sites by opening them in a sandboxed Edge environment that cannot interact with the rest of the computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsofts-application-guard-extension-protects-chrome-and-firefox-users/
Microsoft has released a browser extension called Application Guard that protect Chrome and Firefox enterprise users from untrusted sites by opening them in a sandboxed Edge environment that cannot interact with the rest of the computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsofts-application-guard-extension-protects-chrome-and-firefox-users/
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Microsoft's Application Guard Extension Protects Chrome and Firefox Users
Microsoft has released a browser extension called Application Guard that protect Chrome and Firefox enterprise users from untrusted sites by opening them in a sandboxed Edge environment that cannot interact with the rest of the computer.
Microsoft Plans to Add Native Caret Browsing to Chrome
Developers from Microsoft are aiming to implement native Caret Browsing in Chromium, which if implemented, would bring it to Chrome and the upcoming Microsoft Edge browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/microsoft-plans-to-add-native-caret-browsing-to-chrome/
Developers from Microsoft are aiming to implement native Caret Browsing in Chromium, which if implemented, would bring it to Chrome and the upcoming Microsoft Edge browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/microsoft-plans-to-add-native-caret-browsing-to-chrome/
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Microsoft Plans to Add Native Caret Browsing to Chrome
Developers from Microsoft are aiming to implement native Caret Browsing in Chromium, which if implemented, would bring it to Chrome and the upcoming Microsoft Edge browser.