Cloudflare Worldwide Outage Caused by Bad Software Deployment
Cloudfare experienced a worldwide outage today for about 30 minutes, with network performance issues that brought down a multitude of websites and web services all around the world, and triggered "502 Bad Gateway" errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-worldwide-outage-caused-by-bad-software-deployment/
Cloudfare experienced a worldwide outage today for about 30 minutes, with network performance issues that brought down a multitude of websites and web services all around the world, and triggered "502 Bad Gateway" errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-worldwide-outage-caused-by-bad-software-deployment/
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Cloudflare Worldwide Outage Caused by Bad Software Deployment
Cloudflare experienced a worldwide outage today for about 30 minutes, with network performance issues that brought down a multitude of websites and web services all around the world, and triggered "502 Bad Gateway" errors.
Google AdSense Warns That Chrome to Block Abusive Ads on July 9
In 2018, Google Chrome started blocking abusive ad experiences on some sites in North America and Europe. Starting July 9, Google will be expanding Chrome's built-in ad blocking efforts to all other regions and ads will be blocked on sites that have performed abusive behavior. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-adsense-warns-that-chrome-to-block-abusive-ads-on-july-9/
In 2018, Google Chrome started blocking abusive ad experiences on some sites in North America and Europe. Starting July 9, Google will be expanding Chrome's built-in ad blocking efforts to all other regions and ads will be blocked on sites that have performed abusive behavior. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-adsense-warns-that-chrome-to-block-abusive-ads-on-july-9/
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Google AdSense Warns That Chrome to Block Abusive Ads on July 9
In 2018, Google Chrome started blocking abusive ad experiences on some sites in North America and Europe. Starting July 9, Google will be expanding Chrome's built-in ad blocking efforts to all other regions and ads will be blocked on sites that have performed…
D-Link Settles FTC Lawsuit, Promises to Enhance Device Security
Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturer D-Link today settled a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit originating from a 2017 complaint saying that it failed to properly secure its Internet-connected cameras and wireless routers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/d-link-settles-ftc-lawsuit-promises-to-enhance-device-security/
Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturer D-Link today settled a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit originating from a 2017 complaint saying that it failed to properly secure its Internet-connected cameras and wireless routers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/d-link-settles-ftc-lawsuit-promises-to-enhance-device-security/
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D-Link Settles FTC Lawsuit, Promises to Enhance Device Security
Taiwanese networking equipment manufacturer D-Link today settled a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit originating from a 2017 complaint saying that it failed to properly secure its Internet-connected cameras and wireless routers.
Microsoft Issues July 2019 Office Updates With Fixes, Improvements
Microsoft released the July 2019 non-security Microsoft Office updates with improvements and fixes for the Windows Installer (MSI) editions of Office 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-issues-july-2019-office-updates-with-fixes-improvements/
Microsoft released the July 2019 non-security Microsoft Office updates with improvements and fixes for the Windows Installer (MSI) editions of Office 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-issues-july-2019-office-updates-with-fixes-improvements/
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Microsoft Issues July 2019 Office Updates With Fixes, Improvements
Microsoft released the July 2019 non-security Microsoft Office updates with improvements and fixes for the Windows Installer (MSI) editions of Office 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016.
Public Certificate Poisoning Can Break Some OpenPGP Implementations
OpenPGP installations can grind to a halt and fail to verify the authenticity of downloaded packages as the keyserver network has been flooded with bogus extra signatures attesting ownership of a certificate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/public-certificate-poisoning-can-break-some-openpgp-implementations/
OpenPGP installations can grind to a halt and fail to verify the authenticity of downloaded packages as the keyserver network has been flooded with bogus extra signatures attesting ownership of a certificate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/public-certificate-poisoning-can-break-some-openpgp-implementations/
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Public Certificate Poisoning Can Break Some OpenPGP Implementations
OpenPGP installations can grind to a halt and fail to verify the authenticity of downloaded packages as the keyserver network has been flooded with bogus extra signatures attesting ownership of a certificate.
Trickbot Trojan Now Has a Separate Cookie Stealing Module
Trickbot trojan now comes with a separate module for stealing browser cookies, threat researchers found on Tuesday, marking new progress in the malware's development. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-trojan-now-has-a-separate-cookie-stealing-module/
Trickbot trojan now comes with a separate module for stealing browser cookies, threat researchers found on Tuesday, marking new progress in the malware's development. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-trojan-now-has-a-separate-cookie-stealing-module/
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Trickbot Trojan Now Has a Separate Cookie Stealing Module
Trickbot trojan now comes with a separate module for stealing browser cookies, threat researchers found on Tuesday, marking new progress in the malware's development.
Silence Group Likely Behind Recent $3M Bangladesh Bank Heist
Attacks on banks in Bangladesh that caused losses of at least $3 million may be the work of the Silence hacker outfit, a relatively new, financially-motivated group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/silence-group-likely-behind-recent-3m-bangladesh-bank-heist/
Attacks on banks in Bangladesh that caused losses of at least $3 million may be the work of the Silence hacker outfit, a relatively new, financially-motivated group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/silence-group-likely-behind-recent-3m-bangladesh-bank-heist/
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Silence Group Likely Behind Recent $3M Bangladesh Bank Heist
Attacks on banks in Bangladesh that caused losses of at least $3 million may be the work of the Silence hacker outfit, a relatively new, financially-motivated group.
New Godlua Malware Evades Traffic Monitoring via DNS over HTTPS
A Lua-based backdoor malware capable of targeting both Linux and Windows users while securing its communication channels via DNS over HTTPS (DoH) was discovered by researchers at Network Security Research Lab of Qihoo 360. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-godlua-malware-evades-traffic-monitoring-via-dns-over-https/
A Lua-based backdoor malware capable of targeting both Linux and Windows users while securing its communication channels via DNS over HTTPS (DoH) was discovered by researchers at Network Security Research Lab of Qihoo 360. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-godlua-malware-evades-traffic-monitoring-via-dns-over-https/
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New Godlua Malware Evades Traffic Monitoring via DNS over HTTPS
A Lua-based backdoor malware capable of targeting both Linux and Windows users while securing its communication channels via DNS over HTTPS (DoH) was discovered by researchers at Network Security Research Lab of Qihoo 360.
Windows 10 20H1 Build 18932 Released With Improvements
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 20H1 Build 18932 to Insiders in the Fast ring. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18932 includes improvements for the notifications settings, Eye Control and as well as general bug fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-20h1-build-18932-released-with-improvements/
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 20H1 Build 18932 to Insiders in the Fast ring. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18932 includes improvements for the notifications settings, Eye Control and as well as general bug fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-20h1-build-18932-released-with-improvements/
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Windows 10 20H1 Build 18932 Released With Improvements
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 10 20H1 Build 18932 to Insiders in the Fast ring. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18932 includes improvements for the notifications settings, Eye Control and as well as general bug fixes.
Outlook Flaw Exploited by Iranian APT33, US CyberCom Issues Alert
US Cyber Command issued a malware alert on Twitter regarding the active exploitation of the CVE-2017-11774 Outlook vulnerability to attack US government agencies, allowing the attackers to execute arbitrary commands on compromised systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/outlook-flaw-exploited-by-iranian-apt33-us-cybercom-issues-alert/
US Cyber Command issued a malware alert on Twitter regarding the active exploitation of the CVE-2017-11774 Outlook vulnerability to attack US government agencies, allowing the attackers to execute arbitrary commands on compromised systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/outlook-flaw-exploited-by-iranian-apt33-us-cybercom-issues-alert/
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Outlook Flaw Exploited by Iranian APT33, US CyberCom Issues Alert
US Cyber Command issued a malware alert on Twitter regarding the active exploitation of the CVE-2017-11774 Outlook vulnerability to attack US government agencies, allowing the attackers to execute arbitrary commands on compromised systems.
Microsoft Rolls Out Android Remote Control for Windows 10
Microsoft added several improvements and features to the Your Phone app with the rollout of Windows 10 20H1 Build 18932 to Insiders in the Fast ring, the addition of remote control for Android devices from touch-enabled PCs being the highlight of the release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-android-remote-control-for-windows-10/
Microsoft added several improvements and features to the Your Phone app with the rollout of Windows 10 20H1 Build 18932 to Insiders in the Fast ring, the addition of remote control for Android devices from touch-enabled PCs being the highlight of the release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-android-remote-control-for-windows-10/
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Microsoft Rolls Out Android Remote Control for Windows 10
Microsoft added several improvements and features to the Your Phone app with the rollout of Windows 10 20H1 Build 18932 to Insiders in the Fast ring, the addition of remote control for Android devices from touch-enabled PCs being the highlight of the release.
BianLian Android Banking Trojan Upgraded With Screen Recorder
The BianLian banking Trojan has been upgraded with two new modules designed to record the screens of infected Android devices and to create a SSH server for camouflaging its communication channels. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bianlian-android-banking-trojan-upgraded-with-screen-recorder/
The BianLian banking Trojan has been upgraded with two new modules designed to record the screens of infected Android devices and to create a SSH server for camouflaging its communication channels. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bianlian-android-banking-trojan-upgraded-with-screen-recorder/
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BianLian Android Banking Trojan Upgraded With Screen Recorder
The BianLian banking Trojan has been upgraded with two new modules designed to record the screens of infected Android devices and to create a SSH server for camouflaging its communication channels.
Sodinokibi Ransomware Exploits Windows Bug to Elevate Privileges
Sodinokibi ransomware is looking to increase its privileges on a victim machine by exploiting a vulnerability in the Win32k component present on Windows 7 through 10 and Server editions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sodinokibi-ransomware-exploits-windows-bug-to-elevate-privileges/
Sodinokibi ransomware is looking to increase its privileges on a victim machine by exploiting a vulnerability in the Win32k component present on Windows 7 through 10 and Server editions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sodinokibi-ransomware-exploits-windows-bug-to-elevate-privileges/
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Sodinokibi Ransomware Exploits Windows Bug to Elevate Privileges
Sodinokibi ransomware is looking to increase its privileges on a victim machine by exploiting a vulnerability in the Win32k component present on Windows 7 through 10 and Server editions.
New Backdoor and Malware Downloader Used in TA505 Spam Campaigns
Several malicious spam campaigns are distributing new malware strains according to Trend Micro researchers, with the Gelup downloader and the FlowerPippi backdoor being used to attack targets from the Middle East, Japan, India, the Philippines, and Argentina. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-backdoor-and-malware-downloader-used-in-ta505-spam-campaigns/
Several malicious spam campaigns are distributing new malware strains according to Trend Micro researchers, with the Gelup downloader and the FlowerPippi backdoor being used to attack targets from the Middle East, Japan, India, the Philippines, and Argentina. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-backdoor-and-malware-downloader-used-in-ta505-spam-campaigns/
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New Backdoor and Malware Downloader Used in TA505 Spam Campaigns
Several malicious spam campaigns are distributing new malware strains according to Trend Micro researchers, with the Gelup downloader and the FlowerPippi backdoor being used to attack targets from the Middle East, Japan, India, the Philippines, and Argentina.
FBI Releases Warning on Sextortion Scams Targeting Teenagers
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning on Twitter regarding sextortion campaigns used by scammers to target young people from all over the United States. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-releases-warning-on-sextortion-scams-targeting-teenagers/
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning on Twitter regarding sextortion campaigns used by scammers to target young people from all over the United States. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-releases-warning-on-sextortion-scams-targeting-teenagers/
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FBI Releases Warning on Sextortion Scams Targeting Teenagers
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning on Twitter regarding sextortion campaigns used by scammers to target young people from all over the United States.
Google Chrome to Unload Heavy Ads With Intensive Resource Usage
Google is currently working on adding a new feature to the Chrome web browser designed to automatically unload ad iframes which use an outrageous amount of system resources in an effort to shrink the browser's CPU and network footprint. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-to-unload-heavy-ads-with-intensive-resource-usage/
Google is currently working on adding a new feature to the Chrome web browser designed to automatically unload ad iframes which use an outrageous amount of system resources in an effort to shrink the browser's CPU and network footprint. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-to-unload-heavy-ads-with-intensive-resource-usage/
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Google Chrome to Unload Heavy Ads With Intensive Resource Usage
Google is currently working on adding a new feature to the Chrome web browser designed to automatically unload ad iframes which use an outrageous amount of system resources in an effort to shrink the browser's CPU and network footprint.
Samsung Update App with 10M+ Installs Charges for Free Firmware
An Android app with over 10 million installations on Google Play attempts to trick Samsung phone users into paying for their firmware updates, which are available free of charge from the vendor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-update-app-with-10m-installs-charges-for-free-firmware/
An Android app with over 10 million installations on Google Play attempts to trick Samsung phone users into paying for their firmware updates, which are available free of charge from the vendor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-update-app-with-10m-installs-charges-for-free-firmware/
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Samsung Update App with 10M+ Installs Charges for Free Firmware
An Android app with over 10 million installations on Google Play attempts to trick Samsung phone users into paying for their firmware updates, which are available free of charge from the vendor.
Automated Magecart Campaign Hits Over 960 Breached Stores
A large-scale payment card skimming campaign that successfully breached 962 e-commerce stores was discovered today by Magento security research company Sanguine Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/automated-magecart-campaign-hits-over-960-breached-stores/
A large-scale payment card skimming campaign that successfully breached 962 e-commerce stores was discovered today by Magento security research company Sanguine Security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/automated-magecart-campaign-hits-over-960-breached-stores/
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Automated Magecart Campaign Hits Over 960 Breached Stores
A large-scale payment card skimming campaign that successfully breached 962 e-commerce stores was discovered today by Magento security research company Sanguine Security.
Over $800,000 Stolen by Scammers in Atlanta Area City BEC Fraud
Over $800,000 were stolen from the City of Griffin, Georgia, by scammers in a BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack by redirecting two transactions to their own bank accounts according to local media sources. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-800-000-stolen-by-scammers-in-atlanta-area-city-bec-fraud/
Over $800,000 were stolen from the City of Griffin, Georgia, by scammers in a BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack by redirecting two transactions to their own bank accounts according to local media sources. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-800-000-stolen-by-scammers-in-atlanta-area-city-bec-fraud/
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Over $800,000 Stolen by Scammers in Atlanta Area City BEC Fraud
Over $800,000 were stolen from the City of Griffin, Georgia, by scammers in a BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack by redirecting two transactions to their own bank accounts according to local media sources.
The Week in Ransomware - July 5th 2019 - Shadiness in the Sunshine State
This week is a double edition covering the ransomware news between June 22nd and July 5th. The biggest news is Florida getting beat up by ransomware, the increasing usage of exploit kits, and a strong push by Sodinokibi. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-5th-2019-shadiness-in-the-sunshine-state/
This week is a double edition covering the ransomware news between June 22nd and July 5th. The biggest news is Florida getting beat up by ransomware, the increasing usage of exploit kits, and a strong push by Sodinokibi. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-5th-2019-shadiness-in-the-sunshine-state/
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The Week in Ransomware - July 5th 2019 - Shadiness in the Sunshine State
This week is a double edition covering the ransomware news between June 22nd and July 5th. The biggest news is Florida getting beat up by ransomware, the increasing usage of exploit kits, and a strong push by Sodinokibi.
Maryland Govt Agency Breach Exposes Names, SSNs of 78K People
The Maryland Department of Labor (Maryland DoL) published a press release today explaining that sensitive information of roughly 78,000 customers including names and social security numbers was accessed by an unauthorized party. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maryland-govt-agency-breach-exposes-names-ssns-of-78k-people/
The Maryland Department of Labor (Maryland DoL) published a press release today explaining that sensitive information of roughly 78,000 customers including names and social security numbers was accessed by an unauthorized party. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maryland-govt-agency-breach-exposes-names-ssns-of-78k-people/
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Maryland Govt Agency Breach Exposes Names, SSNs of 78K People
The Maryland Department of Labor (Maryland DoL) published a press release today explaining that sensitive information of roughly 78,000 customers including names and social security numbers was accessed by an unauthorized party.