FBI Warns Students to Think Before They Post Online Threats
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asked students not to make hoax threats via social media, emails, or text messages, in a warning published as part of its 'Think Before You Post' campaign. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-students-to-think-before-they-post-online-threats/
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asked students not to make hoax threats via social media, emails, or text messages, in a warning published as part of its 'Think Before You Post' campaign. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-students-to-think-before-they-post-online-threats/
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FBI Warns Students to Think Before They Post Online Threats
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asked students not to make hoax threats via social media, emails, or text messages, in a warning published as part of its 'Think Before You Post' campaign.
Windows and AV Software Ignore Malware in Virtual Disk Files
Windows operating system and antivirus software treat VHD and VHDX disk image downloads like a black box. Scanning the files inside these containers does not happen until the image is mounted and the files run. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-and-av-software-ignore-malware-in-virtual-disk-files/
Windows operating system and antivirus software treat VHD and VHDX disk image downloads like a black box. Scanning the files inside these containers does not happen until the image is mounted and the files run. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-and-av-software-ignore-malware-in-virtual-disk-files/
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Windows and AV Software Ignore Malware in Virtual Disk Files
Windows operating system and antivirus software treat VHD and VHDX disk image downloads like a black box. Scanning the files inside these containers does not happen until the image is mounted and the files run.
Critical Exim TLS Flaw Lets Attackers Remotely Execute Commands as Root
The Exim mail transfer agent (MTA) software is impacted by a critical severity vulnerability present in all versions up to and including 4.92.1, and allowing remote attackers to execute programs with root privileges on all servers that accept TLS connections. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-exim-tls-flaw-lets-attackers-remotely-execute-commands-as-root/
The Exim mail transfer agent (MTA) software is impacted by a critical severity vulnerability present in all versions up to and including 4.92.1, and allowing remote attackers to execute programs with root privileges on all servers that accept TLS connections. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-exim-tls-flaw-lets-attackers-remotely-execute-commands-as-root/
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Critical Exim TLS Flaw Lets Attackers Remotely Execute Commands as Root
The Exim mail transfer agent (MTA) software is impacted by a critical severity vulnerability present in versions 4.80 up to and including 4.92.1.
GootKit Malware Bypasses Windows Defender by Setting Path Exclusions
As Windows Defender matures and becomes tightly integrated into Windows 10, malware writers are creating techniques to evade its detection. Such is the case with the GootKit banking Trojan, which use a UAC bypass and WMIC commands to exclude the malware executable from being scanned by Windows Defender Antivirus. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gootkit-malware-bypasses-windows-defender-by-setting-path-exclusions/
As Windows Defender matures and becomes tightly integrated into Windows 10, malware writers are creating techniques to evade its detection. Such is the case with the GootKit banking Trojan, which use a UAC bypass and WMIC commands to exclude the malware executable from being scanned by Windows Defender Antivirus. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gootkit-malware-bypasses-windows-defender-by-setting-path-exclusions/
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GootKit Malware Bypasses Windows Defender by Setting Path Exclusions
As Windows Defender matures and becomes tightly integrated into Windows 10, malware writers are creating techniques to evade its detection. Such is the case with the GootKit banking Trojan, which use a UAC bypass and WMIC commands to exclude the malware executable…
Lilocked Ransomware Actively Targeting Servers and Web Sites
A relatively new ransomware named Lilocked by researchers and Lilu by the developers is actively targeting servers and encrypting the data located on them. All of the known infected servers are web sites, which is causing the encrypted files to show up in Google search results. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lilocked-ransomware-actively-targeting-servers-and-web-sites/
A relatively new ransomware named Lilocked by researchers and Lilu by the developers is actively targeting servers and encrypting the data located on them. All of the known infected servers are web sites, which is causing the encrypted files to show up in Google search results. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lilocked-ransomware-actively-targeting-servers-and-web-sites/
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Lilocked Ransomware Actively Targeting Servers and Web Sites
A relatively new ransomware named Lilocked by researchers and Lilu by the developers is actively targeting servers and encrypting the data located on them. All of the known infected servers are web sites, which is causing the encrypted files to show up in…
Over $37 Million Lost by Toyota Boshoku Subsidiary in BEC Scam
Toyota Boshoku Corporation, a car components manufacturer member of the Toyota Group, announced today that one of its European subsidiaries lost more than $37 million following a business email compromise (BEC) attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-37-million-lost-by-toyota-boshoku-subsidiary-in-bec-scam/
Toyota Boshoku Corporation, a car components manufacturer member of the Toyota Group, announced today that one of its European subsidiaries lost more than $37 million following a business email compromise (BEC) attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-37-million-lost-by-toyota-boshoku-subsidiary-in-bec-scam/
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Over $37 Million Lost by Toyota Boshoku Subsidiary in BEC Scam
Toyota Boshoku Corporation, a car components manufacturer member of the Toyota Group, announced today that one of its European subsidiaries lost more than $37 million following a business email compromise (BEC) attack.
Public BlueKeep Exploit Module Released by MetaSploit
A public exploit module for the BlueKeep Windows vulnerability has been added today to the open-source Metasploit penetration testing framework, developed by Rapid7 in collaboration with the open-source community. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/public-bluekeep-exploit-module-released-by-metasploit/
A public exploit module for the BlueKeep Windows vulnerability has been added today to the open-source Metasploit penetration testing framework, developed by Rapid7 in collaboration with the open-source community. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/public-bluekeep-exploit-module-released-by-metasploit/
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Public BlueKeep Exploit Module Released by MetaSploit
A public exploit module for the BlueKeep Windows vulnerability has been added today to the open-source Metasploit penetration testing framework, developed by Rapid7 in collaboration with the open-source community.
Windows 10 Insider Build 18975 Released With Movable Cortana and Bug Fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18975 (20H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring, which allows you to rename virtual desktops and the initial rollout of a new feature that allows you to resize and move Cortana. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-18975-released-with-movable-cortana-and-bug-fixes/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18975 (20H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring, which allows you to rename virtual desktops and the initial rollout of a new feature that allows you to resize and move Cortana. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-18975-released-with-movable-cortana-and-bug-fixes/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 18975 Released With Movable Cortana and Bug Fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18975 (20H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring, which allows you to rename virtual desktops and the initial rollout of a new feature that allows you to resize and move Cortana.
The Week in Ransomware - September 6th 2019 - Three Week Roundup
Over the past three weeks, we have seen a lot of attacks on schools, local government entities, and MSPs by the REvil and Ryuk crews. These targets tend to pay large ransoms through insurance and thus are prime targets for the ransomware affiliates and developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-6th-2019-three-week-roundup/
Over the past three weeks, we have seen a lot of attacks on schools, local government entities, and MSPs by the REvil and Ryuk crews. These targets tend to pay large ransoms through insurance and thus are prime targets for the ransomware affiliates and developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-6th-2019-three-week-roundup/
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The Week in Ransomware - September 6th 2019 - Three Week Roundup
Over the past three weeks, we have seen a lot of attacks on schools, local government entities, and MSPs by the REvil and Ryuk crews. These targets tend to pay large ransoms through insurance and thus are prime targets for the ransomware affiliates and developers.
Google Calendar Spam Got You Down? A Fix Is on The Way
Google is working on a solution to stop spammers from abusing a Google Calendar feature designed to automatically add event invitations to its users' calendars after receiving countless reports about spam events over the last few months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-calendar-spam-got-you-down-a-fix-is-on-the-way/
Google is working on a solution to stop spammers from abusing a Google Calendar feature designed to automatically add event invitations to its users' calendars after receiving countless reports about spam events over the last few months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-calendar-spam-got-you-down-a-fix-is-on-the-way/
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Google Calendar Spam Got You Down? A Fix Is on The Way
Google is working on a solution to stop spammers from abusing a Google Calendar feature designed to automatically add event invitations to its users' calendars after receiving countless reports about spam events over the last few months.
Windows 10 to Let You Rename Virtual Desktops, Here's How
If you use the Windows 10 virtual desktop feature to keep your open applications organized in their own desktops by a particular subject matter or purpose, you will be happy to learn that Microsoft is finally letting you give each virtual desktop a custom name. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-to-let-you-rename-virtual-desktops-heres-how/
If you use the Windows 10 virtual desktop feature to keep your open applications organized in their own desktops by a particular subject matter or purpose, you will be happy to learn that Microsoft is finally letting you give each virtual desktop a custom name. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-to-let-you-rename-virtual-desktops-heres-how/
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Windows 10 to Let You Rename Virtual Desktops, Here's How
If you use the Windows 10 virtual desktop feature to keep your open applications organized in their own desktops by a particular subject matter or purpose, you will be happy to learn that Microsoft is finally letting you give each virtual desktop a custom…
Fake PayPal Site Spreads Nemty Ransomware
A web page pretending to offer an official application from PayPal is currently spreading Nemty ransomware to unsuspecting users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-paypal-site-spreads-nemty-ransomware/
A web page pretending to offer an official application from PayPal is currently spreading Nemty ransomware to unsuspecting users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-paypal-site-spreads-nemty-ransomware/
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Fake PayPal Site Spreads Nemty Ransomware
A web page pretending to offer an official application from PayPal is currently spreading Nemty ransomware to unsuspecting users.
Hacked Instagram Account of Robert Downey Jr. Pushes iPhone Giveway
You can add Robert Downey Jr. to the list of celebrities whose social media accounts got hacked this week. The actor's Instagram account was hijacked by unknown individuals that tried to capitalize on the move by posting fake giveaways for Apple products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacked-instagram-account-of-robert-downey-jr-pushes-iphone-giveway/
You can add Robert Downey Jr. to the list of celebrities whose social media accounts got hacked this week. The actor's Instagram account was hijacked by unknown individuals that tried to capitalize on the move by posting fake giveaways for Apple products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacked-instagram-account-of-robert-downey-jr-pushes-iphone-giveway/
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Hacked Instagram Account of Robert Downey Jr. Pushes iPhone Giveway
You can add Robert Downey Jr. to the list of celebrities whose social media accounts got hacked this week. The actor's Instagram account was hijacked by unknown individuals that tried to capitalize on the move by posting fake giveaways for Apple products.
Microsoft Removes Two Windows 10 1903 Upgrade Blocks
Microsoft removed two Windows 10 version 1903 upgrade blocks after resolving the known issues behind them on August 30 with the release of the KB4512941 optional cumulative update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removes-two-windows-10-1903-upgrade-blocks/
Microsoft removed two Windows 10 version 1903 upgrade blocks after resolving the known issues behind them on August 30 with the release of the KB4512941 optional cumulative update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removes-two-windows-10-1903-upgrade-blocks/
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Microsoft Removes Two Windows 10 1903 Upgrade Blocks
Microsoft removed two Windows 10 version 1903 upgrade blocks after resolving the known issues behind them on August 30 with the release of the KB4512941 optional cumulative update.
Wikipedia DDoS Attacks Prompt NCSC to Remind of DoS Mitigation
UK's National Cyber Security Centre urges organizations worried about Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks to implement mitigation measures following a worldwide Wikipedia outage caused by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wikipedia-ddos-attacks-prompt-ncsc-to-remind-of-dos-mitigation/
UK's National Cyber Security Centre urges organizations worried about Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks to implement mitigation measures following a worldwide Wikipedia outage caused by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wikipedia-ddos-attacks-prompt-ncsc-to-remind-of-dos-mitigation/
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Wikipedia DDoS Attacks Prompt NCSC to Remind of DoS Mitigation
UK's National Cyber Security Centre urges organizations worried about Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks to implement mitigation measures following a worldwide Wikipedia outage caused by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks.
Telegram Fixes Privacy Bug Caused by Improperly Deleted Messages
The Telegram encrypted messaging app released version 5.11 of their mobile client to fix a serious privacy bug that could allow a recipient to view images or files even after they were deleted by the sender. As this app has over 100 million downloads from the Google Play Store alone, this could be a major privacy violation for many u [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-fixes-privacy-bug-caused-by-improperly-deleted-messages/
The Telegram encrypted messaging app released version 5.11 of their mobile client to fix a serious privacy bug that could allow a recipient to view images or files even after they were deleted by the sender. As this app has over 100 million downloads from the Google Play Store alone, this could be a major privacy violation for many u [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-fixes-privacy-bug-caused-by-improperly-deleted-messages/
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Telegram Fixes Privacy Bug Caused by Improperly Deleted Messages
The Telegram encrypted messaging app released version 5.11 of their mobile client to fix a serious privacy bug that could allow a recipient to view images or files even after they were deleted by the sender. As this app has over 100 million downloads from…
PsiXBot Modular Malware Gets New Sextortion, Google DoH Upgrades
Security researchers discovered a new variant of the PsiXBot modular malware with a new sextortion module and designed to use Google's DNS over HTTPS (DoH) service to get command and control (C2) domain addresses. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psixbot-modular-malware-gets-new-sextortion-google-doh-upgrades/
Security researchers discovered a new variant of the PsiXBot modular malware with a new sextortion module and designed to use Google's DNS over HTTPS (DoH) service to get command and control (C2) domain addresses. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psixbot-modular-malware-gets-new-sextortion-google-doh-upgrades/
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PsiXBot Modular Malware Gets New Sextortion, Google DoH Upgrades
Security researchers discovered a new variant of the PsiXBot modular malware with a new sextortion module and designed to use Google's DNS over HTTPS (DoH) service to get command and control (C2) domain addresses.
Exploit Kits Target Windows Users with Ransomware and Trojans
Over the weekend and into today, four different malvertising campaigns have been redirecting users to exploit kits that install password stealing Trojans, ransomware, and clipboard hijackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-kits-target-windows-users-with-ransomware-and-trojans/
Over the weekend and into today, four different malvertising campaigns have been redirecting users to exploit kits that install password stealing Trojans, ransomware, and clipboard hijackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-kits-target-windows-users-with-ransomware-and-trojans/
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Exploit Kits Target Windows Users with Ransomware and Trojans
Over the weekend and into today, four different malvertising campaigns have been redirecting users to exploit kits that install password stealing Trojans, ransomware, and clipboard hijackers.
Office 365 ATP Automated Incident Response Now Generally Available
Microsoft announced today the general availability of the Automated Incident Response feature in Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) users to support the rising requirements of security teams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/office-365-atp-automated-incident-response-now-generally-available/
Microsoft announced today the general availability of the Automated Incident Response feature in Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) users to support the rising requirements of security teams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/office-365-atp-automated-incident-response-now-generally-available/
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Office 365 ATP Automated Incident Response Now Generally Available
Microsoft announced today the general availability of the Automated Incident Response feature in Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) users to support the rising requirements of security teams.
Microsoft Phishing Page Uses Captcha to Bypass Automated Detection
A new phishing campaign has been observed in the wild using captcha boxes to hide a fake Microsoft account login page from secure email gateways (SEGs). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-phishing-page-uses-captcha-to-bypass-automated-detection/
A new phishing campaign has been observed in the wild using captcha boxes to hide a fake Microsoft account login page from secure email gateways (SEGs). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-phishing-page-uses-captcha-to-bypass-automated-detection/
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Microsoft Phishing Page Uses Captcha to Bypass Automated Detection
A new phishing campaign has been observed in the wild using captcha boxes to hide a fake Microsoft account login page from secure email gateways (SEGs).
Microsoft Teams Can Be Used To Execute Arbitrary Payloads
Attackers can use genuine binaries from Microsoft Teams to execute a malicious payload using a mock installation folder for the collaboration software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-can-be-used-to-execute-arbitrary-payloads/
Attackers can use genuine binaries from Microsoft Teams to execute a malicious payload using a mock installation folder for the collaboration software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-can-be-used-to-execute-arbitrary-payloads/
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Microsoft Teams Can Be Used To Execute Arbitrary Payloads
Attackers can use genuine binaries from Microsoft Teams to execute a malicious payload using a mock installation folder for the collaboration software.