Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Update Installs Chrome Browser Extension
Adobe released yesterday Acrobat Reader DC 15.023.20053 that included fixes for 29 security issues. Along with the security fixes, this update package also silently installs the Adobe Acrobat extension into the user's Chrome web browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adobe-acrobat-reader-dc-update-installs-chrome-browser-extension/
Adobe released yesterday Acrobat Reader DC 15.023.20053 that included fixes for 29 security issues. Along with the security fixes, this update package also silently installs the Adobe Acrobat extension into the user's Chrome web browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adobe-acrobat-reader-dc-update-installs-chrome-browser-extension/
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Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Update Installs Chrome Browser Extension
Adobe released yesterday Acrobat Reader DC 15.023.20053 that included fixes for 29 security issues. Along with the security fixes, this update package also silently installs the Adobe Acrobat extension into the user's Chrome web browser.
Two Aggresive Campaigns Detected Pushing Google Ads to Unsuspecting Users
Over the past weeks, security researchers from Sucuri and Malwarebytes have discovered two campaigns that abuse hacked and fake websites to push Google ads and trick users into clicking these advertisments, for the crooks profits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/two-aggresive-campaigns-detected-pushing-google-ads-to-unsuspecting-users/
Over the past weeks, security researchers from Sucuri and Malwarebytes have discovered two campaigns that abuse hacked and fake websites to push Google ads and trick users into clicking these advertisments, for the crooks profits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/two-aggresive-campaigns-detected-pushing-google-ads-to-unsuspecting-users/
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Two Aggresive Campaigns Detected Pushing Google Ads to Unsuspecting Users
Over the past weeks, security researchers from Sucuri and Malwarebytes have discovered two campaigns that abuse hacked and fake websites to push Google ads and trick users into clicking these advertisments, for the crooks profits.
EU to Simplify Those Pesky Cookie Warning Popups, but Not Remove Them
The European Commission is currently debating new legislation that will overhaul some of the EU e-privacy rules, including the hated cookie consent popups that have ruined the web experience for many users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eu-to-simplify-those-pesky-cookie-warning-popups-but-not-remove-them/
The European Commission is currently debating new legislation that will overhaul some of the EU e-privacy rules, including the hated cookie consent popups that have ruined the web experience for many users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eu-to-simplify-those-pesky-cookie-warning-popups-but-not-remove-them/
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EU to Simplify Those Pesky Cookie Warning Popups, but Not Remove Them
The European Commission is currently debating new legislation that will overhaul some of the EU e-privacy rules, including the hated cookie consent popups that have ruined the web experience for many users.
Operation EyePyramid: Two Siblings Spied on Italy's Elite
Italian authorities have arrested and charged two siblings for carrying out a cyber-espionage campaign against Italy's elite, with targets that varied from famous businessmen to high-ranking politicians, including Matteo Renzi, former Italian prime minister. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/operation-eyepyramid-two-siblings-spied-on-italys-elite/
Italian authorities have arrested and charged two siblings for carrying out a cyber-espionage campaign against Italy's elite, with targets that varied from famous businessmen to high-ranking politicians, including Matteo Renzi, former Italian prime minister. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/operation-eyepyramid-two-siblings-spied-on-italys-elite/
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Operation EyePyramid: Two Siblings Spied on Italy's Elite
Italian authorities have arrested and charged two siblings for carrying out a cyber-espionage campaign against Italy's elite, with targets that varied from famous businessmen to high-ranking politicians, including Matteo Renzi, former Italian prime minister.
Kraken Group Puts MongoDB Hijacking Script Up for Sale
Almost nine days after attacks on MongoDB servers have ramped up, the number of ransacked databases has reached 32,380 hosts, and the number of groups involved in these attacks has grown to 21, after initially just one group had been involved. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kraken-group-puts-mongodb-hijacking-script-up-for-sale/
Almost nine days after attacks on MongoDB servers have ramped up, the number of ransacked databases has reached 32,380 hosts, and the number of groups involved in these attacks has grown to 21, after initially just one group had been involved. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kraken-group-puts-mongodb-hijacking-script-up-for-sale/
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Kraken Group Puts MongoDB Hijacking Script Up for Sale
Almost nine days after attacks on MongoDB servers have ramped up, the number of ransacked databases has reached 32,380 hosts, and the number of groups involved in these attacks has grown to 21, after initially just one group had been involved.
Watch Tech Support Scam Take Over a Browser via Facebook Ads
Facebook users in France are subject to a wave of malicious ads, which if clicked, will redirect them to a website hosting a tech support scam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/watch-tech-support-scam-take-over-a-browser-via-facebook-ads/
Facebook users in France are subject to a wave of malicious ads, which if clicked, will redirect them to a website hosting a tech support scam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/watch-tech-support-scam-take-over-a-browser-via-facebook-ads/
Scientists Extract Fingerprints from Photos Taken From up to Three Meters Away
Researchers from Japan's National Institute of Informatics (NII) announced yesterday they have successfully extracted usable fingerprints from photos of exposed fingers taken up to three meters away. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scientists-extract-fingerprints-from-photos-taken-from-up-to-three-meters-away/
Researchers from Japan's National Institute of Informatics (NII) announced yesterday they have successfully extracted usable fingerprints from photos of exposed fingers taken up to three meters away. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scientists-extract-fingerprints-from-photos-taken-from-up-to-three-meters-away/
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Scientists Extract Fingerprints from Photos Taken From up to Three Meters Away
Researchers from Japan's National Institute of Informatics (NII) announced yesterday they have successfully extracted usable fingerprints from photos of exposed fingers taken up to three meters away.
New Fingerprinting Techniques Identify Users Across Different Browsers on the Same PC
A team of researchers from universities across the US has identified different fingerprinting techniques that can track users when they use different browsers installed on the same machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fingerprinting-techniques-identify-users-across-different-browsers-on-the-same-pc/
A team of researchers from universities across the US has identified different fingerprinting techniques that can track users when they use different browsers installed on the same machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fingerprinting-techniques-identify-users-across-different-browsers-on-the-same-pc/
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New Fingerprinting Techniques Identify Users Across Different Browsers on the Same PC
A team of researchers from universities across the US has identified different fingerprinting techniques that can track users when they use different browsers installed on the same machine.
Marlboro Ransomware Defeated in One Day
A new ransomware family was snuffed in its crib today after security researchers tracked it down, analyzed its source code for weaknesses, and released a decrypter in less than 24 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marlboro-ransomware-defeated-in-one-day/
A new ransomware family was snuffed in its crib today after security researchers tracked it down, analyzed its source code for weaknesses, and released a decrypter in less than 24 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marlboro-ransomware-defeated-in-one-day/
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Marlboro Ransomware Defeated in One Day
A new ransomware family was snuffed in its crib today after security researchers tracked it down, analyzed its source code for weaknesses, and released a decrypter in less than 24 hours.
Shadow Brokers Announce Retirement After Failed Attempts to Sell Their Hacking Tools
Infamous hacking outfit Shadow Brokers announced today plans to retire and go dark after failing once more to sell the bulk of their hacking tools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shadow-brokers-announce-retirement-after-failed-attempts-to-sell-their-hacking-tools/
Infamous hacking outfit Shadow Brokers announced today plans to retire and go dark after failing once more to sell the bulk of their hacking tools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shadow-brokers-announce-retirement-after-failed-attempts-to-sell-their-hacking-tools/
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Shadow Brokers Announce Retirement After Failed Attempts to Sell Their Hacking Tools
Infamous hacking outfit Shadow Brokers announced today plans to retire and go dark after failing once more to sell the bulk of their hacking tools.
Opera Launches New Neon Concept Browser
Opera Software released today a new concept browser called Opera Neon, on which the Opera devs said they've worked for more than a year and claim gives a "glimpse into the future of desktop browsers." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/opera-launches-new-neon-concept-browser/
Opera Software released today a new concept browser called Opera Neon, on which the Opera devs said they've worked for more than a year and claim gives a "glimpse into the future of desktop browsers." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/opera-launches-new-neon-concept-browser/
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Opera Launches New Neon Concept Browser
Opera Software released today a new concept browser called Opera Neon, on which the Opera devs said they've worked for more than a year and claim gives a "glimpse into the future of desktop browsers."
Windows 10 Insider Build 15007 Released to PC and Mobile
Yetsterday Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15007 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. Build 15002 was released just 3 days ago and was a huge update with tons of new features and updates. Today's build is not nearly as large, but still has a bunch of new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-15007-released-to-pc-and-mobile/
Yetsterday Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15007 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. Build 15002 was released just 3 days ago and was a huge update with tons of new features and updates. Today's build is not nearly as large, but still has a bunch of new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-15007-released-to-pc-and-mobile/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 15007 Released to PC and Mobile
Yetsterday Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15007 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. Build 15002 was released just 3 days ago and was a huge update with tons of new features and updates. Today's build is not nearly as…
MongoDB Hijackers Move on to ElasticSearch Servers
After days of wreaking havoc among MongoDB servers, a group of crooks has moved on to hijacking ElasticSearch servers and asking for similar ransoms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mongodb-hijackers-move-on-to-elasticsearch-servers/
After days of wreaking havoc among MongoDB servers, a group of crooks has moved on to hijacking ElasticSearch servers and asking for similar ransoms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mongodb-hijackers-move-on-to-elasticsearch-servers/
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MongoDB Hijackers Move on to ElasticSearch Servers
After days of wreaking havoc among MongoDB servers, a group of crooks has moved on to hijacking ElasticSearch servers and asking for similar ransoms.
Trump's New Cyber-Security Advisor Runs a Very, Very Insecure Website
Yesterday, President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani as his cyber security advisor concerning the US private sector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trumps-new-cyber-security-advisor-runs-a-very-very-insecure-website/
Yesterday, President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani as his cyber security advisor concerning the US private sector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trumps-new-cyber-security-advisor-runs-a-very-very-insecure-website/
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Trump's New Cyber-Security Advisor Runs a Very, Very Insecure Website
Yesterday, President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani as his cyber security advisor concerning the US private sector.
Ploutus ATM Malware: Press F3 for Money
Security researchers from FireEye have identified a new variant of the Ploutus ATM malware, used for the past few years to make ATMs spew out cash on command. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ploutus-atm-malware-press-f3-for-money/
Security researchers from FireEye have identified a new variant of the Ploutus ATM malware, used for the past few years to make ATMs spew out cash on command. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ploutus-atm-malware-press-f3-for-money/
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Ploutus ATM Malware: Press F3 for Money
Security researchers from FireEye have identified a new variant of the Ploutus ATM malware, used for the past few years to make ATMs spew out cash on command.
The Week in Ransomware - January 13th 2017 - MongoDB Apocalypse, Spora, Decryptors, and More
The ransomware scourge does not want to let up. This week we have seen lots of small infections released, a very professional Spora Ransomware payment site, the continuing relentless attack on MongoDB databases, and a big time ransomware payout. The good news is that wwe also had a few decryptors released by Emsisoft! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-13th-2017-mongodb-apocalypse-spora-decryptors-and-more/
The ransomware scourge does not want to let up. This week we have seen lots of small infections released, a very professional Spora Ransomware payment site, the continuing relentless attack on MongoDB databases, and a big time ransomware payout. The good news is that wwe also had a few decryptors released by Emsisoft! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-13th-2017-mongodb-apocalypse-spora-decryptors-and-more/
Researcher: WhatsApp Bug Exposes Encrypted Messages
Security researcher Tobias Boelter has discovered a bug in the encrypted communications system used by WhatsApp that allows a determined third-party actor, possibly Facebook, to intercept encrypted messages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researcher-whatsapp-bug-exposes-encrypted-messages/
Security researcher Tobias Boelter has discovered a bug in the encrypted communications system used by WhatsApp that allows a determined third-party actor, possibly Facebook, to intercept encrypted messages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researcher-whatsapp-bug-exposes-encrypted-messages/
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Researcher: WhatsApp Bug Exposes Encrypted Messages
Security researcher Tobias Boelter has discovered a bug in the encrypted communications system used by WhatsApp that allows a determined third-party actor, possibly Facebook, to intercept encrypted messages.
Misconfigured Server Gives Insight Into Cerber Ransomware Operation
Security researchers have gained access to one of the servers used by the Cerber gang, from where they were able to extract basic statistics about their operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/misconfigured-server-gives-insight-into-cerber-ransomware-operation/
Security researchers have gained access to one of the servers used by the Cerber gang, from where they were able to extract basic statistics about their operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/misconfigured-server-gives-insight-into-cerber-ransomware-operation/
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Misconfigured Server Gives Insight Into Cerber Ransomware Operation
Security researchers have gained access to one of the servers used by the Cerber gang, from where they were able to extract basic statistics about their operation.
Author of Limitless Keylogger Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison
Zachary Shames pleaded guilty today to charges of developing and selling malware that was later used to infect thousands of victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/author-of-limitless-keylogger-faces-up-to-10-years-in-prison/
Zachary Shames pleaded guilty today to charges of developing and selling malware that was later used to infect thousands of victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/author-of-limitless-keylogger-faces-up-to-10-years-in-prison/
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Author of Limitless Keylogger Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison
Zachary Shames pleaded guilty today to charges of developing and selling malware that was later used to infect thousands of victims.
FLAC Support Coming to Chrome 56, Firefox 51
Two major browsers makers, Mozilla and Google, are adding support for the FLAC audio format this month, with the releases of Firefox 51 and Chrome 56. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/flac-support-coming-to-chrome-56-firefox-51/
Two major browsers makers, Mozilla and Google, are adding support for the FLAC audio format this month, with the releases of Firefox 51 and Chrome 56. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/flac-support-coming-to-chrome-56-firefox-51/
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FLAC Support Coming to Chrome 56, Firefox 51
Two major browsers makers, Mozilla and Google, are adding support for the FLAC audio format this month, with the releases of Firefox 51 and Chrome 56.
Internet Archive Launches Chrome Extension That Replaces 404 Pages With Archived Copies
The Internet Archive has launched on Friday a Chrome extension that will detect "Page not found" and other web errors and replace them with a copy from its Wayback Machine, if available. The extension is already available on the Chrome Web Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/internet-archive-launches-chrome-extension-that-replaces-404-pages-with-archived-copies/
The Internet Archive has launched on Friday a Chrome extension that will detect "Page not found" and other web errors and replace them with a copy from its Wayback Machine, if available. The extension is already available on the Chrome Web Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/internet-archive-launches-chrome-extension-that-replaces-404-pages-with-archived-copies/
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Internet Archive Launches Chrome Extension That Replaces 404 Pages With Archived Copies
The Internet Archive has launched on Friday a Chrome extension that will detect "Page not found" and other web errors and replace them with a copy from its Wayback Machine, if available. The extension is already available on the Chrome Web Store.