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…
Windows 10 Losing Connectivity From Outdated Wi-Fi Drivers
Microsoft says that computers with Qualcomm wireless network adapters might suffer from sporadic loss of Wi-Fi connectivity after installing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update because of out-of-date network drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-losing-connectivity-from-outdated-wi-fi-drivers/
Microsoft says that computers with Qualcomm wireless network adapters might suffer from sporadic loss of Wi-Fi connectivity after installing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update because of out-of-date network drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-losing-connectivity-from-outdated-wi-fi-drivers/
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Windows 10 Losing Connectivity From Outdated Wi-Fi Drivers
Microsoft says that computers with Qualcomm wireless network adapters might suffer from sporadic loss of Wi-Fi connectivity after installing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update because of out-of-date network drivers.
Tech-Support Scammers Cheat Elder of $136,000, Risk Decades in Jail
Three individuals have been arrested on charges related to running tech support scams for several years. The victims were mostly elderly who stated they were tricked into paying for fake computer repair services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scammers-cheat-elder-of-136-000-risk-decades-in-jail/
Three individuals have been arrested on charges related to running tech support scams for several years. The victims were mostly elderly who stated they were tricked into paying for fake computer repair services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scammers-cheat-elder-of-136-000-risk-decades-in-jail/
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Tech-Support Scammers Cheat Elder of $136,000, Risk Decades in Jail
Three individuals have been arrested on charges related to running tech support scams for several years. The victims were mostly elderly who stated they were tricked into paying for fake computer repair services.
Ireland Gets About Double the Average Breach Reports Under GDPR
The Irish data .watchdog says that it received almost double the number of valid data security breach notifications when compared to the European Union average, with 5,818 reports being filed in Ireland since May 25, 2018, while other EU member states received around 3,188 notifications during the last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ireland-gets-about-double-the-average-breach-reports-under-gdpr/
The Irish data .watchdog says that it received almost double the number of valid data security breach notifications when compared to the European Union average, with 5,818 reports being filed in Ireland since May 25, 2018, while other EU member states received around 3,188 notifications during the last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ireland-gets-about-double-the-average-breach-reports-under-gdpr/
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Ireland Gets About Double the Average Breach Reports Under GDPR
The Irish data .watchdog says that it received almost double the number of valid data security breach notifications when compared to the European Union average, with 5,818 reports being filed in Ireland since May 25, 2018, while other EU member states received…
Emotet Botnet Behind Most Email-Based Threats in Q1 2019
The multifunctional Emotet botnet malware was the most prevalent email-based threat in the first three months of the year, showing it is among the top choices for cybercriminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-botnet-behind-most-email-based-threats-in-q1-2019/
The multifunctional Emotet botnet malware was the most prevalent email-based threat in the first three months of the year, showing it is among the top choices for cybercriminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-botnet-behind-most-email-based-threats-in-q1-2019/
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Emotet Botnet Behind Most Email-Based Threats in Q1 2019
The multifunctional Emotet botnet malware was the most prevalent email-based threat in the first three months of the year, showing it is among the top choices for cybercriminals.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update Blocked by Old Bluetooth Drivers
Microsoft says that computers with Realtek or Qualcomm Bluetooth radios might have issues discovering and connecting to Bluetooth devices after installing or updating to Windows 10 version 1903 because of outdated drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-may-2019-update-blocked-by-old-bluetooth-drivers/
Microsoft says that computers with Realtek or Qualcomm Bluetooth radios might have issues discovering and connecting to Bluetooth devices after installing or updating to Windows 10 version 1903 because of outdated drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-may-2019-update-blocked-by-old-bluetooth-drivers/
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Windows 10 May 2019 Update Blocked by Old Bluetooth Drivers
Microsoft says that computers with Realtek or Qualcomm Bluetooth radios might have issues discovering and connecting to Bluetooth devices after installing or updating to Windows 10 version 1903 because of outdated drivers.
DuckDuckGo Android Browser Vulnerable to URL Spoofing Attacks
The open source DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for Android version 5.26.0 with more than 5 million installs makes it possible for potential attackers to launch URL spoofing attacks targeting the app's users by exploiting an address bar spoofing vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-android-browser-vulnerable-to-url-spoofing-attacks/
The open source DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for Android version 5.26.0 with more than 5 million installs makes it possible for potential attackers to launch URL spoofing attacks targeting the app's users by exploiting an address bar spoofing vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-android-browser-vulnerable-to-url-spoofing-attacks/
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DuckDuckGo Android Browser Vulnerable to URL Spoofing Attacks
The open source DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for Android version 5.26.0 with more than 5 million installs makes it possible for potential attackers to launch URL spoofing attacks targeting the app's users by exploiting an address bar spoofing vulnerability.
Phishing Emails Pretend to be Office 365 'File Deletion' Alerts
A new phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be from the "Office 365 Team" warning recipients that there has been unusual amount of file deletions occurring on their account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-emails-pretend-to-be-office-365-file-deletion-alerts/
A new phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be from the "Office 365 Team" warning recipients that there has been unusual amount of file deletions occurring on their account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-emails-pretend-to-be-office-365-file-deletion-alerts/
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Phishing Emails Pretend to be Office 365 'File Deletion' Alerts
A new phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be from the "Office 365 Team" warning recipients that there has been unusual amount of file deletions occurring on their account.
Google Says They Are Committed To Supporting YouTube on Edge
Google confirmed that the company is aware of the new YouTube not working with the Chromium Edge web browser and that it is committed to supporting Microsoft's browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-says-they-are-committed-to-supporting-youtube-on-edge/
Google confirmed that the company is aware of the new YouTube not working with the Chromium Edge web browser and that it is committed to supporting Microsoft's browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-says-they-are-committed-to-supporting-youtube-on-edge/
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Google Says They Are Committed To Supporting YouTube on Edge
Google confirmed that the company is aware of the new YouTube not working with the Chromium Edge web browser and that it is committed to supporting Microsoft's browser.
Flipboard Databases Hacked and User Information Exposed
The news aggregation site, Flipboard, has disclosed that their databases had been hacked and unauthorized users have potentially downloaded the data contained within them. This data included the personal account information and digital tokens for some of their over 100 million users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flipboard-databases-hacked-and-user-information-exposed/
The news aggregation site, Flipboard, has disclosed that their databases had been hacked and unauthorized users have potentially downloaded the data contained within them. This data included the personal account information and digital tokens for some of their over 100 million users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/flipboard-databases-hacked-and-user-information-exposed/
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Flipboard Databases Hacked and User Information Exposed
The news aggregation site, Flipboard, has disclosed that their databases had been hacked and unauthorized users have potentially downloaded the data contained within them. This data included the personal account information and digital tokens for some of…
Unpatched Flaw Affects All Docker Versions, Exploits Ready
All versions of Docker are currently vulnerable to a race condition that could give an attacker both read and write access to any file on the host system. Proof-of-concept code has been released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatched-flaw-affects-all-docker-versions-exploits-ready/
All versions of Docker are currently vulnerable to a race condition that could give an attacker both read and write access to any file on the host system. Proof-of-concept code has been released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatched-flaw-affects-all-docker-versions-exploits-ready/
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Unpatched Flaw Affects All Docker Versions, Exploits Ready
All versions of Docker are currently vulnerable to a race condition that could give an attacker both read and write access to any file on the host system. Proof-of-concept code has been released.
Emotet Botnet Behind Most Email-Based Threats in Q1 2019
The multifunctional Emotet botnet malware was the most prevalent email-based threat in the first three months of the year, showing it is among the top choices for cybercriminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-botnet-behind-most-email-based-threats-in-q1-2019/
The multifunctional Emotet botnet malware was the most prevalent email-based threat in the first three months of the year, showing it is among the top choices for cybercriminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-botnet-behind-most-email-based-threats-in-q1-2019/
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Emotet Botnet Behind Most Email-Based Threats in Q1 2019
The multifunctional Emotet botnet malware was the most prevalent email-based threat in the first three months of the year, showing it is among the top choices for cybercriminals.
Wordpress Slick Popup Plugin Contains Vulnerable Support Backdoor
Hackers subscribed to WordPress websites running Slick Popup plugin can take over the website by enabling a backdoor administrator account with hardcoded credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-slick-popup-plugin-contains-vulnerable-support-backdoor/
Hackers subscribed to WordPress websites running Slick Popup plugin can take over the website by enabling a backdoor administrator account with hardcoded credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-slick-popup-plugin-contains-vulnerable-support-backdoor/
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Wordpress Slick Popup Plugin Contains Vulnerable Support Backdoor
Hackers subscribed to WordPress websites running Slick Popup plugin can take over the website by enabling a backdoor administrator account with hardcoded credentials.
Nansh0u Miner Attack Infects 50K MS-SQL, PHPMyAdmin Servers
More than 50,000 MS-SQL and PHPMyAdmin were compromised by Chinese hackers and used to surreptitiously mine for TurtleCoin as part of a large-scale cryptojacking campaign dubbed Nansh0u. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nansh0u-miner-attack-infects-50k-ms-sql-phpmyadmin-servers/
More than 50,000 MS-SQL and PHPMyAdmin were compromised by Chinese hackers and used to surreptitiously mine for TurtleCoin as part of a large-scale cryptojacking campaign dubbed Nansh0u. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nansh0u-miner-attack-infects-50k-ms-sql-phpmyadmin-servers/
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Nansh0u Miner Attack Infects 50K MS-SQL, PHPMyAdmin Servers
More than 50,000 MS-SQL and PHPMyAdmin were compromised by Chinese hackers and used to surreptitiously mine for TurtleCoin as part of a large-scale cryptojacking campaign dubbed Nansh0u.
Windows 10 Insider Build 18908 Brings Your Phone Improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18908 to Insiders in the Fast ring. This build includes numerous bug fixes as well as a lot of new features for the Your Phone app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-18908-brings-your-phone-improvements/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18908 to Insiders in the Fast ring. This build includes numerous bug fixes as well as a lot of new features for the Your Phone app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-18908-brings-your-phone-improvements/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 18908 Brings Your Phone Improvements
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18908 to Insiders in the Fast ring. This build includes numerous bug fixes as well as a lot of new features for the Your Phone app.
Microsoft Boosts Shadow IT Discovery for Cloud Security
Microsoft announced that the Shadow IT discovery capabilities of Microsoft Cloud App Security have been expanded to also allow monitoring of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) resources. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-boosts-shadow-it-discovery-for-cloud-security/
Microsoft announced that the Shadow IT discovery capabilities of Microsoft Cloud App Security have been expanded to also allow monitoring of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) resources. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-boosts-shadow-it-discovery-for-cloud-security/
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Microsoft Boosts Shadow IT Discovery for Cloud Security
Microsoft announced that the Shadow IT discovery capabilities of Microsoft Cloud App Security have been expanded to also allow monitoring of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) resources.
Google to Allow webRequest Ad Blocking for Enterprise Deployments
Google will deprecate all blocking capabilities in the webRequest API as part of future Chrome Extensions platform Manifest V3 changes, with enterprise deployments being the exception to the rule. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-to-allow-webrequest-ad-blocking-for-enterprise-deployments/
Google will deprecate all blocking capabilities in the webRequest API as part of future Chrome Extensions platform Manifest V3 changes, with enterprise deployments being the exception to the rule. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-to-allow-webrequest-ad-blocking-for-enterprise-deployments/
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Google to Allow webRequest Ad Blocking for Enterprise Deployments
Google will deprecate all blocking capabilities in the webRequest API as part of future Chrome Extensions platform Manifest V3 changes, with enterprise deployments being the exception to the rule.