Windows May Hang for Sophos Users After Installing May Updates
Sophos is reporting that if their business products are installed on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, installing the May 2019 Patch Tuesday updates may cause Windows to hang on the update screen showing "Configuring 30%". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-may-hang-for-sophos-users-after-installing-may-updates/
Sophos is reporting that if their business products are installed on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, installing the May 2019 Patch Tuesday updates may cause Windows to hang on the update screen showing "Configuring 30%". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-may-hang-for-sophos-users-after-installing-may-updates/
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Windows May Hang for Sophos Users After Installing May Updates
Sophos is reporting that if their business products are installed on Windows 7, installing the May 2019 Patch Tuesday updates may cause Windows to hang on the update screen showing "Configuring 30%".
The Week in Ransomware - May 17th 2019 - BTW, It's NOT Dead
This week we saw mostly new variant of existing ransomware being released and nothing particular ground breaking released. Of particular interest was a story released by ProPublica about how ransomware recovery companies just pay the ransomware developers rather than actually decrypting your files using their own in-house technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-17th-2019-btw-its-not-dead/
This week we saw mostly new variant of existing ransomware being released and nothing particular ground breaking released. Of particular interest was a story released by ProPublica about how ransomware recovery companies just pay the ransomware developers rather than actually decrypting your files using their own in-house technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-17th-2019-btw-its-not-dead/
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The Week in Ransomware - May 17th 2019 - BTW, It's NOT Dead
This week we saw mostly new variant of existing ransomware being released and nothing particular ground breaking released. Of particular interest was a story released by ProPublica about how ransomware recovery companies just pay the ransomware developers…
Get The Witcher: Enhanced Edition For Free with New Promo
For a little weekend fun, you can now get the The Witcher: Enhanced Edition for free simply by installing another free game called Gwent from and subscribing to the GOG.com newsletter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/get-the-witcher-enhanced-edition-for-free-with-new-promo/
For a little weekend fun, you can now get the The Witcher: Enhanced Edition for free simply by installing another free game called Gwent from and subscribing to the GOG.com newsletter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/get-the-witcher-enhanced-edition-for-free-with-new-promo/
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Get The Witcher: Enhanced Edition For Free with New Promo
For a little weekend fun, you can now get the The Witcher: Enhanced Edition for free simply by installing another free game called Gwent from and subscribing to the GOG.com newsletter.
Google is using Your Gmail Account to Track Your Purchases
Do you think your email on Gmail is private? If so, you may want to think again, as your Gmail messages are being scanned by Google for purchases, which are then displayed in your Google account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-is-using-your-gmail-account-to-track-your-purchases/
Do you think your email on Gmail is private? If so, you may want to think again, as your Gmail messages are being scanned by Google for purchases, which are then displayed in your Google account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-is-using-your-gmail-account-to-track-your-purchases/
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Google is using Your Gmail Account to Track Your Purchases
Do you think your email on Gmail is private? If so, you may want to think again, as your Gmail messages are being scanned by Google for purchases, which are then displayed in your Google account.
Google Wants Your Phone to Protect Against Account Takeover Attacks
In a report on Friday, Google highlights the importance of linking a phone to an account when it comes to fighting hijacking attempts from automated attempts from bots, phishing, and targeted attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-wants-your-phone-to-protect-against-account-takeover-attacks/
In a report on Friday, Google highlights the importance of linking a phone to an account when it comes to fighting hijacking attempts from automated attempts from bots, phishing, and targeted attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-wants-your-phone-to-protect-against-account-takeover-attacks/
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Google Wants Your Phone to Protect Against Account Takeover Attacks
In a report on Friday, Google highlights the importance of linking a phone to an account when it comes to fighting hijacking attempts from automated attempts from bots, phishing, and targeted attacks.
Microsoft Edge to Make it Easier to Clear Your Browsing Data
The new Microsoft Edge is deviating from other Chromium based browsers by redesigning the user interface for the Clear browsing data function. Not only are the Microsoft developers making it easier to find this privacy feature, but they are also improving the interface so all data options are visible by default. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-to-make-it-easier-to-clear-your-browsing-data/
The new Microsoft Edge is deviating from other Chromium based browsers by redesigning the user interface for the Clear browsing data function. Not only are the Microsoft developers making it easier to find this privacy feature, but they are also improving the interface so all data options are visible by default. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-to-make-it-easier-to-clear-your-browsing-data/
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Microsoft Edge to Make it Easier to Clear Your Browsing Data
The new Microsoft Edge is deviating from other Chromium based browsers by redesigning the user interface for the Clear browsing data function. Not only are the Microsoft developers making it easier to find this privacy feature, but they are also improving…
Microsoft Releases Windows Updates to Fix GOV.UK Connection Issues
Microsoft has released Windows updates over the weekend that resolve an issue where insecure GOV.UK web sites could no longer be accessed using Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-updates-to-fix-govuk-connection-issues/
Microsoft has released Windows updates over the weekend that resolve an issue where insecure GOV.UK web sites could no longer be accessed using Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-updates-to-fix-govuk-connection-issues/
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Microsoft Releases Windows Updates to Fix GOV.UK Connection Issues
Microsoft has released Windows updates over the weekend that resolve an issue where insecure GOV.UK web sites could no longer be accessed using Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge.
Ubuntu 19.04 Now Available in the Hyper-V Quick Create Gallery
Canonical has created an optimized desktop image of the Ubuntu 19.04 Linux distribution that is now included as an available virtual machine in the Hyper-V quick create gallery. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/ubuntu-1904-now-available-in-the-hyper-v-quick-create-gallery/
Canonical has created an optimized desktop image of the Ubuntu 19.04 Linux distribution that is now included as an available virtual machine in the Hyper-V quick create gallery. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/ubuntu-1904-now-available-in-the-hyper-v-quick-create-gallery/
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Ubuntu 19.04 Now Available in the Hyper-V Quick Create Gallery
Canonical has created an optimized desktop image of the Ubuntu 19.04 Linux distribution that is now included as an available virtual machine in the Hyper-V quick create gallery.
Microsoft Rolls Out Syncing Over Mobile Data for Your Phone
Microsoft just announced the rollout of syncing over mobile data, the most asked for YourPhone feature, which now allows Windows Insiders to sync messages, notifications, and photos from their Android phones without having to connect to a WiFi network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-syncing-over-mobile-data-for-your-phone/
Microsoft just announced the rollout of syncing over mobile data, the most asked for YourPhone feature, which now allows Windows Insiders to sync messages, notifications, and photos from their Android phones without having to connect to a WiFi network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-syncing-over-mobile-data-for-your-phone/
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Microsoft Rolls Out Syncing Over Mobile Data for Your Phone
Microsoft just announced the rollout of syncing over mobile data, the most asked for YourPhone feature, which now allows Windows Insiders to sync messages, notifications, and photos from their Android phones without having to connect to a WiFi network.
Microsoft Officially Releases Microsoft Edge for Mac
Microsoft has officially released the Microsoft Edge for Mac preview, which contains optimizations made specifically to make it look and feel like a macOS application. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-officially-releases-microsoft-edge-for-mac/
Microsoft has officially released the Microsoft Edge for Mac preview, which contains optimizations made specifically to make it look and feel like a macOS application. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-officially-releases-microsoft-edge-for-mac/
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Microsoft Officially Releases Microsoft Edge for Mac
Microsoft has officially released the Microsoft Edge for Mac preview, which contains optimizations made specifically to make it look and feel like a macOS application.
MuddyWater Hacking Group Upgrades Arsenal to Avoid Detection
The MuddyWater threat group has been updating its tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to include a number of new anti-detection techniques designed to provide remote access to compromised systems while evading detection as part of a new campaign dubbed BlackWater. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/muddywater-hacking-group-upgrades-arsenal-to-avoid-detection/
The MuddyWater threat group has been updating its tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to include a number of new anti-detection techniques designed to provide remote access to compromised systems while evading detection as part of a new campaign dubbed BlackWater. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/muddywater-hacking-group-upgrades-arsenal-to-avoid-detection/
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MuddyWater Hacking Group Upgrades Arsenal to Avoid Detection
The MuddyWater threat group has been updating its tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to include a number of new anti-detection techniques designed to provide remote access to compromised systems while evading detection as part of a new campaign d…
Microsoft Defender ATP Adds Live Response for SecOps
Microsoft announced the addition of live response capabilities to its Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Microsoft Defender ATP) enabling security operation teams to perform system forensic analysis remotely. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-defender-atp-adds-live-response-for-secops/
Microsoft announced the addition of live response capabilities to its Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Microsoft Defender ATP) enabling security operation teams to perform system forensic analysis remotely. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-defender-atp-adds-live-response-for-secops/
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Microsoft Defender ATP Adds Live Response for SecOps
Microsoft announced the addition of live response capabilities to its Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Microsoft Defender ATP) enabling security operation teams to perform system forensic analysis remotely.
Firefox Lockwise Aims to Revamp Browser Password Management
Mozilla is rebranding their LockBox password management service as Lockwise and getting ready to start a trial for the desktop versions of Firefox. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-lockwise-aims-to-revamp-browser-password-management/
Mozilla is rebranding their LockBox password management service as Lockwise and getting ready to start a trial for the desktop versions of Firefox. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-lockwise-aims-to-revamp-browser-password-management/
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Firefox Lockwise Aims to Revamp Browser Password Management
Mozilla is rebranding their LockBox password management service as Lockwise and getting ready to start a trial for the desktop versions of Firefox.
BlueKeep Remote Desktop Exploits Are Coming, Patch Now!
Security researchers have created exploits for the remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services, tracked as CVE-2019-0708 and dubbed BlueKeep, and hackers may not be far behind. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluekeep-remote-desktop-exploits-are-coming-patch-now/
Security researchers have created exploits for the remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services, tracked as CVE-2019-0708 and dubbed BlueKeep, and hackers may not be far behind. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluekeep-remote-desktop-exploits-are-coming-patch-now/
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BlueKeep Remote Desktop Exploits Are Coming, Patch Now!
Security researchers have created exploits for the remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services, tracked as CVE-2019-0708 and dubbed BlueKeep, and hackers may not be far behind.
Windows OS Could Break If Capability SIDs Are Removed From Permissions
Microsoft issued a warning yesterday stating that removing Windows account security identifiers (SIDS) that do not have a "friendly" name from security permissions could cause problems in Windows and installed applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-os-could-break-if-capability-sids-are-removed-from-permissions/
Microsoft issued a warning yesterday stating that removing Windows account security identifiers (SIDS) that do not have a "friendly" name from security permissions could cause problems in Windows and installed applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-os-could-break-if-capability-sids-are-removed-from-permissions/
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Windows OS Could Break If Capability SIDs Are Removed From Permissions
Microsoft issued a warning yesterday stating that removing Windows account security identifiers (SIDS) that do not have a "friendly" name from security permissions could cause problems in Windows and installed applications.
194 of The Top 1000 Docker Containers Don’t Have Root Passwords
Cisco Talos' discovery that the Alpine Linux distribution Docker image came with a blank root password (CVE-2019-5021) led to the discovery that 194 of the top 1000 most popular Docker containers also have no root passwords. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/194-of-the-top-1000-docker-containers-don-t-have-root-passwords/
Cisco Talos' discovery that the Alpine Linux distribution Docker image came with a blank root password (CVE-2019-5021) led to the discovery that 194 of the top 1000 most popular Docker containers also have no root passwords. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/194-of-the-top-1000-docker-containers-don-t-have-root-passwords/
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194 of The Top 1000 Docker Containers Don’t Have Root Passwords
Cisco Talos' discovery that the Alpine Linux distribution Docker image came with a blank root password (CVE-2019-5021) led to the discovery that 194 of the top 1000 most popular Docker containers also have no root passwords.
Firefox 67 Released With Cryptominer Blocking, Performance Boost
Mozilla has officially released Firefox 67 to the Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android release channels. This version comes with cryptominer and fingerprinter blocking, WebRender, changes to Private Browsing, increased ARM64 support, and improved performance. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-67-released-with-cryptominer-blocking-performance-boost/
Mozilla has officially released Firefox 67 to the Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android release channels. This version comes with cryptominer and fingerprinter blocking, WebRender, changes to Private Browsing, increased ARM64 support, and improved performance. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-67-released-with-cryptominer-blocking-performance-boost/
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Firefox 67 Released With Cryptominer Blocking, Performance Boost
Mozilla has officially released Firefox 67 to the Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android release channels. This version comes with cryptominer and fingerprinter blocking, WebRender, changes to Private Browsing, increased ARM64 support, and improved performance.
Contractor Faces Jail for Using Govt Servers for CryptoMining
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested a 33-year-old government IT contractor from the Upper North Shore Killara suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, for running a shadow mining scheme using the government's computing systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/contractor-faces-jail-for-using-govt-servers-for-cryptomining/
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested a 33-year-old government IT contractor from the Upper North Shore Killara suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, for running a shadow mining scheme using the government's computing systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/contractor-faces-jail-for-using-govt-servers-for-cryptomining/
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Contractor Faces Jail for Using Govt Servers for CryptoMining
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested a 33-year-old government IT contractor from the Upper North Shore Killara suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, for running a shadow mining scheme using the government's computing systems.
Forbes Global 2000 Firm Leaked Plain Text Passwords and Data
IT service and consulting company Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL) exposed a huge trove of employee and business information via publicly accessible pages hosted on multiple subdomains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/forbes-global-2000-firm-leaked-plain-text-passwords-and-data/
IT service and consulting company Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL) exposed a huge trove of employee and business information via publicly accessible pages hosted on multiple subdomains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/forbes-global-2000-firm-leaked-plain-text-passwords-and-data/
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Forbes Global 2000 Firm Leaked Plain Text Passwords and Data
IT service and consulting company Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL) exposed a huge trove of employee and business information via publicly accessible pages hosted on multiple subdomains.
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Version 1903 - May 2019 Update
Microsoft has officially started to roll out Windows 10 version 1903, called the May 2019 Update, to everyone. Originally released to Insiders for testing on April 8th, Microsoft has now made it available to everyone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-version-1903-may-2019-update/
Microsoft has officially started to roll out Windows 10 version 1903, called the May 2019 Update, to everyone. Originally released to Insiders for testing on April 8th, Microsoft has now made it available to everyone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-version-1903-may-2019-update/
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Microsoft Releases Windows 10 Version 1903 - May 2019 Update
Microsoft has officially started to roll out Windows 10 version 1903, called the May 2019 Update, to everyone. Originally released to Insiders for testing on April 8th, Microsoft has now made it available to everyone.
Cracked Phishing Kit 16Shop Lets One Thief Steal From Another
The cracked version of an advanced phishing kit targeting Apple users comes with a backdoor that allows its author to pilfer all the data from penny-pinching attackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cracked-phishing-kit-16shop-lets-one-thief-steal-from-another/
The cracked version of an advanced phishing kit targeting Apple users comes with a backdoor that allows its author to pilfer all the data from penny-pinching attackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cracked-phishing-kit-16shop-lets-one-thief-steal-from-another/
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Cracked Phishing Kit 16Shop Lets One Thief Steal From Another
The cracked version of an advanced phishing kit targeting Apple users comes with a backdoor that allows its author to pilfer all the data from penny-pinching attackers.