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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. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-backdoor-and-malware-downloader-used-in-ta505-spam-campaigns/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Beware of Fake Microsoft OneNote Audio Note Phishing Emails

Phishing scammers are coming up with more innovative methods to convince their targets to provide login credentials. Such is the case with a new OneNote Audio Note phishing campaign that is currently underway. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-fake-microsoft-onenote-audio-note-phishing-emails/
How to Manually Install Windows 10 Cumulative Updates

With Windows Update Catalog, Microsoft makes it easy to download and install Windows Updates manually. In this Windows 10 guide, we'll explain the steps required to install cumulative updates manually. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-manually-install-windows-10-cumulative-updates/
Google Chrome Tests New Play Controls for YouTube Videos

Google Chrome is testing a new feature called Global Media Controls that allows you to open a small overlay window that contains playback controls and information about a YouTube video you are watching. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/google-chrome-tests-new-play-controls-for-youtube-videos/
Microsoft Discovers Fileless Astaroth Trojan Campaign

A fileless malware campaign used by attackers to drop the information stealing Astaroth Trojan into the memory of infected computers was detected by Microsoft Defender ATP Research Team researchers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-discovers-fileless-astaroth-trojan-campaign/
Dridex Banking Trojan, RMS RAT Dropped via Fake eFax Messages

Researchers from Cofense have discovered a new malspam campaign that delivers fake eFax messages designed to drop a banking Trojan and RAT cocktail via malicious Microsoft Word document attachments. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dridex-banking-trojan-rms-rat-dropped-via-fake-efax-messages/
Over 90 Million Records Leaked by Chinese Public Security Department

A publicly accessible and unsecured ElasticSearch server owned by the Jiangsu Provincial Public Security Department of the Chinese province Jiangsu leaked two databases containing over 90 million people and business records. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-90-million-records-leaked-by-chinese-public-security-department/
U.S. Coast Guard Issues Safety Alert Following Cyber Incident

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a marine safety alert including cybersecurity guidance following a cyber incident experienced by a deep draft vessel during February which affected the ship's entire network. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-coast-guard-issues-safety-alert-following-cyber-incident/
Marriott Faces $123 Million GDPR Fine for 2018 Data Breach

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) intends to fine Marriott International Inc £99,200,396 ($123,705,869 / €110,385,736) for infringing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) according to a press release published today. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marriott-faces-123-million-gdpr-fine-for-2018-data-breach/