Two More Windows 10 Zero-Day PoC Exploits Released, Brings Total to 4
After releasing exploit code for three zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows 10 over the past 48 hours, security researcher and exploit developer SandboxEscaper today has published two more, bypass for the CVE-2019-0841 patch and LPE PoC exploit dubbed InstallerBypass. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/two-more-windows-10-zero-day-poc-exploits-released-brings-total-to-4/
After releasing exploit code for three zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows 10 over the past 48 hours, security researcher and exploit developer SandboxEscaper today has published two more, bypass for the CVE-2019-0841 patch and LPE PoC exploit dubbed InstallerBypass. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/two-more-windows-10-zero-day-poc-exploits-released-brings-total-to-4/
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Two More Windows 10 Zero-Day PoC Exploits Released, Brings Total to 4
After releasing exploit code for three zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows 10 over the past 48 hours, security researcher and exploit developer SandboxEscaper today has published two more, bypass for the CVE-2019-0841 patch and LPE PoC exploit dubbed InstallerBypass.
Upgraded JasperLoader Malware Adds Anti-Analysis Mechanisms
A new and upgraded variant of the JasperLoader malware downloader has been observed in the wild actively targeting Italian victims and featuring new capabilities such as extra layers of obfuscation, anti-analysis mechanisms, and geofencing abilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/upgraded-jasperloader-malware-adds-anti-analysis-mechanisms/
A new and upgraded variant of the JasperLoader malware downloader has been observed in the wild actively targeting Italian victims and featuring new capabilities such as extra layers of obfuscation, anti-analysis mechanisms, and geofencing abilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/upgraded-jasperloader-malware-adds-anti-analysis-mechanisms/
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Upgraded JasperLoader Malware Adds Anti-Analysis Mechanisms
A new and upgraded variant of the JasperLoader malware downloader has been observed in the wild actively targeting Italian victims and featuring new capabilities such as extra layers of obfuscation, anti-analysis mechanisms, and geofencing abilities.
Android Users Being Spammed Using Fake Missed Call Alerts
Scammers are abusing the Notifications and Push APIs and Google Chrome on Android devices to push spam alerts customized to look like a missed phone call. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-users-being-spammed-using-fake-missed-call-alerts/
Scammers are abusing the Notifications and Push APIs and Google Chrome on Android devices to push spam alerts customized to look like a missed phone call. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-users-being-spammed-using-fake-missed-call-alerts/
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Android Users Being Spammed Using Fake Missed Call Alerts
Scammers are abusing the Notifications and Push APIs and Google Chrome on Android devices to push spam alerts customized to look like a missed phone call.
Using the Windows Sandbox to Stay Safe Online
One of the more interesting features of Windows 10 version 1903, otherwise known as the May 2019 Update, is the Windows Sandbox. The Windows Sandbox is a Windows 10 virtual machine that can be quickly launched so you can test downloaded programs and browsers extensions without risk of infecting your normal Windows operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/using-the-windows-sandbox-to-stay-safe-online/
One of the more interesting features of Windows 10 version 1903, otherwise known as the May 2019 Update, is the Windows Sandbox. The Windows Sandbox is a Windows 10 virtual machine that can be quickly launched so you can test downloaded programs and browsers extensions without risk of infecting your normal Windows operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/using-the-windows-sandbox-to-stay-safe-online/
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Using the Windows Sandbox to Stay Safe Online
One of the more interesting features of Windows 10 version 1903, otherwise known as the May 2019 Update, is the Windows Sandbox. The Windows Sandbox is a Windows 10 virtual machine that can be quickly launched so you can test downloaded programs and browsers…
Microsoft Pulls Edge Dev Update After Browser Launch Issues
Following user reports that the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser Dev branch was failing to start after updating to the 76.0.167.0 version released yesterday, Microsoft pulled the update and is now working on a fix. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-edge-dev-update-after-browser-launch-issues/
Following user reports that the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser Dev branch was failing to start after updating to the 76.0.167.0 version released yesterday, Microsoft pulled the update and is now working on a fix. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-edge-dev-update-after-browser-launch-issues/
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Microsoft Pulls Edge Dev Update After Browser Launch Issues
Following user reports that the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser Dev branch was failing to start after updating to the 76.0.167.0 version released yesterday, Microsoft pulled the update and is now working on a fix.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update Not Installing on Some AMD Systems
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update does not install on systems powered by AMD Ryzen or AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors with AMD RAID drivers prior to 9.2.0.105 and configured in SATA or NVMe RAID mode. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-may-2019-update-not-installing-on-some-amd-systems/
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update does not install on systems powered by AMD Ryzen or AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors with AMD RAID drivers prior to 9.2.0.105 and configured in SATA or NVMe RAID mode. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-may-2019-update-not-installing-on-some-amd-systems/
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Windows 10 May 2019 Update Not Installing on Some AMD Systems
The Windows 10 May 2019 Update does not install on systems powered by AMD Ryzen or AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors with AMD RAID drivers prior to 9.2.0.105 and configured in SATA or NVMe RAID mode.
German Minister Wants Secure Messengers To Decrypt Chats
Germany's Interior Minister Horst Seehofer purportedly wants to force messaging providers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Threema to provide plain text chats to law enforcement agencies on a court order as reported by Der Spiegel and from a number of other German news outlets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/german-minister-wants-secure-messengers-to-decrypt-chats/
Germany's Interior Minister Horst Seehofer purportedly wants to force messaging providers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Threema to provide plain text chats to law enforcement agencies on a court order as reported by Der Spiegel and from a number of other German news outlets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/german-minister-wants-secure-messengers-to-decrypt-chats/
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German Minister Wants Secure Messengers To Decrypt Chats
Germany's Interior Minister Horst Seehofer purportedly wants to force messaging providers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Threema to provide plain text chats to law enforcement agencies on a court order as reported by Der Spiegel and from a number of other…
BlueKeep RCE Flaw Gets Micropatch for Always-On Servers
The 0patch platform issued a fix for the Remote Desktop Services RCE vulnerability known as BlueKeep, in the form of a 22 instructions micropatch which can be used to protect always-on servers against exploitation attempts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluekeep-rce-flaw-gets-micropatch-for-always-on-servers/
The 0patch platform issued a fix for the Remote Desktop Services RCE vulnerability known as BlueKeep, in the form of a 22 instructions micropatch which can be used to protect always-on servers against exploitation attempts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluekeep-rce-flaw-gets-micropatch-for-always-on-servers/
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BlueKeep RCE Flaw Gets Micropatch for Always-On Servers
The 0patch platform issued a fix for the Remote Desktop Services RCE vulnerability known as BlueKeep, in the form of a 22 instructions micropatch which can be used to protect always-on servers against exploitation attempts.
Windows 10 1903 Insiders Test Fix For USB Drives Blocking Upgrades
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 version 1903 KB4497935 cumulative update to Insiders in the Slow and Release rings for testing before being pushed out to everyone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-insiders-test-fix-for-usb-drives-blocking-upgrades/
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 version 1903 KB4497935 cumulative update to Insiders in the Slow and Release rings for testing before being pushed out to everyone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-insiders-test-fix-for-usb-drives-blocking-upgrades/
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Windows 10 1903 Insiders Test Fix For USB Drives Blocking Upgrades
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 version 1903 KB4497935 cumulative update to Insiders in the Slow and Release rings for testing before being pushed out to everyone.
Firefox 67 Switching to Empty Profiles Causing Data Loss Fears
Mozilla Firefox users are reporting that when they upgrade to the latest Firefox 67, they are finding that their addons are missing, their customizations are gone, and their history is gone. This is being caused by the browser creating new profiles for Firefox 67 and using that instead of the original one. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-67-switching-to-empty-profiles-causing-data-loss-fears/
Mozilla Firefox users are reporting that when they upgrade to the latest Firefox 67, they are finding that their addons are missing, their customizations are gone, and their history is gone. This is being caused by the browser creating new profiles for Firefox 67 and using that instead of the original one. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-67-switching-to-empty-profiles-causing-data-loss-fears/
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Firefox 67 Switching to Empty Profiles Causing Data Loss Fears
Mozilla Firefox users are reporting that when they upgrade to the latest Firefox 67, they are finding that their addons are missing, their customizations are gone, and their history is gone. This is being caused by the browser creating new profiles for Firefox…
macOS Unpatched for Executing Untrusted Code off the Network
Proof-of-concept code has been released for an unpatched vulnerability in macOS 10.14.5 (Mojave) that allows a hacker to execute arbitrary code without user interaction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macos-unpatched-for-executing-untrusted-code-off-the-network/
Proof-of-concept code has been released for an unpatched vulnerability in macOS 10.14.5 (Mojave) that allows a hacker to execute arbitrary code without user interaction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/macos-unpatched-for-executing-untrusted-code-off-the-network/
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New unpatched macOS Gatekeeper Bypass Published Online
Details have been released for an unpatched vulnerability in macOS 10.14.5 (Mojave) and below that allows a hacker to execute arbitrary code without user interaction.
The Week in Ransomware - May 24th 2019 - Smacking 'Em Down With Decryptors
We had lots of new variants of existing ransomware and new ransomware found being distributed via malvertising campaigns and RIG exploit kit. The good news is that some of them were smacked down with decryptors! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-24th-2019-smacking-em-down-with-decryptors/
We had lots of new variants of existing ransomware and new ransomware found being distributed via malvertising campaigns and RIG exploit kit. The good news is that some of them were smacked down with decryptors! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-24th-2019-smacking-em-down-with-decryptors/
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The Week in Ransomware - May 24th 2019 - Smacking 'Em Down With Decryptors
We had lots of new variants of existing ransomware and new ransomware found being distributed via malvertising campaigns and RIG exploit kit. The good news is that some of them were smacked down with decryptors!
Windows 10 1903 Being Blocked If Using Older BattlEye Software
Microsoft has stated that they will not allow devices to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903, otherwise known as the May 2019 Update, if they are running older versions of the anti-cheat software called BattlEye. This is because older versions of the software could cause Windows 10 to crash in version 1903. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-being-blocked-if-using-older-battleye-software/
Microsoft has stated that they will not allow devices to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903, otherwise known as the May 2019 Update, if they are running older versions of the anti-cheat software called BattlEye. This is because older versions of the software could cause Windows 10 to crash in version 1903. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-being-blocked-if-using-older-battleye-software/
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Windows 10 1903 Being Blocked If Using Older BattlEye Software
Microsoft has stated that they will not allow devices to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1903, otherwise known as the May 2019 Update, if they are running older versions of the anti-cheat software called BattlEye. This is because older versions of the software…
Sectigo Responds to Chronicle's Report About Malware Signed by Their Certs
Following Chronicle's study on signed malware registered on VirusTotal scanning service over a one-year period, Sectigo carried their own investigation to identify abused certificates and revoke them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sectigo-responds-to-chronicles-report-about-malware-signed-by-their-certs/
Following Chronicle's study on signed malware registered on VirusTotal scanning service over a one-year period, Sectigo carried their own investigation to identify abused certificates and revoke them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sectigo-responds-to-chronicles-report-about-malware-signed-by-their-certs/
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Sectigo Responds to Chronicle's Report About Malware Signed by Their Certs
Following Chronicle's study on signed malware registered on VirusTotal scanning service over a one-year period, Sectigo carried their own investigation to identify abused certificates and revoke them.
A Closer Look at the New Windows 10 Light Theme
The headline feature of Windows 10 May 2019 Update is probably the Windows Sandbox, but another useful addition is the new light theme for your Windows desktop. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/a-closer-look-at-the-new-windows-10-light-theme/
The headline feature of Windows 10 May 2019 Update is probably the Windows Sandbox, but another useful addition is the new light theme for your Windows desktop. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/a-closer-look-at-the-new-windows-10-light-theme/
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A Closer Look at the New Windows 10 Light Theme
The headline feature of Windows 10 May 2019 Update is probably the Windows Sandbox, but another useful addition is the new light theme for your Windows desktop.
Microsoft Says Windows 10 Your Phone App Can't Be Uninstalled
Microsoft has stated that you will not be able to uninstall the Your Phone App from Windows 10 as it is now tightly integrated into the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-windows-10-your-phone-app-cant-be-uninstalled/
Microsoft has stated that you will not be able to uninstall the Your Phone App from Windows 10 as it is now tightly integrated into the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-windows-10-your-phone-app-cant-be-uninstalled/
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Microsoft Says Windows 10 Your Phone App Can't Be Uninstalled
Microsoft has stated that you will not be able to uninstall the Your Phone App from Windows 10 as it is now tightly integrated into the operating system.
Bitcoin Scam Installing Ransomware and Info-Stealing Trojans
A series of web sites are pushing a scam promising $5-30 worth of free bitcoins a day simply by running their Bitcoin Collector program. In reality, this program does nothing but install ransomware or password-stealing Trojans onto a victim's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitcoin-scam-installing-ransomware-and-info-stealing-trojans/
A series of web sites are pushing a scam promising $5-30 worth of free bitcoins a day simply by running their Bitcoin Collector program. In reality, this program does nothing but install ransomware or password-stealing Trojans onto a victim's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitcoin-scam-installing-ransomware-and-info-stealing-trojans/
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Bitcoin Scam Installing Ransomware and Info-Stealing Trojans
A series of web sites are pushing a scam promising $5-30 worth of free bitcoins a day simply by running their Bitcoin Collector program. In reality, this program does nothing but install ransomware or password-stealing Trojans onto a victim's computer.
All The Latest Features of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update
As with any major feature update, Microsoft brings new applications and features to Windows 10. The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is no different with new features such as the Windows Sandbox to test untrusted apps, a new Light Theme experience, and a decoupled Windows Search and Cortana. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/all-the-latest-features-of-the-windows-10-may-2019-update/
As with any major feature update, Microsoft brings new applications and features to Windows 10. The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is no different with new features such as the Windows Sandbox to test untrusted apps, a new Light Theme experience, and a decoupled Windows Search and Cortana. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/all-the-latest-features-of-the-windows-10-may-2019-update/
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All The Latest Features of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update
As with any major feature update, Microsoft brings new applications and features to Windows 10. The Windows 10 May 2019 Update is no different with new features such as the Windows Sandbox to test untrusted apps, a new Light Theme experience, and a decoupled…
Windows Update KB4497936 for Insiders Brakes Windows Sandbox
Microsoft says that the Windows Sandbox may fail to launch on systems where users have installed the KB4497936 Cumulative Update for the Slow, Fast and Release Preview rings of the Window Insider program. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-update-kb4497936-for-insiders-brakes-windows-sandbox/
Microsoft says that the Windows Sandbox may fail to launch on systems where users have installed the KB4497936 Cumulative Update for the Slow, Fast and Release Preview rings of the Window Insider program. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-update-kb4497936-for-insiders-brakes-windows-sandbox/
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Windows Update KB4497936 for Insiders Brakes Windows Sandbox
Microsoft says that the Windows Sandbox may fail to launch on systems where users have installed the KB4497936 Cumulative Update for the Slow, Fast and Release Preview rings of the Window Insider program.
Malspam Campaigns Use HawkEye Keylogger to Target Businesses
Attackers have been observed targeting businesses on a worldwide scale during the last two months with the HawkEye keylogger malware according to a report from IBM X-Force. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malspam-campaigns-use-hawkeye-keylogger-to-target-businesses/
Attackers have been observed targeting businesses on a worldwide scale during the last two months with the HawkEye keylogger malware according to a report from IBM X-Force. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malspam-campaigns-use-hawkeye-keylogger-to-target-businesses/
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Malspam Campaigns Use HawkEye Keylogger to Target Businesses
Attackers have been observed targeting businesses on a worldwide scale during the last two months with the HawkEye keylogger malware according to a report from IBM X-Force.
U.S. Navy Creating a 350 Billion Record Social Media Archive
United States Navy researchers want to build a global social media archive with 350 billion of digital data records as part of ongoing research efforts at the Naval Postgraduate School from Monterey, CA, conducted through the Department of Defense and Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-navy-creating-a-350-billion-record-social-media-archive/
United States Navy researchers want to build a global social media archive with 350 billion of digital data records as part of ongoing research efforts at the Naval Postgraduate School from Monterey, CA, conducted through the Department of Defense and Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-navy-creating-a-350-billion-record-social-media-archive/
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U.S. Navy Creating a 350 Billion Record Social Media Archive
United States Navy researchers want to build a global social media archive with 350 billion of digital data records as part of ongoing research efforts at the Naval Postgraduate School from Monterey, CA, conducted through the Department of Defense and Analysis…