Database Ransom Attacks Hit CouchDB and Hadoop Servers
For the past week, unknown groups of cyber-criminals have taken control of and wiped data from CouchDB and Hadoop databases, in some cases asking for a ransom fee to return the stolen files, but in some cases, destroying data just for fun. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/database-ransom-attacks-hit-couchdb-and-hadoop-servers/
For the past week, unknown groups of cyber-criminals have taken control of and wiped data from CouchDB and Hadoop databases, in some cases asking for a ransom fee to return the stolen files, but in some cases, destroying data just for fun. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/database-ransom-attacks-hit-couchdb-and-hadoop-servers/
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Database Ransom Attacks Hit CouchDB and Hadoop Servers
For the past week, unknown groups of cyber-criminals have taken control of and wiped data from CouchDB and Hadoop databases, in some cases asking for a ransom fee to return the stolen files, but in some cases, destroying data just for fun.
Two Emojis Can Crash Any iPhone and iPad
YouTube star EverythingApplePro has published a video today revealing two new methods through which someone could crash iOS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/two-emojis-can-crash-any-iphone-and-ipad/
YouTube star EverythingApplePro has published a video today revealing two new methods through which someone could crash iOS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/two-emojis-can-crash-any-iphone-and-ipad/
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Two Emojis Can Crash Any iPhone and iPad
YouTube star EverythingApplePro has published a video today revealing two new methods through which someone could crash iOS devices.
Apple Releases Critical Security Updates for GarageBand and Logic Pro X
Today Apple released the GarageBand 10.1.5.1 and Logic Pro X 10.3 updates to fix a critical vulnerability in both program that could lead to remote code execution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-critical-security-updates-for-garageband-and-logic-pro-x/
Today Apple released the GarageBand 10.1.5.1 and Logic Pro X 10.3 updates to fix a critical vulnerability in both program that could lead to remote code execution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-critical-security-updates-for-garageband-and-logic-pro-x/
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Apple Releases Critical Security Updates for GarageBand and Logic Pro X
Today Apple released the GarageBand 10.1.5.1 and Logic Pro X 10.3 updates to fix a critical vulnerability in both program that could lead to remote code execution.
Oracle Delivers a Whopping 270 Fixes in 2017's First Critical Patch Update
Today, Oracle released their January 2017 Critical Patch Update, or CPU, that resolves a massive 270 vulnerabilities across all of their products. Of these 270 vulnerabilities, over 100 are remotely exploitable without authentication. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-delivers-a-whopping-270-fixes-in-2017s-first-critical-patch-update/
Today, Oracle released their January 2017 Critical Patch Update, or CPU, that resolves a massive 270 vulnerabilities across all of their products. Of these 270 vulnerabilities, over 100 are remotely exploitable without authentication. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-delivers-a-whopping-270-fixes-in-2017s-first-critical-patch-update/
Labor Department Sues Oracle for Paying White Males More, Favoring Indian Hires
Oracle risks to lose all current and future contracts with the US government after the US Department of Labor (DoL) has filed a lawsuit against the company's US Division, Oracle America., Inc.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/labor-department-sues-oracle-for-paying-white-males-more-favoring-indian-hires/
Oracle risks to lose all current and future contracts with the US government after the US Department of Labor (DoL) has filed a lawsuit against the company's US Division, Oracle America., Inc.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/labor-department-sues-oracle-for-paying-white-males-more-favoring-indian-hires/
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Labor Department Sues Oracle for Paying White Males More, Favoring Indian Hires
Oracle risks to lose all current and future contracts with the US government after the US Department of Labor (DoL) has filed a lawsuit against the company's US Division, Oracle America., Inc..
Ancient Mac Malware Found Used in Recent Attacks, Can Work on Linux Too
Apple has recently patched macOS against possible attacks from a backdoor trojan discovered by Malwarebytes, which Apple engineers call Fruitfly, and Malwarebytes detects as OSX.Backdoor.Quimitchin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ancient-mac-malware-found-used-in-recent-attacks-can-work-on-linux-too/
Apple has recently patched macOS against possible attacks from a backdoor trojan discovered by Malwarebytes, which Apple engineers call Fruitfly, and Malwarebytes detects as OSX.Backdoor.Quimitchin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ancient-mac-malware-found-used-in-recent-attacks-can-work-on-linux-too/
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Ancient Mac Malware Found Used in Recent Attacks, Can Work on Linux Too
Apple has recently patched macOS against possible attacks from a backdoor trojan discovered by Malwarebytes, which Apple engineers call Fruitfly, and Malwarebytes detects as OSX.Backdoor.Quimitchin.
ProtonMail Is Now Available via a Tor Address to Avoid Global Censorship
ProtonMail, today's largest provider of encrypted email services, has announced today a Tor URL that users can utilize if the service is blocked in their country by ISPs or the central government. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/protonmail-is-now-available-via-a-tor-address-to-avoid-global-censorship/
ProtonMail, today's largest provider of encrypted email services, has announced today a Tor URL that users can utilize if the service is blocked in their country by ISPs or the central government. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/protonmail-is-now-available-via-a-tor-address-to-avoid-global-censorship/
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ProtonMail Is Now Available via a Tor Address to Avoid Global Censorship
ProtonMail, today's largest provider of encrypted email services, has announced today a Tor URL that users can utilize if the service is blocked in their country by ISPs or the central government.
Android Ransomware Locks Phone and Asks for Credit Card Number
A new ransomware family is targeting Android devices, locking access to the screen, and constantly pestering the user to enter his payment card details. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-ransomware-locks-phone-and-asks-for-credit-card-number/
A new ransomware family is targeting Android devices, locking access to the screen, and constantly pestering the user to enter his payment card details. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-ransomware-locks-phone-and-asks-for-credit-card-number/
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Android Ransomware Locks Phone and Asks for Credit Card Number
A new ransomware family is targeting Android devices, locking access to the screen, and constantly pestering the user to enter his payment card details.
Someone's Assembling Ragebot Botnet Using Self-Propagating Windows Worm
An unknown group/person is building a botnet using a new version of the Ragebot botnet malware, one that includes worm features that allow it to spread on its own to new devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/someones-assembling-ragebot-botnet-using-self-propagating-windows-worm/
An unknown group/person is building a botnet using a new version of the Ragebot botnet malware, one that includes worm features that allow it to spread on its own to new devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/someones-assembling-ragebot-botnet-using-self-propagating-windows-worm/
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Someone's Assembling Ragebot Botnet Using Self-Propagating Windows Worm
An unknown group/person is building a botnet using a new version of the Ragebot botnet malware, one that includes worm features that allow it to spread on its own to new devices.
New Satan Ransomware available through a Ransomware as a Service.
A new Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, called Satan has been discovered by security researcher Xylitol. This service allows any wannabe criminal to register an account and create their very own customized version of the Satan Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-satan-ransomware-available-through-a-ransomware-as-a-service-/
A new Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, called Satan has been discovered by security researcher Xylitol. This service allows any wannabe criminal to register an account and create their very own customized version of the Satan Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-satan-ransomware-available-through-a-ransomware-as-a-service-/
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New Satan Ransomware available through a Ransomware as a Service.
A new Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, called Satan has been discovered by security researcher Xylitol. This service allows any wannabe criminal to register an account and create their very own customized version of the Satan Ransomware.
Windows 10 Insider Build 15014 can Auto-Delete Temp and Old Recycle Bin Files
Today Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15014 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build has a ton of new fixes as well as new features. By far the best addition is the ability for Windows to automatically delete unused temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin that are older than 30 days [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-15014-can-auto-delete-temp-and-old-recycle-bin-files/
Today Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15014 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build has a ton of new fixes as well as new features. By far the best addition is the ability for Windows to automatically delete unused temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin that are older than 30 days [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-15014-can-auto-delete-temp-and-old-recycle-bin-files/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 15014 can Auto-Delete Temp and Old Recycle Bin Files
Today Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15014 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build has a ton of new fixes as well as new features. By far the best addition is the ability for Windows to automatically delete unused…
Oracle to Block JAR Files Signed With MD5 Starting With April 2017
Oracle says that starting with April 18, 2017, Java (JRE) will treat all JAR files signed with the MD5 algorithm as unsigned, meaning they'll be considered insecure and blocked from running. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-to-block-jar-files-signed-with-md5-starting-with-april-2017/
Oracle says that starting with April 18, 2017, Java (JRE) will treat all JAR files signed with the MD5 algorithm as unsigned, meaning they'll be considered insecure and blocked from running. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-to-block-jar-files-signed-with-md5-starting-with-april-2017/
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Oracle to Block JAR Files Signed with MD5 Starting with April 2017
Oracle says that starting with April 18, 2017, Java (JRE) will treat all JAR files signed with the MD5 algorithm as unsigned, meaning they'll be considered insecure and blocked from running.
Android Trojan Hijacks Google Play Store, Covertly Downloads or Purchases Apps
Security researchers have discovered a new Android trojan named Skyfin that can infiltrate the local Play Store Android app and download or purchase other apps behind the user's back. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-trojan-hijacks-google-play-store-covertly-downloads-or-purchases-apps/
Security researchers have discovered a new Android trojan named Skyfin that can infiltrate the local Play Store Android app and download or purchase other apps behind the user's back. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-trojan-hijacks-google-play-store-covertly-downloads-or-purchases-apps/
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Android Trojan Hijacks Google Play Store, Covertly Downloads or Purchases Apps
Security researchers have discovered a new Android trojan named Skyfin that can infiltrate the local Play Store Android app and download or purchase other apps behind the user's back.
Spanish Police Arrest Suspect Behind NeverQuest Banking Trojan
Spanish police officers arrested and jailed a Russian national last Friday, January 13, on suspicion of creating and operating the NeverQuest banking trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spanish-police-arrest-suspect-behind-neverquest-banking-trojan/
Spanish police officers arrested and jailed a Russian national last Friday, January 13, on suspicion of creating and operating the NeverQuest banking trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spanish-police-arrest-suspect-behind-neverquest-banking-trojan/
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Spanish Police Arrest Suspect Behind NeverQuest Banking Trojan
Spanish police officers arrested and jailed a Russian national last Friday, January 13, on suspicion of creating and operating the NeverQuest banking trojan.
Ransomware Locks Down Public Libraries at All Locations Across Saint Louis
The Saint Louis Public Library (SLPL) announced that ransomware had hit all computers at all their branches across the city forcing the institution to halt all operations for the time being. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-locks-down-public-libraries-at-all-locations-across-saint-louis/
The Saint Louis Public Library (SLPL) announced that ransomware had hit all computers at all their branches across the city forcing the institution to halt all operations for the time being. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-locks-down-public-libraries-at-all-locations-across-saint-louis/
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Ransomware Locks Down Public Libraries at All Locations Across Saint Louis
The Saint Louis Public Library (SLPL) announced that ransomware had hit all computers at all their branches across the city forcing the institution to halt all operations for the time being.
Popular Meitu App Caught Collecting User Data and Sending It to Servers in China
Security researchers have discovered that a very popular photo retouching iOS and Android application is collecting user data and sending it for storage to servers in China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/popular-meitu-app-caught-collecting-user-data-and-sending-it-to-servers-in-china/
Security researchers have discovered that a very popular photo retouching iOS and Android application is collecting user data and sending it for storage to servers in China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/popular-meitu-app-caught-collecting-user-data-and-sending-it-to-servers-in-china/
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Popular Meitu App Caught Collecting User Data and Sending It to Servers in China
Security researchers have discovered that a very popular photo retouching iOS and Android application is collecting user data and sending it for storage to servers in China.
The Week in Ransomware - January 20th 2017 - Satan RaaS, Spora, Locky, and More
This week we continue to see more ransomware being released as well as changes in the distribution of the larger ransomware infections. For example, Locky has had a very low distribution lately since the holidays, but according to the Cisco Talos Group, it is starting to pick up again. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-20th-2017-satan-raas-spora-locky-and-more/
This week we continue to see more ransomware being released as well as changes in the distribution of the larger ransomware infections. For example, Locky has had a very low distribution lately since the holidays, but according to the Cisco Talos Group, it is starting to pick up again. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-20th-2017-satan-raas-spora-locky-and-more/
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The Week in Ransomware - January 20th 2017 - Satan RaaS, Spora, Locky, and More
This week we continue to see more ransomware being released as well as changes in the distribution of the larger ransomware infections. For example, Locky has had a very low distribution lately since the holidays, but according to the Cisco Talos Group, it…
Lavabit Reopens, Snowden's Former Email Provider
Lavabit, the encrypted email service provider once used by Snowden, has announced it will reopen its doors after a three-year hiatus during which it developed new email technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lavabit-reopens-snowdens-former-email-provider/
Lavabit, the encrypted email service provider once used by Snowden, has announced it will reopen its doors after a three-year hiatus during which it developed new email technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lavabit-reopens-snowdens-former-email-provider/
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Lavabit Reopens, Snowden's Former Email Provider
Lavabit, the encrypted email service provider once used by Snowden, has announced it will reopen its doors after a three-year hiatus during which it developed new email technology.
Firefox 51 to Show Better Warnings When Logging in via Insecure HTTP Pages
Mozilla's security team previewed today a new set of indicators that will be added to Firefox 51, set for launch on Monday, January 23, and subsequent Firefox versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-51-to-show-better-warnings-when-logging-in-via-insecure-http-pages/
Mozilla's security team previewed today a new set of indicators that will be added to Firefox 51, set for launch on Monday, January 23, and subsequent Firefox versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-51-to-show-better-warnings-when-logging-in-via-insecure-http-pages/
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Firefox 51 to Show Better Warnings When Logging in via Insecure HTTP Pages
Mozilla's security team previewed today a new set of indicators that will be added to Firefox 51, set for launch on Monday, January 23, and subsequent Firefox versions.
Film Director Steals from Grocery Store to Prove a Point About Piracy
In one of the most bizarre things you'll see this week, a movie director stole from a grocery store where a friend was working just to prove a point about digital piracy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/film-director-steals-from-grocery-store-to-prove-a-point-about-piracy/
In one of the most bizarre things you'll see this week, a movie director stole from a grocery store where a friend was working just to prove a point about digital piracy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/film-director-steals-from-grocery-store-to-prove-a-point-about-piracy/
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Film Director Steals from Grocery Store to Prove a Point About Piracy
In one of the most bizarre things you'll see this week, a movie director stole from a grocery store where a friend was working just to prove a point about digital piracy.
Android Banking Trojan Source Code Leaked Online, Leads to New Variation Right Away
The source code of an unnamed Android banking trojan has been recently leaked online via an underground hacking forum, say researchers from security firm Dr.Web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-banking-trojan-source-code-leaked-online-leads-to-new-variation-right-away/
The source code of an unnamed Android banking trojan has been recently leaked online via an underground hacking forum, say researchers from security firm Dr.Web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-banking-trojan-source-code-leaked-online-leads-to-new-variation-right-away/
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Android Banking Trojan Source Code Leaked Online, Leads to New Variation Right Away
The source code of an unnamed Android banking trojan has been recently leaked online via an underground hacking forum, say researchers from security firm Dr.Web.