The Week in Ransomware - August 16th 2019 - Fairly Slow
Been a pretty slow week with mostly new variants of existing ransomware being released. The most interesting story was researchers at Check Point being able to install ransomware on a Canon DSLR camera. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-16th-2019-fairly-slow/
Been a pretty slow week with mostly new variants of existing ransomware being released. The most interesting story was researchers at Check Point being able to install ransomware on a Canon DSLR camera. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-16th-2019-fairly-slow/
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The Week in Ransomware - August 16th 2019 - Fairly Slow
Been a pretty slow week with mostly new variants of existing ransomware being released. The most interesting story was researchers at Check Point being able to install ransomware on a Canon DSLR camera.
Windows 10 Notepad To Get Faster Updates via the Microsoft Store
Microsoft is moving the distribution of their iconic Windows 10 Notepad application to the Microsoft Store in order to facilitate faster and more frequent updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-notepad-to-get-faster-updates-via-the-microsoft-store/
Microsoft is moving the distribution of their iconic Windows 10 Notepad application to the Microsoft Store in order to facilitate faster and more frequent updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-notepad-to-get-faster-updates-via-the-microsoft-store/
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Windows 10 Notepad To Get Faster Updates via the Microsoft Store
Microsoft is moving the distribution of their iconic Windows 10 Notepad application to the Microsoft Store in order to facilitate faster and more frequent updates.
Windows Updates Start Rolling Out to Fix Visual Basic Issues
Microsoft has started to release new Windows updates that fix Visual Basic and VBScript issues that were introduced in recent updates. These updates are first rolling out for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 version 1709. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-updates-start-rolling-out-to-fix-visual-basic-issues/
Microsoft has started to release new Windows updates that fix Visual Basic and VBScript issues that were introduced in recent updates. These updates are first rolling out for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 version 1709. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-updates-start-rolling-out-to-fix-visual-basic-issues/
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Windows Updates Start Rolling Out to Fix Visual Basic Issues
Microsoft has started to release new Windows updates that fix Visual Basic and VBScript issues that were introduced in recent updates. These updates are first rolling out for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012…
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 1903 Update Error 0x80073701, Working on Fix
In an update to the Windows 10 Health Dashboard, Microsoft has confirmed that they are working on a fix for the 0x80073701 error that users are receiving when installing new v1903 updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-windows-10-1903-update-error-0x80073701-working-on-fix/
In an update to the Windows 10 Health Dashboard, Microsoft has confirmed that they are working on a fix for the 0x80073701 error that users are receiving when installing new v1903 updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-windows-10-1903-update-error-0x80073701-working-on-fix/
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 1903 Update Error 0x80073701, Working on Fix
In an update to the Windows 10 Health Dashboard, Microsoft has confirmed that they are working on a fix for the 0x80073701 error that users are receiving when installing new v1903 updates.
'Coordinated Ransomware Attack' in Texas Hits 23 Local Governments
Texas is currently fighting an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks that has targeted local government entities in the state, with at least 23 impacted by the attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coordinated-ransomware-attack-in-texas-hits-23-local-governments/
Texas is currently fighting an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks that has targeted local government entities in the state, with at least 23 impacted by the attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coordinated-ransomware-attack-in-texas-hits-23-local-governments/
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'Coordinated Ransomware Attack' in Texas Hits 23 Local Governments
Texas is currently fighting an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks that has targeted local government entities in the state, with at least 23 impacted by the attacks.
Windows 10 v1809 KB4512534 Update Released With VB Fix and More
KB4512534 advances the system to Windows 10 Build 17763.720 and fixes Visual Basics issues that Microsoft acknowledged on August 15, shortly after the rollout of Patch Tuesday security updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-v1809-kb4512534-update-released-with-vb-fix-and-more/
KB4512534 advances the system to Windows 10 Build 17763.720 and fixes Visual Basics issues that Microsoft acknowledged on August 15, shortly after the rollout of Patch Tuesday security updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-v1809-kb4512534-update-released-with-vb-fix-and-more/
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Windows 10 v1809 KB4512534 Update Released With VB Fix and More
KB4512534 advances the system to Windows 10 Build 17763.720 and fixes Visual Basics issues that Microsoft acknowledged on August 15, shortly after the rollout of Patch Tuesday security updates.
Steam Accounts Being Stolen Through Elaborate Free Game Scam
An elaborate scam is underway that pretends to be a free game giveaway site, but instead hacks a user's Steam account, takes control over it, and then uses it to target other players. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/steam-accounts-being-stolen-through-elaborate-free-game-scam/
An elaborate scam is underway that pretends to be a free game giveaway site, but instead hacks a user's Steam account, takes control over it, and then uses it to target other players. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/steam-accounts-being-stolen-through-elaborate-free-game-scam/
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Steam Accounts Being Stolen Through Elaborate Free Game Scam
An elaborate scam is underway that pretends to be a free game giveaway site, but instead hacks a user's Steam account, takes control over it, and then uses it to target other players.
Router Network Isolation Broken By Covert Data Exfiltration
Software-based network isolation provided by routers is not as efficient as believed, as hackers can smuggle data between the networks for exfiltration. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/router-network-isolation-broken-by-covert-data-exfiltration/
Software-based network isolation provided by routers is not as efficient as believed, as hackers can smuggle data between the networks for exfiltration. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/router-network-isolation-broken-by-covert-data-exfiltration/
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Router Network Isolation Broken By Covert Data Exfiltration
Software-based network isolation provided by routers is not as efficient as believed, as hackers can smuggle data between the networks for exfiltration.
Hackers Use Fake NordVPN Website to Deliver Banking Trojan
The attackers who previously breached and abused the website of free multimedia editor VSDC to distribute the Win32.Bolik.2 banking Trojan have now switched their tactics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-fake-nordvpn-website-to-deliver-banking-trojan/
The attackers who previously breached and abused the website of free multimedia editor VSDC to distribute the Win32.Bolik.2 banking Trojan have now switched their tactics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-fake-nordvpn-website-to-deliver-banking-trojan/
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Hackers Use Fake NordVPN Website to Deliver Banking Trojan
The attackers who previously breached and abused the website of free multimedia editor VSDC to distribute the Win32.Bolik.2 banking Trojan have now switched their tactics.
$11M Email Scam at Caterpillar Sales Office Pinned to Nigerian Man
A Nigerian national that was on Forbes' list of the most promising entrepreneurs in Africa stands accused of business email compromise fraud that stole $11 million from one victim alone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/11m-email-scam-at-caterpillar-sales-office-pinned-to-nigerian-man/
A Nigerian national that was on Forbes' list of the most promising entrepreneurs in Africa stands accused of business email compromise fraud that stole $11 million from one victim alone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/11m-email-scam-at-caterpillar-sales-office-pinned-to-nigerian-man/
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$11M Email Scam at Caterpillar Sales Office Pinned to Nigerian Man
A Nigerian national that was on Forbe's list of the most promising entrepreneurs in Africa stands accused of business email compromise fraud that stole $11 million from one victim alone.
VLC Media Player 3.0.8 Released with 13 Security Fixes
VideoLan has released VLC Media Player 3.0.8 and it is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This release fixed 13 security vulnerabilities as well as providing improvements to video playback. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vlc-media-player-308-released-with-13-security-fixes/
VideoLan has released VLC Media Player 3.0.8 and it is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This release fixed 13 security vulnerabilities as well as providing improvements to video playback. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vlc-media-player-308-released-with-13-security-fixes/
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VLC Media Player 3.0.8 Released with 13 Security Fixes
VideoLan has released VLC Media Player 3.0.8 and it is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This release fixed 13 security vulnerabilities as well as providing improvements to video playback.
Windows 10 Notepad Added to Microsoft Store, Only for Insiders
The popular text editor Notepad would be updateable through the Microsoft Store with Windows 10 20H1 and the app has just landed in the Store, but there's a catch. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-notepad-added-to-microsoft-store-only-for-insiders/
The popular text editor Notepad would be updateable through the Microsoft Store with Windows 10 20H1 and the app has just landed in the Store, but there's a catch. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-notepad-added-to-microsoft-store-only-for-insiders/
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Windows 10 Notepad Added to Microsoft Store, Only for Insiders
The popular text editor Notepad would be updateable through the Microsoft Store with Windows 10 20H1 and the app has just landed in the Store, but there's a catch.
iOS 12.4 Jailbreak Released After Apple Unpatches Older Bug
iOS security researcher Pwn20wnd released a public jailbreak for the latest stable iOS version after Apple reintroduced a vulnerability patched in iOS 12.3, previously exploited to jailbreak iOS 12.2. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ios-124-jailbreak-released-after-apple-unpatches-older-bug/
iOS security researcher Pwn20wnd released a public jailbreak for the latest stable iOS version after Apple reintroduced a vulnerability patched in iOS 12.3, previously exploited to jailbreak iOS 12.2. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ios-124-jailbreak-released-after-apple-unpatches-older-bug/
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iOS 12.4 Jailbreak Released After Apple Unpatches Older Bug
iOS security researcher Pwn20wnd released a public jailbreak for the latest stable iOS version after Apple reintroduced a vulnerability patched in iOS 12.3, previously exploited to jailbreak iOS 12.2.
Gmail Is Down, Displays "Something Went Wrong" Errors
Google's free Gmail email service is currently experiencing a worldwide outage which prevents users from logging in and displays "Something went wrong" errors when they're trying to sign in to their accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/gmail-is-down-displays-something-went-wrong-errors/
Google's free Gmail email service is currently experiencing a worldwide outage which prevents users from logging in and displays "Something went wrong" errors when they're trying to sign in to their accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/gmail-is-down-displays-something-went-wrong-errors/
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Gmail Is Down, Displays "Something Went Wrong" Errors
Google's free Gmail email service is currently experiencing a worldwide outage which prevents users from logging in and displays "Something went wrong" errors when they're trying to sign in to their accounts.
Adwind Remote Access Trojan Hits Utilities Sector
Attackers are targeting entities from the utility industry with the Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) malware via a malspam campaign that uses URL redirection to malicious payloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adwind-remote-access-trojan-hits-utilities-sector/
Attackers are targeting entities from the utility industry with the Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) malware via a malspam campaign that uses URL redirection to malicious payloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adwind-remote-access-trojan-hits-utilities-sector/
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Adwind Remote Access Trojan Hits Utilities Sector
Attackers are targeting entities from the utility industry with the Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) malware via a malspam campaign that uses URL redirection to malicious payloads.
Scammer Tricks City Into $1 Million Wire Transfer
A scammer was able to successfully fooled the City of Saskatoon into transferring them a little over $1 million. They may not enjoy the wealth, though. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammer-tricks-city-into-1-million-wire-transfer/
A scammer was able to successfully fooled the City of Saskatoon into transferring them a little over $1 million. They may not enjoy the wealth, though. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammer-tricks-city-into-1-million-wire-transfer/
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Scammer Tricks City Into $1 Million Wire Transfer
A scammer was able to successfully fooled the City of Saskatoon into transferring them a little over $1 million. They may not enjoy the wealth, though.
Severe Flaws in Kubernetes Expose All Servers to DoS Attacks
Two high severity security flaws impacting the Kubernetes open-source system for handling containerized apps can allow an unauthorized attacker to trigger a denial of services state remotely, without user interaction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/severe-flaws-in-kubernetes-expose-all-servers-to-dos-attacks/
Two high severity security flaws impacting the Kubernetes open-source system for handling containerized apps can allow an unauthorized attacker to trigger a denial of services state remotely, without user interaction. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/severe-flaws-in-kubernetes-expose-all-servers-to-dos-attacks/
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Severe Flaws in Kubernetes Expose All Servers to DoS Attacks
Two high severity security flaws impacting the Kubernetes open-source system for handling containerized apps can allow an unauthorized attacker to trigger a denial of services state remotely, without user interaction.
Exposed Sphinx Servers Are No Challenge for Hackers
Attackers can take advantage of Sphinx web servers exposed on the internet to access, alter, or remove data in the database, warns CERT-Bund, Germany's computer emergency response team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exposed-sphinx-servers-are-no-challenge-for-hackers/
Attackers can take advantage of Sphinx web servers exposed on the internet to access, alter, or remove data in the database, warns CERT-Bund, Germany's computer emergency response team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exposed-sphinx-servers-are-no-challenge-for-hackers/
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Exposed Sphinx Servers Are No Challenge for Hackers
Attackers can take advantage of Sphinx web servers exposed on the internet to access, alter, or remove data in the database, warns CERT-Bund, Germany's computer emergency response team.
Microsoft Patches Vulnerable Android Remote Desktop App
Microsoft updated the security advisory for an information disclosure vulnerability that previously impacted only Windows Remote Desktop Protocol clients to also include the Microsoft Remote Desktop for Android app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-patches-vulnerable-android-remote-desktop-app/
Microsoft updated the security advisory for an information disclosure vulnerability that previously impacted only Windows Remote Desktop Protocol clients to also include the Microsoft Remote Desktop for Android app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-patches-vulnerable-android-remote-desktop-app/
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Microsoft Patches Vulnerable Android Remote Desktop App
Microsoft updated the security advisory of an information disclosure vulnerability that previously impacted only Windows Remote Desktop Protocol clients to also include the Microsoft Remote Desktop for Android app.
Microsoft Releases First Chromium-Based Microsoft Edge Beta
The first Beta release of the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser is now available for Windows and macOS users after having already been downloaded over one million times while distributed through the Dev and Canary preview channels. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-first-chromium-based-microsoft-edge-beta/
The first Beta release of the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser is now available for Windows and macOS users after having already been downloaded over one million times while distributed through the Dev and Canary preview channels. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-first-chromium-based-microsoft-edge-beta/
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Microsoft Releases First Chromium-Based Microsoft Edge Beta
The first Beta release of the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge web browser is now available for Windows and macOS users after having already been downloaded over one million times while distributed through the Dev and Canary preview channels.
Microsoft Fixes Corrupted Windows Defender Files When Using SFC
Microsoft has released a new Windows Defender update that fixes an issues with SFC /scannow detecting corrupted Windows Defender PowerShell files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-corrupted-windows-defender-files-when-using-sfc/
Microsoft has released a new Windows Defender update that fixes an issues with SFC /scannow detecting corrupted Windows Defender PowerShell files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-corrupted-windows-defender-files-when-using-sfc/
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Microsoft Fixes Corrupted Windows Defender Files When Using SFC
Microsoft has released a new Windows Defender update that fixes an issues with SFC /scannow detecting corrupted Windows Defender PowerShell files.