Qbot Malware Dropped via Context-Aware Phishing Campaign
A phishing campaign dropping the Qbot banking Trojan with the help of delivery emails camouflaging as parts of previous conversations was spotted during late March 2019 by the JASK Special Operations team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qbot-malware-dropped-via-context-aware-phishing-campaign/
A phishing campaign dropping the Qbot banking Trojan with the help of delivery emails camouflaging as parts of previous conversations was spotted during late March 2019 by the JASK Special Operations team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qbot-malware-dropped-via-context-aware-phishing-campaign/
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Qbot Malware Dropped via Context-Aware Phishing Campaign
A phishing campaign dropping the Qbot banking Trojan with the help of delivery emails camouflaging as parts of previous conversations was spotted during late March 2019 by the JASK Special Operations team.
Windows 10 1903 Gets Rid of Password Expiration Policies
Microsoft announced the configuration baseline settings draft release for Windows 10 version 1903 (19H1) and for Windows Server version 1903, as well as the intention to drop password expiration policies starting with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-gets-rid-of-password-expiration-policies/
Microsoft announced the configuration baseline settings draft release for Windows 10 version 1903 (19H1) and for Windows Server version 1903, as well as the intention to drop password expiration policies starting with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-gets-rid-of-password-expiration-policies/
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Windows 10 1903 Gets Rid of Password Expiration Policies
Microsoft announced the configuration baseline settings draft release for Windows 10 version 1903 (19H1) and for Windows Server version 1903, as well as the intention to drop password expiration policies starting with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update.
Apple Updates XProtect to Block 'Windows' Malware on Macs
Apple's XProtect security software has been silently updated to include signatures that detect Windows PE files and Windows executables that can run on Macs by utilizing the Mono .NET framework. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-updates-xprotect-to-block-windows-malware-on-macs/
Apple's XProtect security software has been silently updated to include signatures that detect Windows PE files and Windows executables that can run on Macs by utilizing the Mono .NET framework. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-updates-xprotect-to-block-windows-malware-on-macs/
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Apple Updates XProtect to Block 'Windows' Malware on Macs
Apple's XProtect security software has been silently updated to include signatures that detect Windows PE files and Windows executables that can run on Macs by utilizing the Mono .NET framework.
GitHub Service Abused by Attackers to Host Phishing Kits
Malicious actors hosted phishing kits on the web-based GitHub code hosting platform by abusing the service's free repositories to deliver them to their targets via github.io domains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-service-abused-by-attackers-to-host-phishing-kits/
Malicious actors hosted phishing kits on the web-based GitHub code hosting platform by abusing the service's free repositories to deliver them to their targets via github.io domains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-service-abused-by-attackers-to-host-phishing-kits/
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GitHub Service Abused by Attackers to Host Phishing Kits
Malicious actors hosted phishing kits on the web-based GitHub code hosting platform by abusing the service's free repositories to deliver them to their targets via github.io domains.
French Users of Microsoft Games and Sites Hit With Scam Ads
French users of Microsoft games and services are being shown ads that redirect them to scam surveys, polls, or other unwanted promotions. Some of these ads are also able to escape Microsoft games to load the scam ads in the default browser used by Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/french-users-of-microsoft-games-and-sites-hit-with-scam-ads/
French users of Microsoft games and services are being shown ads that redirect them to scam surveys, polls, or other unwanted promotions. Some of these ads are also able to escape Microsoft games to load the scam ads in the default browser used by Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/french-users-of-microsoft-games-and-sites-hit-with-scam-ads/
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French Users of Microsoft Games and Sites Hit With Scam Ads
French users of Microsoft games and services are being shown ads that redirect them to scam surveys, polls, or other unwanted promotions. Some of these ads are also able to escape Microsoft games to load the scam ads in the default browser used by Windows.
TA505 Spear Phishing Campaign Uses LOLBins to Avoid Detection
The TA505 hacking group ran a spear phishing campaign targeting a financial institution during April with the help of a signed version of the ServHelper backdoor and a number of LOLBins designed to help the operation evade detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ta505-spear-phishing-campaign-uses-lolbins-to-avoid-detection/
The TA505 hacking group ran a spear phishing campaign targeting a financial institution during April with the help of a signed version of the ServHelper backdoor and a number of LOLBins designed to help the operation evade detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ta505-spear-phishing-campaign-uses-lolbins-to-avoid-detection/
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TA505 Spear Phishing Campaign Uses LOLBins to Avoid Detection
The TA505 hacking group ran a spear phishing campaign targeting a financial institution during April with the help of a signed version of the ServHelper backdoor and a number of LOLBins designed to help the operation evade detection.
EternalBlue Exploit Serves Beapy Cryptojacking Campaign
A cryptojacking campaign uses NSA's leaked DoublePulsar backdoor and the EternalBlue exploit to spread a file-based cryptocurrency malware on enterprise networks in China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eternalblue-exploit-serves-beapy-cryptojacking-campaign/
A cryptojacking campaign uses NSA's leaked DoublePulsar backdoor and the EternalBlue exploit to spread a file-based cryptocurrency malware on enterprise networks in China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eternalblue-exploit-serves-beapy-cryptojacking-campaign/
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EternalBlue Exploit Serves Beapy Cryptojacking Campaign
A cryptojacking campaign uses NSA's leaked DoublePulsar backdoor and the EternalBlue exploit to spread a file-based cryptocurrency malware on enterprise networks in China.
Over 500% Increase in Ransomware Attacks Against Businesses
Cybercriminals have started focusing their efforts on businesses during Q1 2019, with consumer threat detections decreasing by roughly 24% year over year while businesses have seen a 235% increase in the number of cyber attacks against their computing systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-500-percent-increase-in-ransomware-attacks-against-businesses/
Cybercriminals have started focusing their efforts on businesses during Q1 2019, with consumer threat detections decreasing by roughly 24% year over year while businesses have seen a 235% increase in the number of cyber attacks against their computing systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-500-percent-increase-in-ransomware-attacks-against-businesses/
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Over 500% Increase in Ransomware Attacks Against Businesses
Cybercriminals have started focusing their efforts on businesses during Q1 2019, with consumer threat detections decreasing by roughly 24% year over year while businesses have seen a 235% increase in the number of cyber attacks against their computing systems.
Emotet Uses Compromised Devices as Proxy Command Servers
A new Emotet Trojan variant has been observed in the wild with the added capabilities of using compromised connected devices as proxy command-and-control servers and of employing random URI directory paths to evade network-based detection rules. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-uses-compromised-devices-as-proxy-command-servers/
A new Emotet Trojan variant has been observed in the wild with the added capabilities of using compromised connected devices as proxy command-and-control servers and of employing random URI directory paths to evade network-based detection rules. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-uses-compromised-devices-as-proxy-command-servers/
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Emotet Uses Compromised Devices as Proxy Command Servers
A new Emotet Trojan variant has been observed in the wild with the added capabilities of using compromised connected devices as proxy command-and-control servers and of employing random URI directory paths to evade network-based detection rules.
Devious Chase Bank Phishing Scam Asks For Selfies
A new phishing scam targeting Chase bank customers has been discovered that not only asks you for your personal information, but also requests that you upload a selfie of yourself holding your ID or driver license. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/devious-chase-bank-phishing-scam-asks-for-selfies/
A new phishing scam targeting Chase bank customers has been discovered that not only asks you for your personal information, but also requests that you upload a selfie of yourself holding your ID or driver license. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/devious-chase-bank-phishing-scam-asks-for-selfies/
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Devious Chase Bank Phishing Scam Asks For Selfies
A new phishing scam targeting Chase bank customers has been discovered that not only asks you for your personal information, but also requests that you upload a selfie of yourself holding your ID or driver license.
The Anatomy of Highly Profitable Credential Stuffing Attacks
Even though credential stuffing is a popular method used by hacking groups to attack businesses since at least late 2014, there still is a lot to be uncovered about the techniques malicious actors use to run them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-anatomy-of-highly-profitable-credential-stuffing-attacks/
Even though credential stuffing is a popular method used by hacking groups to attack businesses since at least late 2014, there still is a lot to be uncovered about the techniques malicious actors use to run them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-anatomy-of-highly-profitable-credential-stuffing-attacks/
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The Anatomy of Highly Profitable Credential Stuffing Attacks
Even though credential stuffing is a popular method used by hacking groups to attack businesses since at least late 2014, there still is a lot to be uncovered about the techniques malicious actors use to run them.
Atlanta Hawks Online Shop Hit with Credit Card Stealing Attack
The online shop for the Atlanta Hawks professional NBA basketball team had malicious code injected into it that allowed attackers to steal customer's credit card information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atlanta-hawks-online-shop-hit-with-credit-card-stealing-attack/
The online shop for the Atlanta Hawks professional NBA basketball team had malicious code injected into it that allowed attackers to steal customer's credit card information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atlanta-hawks-online-shop-hit-with-credit-card-stealing-attack/
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Atlanta Hawks Online Shop Hit with Credit Card Stealing Attack
The online shop for the Atlanta Hawks professional NBA basketball team had malicious code injected into it that allowed attackers to steal customer's credit card information.
Hundreds of GoDaddy Accounts Used for "Miracle" Product Scams
Scammers pushing snake oil products compromised hundreds of GoDaddy accounts and used 15,000 subdomains to redirect to spam pages, some of which tried to impersonate popular websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hundreds-of-godaddy-accounts-used-for-miracle-product-scams/
Scammers pushing snake oil products compromised hundreds of GoDaddy accounts and used 15,000 subdomains to redirect to spam pages, some of which tried to impersonate popular websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hundreds-of-godaddy-accounts-used-for-miracle-product-scams/
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Hundreds of GoDaddy Accounts Used for "Miracle" Product Scams
Scammers pushing snake oil products compromised hundreds of GoDaddy accounts and used 15,000 subdomains to redirect to spam pages, some of which tried to impersonate popular websites.
Microsoft Rolls Out Android Notification Syncing for Windows 10
Phone to PC notifications syncing with per-application configuration capabilities is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders as announced by Microsoft's Director of Program Management Microsoft Mobile eXperiences Vishnu Nath. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-android-notification-syncing-for-windows-10/
Phone to PC notifications syncing with per-application configuration capabilities is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders as announced by Microsoft's Director of Program Management Microsoft Mobile eXperiences Vishnu Nath. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-android-notification-syncing-for-windows-10/
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Microsoft Rolls Out Android Notification Syncing for Windows 10
Phone to PC notifications syncing with per-application configuration capabilities is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders as announced by Microsoft's Director of Program Management Microsoft Mobile eXperiences Vishnu Nath.
Vulnerable Confluence Servers Get Infected with Ransomware, Trojans
A critical Atlassian Confluence Server vulnerability is being remotely exploited by attackers to compromise both Linux and Windows servers, allowing them to drop GandCrab ransomware and the Dofloo (aka AES.DDoS, Mr. Black) Trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vulnerable-confluence-servers-get-infected-with-ransomware-trojans/
A critical Atlassian Confluence Server vulnerability is being remotely exploited by attackers to compromise both Linux and Windows servers, allowing them to drop GandCrab ransomware and the Dofloo (aka AES.DDoS, Mr. Black) Trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vulnerable-confluence-servers-get-infected-with-ransomware-trojans/
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Vulnerable Confluence Servers Get Infected with Ransomware, Trojans
A critical Atlassian Confluence Server vulnerability is being remotely exploited by attackers to compromise both Linux and Windows servers, allowing them to drop GandCrab ransomware and the Dofloo (aka AES.DDoS, Mr. Black) Trojan.
A Closer Look at the RobbinHood Ransomware
The RobbinHood Ransomware is the latest player in the ransomware scene that is targeting companies and the computers on their network. This ransomware is not being distributed through spam but rather through other methods, which could include hacked remote desktop services or other Trojans that provide access to the attackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-closer-look-at-the-robbinhood-ransomware/
The RobbinHood Ransomware is the latest player in the ransomware scene that is targeting companies and the computers on their network. This ransomware is not being distributed through spam but rather through other methods, which could include hacked remote desktop services or other Trojans that provide access to the attackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-closer-look-at-the-robbinhood-ransomware/
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A Closer Look at the RobbinHood Ransomware
The RobbinHood Ransomware is the latest player in the ransomware scene that is targeting companies and the computers on their network. This ransomware is not being distributed through spam but rather through other methods, which could include hacked remote…
Windows 10 Insider Build 18885 Fixes USB Drive Letter Reassignments
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18885 for Insiders in the Fast ring. This build introduces new features for the Your Phone app, adds better dictation support, and includes a fix for USB drive and SD card drive letter reassignments after an upgrade. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-18885-fixes-usb-drive-letter-reassignments/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18885 for Insiders in the Fast ring. This build introduces new features for the Your Phone app, adds better dictation support, and includes a fix for USB drive and SD card drive letter reassignments after an upgrade. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-18885-fixes-usb-drive-letter-reassignments/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 18885 Fixes USB Drive Letter Reassignments
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18885 for Insiders in the Fast ring. This build introduces new features for the Your Phone app, adds better dictation support, and includes a fix for USB drive and SD card drive letter reassignments…
Windows 10 and Windows 7 Cumulative Updates Released With Fixes
A new set of cumulative updates are rolling out to devices with Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. The cumulative updates include general bug fixes and improvements designed to enhance the experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-and-windows-7-cumulative-updates-released-with-fixes/
A new set of cumulative updates are rolling out to devices with Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. The cumulative updates include general bug fixes and improvements designed to enhance the experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-and-windows-7-cumulative-updates-released-with-fixes/
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Windows 10 and Windows 7 Cumulative Updates Released With Fixes
A new set of cumulative updates are rolling out to devices with Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. The cumulative updates include general bug fixes and improvements designed to enhance the experience.
Custom Start Menus in Roaming Profiles Reset After Windows 10 Upgrades
If you using a Roaming User Profile and customize your Windows 10 Start Menu, any changes will be reset after upgrading to a newer version of Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/custom-start-menus-in-roaming-profiles-reset-after-windows-10-upgrades/
If you using a Roaming User Profile and customize your Windows 10 Start Menu, any changes will be reset after upgrading to a newer version of Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/custom-start-menus-in-roaming-profiles-reset-after-windows-10-upgrades/
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Custom Start Menus in Roaming Profiles Reset After Windows 10 Upgrades
If you using a Roaming User Profile and customize your Windows 10 Start Menu, any changes will be reset after upgrading to a newer version of Windows 10.
Old Vulnerabilities Are Still Good Tricks for Today's Attacks
The value of a security vulnerability drops significantly the moment it gets patched but the bad guys will keep exploiting it for as long as they can find victims that are worth the effort. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/old-vulnerabilities-are-still-good-tricks-for-todays-attacks/
The value of a security vulnerability drops significantly the moment it gets patched but the bad guys will keep exploiting it for as long as they can find victims that are worth the effort. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/old-vulnerabilities-are-still-good-tricks-for-todays-attacks/
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Old Vulnerabilities Are Still Good Tricks for Today's Attacks
The value of a security vulnerability drops significantly the moment it gets patched but the bad guys will keep exploiting it for as long as they can find victims that are worth the effort.
GitHub-Hosted Magecart Card Skimmer Found on Hundreds of Stores
Malicious actors compromised the Magento installations of a few hundred e-commerce websites and injected them with Magecart skimmer scripts hosted on GitHub. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-hosted-magecart-card-skimmer-found-on-hundreds-of-stores/
Malicious actors compromised the Magento installations of a few hundred e-commerce websites and injected them with Magecart skimmer scripts hosted on GitHub. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-hosted-magecart-card-skimmer-found-on-hundreds-of-stores/
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GitHub-Hosted Magecart Card Skimmer Found on Hundreds of Stores
Malicious actors compromised the Magento installations of a few hundred e-commerce websites and injected them with Magecart skimmer scripts hosted on GitHub.