Windows is Slower After April 2019 Updates According to Users
Users are reporting that after installing this week's Microsoft's April 2019 Patch Tuesday updates, Windows has suddenly become slow and programs are taking forever to open. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-is-slower-after-april-2019-updates-according-to-users/
Users are reporting that after installing this week's Microsoft's April 2019 Patch Tuesday updates, Windows has suddenly become slow and programs are taking forever to open. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-is-slower-after-april-2019-updates-according-to-users/
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Windows is Slower After April 2019 Updates According to Users
Users are reporting that after installing this week's Microsoft's April 2019 Patch Tuesday updates, Windows has suddenly become slow and programs are taking forever to open.
The Week in Ransomware - April 12th 2019 - Targeting Reveton
Been a busy week with a few decryptors released, lots of variants of existing ransomware released, and a few in-developments ones discovered. The biggest news was the announcement that the UK has jailed one of the distributors of the Reveton ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-april-12th-2019-targeting-reveton/
Been a busy week with a few decryptors released, lots of variants of existing ransomware released, and a few in-developments ones discovered. The biggest news was the announcement that the UK has jailed one of the distributors of the Reveton ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-april-12th-2019-targeting-reveton/
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The Week in Ransomware - April 12th 2019 - Targeting Reveton
Been a busy week with a few decryptors released, lots of variants of existing ransomware released, and a few in-developments ones discovered. The biggest news was the announcement that the UK has jailed one of the distributors of the Reveton ransomware.
RobbinHood Ransomware Claims It's Protecting Your Privacy
A new ransomware is in play called RobbinHood that is targeting entire networks and then encrypting all computers that they can gain access to. They then request a certain amount of bitcoins to decrypt a single computer or a larger amount to decrypt the entire network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/robbinhood-ransomware-claims-its-protecting-your-privacy/
A new ransomware is in play called RobbinHood that is targeting entire networks and then encrypting all computers that they can gain access to. They then request a certain amount of bitcoins to decrypt a single computer or a larger amount to decrypt the entire network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/robbinhood-ransomware-claims-its-protecting-your-privacy/
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RobbinHood Ransomware Claims It's Protecting Your Privacy
A new ransomware is in play called RobbinHood that is targeting entire networks and then encrypting all computers that they can gain access to. They then request a certain amount of bitcoins to decrypt a single computer or a larger amount to decrypt the entire…
The Nasty List Phishing Scam is Sweeping Through Instagram
A new phishing scam called the "The Nasty List" is sweeping through Instagram and is targeting victim's login credentials. If a user falls victim, the hackers will utilize their accounts to further promote the phishing scam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-nasty-list-phishing-scam-is-sweeping-through-instagram/
A new phishing scam called the "The Nasty List" is sweeping through Instagram and is targeting victim's login credentials. If a user falls victim, the hackers will utilize their accounts to further promote the phishing scam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-nasty-list-phishing-scam-is-sweeping-through-instagram/
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The Nasty List Phishing Scam is Sweeping Through Instagram
A new phishing scam called the "The Nasty List" is sweeping through Instagram and is targeting victim's login credentials. If a user falls victim, the hackers will utilize their accounts to further promote the phishing scam.
Multiple Enterprise VPN Apps Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication
Enterprise VPN applications developed by Palo Alto Networks, Pulse Secure, Cisco, and F5 Networks are storing authentication and session cookies insecurely according to a DHS/CISA alert and a vulnerability note issued by CERT/CC, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authentication. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/multiple-enterprise-vpn-apps-allow-attackers-to-bypass-authentication/
Enterprise VPN applications developed by Palo Alto Networks, Pulse Secure, Cisco, and F5 Networks are storing authentication and session cookies insecurely according to a DHS/CISA alert and a vulnerability note issued by CERT/CC, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authentication. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/multiple-enterprise-vpn-apps-allow-attackers-to-bypass-authentication/
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Multiple Enterprise VPN Apps Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication
Enterprise VPN applications developed by Palo Alto Networks, Pulse Secure, Cisco, and F5 Networks are storing authentication and session cookies insecurely according to a DHS/CISA alert and a vulnerability note issued by CERT/CC, potentially allowing attackers…
Patched Windows Zero-Day Provided Full Control Over Vulnerable Systems
A Windows zero-day vulnerability which got patched by Microsoft as part of the company's April 2019 Patch Tuesday together with 73 other flaws could allow potential attackers to take full control of vulnerable systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/patched-windows-zero-day-provided-full-control-over-vulnerable-systems/
A Windows zero-day vulnerability which got patched by Microsoft as part of the company's April 2019 Patch Tuesday together with 73 other flaws could allow potential attackers to take full control of vulnerable systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/patched-windows-zero-day-provided-full-control-over-vulnerable-systems/
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Patched Windows Zero-Day Provided Full Control Over Vulnerable Systems
A Windows zero-day vulnerability which got patched by Microsoft as part of the company's April 2019 Patch Tuesday together with 73 other flaws could allow potential attackers to take full control of vulnerable systems.
Important Severity Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Patched in Tomcat
A remote code execution flaw impacting Apache Tomcat was fixed by the Apache Software Foundation to prevent potential remote attackers to exploit vulnerable servers and take control of affected systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/important-severity-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-patched-in-tomcat/
A remote code execution flaw impacting Apache Tomcat was fixed by the Apache Software Foundation to prevent potential remote attackers to exploit vulnerable servers and take control of affected systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/important-severity-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-patched-in-tomcat/
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Important Severity Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Patched in Tomcat
A remote code execution flaw impacting Apache Tomcat was fixed by the Apache Software Foundation to prevent potential remote attackers to exploit vulnerable servers and take control of affected systems.
Hackers Publish AAF Member Data, Claim It's 'FBI Watchlist'
After previously releasing the data of three FBINAA charters and leaking the personal information of thousands of FBI agents, a hacking group published what appears to be the information of tens of thousands of American Advertising Federation members claiming it's an FBI watchlist. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-publish-aaf-member-data-claim-its-fbi-watchlist/
After previously releasing the data of three FBINAA charters and leaking the personal information of thousands of FBI agents, a hacking group published what appears to be the information of tens of thousands of American Advertising Federation members claiming it's an FBI watchlist. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-publish-aaf-member-data-claim-its-fbi-watchlist/
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Hackers Publish AAF Member Data, Claim It's 'FBI Watchlist'
After previously releasing the data of three FBINAA charters and leaking the personal information of thousands of FBI agents, a hacking group published what appears to be the information of tens of thousands of American Advertising Federation members claiming…
Mobile VPNs Promoted by 'You Are Infected' or 'Hacked' Ads
Mobile VPN affiliates are displaying scam ads that state your mobile device is infected, has been hacked, or is being tracked in order to scare visitors into purchasing a subscription. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mobile-vpns-promoted-by-you-are-infected-or-hacked-ads/
Mobile VPN affiliates are displaying scam ads that state your mobile device is infected, has been hacked, or is being tracked in order to scare visitors into purchasing a subscription. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mobile-vpns-promoted-by-you-are-infected-or-hacked-ads/
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Mobile VPNs Promoted by 'You Are Infected' or 'Hacked' Ads
Mobile VPN affiliates are displaying scam ads that state your mobile device is infected, has been hacked, or is being tracked in order to scare visitors into purchasing a subscription.
New Malicious Medical DICOM Image Files Cause HIPAA Headache
Malicious DICOM files can be crafted to contain both CT and MRI scan imaging data and potentially dangerous PE executables, a process which can be used by threat actors to hide malware inside seemingly harmless files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malicious-medical-dicom-image-files-cause-hipaa-headache/
Malicious DICOM files can be crafted to contain both CT and MRI scan imaging data and potentially dangerous PE executables, a process which can be used by threat actors to hide malware inside seemingly harmless files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malicious-medical-dicom-image-files-cause-hipaa-headache/
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New Malicious Medical DICOM Image Files Cause HIPAA Headache
Malicious DICOM files can be crafted to contain both CT and MRI scan imaging data and potentially dangerous PE executables, a process which can be used by threat actors to hide malware inside seemingly harmless files.
Adblock Plus Filters Can Be Exploited to Run Malicious Code
An exploit has been discovered that could allow ad blocking filter maintainers for the Adblock Plus, AdBlock, and uBlocker ad blockers to create rules that inject remote scripts into web sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adblock-plus-filters-can-be-exploited-to-run-malicious-code/
An exploit has been discovered that could allow ad blocking filter maintainers for the Adblock Plus, AdBlock, and uBlocker ad blockers to create rules that inject remote scripts into web sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adblock-plus-filters-can-be-exploited-to-run-malicious-code/
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Adblock Plus Filters Can Be Exploited to Run Malicious Code
An exploit has been discovered that could allow ad blocking filter list maintainers for the Adblock Plus, AdBlock, and uBlocker browser extensions to create filters that inject remote scripts into web sites.
Scranos Operation Uses Signed Rootkit to Steal Login and Payment Info
A digitally-signed rootkit is used in wide-reaching malicious activities aimed at stealing login credentials, payment information, and browsing history, spam social network users, and adware activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scranos-operation-uses-signed-rootkit-to-steal-login-and-payment-info/
A digitally-signed rootkit is used in wide-reaching malicious activities aimed at stealing login credentials, payment information, and browsing history, spam social network users, and adware activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scranos-operation-uses-signed-rootkit-to-steal-login-and-payment-info/
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Scranos Operation Uses Signed Rootkit to Steal Login and Payment Info
A digitally-signed rootkit is used in wide-reaching malicious activities aimed at stealing login credentials, payment information, and browsing history, spam social network users, and adware activity.
Hacker Group Uses RATVERMIN Backdoor to Target Ukrainian Military
Multiple Ukrainian military departments were targeted by a spear phishing campaign which attempted to drop a RATVERMIN backdoor as part of a second-stage payload delivered with the help of a Powershell script. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-group-uses-ratvermin-backdoor-to-target-ukrainian-military/
Multiple Ukrainian military departments were targeted by a spear phishing campaign which attempted to drop a RATVERMIN backdoor as part of a second-stage payload delivered with the help of a Powershell script. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-group-uses-ratvermin-backdoor-to-target-ukrainian-military/
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Hacker Group Uses RATVERMIN Backdoor to Target Ukrainian Military
Multiple Ukrainian military departments were targeted by a spear phishing campaign which attempted to drop a RATVERMIN backdoor as part of a second-stage payload delivered with the help of a Powershell script.
New Microsoft Edge to Warn Users When in Administrator Mode
The upcoming Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser will warn users when they launch the browser with administrative privileges and suggest that they relaunch the browser as a non-administrator. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-microsoft-edge-to-warn-users-when-in-administrator-mode/
The upcoming Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser will warn users when they launch the browser with administrative privileges and suggest that they relaunch the browser as a non-administrator. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-microsoft-edge-to-warn-users-when-in-administrator-mode/
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New Microsoft Edge to Warn Users When in Administrator Mode
The upcoming Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser will warn users when they launch the browser with administrative privileges and suggest that they relaunch the browser as a non-administrator.
Malvertising Campaign Abused Chrome to Hijack 500 Million iOS User Sessions
Multiple massive malvertising attacks which targeted iOS users from the U.S. and multiple European Union countries for almost a week used a Chrome for iOS vulnerability to bypass the browser's built-in pop-up blocker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malvertising-campaign-abused-chrome-to-hijack-500-million-ios-user-sessions/
Multiple massive malvertising attacks which targeted iOS users from the U.S. and multiple European Union countries for almost a week used a Chrome for iOS vulnerability to bypass the browser's built-in pop-up blocker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malvertising-campaign-abused-chrome-to-hijack-500-million-ios-user-sessions/
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Malvertising Campaign Abused Chrome to Hijack 500 Million iOS User Sessions
Multiple massive malvertising attacks which targeted iOS users from the U.S. and multiple European Union countries for almost a week used a Chrome for iOS vulnerability to bypass the browser's built-in pop-up blocker.
Twitter Announces 'Hide Replies' Feature, Less Reliance on User Reports
Twitter announced today the introduction of a new "Hide replies" feature to its platform in June, providing users with more control over the conversations stemming from their tweet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-announces-hide-replies-feature-less-reliance-on-user-reports/
Twitter announced today the introduction of a new "Hide replies" feature to its platform in June, providing users with more control over the conversations stemming from their tweet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-announces-hide-replies-feature-less-reliance-on-user-reports/
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Twitter Announces 'Hide Replies' Feature, Less Reliance on User Reports
Twitter announced today the introduction of a new "Hide replies" feature to its platform in June, providing users with more control over the conversations stemming from their tweet.
'NamPoHyu Virus' Ransomware Targets Remote Samba Servers
A new ransomware family called NamPoHyu Virus or MegaLocker Virus is targeting victims a bit differently than other ransomware. Instead of an executable running on a victim's computer, the attacker is running the ransomware locally and having it remotely encrypt accessible Samba servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nampohyu-virus-ransomware-targets-remote-samba-servers/
A new ransomware family called NamPoHyu Virus or MegaLocker Virus is targeting victims a bit differently than other ransomware. Instead of an executable running on a victim's computer, the attacker is running the ransomware locally and having it remotely encrypt accessible Samba servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nampohyu-virus-ransomware-targets-remote-samba-servers/
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'NamPoHyu Virus' Ransomware Targets Remote Samba Servers
A new ransomware family called NamPoHyu Virus or MegaLocker Virus is targeting victims a bit differently than other ransomware. Instead of an executable running on a victim's computer, the attacker is running the ransomware locally and having it remotely…
Over 80% of All Phishing Attacks Targeted U.S. Organizations
U.S. entities remained the most attractive targets of phishing attacks throughout 2018, with an estimated 84% of the total volume of millions of incidents analyzed during the last year by threat intelligence company PhishLabs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-80-percent-of-all-phishing-attacks-targeted-us-organizations/
U.S. entities remained the most attractive targets of phishing attacks throughout 2018, with an estimated 84% of the total volume of millions of incidents analyzed during the last year by threat intelligence company PhishLabs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-80-percent-of-all-phishing-attacks-targeted-us-organizations/
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Over 80% of All Phishing Attacks Targeted U.S. Organizations
U.S. entities remained the most attractive targets of phishing attacks throughout 2018, with an estimated 84% of the total volume of millions of incidents analyzed during the last year by threat intelligence company PhishLabs.
Script Kiddies Do What They Do Best: Infect Themselves
It's easy to set up a cybercriminal operation these days. But not all crooks are cut out for this game, some ending up not just infecting their own computers but also leaving identifying evidence on supporting infrastructure that is insecure and open to snooping. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/script-kiddies-do-what-they-do-best-infect-themselves/
It's easy to set up a cybercriminal operation these days. But not all crooks are cut out for this game, some ending up not just infecting their own computers but also leaving identifying evidence on supporting infrastructure that is insecure and open to snooping. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/script-kiddies-do-what-they-do-best-infect-themselves/
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Script Kiddies Do What They Do Best: Infect Themselves
It's easy to set up a cybercriminal operation these days. But not all crooks are cut out for this game, some ending up not just infecting their own computers but also leaving identifying evidence on supporting infrastructure that is insecure and open to snooping.
Researcher Took Control of Microsoft's Live Tile Service, Defacement PoC Demoed
Microsoft has recently lost control of the subdomain used to deliver content to Windows Live Tiles (also known as Windows Start Screen tiles), as discovered by Golem.de journalist and security researcher Hanno Böck. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researcher-took-control-of-microsofts-live-tile-service-defacement-poc-demoed/
Microsoft has recently lost control of the subdomain used to deliver content to Windows Live Tiles (also known as Windows Start Screen tiles), as discovered by Golem.de journalist and security researcher Hanno Böck. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researcher-took-control-of-microsofts-live-tile-service-defacement-poc-demoed/
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Researcher Took Control of Microsoft's Live Tile Service, Defacement PoC Demoed
Microsoft has recently lost control of the subdomain used to deliver content to Windows Live Tiles (also known as Windows Start Screen tiles), as discovered by Golem.de journalist and security researcher Hanno Böck.
UK Announces Introduction of Online Pornography Age Checks in July
UK's government announced today that new age-verification checks will be put into place to prevent Internet users under the age of 18 to access and watch online pornography starting with July 15. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-announces-introduction-of-online-pornography-age-checks-in-july/
UK's government announced today that new age-verification checks will be put into place to prevent Internet users under the age of 18 to access and watch online pornography starting with July 15. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-announces-introduction-of-online-pornography-age-checks-in-july/
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UK Announces Introduction of Online Pornography Age Checks in July
UK's government announced today that new age-verification checks will be put into place to prevent Internet users under the age of 18 to access and watch online pornography starting with July 15.