WeTransfer Security Incident Sent Files to the Wrong People
In an embarrassing security incident, the WeTransfer file sharing service announced that for two days it was sending it's users shared files to the wrong people. As this service is used to transfer what are considered private, and potentially sensitive files, this could be a big privacy issue for affected users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wetransfer-security-incident-sent-files-to-the-wrong-people/
In an embarrassing security incident, the WeTransfer file sharing service announced that for two days it was sending it's users shared files to the wrong people. As this service is used to transfer what are considered private, and potentially sensitive files, this could be a big privacy issue for affected users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wetransfer-security-incident-sent-files-to-the-wrong-people/
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WeTransfer Security Incident Sent Files to the Wrong People
In an embarrassing security incident, the WeTransfer file sharing service announced that for two days it was sending it's users shared files to the wrong people. As this service is used to transfer what are considered private, and potentially sensitive files…
Windows Terminal Is Here in It's Multi-Tabbed Console Glory
The much anticipated Windows Terminal Preview is here and I have to say, when it works, it's pretty awesome. While it shows great promise, as this is a very early preview, you should expect to see some bugs, crashes, and quirks that will be fixed in future builds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-terminal-is-here-in-its-multi-tabbed-console-glory/
The much anticipated Windows Terminal Preview is here and I have to say, when it works, it's pretty awesome. While it shows great promise, as this is a very early preview, you should expect to see some bugs, crashes, and quirks that will be fixed in future builds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-terminal-is-here-in-its-multi-tabbed-console-glory/
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Windows Terminal Is Here in Its Multi-Tabbed Console Glory
The much anticipated Windows Terminal Preview is here and I have to say, when it works, it's pretty awesome. While it shows great promise, as this is a very early preview, you should expect to see some bugs, crashes, and quirks that will be fixed in future…
Tor Browser 8.5.3 Fixes a Sandbox Escape Vulnerability in Firefox
Tor Browser 8.5.3 has been released to fix a Sandbox Escape vulnerability in Firefox that was recently used as part of a targeted attack against cryptocurrency companies. As this vulnerability is actively being used, it is strongly advised that all Tor users upgrade to the latest version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/tor-browser-853-fixes-a-sandbox-escape-vulnerability-in-firefox/
Tor Browser 8.5.3 has been released to fix a Sandbox Escape vulnerability in Firefox that was recently used as part of a targeted attack against cryptocurrency companies. As this vulnerability is actively being used, it is strongly advised that all Tor users upgrade to the latest version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/tor-browser-853-fixes-a-sandbox-escape-vulnerability-in-firefox/
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Tor Browser 8.5.3 Fixes a Sandbox Escape Vulnerability in Firefox
Tor Browser 8.5.3 has been released to fix a Sandbox Escape vulnerability in Firefox that was recently used as part of a targeted attack against cryptocurrency companies. As this vulnerability is actively being used, it is strongly advised that all Tor users…
OpenSSH to Keep Private Keys Encrypted at Rest in RAM
While this precaution is not a complete solution against hardware attacks, it does make it harder for an attacker to achieve success. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openssh-to-keep-private-keys-encrypted-at-rest-in-ram/
While this precaution is not a complete solution against hardware attacks, it does make it harder for an attacker to achieve success. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openssh-to-keep-private-keys-encrypted-at-rest-in-ram/
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OpenSSH to Keep Private Keys Encrypted at Rest in RAM
While this precaution is not a complete solution against hardware attacks, it does make it harder for an attacker to achieve success.
TripAdvisor Invalidates Member Passwords Found in Data Breaches
With credential stuffing attacks running rampant, TripAdvisor will invalidate a member's password if their email and password were found in publicly leaked data breach databases. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tripadvisor-invalidates-member-passwords-found-in-data-breaches/
With credential stuffing attacks running rampant, TripAdvisor will invalidate a member's password if their email and password were found in publicly leaked data breach databases. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tripadvisor-invalidates-member-passwords-found-in-data-breaches/
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TripAdvisor Invalidates Member Passwords Found in Data Breaches
With credential stuffing attacks running rampant, TripAdvisor will invalidate a member's password if their email and password were found in publicly leaked data breach databases.
U.S. Government Warns of Data Wipers Used in Iranian Cyberattacks
According to a statement by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, an increase in cyberattacks utilizing destructive wiper tools has been detected targeting U.S. industries and government agencies by Iranian actors or proxies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-government-warns-of-data-wipers-used-in-iranian-cyberattacks/
According to a statement by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, an increase in cyberattacks utilizing destructive wiper tools has been detected targeting U.S. industries and government agencies by Iranian actors or proxies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-government-warns-of-data-wipers-used-in-iranian-cyberattacks/
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U.S. Government Warns of Data Wipers Used in Iranian Cyberattacks
According to a statement by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, an increase in cyberattacks utilizing destructive wiper tools has been detected targeting U.S. industries and government agencies by Iranian actors or proxies.
U.S. Sen. Wyden Asks NIST to Create Secure File Sharing Guide
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director Walter G. Copan urging the agency to develop and issue standards as part of a guidance framework for securely sharing sensitive documents over the Internet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sen-wyden-asks-nist-to-create-secure-file-sharing-guide/
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director Walter G. Copan urging the agency to develop and issue standards as part of a guidance framework for securely sharing sensitive documents over the Internet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sen-wyden-asks-nist-to-create-secure-file-sharing-guide/
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U.S. Sen. Wyden Asks NIST to Create Secure File Sharing Guide
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director Walter G. Copan urging the agency to develop and issue standards as part of a guidance framework for securely sharing sensitive documents over the Internet.
Beware of Fake John McAfee and Tesla Cryptocurrency Giveaways
A resurgence of scam campaigns that pretend to be Bitcoin and Ethereum giveaways from Tesla, Elon Musk, and John McAfee are underway. These scams rise in popularity as cryptocurrency prices increase. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-fake-john-mcafee-and-tesla-cryptocurrency-giveaways/
A resurgence of scam campaigns that pretend to be Bitcoin and Ethereum giveaways from Tesla, Elon Musk, and John McAfee are underway. These scams rise in popularity as cryptocurrency prices increase. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-fake-john-mcafee-and-tesla-cryptocurrency-giveaways/
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Beware of Fake John McAfee and Tesla Cryptocurrency Giveaways
A resurgence of scam campaigns that pretend to be Bitcoin and Ethereum giveaways from Tesla, Elon Musk, and John McAfee are underway. These scams rise in popularity as cryptocurrency prices increase.
Cloudflare is Having an Outage Affecting Sites Everywhere
Cloudflare is currently suffering an outage this morning that is affecting web sites around the world. This outage is not affecting all regions and only certain domains, including BleepignComputer, so some of you will be able to see this article and others won't until the issue is resolved. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-is-having-an-outage-affecting-sites-everywhere/
Cloudflare is currently suffering an outage this morning that is affecting web sites around the world. This outage is not affecting all regions and only certain domains, including BleepignComputer, so some of you will be able to see this article and others won't until the issue is resolved. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-is-having-an-outage-affecting-sites-everywhere/
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Cloudflare is Having an Outage Affecting Sites Everywhere
Cloudflare is currently suffering an outage this morning that is affecting web sites around the world. This outage is not affecting all regions and only certain domains, including BleepignComputer, so some of you will be able to see this article and others…
Social Engineering Forum Hacked, Data Shared on Leak Sites
A forum dedicated to social engineering topics was breached about two weeks ago and data from tens of thousands of members leaked online on the very same day of the hack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/social-engineering-forum-hacked-data-shared-on-leak-sites/
A forum dedicated to social engineering topics was breached about two weeks ago and data from tens of thousands of members leaked online on the very same day of the hack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/social-engineering-forum-hacked-data-shared-on-leak-sites/
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Social Engineering Forum Hacked, Data Shared on Leak Sites
A forum dedicated to social engineering topics was breached about two weeks ago and data from tens of thousands of members leaked online on the very same day of the hack.
Firefox to Use Windows BITS Service for Background Updates
In the near future Mozilla Firefox will utilize Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service, or BITS, to download software updates in the background. This is the first step in the eventual release of a standalone "Update Agent" that will perform updates even when the browser is closed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-to-use-windows-bits-service-for-background-updates/
In the near future Mozilla Firefox will utilize Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service, or BITS, to download software updates in the background. This is the first step in the eventual release of a standalone "Update Agent" that will perform updates even when the browser is closed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-to-use-windows-bits-service-for-background-updates/
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Firefox to Use Windows BITS Service for Background Updates
In the near future Mozilla Firefox will utilize Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service, or BITS, to download software updates in the background. This is the first step in the eventual release of a standalone "Update Agent" that will perform updates…
Business Decision Makers Focus on the Wrong Security Issues
Individuals with security roles have a different opinion about the cloud threats organizations should be wary about and defend against than the more practical approaches actually seen in security incidents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/business-decision-makers-focus-on-the-wrong-security-issues/
Individuals with security roles have a different opinion about the cloud threats organizations should be wary about and defend against than the more practical approaches actually seen in security incidents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/business-decision-makers-focus-on-the-wrong-security-issues/
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Business Decision Makers Focus on the Wrong Security Issues
Individuals with security roles have a different opinion about the cloud threats organizations should be wary about and defend against than the more practical approaches actually seen in security incidents.
Sodinokibi Ransomware Now Pushed by Exploit Kits and Malvertising
The Sodinokibi Ransomware has been spotted being distributed through malvertising that redirects to the RIG exploit kit. With the use of exploit kits, Sodinokibi is now using a wide stream of vectors to infect victims with the ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sodinokibi-ransomware-now-pushed-by-exploit-kits-and-malvertising/
The Sodinokibi Ransomware has been spotted being distributed through malvertising that redirects to the RIG exploit kit. With the use of exploit kits, Sodinokibi is now using a wide stream of vectors to infect victims with the ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sodinokibi-ransomware-now-pushed-by-exploit-kits-and-malvertising/
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Sodinokibi Ransomware Now Pushed by Exploit Kits and Malvertising
The Sodinokibi Ransomware has been spotted being distributed through malvertising that redirects to the RIG exploit kit. With the use of exploit kits, Sodinokibi is now using a wide stream of vectors to infect victims with the ransomware.
Windows 10 USB-C Bug Can Cause OS Shutdowns to be Slower
Microsoft has announced that a bug in the Windows 10 1809 USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface (UCSI) software implementation can cause the operating system to shut down slower under certain situations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-usb-c-bug-can-cause-os-shutdowns-to-be-slower/
Microsoft has announced that a bug in the Windows 10 1809 USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface (UCSI) software implementation can cause the operating system to shut down slower under certain situations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-usb-c-bug-can-cause-os-shutdowns-to-be-slower/
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Windows 10 USB-C Bug Can Cause OS Shutdowns to be Slower
Microsoft has announced that a bug in the Windows 10 1809 USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface (UCSI) software implementation can cause the operating system to shut down slower under certain situations.
Tesco Hacked on Twitter Spoofs Bill Gates and Pushes BTC Scam
Tesco's Twitter account seems to have fallen into the wrong hands, judging by the account's activity today, and the company is currently in the process of restoring the profile to its previous condition. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesco-hacked-on-twitter-spoofs-bill-gates-and-pushes-btc-scam/
Tesco's Twitter account seems to have fallen into the wrong hands, judging by the account's activity today, and the company is currently in the process of restoring the profile to its previous condition. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesco-hacked-on-twitter-spoofs-bill-gates-and-pushes-btc-scam/
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Tesco Hacked on Twitter Spoofs Bill Gates and Pushes BTC Scam
Tesco's Twitter account seems to have fallen into the wrong hands, judging by the account's activity today, and the company is currently in the process of restoring the profile to its previous condition.
Microsoft OneDrive Has 60% Jump in Hosting of Malicious Files
A retrospective look at the phishing trends from the first quarter of 2019 shows a steep jump in the use of Microsoft's OneDrive file sharing service to host malicious files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-onedrive-has-60-percent-jump-in-hosting-of-malicious-files/
A retrospective look at the phishing trends from the first quarter of 2019 shows a steep jump in the use of Microsoft's OneDrive file sharing service to host malicious files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-onedrive-has-60-percent-jump-in-hosting-of-malicious-files/
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Microsoft OneDrive Has 60% Jump in Hosting of Malicious Files
A retrospective look at the phishing trends from the first quarter of 2019 shows a steep jump in the use of Microsoft's OneDrive file sharing service to host malicious files.
Malspam Campaigns Hide Infostealers in ISO Image Files
Multiple malicious campaigns observed in April concealed LokiBot and Nanocore malware inside ISO image files small enough to fit into an email attachment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malspam-campaigns-hide-infostealers-in-iso-image-files/
Multiple malicious campaigns observed in April concealed LokiBot and Nanocore malware inside ISO image files small enough to fit into an email attachment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malspam-campaigns-hide-infostealers-in-iso-image-files/
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Malspam Campaigns Hide Infostealers in ISO Image Files
Multiple malicious campaigns observed in April concealed LokiBot and Nanocore malware inside ISO image files small enough to fit into an email attachment.
Windows 10 1903 Insiders Test Fix For Event Viewer Custom Views
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 version 1903 KB4501375 cumulative update to Insiders in the Release ring for testing before it goes live for everyone. For this update there is no support bulletin listing what is fixed, but testing the Event Viewer shows that this update fixes the custom views crash bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-insiders-test-fix-for-event-viewer-custom-views/
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 version 1903 KB4501375 cumulative update to Insiders in the Release ring for testing before it goes live for everyone. For this update there is no support bulletin listing what is fixed, but testing the Event Viewer shows that this update fixes the custom views crash bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-insiders-test-fix-for-event-viewer-custom-views/
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Windows 10 1903 Insiders Test Fix For Event Viewer Custom Views
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 version 1903 KB4501375 cumulative update to Insiders in the Release ring for testing before it goes live for everyone. For this update there is no support bulletin listing what is fixed, but testing the Event Viewer shows…
BlueStacks Flaw Lets Attackers Remotely Control Android Emulator
Vulnerabilities in the BlueStacks Android emulator were fixed at the end of May that allowed attackers to perform remote code execution, information disclosure, and to steal backups of the VM and its data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluestacks-flaw-lets-attackers-remotely-control-android-emulator/
Vulnerabilities in the BlueStacks Android emulator were fixed at the end of May that allowed attackers to perform remote code execution, information disclosure, and to steal backups of the VM and its data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluestacks-flaw-lets-attackers-remotely-control-android-emulator/
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BlueStacks Flaw Lets Attackers Remotely Control Android Emulator
Vulnerabilities in the BlueStacks Android emulator were fixed at the end of May that allowed attackers to perform remote code execution, information disclosure, and to steal backups of the VM and its data.
Microsoft OneDrive Gets a New Encrypted 'Personal Vault'
Due to the ever increasing growth of online threats that target your sensitive data, Microsoft has created a new OneDrive feature called 'Personal Vault' that will allow you encrypt and store your files in a secured container. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-onedrive-gets-a-new-encrypted-personal-vault/
Due to the ever increasing growth of online threats that target your sensitive data, Microsoft has created a new OneDrive feature called 'Personal Vault' that will allow you encrypt and store your files in a secured container. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-onedrive-gets-a-new-encrypted-personal-vault/
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Microsoft OneDrive Gets a New Encrypted 'Personal Vault'
Due to the ever increasing growth of online threats that target your sensitive data, Microsoft has created a new OneDrive feature called 'Personal Vault' that will allow you encrypt and store your files in a secured container.
Tech Support Scammers Target Search Ads on ISP Start Pages
Tech support scammers are targeting users through search ads for recipes on ISP start pages and custom search result pages that redirect users to browser lockers stating that their computers are infected. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scammers-target-search-ads-on-isp-start-pages/
Tech support scammers are targeting users through search ads for recipes on ISP start pages and custom search result pages that redirect users to browser lockers stating that their computers are infected. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tech-support-scammers-target-search-ads-on-isp-start-pages/
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Tech Support Scammers Target Search Ads on ISP Start Pages
Tech support scammers are targeting users through search ads for recipes on ISP start pages and custom search result pages that redirect users to browser lockers stating that their computers are infected.