Qt5-Based GUI Apps Susceptible to Remote Code Execution
Through a little known command line argument, applications that configure custom protocol handlers and are are developed using the Qt5 graphical user interface framework can be exposed to a remote code execution vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qt5-based-gui-apps-susceptible-to-remote-code-execution/
Through a little known command line argument, applications that configure custom protocol handlers and are are developed using the Qt5 graphical user interface framework can be exposed to a remote code execution vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qt5-based-gui-apps-susceptible-to-remote-code-execution/
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Qt5-Based GUI Apps Susceptible to Remote Code Execution
Through a little known command line argument, applications that configure custom protocol handlers and are are developed using the Qt5 graphical user interface framework can be exposed to a remote code execution vulnerability.
Google Adding Chrome Admin Policy to Uninstall Blacklisted Extensions
Google is adding a new admin policy to Chrome that will automatically uninstall browser extensions that are blacklisted by administrators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-adding-chrome-admin-policy-to-uninstall-blacklisted-extensions/
Google is adding a new admin policy to Chrome that will automatically uninstall browser extensions that are blacklisted by administrators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-adding-chrome-admin-policy-to-uninstall-blacklisted-extensions/
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Google Adding Chrome Admin Policy to Uninstall Blacklisted Extensions
Google is adding a new admin policy to Chrome that will automatically uninstall browser extensions that are blacklisted by administrators.
FIN6 Group Diversifies Activity, Uses LockerGoga and Ryuk Ransomware
FIN6 cybercrime group has taken a step toward increased monetization of their intrusions and added ransomware to its portfolio, choosing LockerGoga and Ryuk file encryption malware for the extortion jobs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fin6-group-diversifies-activity-uses-lockergoga-and-ryuk-ransomware/
FIN6 cybercrime group has taken a step toward increased monetization of their intrusions and added ransomware to its portfolio, choosing LockerGoga and Ryuk file encryption malware for the extortion jobs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fin6-group-diversifies-activity-uses-lockergoga-and-ryuk-ransomware/
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FIN6 Group Diversifies Activity, Uses LockerGoga and Ryuk Ransomware
FIN6 cybercrime group has taken a step toward increased monetization of their intrusions and added ransomware to its portfolio, choosing LockerGoga and Ryuk file encryption malware for the extortion jobs.
The Week in Ransomware - April 5th 2019 - Pacman Wakka Wakka
This week was marked by the release of a couple of decryptors as well as numerous variants of existing ransomware and new smaller variants. Strangely, someone released a Pacman themed ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-april-5th-2019-pacman-wakka-wakka/
This week was marked by the release of a couple of decryptors as well as numerous variants of existing ransomware and new smaller variants. Strangely, someone released a Pacman themed ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-april-5th-2019-pacman-wakka-wakka/
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The Week in Ransomware - April 5th 2019 - Pacman Wakka Wakka
This week was marked by the release of a couple of decryptors as well as numerous variants of existing ransomware and new smaller variants. Strangely, someone released a Pacman themed ransomware.
Genesee County, Michigan Recovering from Ransomware Attack
Genesee County, Michigan was hit with a ransomware attack on Tuesday and the county has been working non-stop to get their systems back online. Unfortunately, this process turned out to be more difficult than expected and system are still down. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/genesee-county-michigan-recovering-from-ransomware-attack/
Genesee County, Michigan was hit with a ransomware attack on Tuesday and the county has been working non-stop to get their systems back online. Unfortunately, this process turned out to be more difficult than expected and system are still down. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/genesee-county-michigan-recovering-from-ransomware-attack/
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Genesee County, Michigan Recovering from Ransomware Attack
Genesee County, Michigan was hit with a ransomware attack on Tuesday and the county has been working non-stop to get their systems back online. Unfortunately, this process turned out to be more difficult than expected and system are still down.
AI Chatbot Helps People Find Info on Scams and Frauds
USA.gov, the official online portal of the U.S federal government, launched an artificial intelligence powered chatbot named Sam to automate the process of helping people find information on scams and frauds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-chatbot-helps-people-find-info-on-scams-and-frauds/
USA.gov, the official online portal of the U.S federal government, launched an artificial intelligence powered chatbot named Sam to automate the process of helping people find information on scams and frauds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-chatbot-helps-people-find-info-on-scams-and-frauds/
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AI Chatbot Helps People Find Info on Scams and Frauds
USA.gov, the official online portal of the U.S federal government, launched an artificial intelligence powered chatbot named Sam to automate the process of helping people find information on scams and frauds.
Major Browsers to Prevent Disabling of Click Tracking Privacy Risk
A HTML standard called hyperlink auditing that allows sites to track link clicks is enabled by default on Safari, Chrome, Opera, and Microsoft Edge, but will soon have no way to disable it. As it is considered a privacy risk, browsers previously allowed you to disable this feature. Now they are going in the opposite direction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/major-browsers-to-prevent-disabling-of-click-tracking-privacy-risk/
A HTML standard called hyperlink auditing that allows sites to track link clicks is enabled by default on Safari, Chrome, Opera, and Microsoft Edge, but will soon have no way to disable it. As it is considered a privacy risk, browsers previously allowed you to disable this feature. Now they are going in the opposite direction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/major-browsers-to-prevent-disabling-of-click-tracking-privacy-risk/
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Major Browsers to Prevent Disabling of Click Tracking Privacy Risk
Newer versions of Chrome, Safari, and Opera will no longer allow you to disable hyperlink auditing, which is a concern for those seeking maximum privacy. While some of these browsers previously allowed you to disable this feature, newer versions are going…
Planetary Ransomware Decryptor Gets Your Files Back For Free
A decryptor for the Planetary Ransomware family was released by Emsisoft this week that allows victims to decrypt their files for free. This ransomware family is named Planetary because it commonly uses the names of planets for the extensions added to encrypted file's names. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ransomware/decryptor/planetary-ransomware-decryptor-gets-your-files-back-for-free/
A decryptor for the Planetary Ransomware family was released by Emsisoft this week that allows victims to decrypt their files for free. This ransomware family is named Planetary because it commonly uses the names of planets for the extensions added to encrypted file's names. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ransomware/decryptor/planetary-ransomware-decryptor-gets-your-files-back-for-free/
Sextortion Scams Now Using Password Protected Evidence Files
New variants of the sextortion scams are now attaching password protected zip files that contain alleged proof that the sender has a video recording of the recipient. While you cannot view the individual files in the archive, you can see what they are named, which can cause recipients to become scared enough to make a payment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sextortion-scams-now-using-password-protected-evidence-files/
New variants of the sextortion scams are now attaching password protected zip files that contain alleged proof that the sender has a video recording of the recipient. While you cannot view the individual files in the archive, you can see what they are named, which can cause recipients to become scared enough to make a payment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sextortion-scams-now-using-password-protected-evidence-files/
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Sextortion Scams Now Using Password Protected Evidence Files
New variants of the sextortion scams are now attaching password protected zip files that contain alleged proof that the sender has a video recording of the recipient. While you cannot view the individual files in the archive, you can see what they are named…
Hacker's Claims of Breaching Israeli Voter Registry Under Investigation
Israel's National Cyber Directorate and Population Authority are investigating the claims a hacker made on Twitter over the weekend of hacking the country's voting system and stealing the data of roughly 6 million Israelian voters three days before the 2019 Israeli legislative election. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-claims-of-breaching-israeli-voter-registry-under-investigation/
Israel's National Cyber Directorate and Population Authority are investigating the claims a hacker made on Twitter over the weekend of hacking the country's voting system and stealing the data of roughly 6 million Israelian voters three days before the 2019 Israeli legislative election. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-claims-of-breaching-israeli-voter-registry-under-investigation/
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Hacker's Claims of Breaching Israeli Voter Registry Under Investigation
Israel's National Cyber Directorate and Population Authority are investigating the claims a hacker made on Twitter over the weekend of hacking the country's voting system and stealing the data of roughly 6 million Israelian voters three days before the 2019…
UK Wants to Hold Companies Liable for Harmful Online Behavior
The UK government announced today a set of online safety laws designed to hold the companies behind social media platforms liable for the harmful behavior spreading through their platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-wants-to-hold-companies-liable-for-harmful-online-behavior/
The UK government announced today a set of online safety laws designed to hold the companies behind social media platforms liable for the harmful behavior spreading through their platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-wants-to-hold-companies-liable-for-harmful-online-behavior/
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UK Wants to Hold Companies Liable for Harmful Online Behavior
The UK government announced today a set of online safety laws designed to hold the companies behind social media platforms liable for the harmful behavior spreading through their platforms.
Students Hack High School WiFi to Get Out of Tests
To get out of taking tests and doing school work, two New Jersey Secuacus High School students came up with the innovative approach of bringing down their school's WiFi signal so students could not access the online curriculum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/students-hack-high-school-wifi-to-get-out-of-tests/
To get out of taking tests and doing school work, two New Jersey Secuacus High School students came up with the innovative approach of bringing down their school's WiFi signal so students could not access the online curriculum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/students-hack-high-school-wifi-to-get-out-of-tests/
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Students Hack High School WiFi to Get Out of Tests
To get out of taking tests and doing school work, two New Jersey Secuacus High School students came up with the innovative approach of bringing down their school's WiFi signal so students could not access the online curriculum.
Cyber Attack Shuts Down Hoya Corp's Thailand Plant for Three Days
Japanese optical products manufacturer HOYA Corporation was hit by a cyber attack at the end of February which led to a partial shutdown of its production lines from Thailand for three days. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-attack-shuts-down-hoya-corps-thailand-plant-for-three-days/
Japanese optical products manufacturer HOYA Corporation was hit by a cyber attack at the end of February which led to a partial shutdown of its production lines from Thailand for three days. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-attack-shuts-down-hoya-corps-thailand-plant-for-three-days/
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Cyber Attack Shuts Down Hoya Corp's Thailand Plant for Three Days
Japanese optical products manufacturer HOYA Corporation was hit by a cyber attack at the end of February which led to a partial shutdown of its production lines from Thailand for three days.
UK Investigating Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony for Billing Practices
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have announced that they are investigating whether the auto-renewal of membership subscriptions for Microsoft's Xbox Live, Sony's Playstation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online are legal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/uk-investigating-microsoft-nintendo-and-sony-for-billing-practices/
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have announced that they are investigating whether the auto-renewal of membership subscriptions for Microsoft's Xbox Live, Sony's Playstation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online are legal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/uk-investigating-microsoft-nintendo-and-sony-for-billing-practices/
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UK Investigating Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony for Billing Practices
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have announced that they are investigating whether the auto-renewal of membership subscriptions for Microsoft's Xbox Live, Sony's Playstation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online are legal.
The Chromium-Based Microsoft Edge Browser Is Now Available
The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Insider browser is officially released and now available for public preview. With its release, Microsoft is offering both a developer build based on Chromium 74 and a Canary build based on Chromium 75. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/the-chromium-based-microsoft-edge-browser-is-now-available/
The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Insider browser is officially released and now available for public preview. With its release, Microsoft is offering both a developer build based on Chromium 74 and a Canary build based on Chromium 75. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/the-chromium-based-microsoft-edge-browser-is-now-available/
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The Chromium-Based Microsoft Edge Browser Is Now Available
The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Insider browser is officially released and now available for public preview. With its release, Microsoft is offering both a developer build based on Chromium 74 and a Canary build based on Chromium 75.
Anubis Android Trojan Spotted with Almost Functional Ransomware Module
An Android application which steals PayPal credentials, encrypts files from the device's external storage, and locks the screen using a black screen was spotted in the Google Play Store by ESET malware researcher Lukas Stefanko. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anubis-android-trojan-spotted-with-almost-functional-ransomware-module/
An Android application which steals PayPal credentials, encrypts files from the device's external storage, and locks the screen using a black screen was spotted in the Google Play Store by ESET malware researcher Lukas Stefanko. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anubis-android-trojan-spotted-with-almost-functional-ransomware-module/
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Anubis Android Trojan Spotted with Almost Functional Ransomware Module
An Android application which steals PayPal credentials, encrypts files from the device's external storage, and locks the screen using a black screen was spotted in the Google Play Store by ESET malware researcher Lukas Stefanko.
Microsoft Released the Windows 10 May 2019 Update to Insiders
Microsoft has made the Windows 10 May 2019 Update available to Windows Insiders in the Slow and Release Preview rings. If you are in one of these release channels, you can perform a Windows Update and download it now. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-released-the-windows-10-may-2019-update-to-insiders/
Microsoft has made the Windows 10 May 2019 Update available to Windows Insiders in the Slow and Release Preview rings. If you are in one of these release channels, you can perform a Windows Update and download it now. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-released-the-windows-10-may-2019-update-to-insiders/
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Microsoft Released the Windows 10 May 2019 Update to Insiders
Microsoft has made the Windows 10 May 2019 Update available to Windows Insiders in the Slow and Release Preview rings. If you are in one of these release channels, you can perform a Windows Update and download it now.
Windows 10 Microsoft Edge Installer Also Works on Windows 7
If you are a Windows 7 user and have been eagerly waiting for the Chromium-based Edge Insider preview to be released, today was probably a disappointment. This is because Microsoft decided to only release the public preview for Windows 10 users and have stated that Windows 7, 8.1, mac, and Linux are coming at a later date. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-microsoft-edge-installer-also-works-on-windows-7/
If you are a Windows 7 user and have been eagerly waiting for the Chromium-based Edge Insider preview to be released, today was probably a disappointment. This is because Microsoft decided to only release the public preview for Windows 10 users and have stated that Windows 7, 8.1, mac, and Linux are coming at a later date. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-microsoft-edge-installer-also-works-on-windows-7/
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Windows 10 Microsoft Edge Installer Also Works on Windows 7
If you are a Windows 7 user and have been eagerly waiting for the Chromium-based Edge Insider preview to be released, today was probably a disappointment. This is because Microsoft decided to only release the public preview for Windows 10 users and have stated…
Xiaomi Browsers Still Vulnerable After Failed Patches
Xiaomi has trouble permanently patching its browsers against a vulnerability that enables spoofing URLs in a way that is difficult to detect by users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xiaomi-browsers-still-vulnerable-after-failed-patches/
Xiaomi has trouble permanently patching its browsers against a vulnerability that enables spoofing URLs in a way that is difficult to detect by users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xiaomi-browsers-still-vulnerable-after-failed-patches/
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Xiaomi Browsers Still Vulnerable After Failed Patches
Xiaomi has trouble permanently patching its browsers against a vulnerability that enables spoofing URLs in a way that is difficult to detect by users.
Microsoft’s Chromium-Based Edge Coming to Windows 10 ARM PCs
Today Microsoft launched the Chromium-based Edge browser for Windows 10, with Windows 7, 8.1, mac, and Linux versions coming at a later date. The new Edge comes with a revamped interface, a new set of features and major performance improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-s-chromium-based-edge-coming-to-windows-10-arm-pcs/
Today Microsoft launched the Chromium-based Edge browser for Windows 10, with Windows 7, 8.1, mac, and Linux versions coming at a later date. The new Edge comes with a revamped interface, a new set of features and major performance improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-s-chromium-based-edge-coming-to-windows-10-arm-pcs/
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Microsoft’s Chromium-Based Edge Coming to Windows 10 ARM PCs
Today Microsoft launched the Chromium-based Edge browser for Windows 10, with Windows 7, 8.1, mac, and Linux versions coming at a later date. The new Edge comes with a revamped interface, a new set of features and major performance improvements.
Phishing Scheme Uses Legit Signup Forms to Steal Payment Card Data
Newsletter sign-up forms from the websites of international companies have been used by malicious actors to camouflage phishing e-mails as official newsletter subscription messages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-scheme-uses-legit-signup-forms-to-steal-payment-card-data/
Newsletter sign-up forms from the websites of international companies have been used by malicious actors to camouflage phishing e-mails as official newsletter subscription messages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-scheme-uses-legit-signup-forms-to-steal-payment-card-data/
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Phishing Scheme Uses Legit Signup Forms to Steal Payment Card Data
Newsletter sign-up forms from the websites of international companies have been used by malicious actors to camouflage phishing e-mails as official newsletter subscription messages.