Business Email Compromise Is a $26 Billion Scam Says the FBI
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) says that Business Email Compromise scams are continuing to grow every year, with a 100% increase in the identified global exposed losses between May 2018 and July 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/business-email-compromise-is-a-26-billion-scam-says-the-fbi/
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) says that Business Email Compromise scams are continuing to grow every year, with a 100% increase in the identified global exposed losses between May 2018 and July 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/business-email-compromise-is-a-26-billion-scam-says-the-fbi/
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Business Email Compromise Is a $26 Billion Scam Says the FBI
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) says that Business Email Compromise scams are continuing to grow every year, with a 100% increase in the identified global exposed losses between May 2018 and July 2019.
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player and Application Manager
Adobe has published their monthly Patch Tuesday updates for the month of September 2019 that resolves three security vulnerabilities in two programs. All the vulnerabilities fixed today are for arbitrary code execution that could allow an attacker to execute commands on a vulnerable machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-security-updates-for-flash-player-and-application-manager/
Adobe has published their monthly Patch Tuesday updates for the month of September 2019 that resolves three security vulnerabilities in two programs. All the vulnerabilities fixed today are for arbitrary code execution that could allow an attacker to execute commands on a vulnerable machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-security-updates-for-flash-player-and-application-manager/
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Adobe Releases Security Updates for Flash Player and Application Manager
Adobe has published their monthly Patch Tuesday updates for the month of September 2019 that resolves three security vulnerabilities in two programs. All the vulnerabilities fixed today are for arbitrary code execution that could allow an attacker to execute…
Microsoft Releases the September 2019 Security Updates for Office
Microsoft released the September 2019 Microsoft Office security updates, bundling a total of 19 security updates and five cumulative updates across seven different products, five of them patching remote code execution flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-the-september-2019-security-updates-for-office/
Microsoft released the September 2019 Microsoft Office security updates, bundling a total of 19 security updates and five cumulative updates across seven different products, five of them patching remote code execution flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-the-september-2019-security-updates-for-office/
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Microsoft Releases the September 2019 Security Updates for Office
Microsoft released the September 2019 Microsoft Office security updates, bundling a total of 19 security updates and five cumulative updates across seven different products, five of them patching remote code execution flaws.
Microsoft's September 2019 Patch Tuesday Fixes 79 Vulnerabilities
Today is Microsoft's September 2019 Patch Tuesday, which means your Windows administrators are going to be up to their elbows in problems. So be nice to them! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-september-2019-patch-tuesday-fixes-79-vulnerabilities/
Today is Microsoft's September 2019 Patch Tuesday, which means your Windows administrators are going to be up to their elbows in problems. So be nice to them! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-september-2019-patch-tuesday-fixes-79-vulnerabilities/
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Microsoft's September 2019 Patch Tuesday Fixes 79 Vulnerabilities
Today is Microsoft's September 2019 Patch Tuesday, which means your Windows administrators are going to be up to their elbows in problems. So be nice to them!
Windows 10 KB4515384 and KB4512578 Released With Fixes
Microsoft is rolling out a new cumulative update to devices with Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903), Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), and other supported versions with multiple fixes and improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4515384-and-kb4512578-released-with-fixes/
Microsoft is rolling out a new cumulative update to devices with Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903), Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), and other supported versions with multiple fixes and improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4515384-and-kb4512578-released-with-fixes/
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Windows 10 KB4515384 and KB4512578 Released With Fixes
Microsoft is rolling out a new cumulative update to devices with Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903), Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), and other supported versions with multiple fixes and improvements.
LokiBot Info-Stealer Used in Spear Phishing Attack on US Company
Security researchers discovered a malspam campaign distributing LokiBot information stealer payloads using phishing messages targeting the employees of a large U.S. manufacturing company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lokibot-info-stealer-used-in-spear-phishing-attack-on-us-company/
Security researchers discovered a malspam campaign distributing LokiBot information stealer payloads using phishing messages targeting the employees of a large U.S. manufacturing company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lokibot-info-stealer-used-in-spear-phishing-attack-on-us-company/
Microsoft Fixes Windows 10 High CPU Usage in Cortana
As part of today's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB4515384 cumulative update that fixes a high CPU usage issue in Cortana's SearchUI.exe process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-high-cpu-usage-in-cortana/
As part of today's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB4515384 cumulative update that fixes a high CPU usage issue in Cortana's SearchUI.exe process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-high-cpu-usage-in-cortana/
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Microsoft Fixes Windows 10 High CPU Usage in Cortana
As part of today's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB4515384 cumulative update that fixes a high CPU usage issue in Cortana's SearchUI.exe process.
281 Arrested in Worldwide Business Email Compromise Crackdown
281 people were arrested over a four-month period in the U.S. and in countries around the world as part of Operation reWired, a coordinated effort of multiple law enforcement agencies from several countries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/281-arrested-in-worldwide-business-email-compromise-crackdown/
281 people were arrested over a four-month period in the U.S. and in countries around the world as part of Operation reWired, a coordinated effort of multiple law enforcement agencies from several countries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/281-arrested-in-worldwide-business-email-compromise-crackdown/
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281 Arrested in Worldwide Business Email Compromise Crackdown
281 people were arrested over a four-month period in the U.S. and in countries around the world as part of Operation reWired, a coordinated effort of multiple law enforcement agencies from several countries.
Google Unveils DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) Plan, Mozilla's Faces Criticism
Google has announced that they would soon be performing a trial of utilizing DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in the Google Chrome browser. This experiment will be conducted in Chrome 78 and will attempt to upgrade a user's DNS server to a corresponding DoH server, and if available, use that for DNS resolution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-unveils-dns-over-https-doh-plan-mozillas-faces-criticism/
Google has announced that they would soon be performing a trial of utilizing DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in the Google Chrome browser. This experiment will be conducted in Chrome 78 and will attempt to upgrade a user's DNS server to a corresponding DoH server, and if available, use that for DNS resolution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-unveils-dns-over-https-doh-plan-mozillas-faces-criticism/
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Google Unveils DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) Plan, Mozilla's Faces Criticism
Google has announced that they would soon be performing a trial of utilizing DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) in the Google Chrome browser. This experiment will be conducted in Chrome 78 and will attempt to upgrade a user's DNS server to a corresponding DoH server, and…
Microsoft Releases Servicing Stack Updates for All Windows 10 Versions
Microsoft released quality improvements to the servicing stack for all Windows 10 versions, the component designed to allow users to receive and install Windows updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-servicing-stack-updates-for-all-windows-10-versions/
Microsoft released quality improvements to the servicing stack for all Windows 10 versions, the component designed to allow users to receive and install Windows updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-servicing-stack-updates-for-all-windows-10-versions/
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Microsoft Releases Servicing Stack Updates for All Windows 10 Versions
Microsoft released quality improvements to the servicing stack for all Windows 10 versions, the component designed to allow users to receive and install Windows updates.
New NetCAT Attack Can Leak Sensitive Data From Intel CPUs
A weakness named NetCAT (Network Cache ATtack) affects all Intel server-grade processors since 2012 and allows sniffing sensitive details by mounting a side-channel attack over the network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-netcat-attack-can-leak-sensitive-data-from-intel-cpus/
A weakness named NetCAT (Network Cache ATtack) affects all Intel server-grade processors since 2012 and allows sniffing sensitive details by mounting a side-channel attack over the network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-netcat-attack-can-leak-sensitive-data-from-intel-cpus/
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New NetCAT Attack Can Leak Sensitive Data From Intel CPUs
A weakness named NetCAT (Network Cache ATtack) affects all Intel server-grade processors since 2012 and allows sniffing sensitive details by mounting a side-channel attack over the network.
Chrome 77 Released With Removed EV Certificate Indicator
Google has released Chrome 77 to the Stable desktop channel, with new features and 36 security fixes, with 1 being marked as Critical and 8 as High severity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-77-released-with-removed-ev-certificate-indicator/
Google has released Chrome 77 to the Stable desktop channel, with new features and 36 security fixes, with 1 being marked as Critical and 8 as High severity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-77-released-with-removed-ev-certificate-indicator/
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Chrome 77 Released With Removed EV Certificate Indicator
Google has released Chrome 77 to the Stable desktop channel, with new features and 36 security fixes, with 1 being marked as Critical and 8 as High severity.
Intel Patches Privilege Escalation Flaw in Easy Streaming Wizard
Intel issued two security updates for software and hardware products to patch vulnerabilities that may allow escalation of privilege and information disclosure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-patches-privilege-escalation-flaw-in-easy-streaming-wizard/
Intel issued two security updates for software and hardware products to patch vulnerabilities that may allow escalation of privilege and information disclosure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-patches-privilege-escalation-flaw-in-easy-streaming-wizard/
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Intel Patches Privilege Escalation Flaw in Easy Streaming Wizard
Intel issued two security updates for software and hardware products to patch vulnerabilities that may allow escalation of privilege and information disclosure.
Microsoft to Improve Office 365 Phishing Email Notifications
Microsoft is currently working on enhancing the notification system for quarantined malware or phishing messages for admins in all Microsoft 365 environments, with the new feature to roll out to customers in early October. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-to-improve-office-365-phishing-email-notifications/
Microsoft is currently working on enhancing the notification system for quarantined malware or phishing messages for admins in all Microsoft 365 environments, with the new feature to roll out to customers in early October. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-to-improve-office-365-phishing-email-notifications/
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Microsoft to Improve Office 365 Phishing Email Notifications
Microsoft is currently working on enhancing the notification system for quarantined malware or phishing messages for admins in all Microsoft 365 environments, with the new feature to roll out to customers in early October.
Virtual Disk Attachments Can Bypass Gmail and Chrome Security
Virtual disk files are locked containers that shield the items inside from online or local security defenses. The trick can help adversaries deliver malware invisibly to a target's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/virtual-disk-attachments-can-bypass-gmail-and-chrome-security/
Virtual disk files are locked containers that shield the items inside from online or local security defenses. The trick can help adversaries deliver malware invisibly to a target's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/virtual-disk-attachments-can-bypass-gmail-and-chrome-security/
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Virtual Disk Attachments Can Bypass Gmail and Chrome Security
Virtual disk files are locked containers that shield the items inside from online or local security defenses. The trick can help adversaries deliver malware invisibly to a target's computer.
Google Chrome May Let Sites Block Your Screen from Powering Down
Google Chrome developers have added an intent to experiment with a feature that enables web applications to keep systems awake even in lack of mouse or keyboard activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-chrome-may-let-sites-block-your-screen-from-powering-down/
Google Chrome developers have added an intent to experiment with a feature that enables web applications to keep systems awake even in lack of mouse or keyboard activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-chrome-may-let-sites-block-your-screen-from-powering-down/
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Google Chrome May Let Sites Block Your Screen from Powering Down
Google Chrome developers have added an intent to experiment with a feature that enables web applications to keep systems awake even in lack of mouse or keyboard activity.
Ryuk Related Malware Steals Confidential Military, Financial Files
A new malware with strange associations to the Ryuk Ransomware has been discovered to look for and steal confidential financial, military, and law enforcement files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-related-malware-steals-confidential-military-financial-files/
A new malware with strange associations to the Ryuk Ransomware has been discovered to look for and steal confidential financial, military, and law enforcement files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-related-malware-steals-confidential-military-financial-files/
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Ryuk Related Malware Steals Confidential Military, Financial Files
A new malware with strange associations to the Ryuk Ransomware has been discovered to look for and steal confidential financial, military, and law enforcement files.
Windows 10 Build 18980 Released for All Insiders With New Cortana App
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18980 (20H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring, which make it a lot easier for all Windows customers to use Cortana with the new Cortana app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-18980-released-for-all-insiders-with-new-cortana-app/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18980 (20H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring, which make it a lot easier for all Windows customers to use Cortana with the new Cortana app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-build-18980-released-for-all-insiders-with-new-cortana-app/
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Windows 10 Build 18980 Released for All Insiders With New Cortana App
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18980 (20H1) to Insiders in the Fast ring, which make it a lot easier for all Windows customers to use Cortana with the new Cortana app.
Iranian Hackers Hit Over 60 Universities to Get Library Access
Cobalt Dickens, a threat actor associated with the Iranian government, ran a phishing operation in July and August that targeted more than 60 universities in countries on four continents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-hit-over-60-universities-to-get-library-access/
Cobalt Dickens, a threat actor associated with the Iranian government, ran a phishing operation in July and August that targeted more than 60 universities in countries on four continents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-hit-over-60-universities-to-get-library-access/
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Iranian Hackers Hit Over 60 Universities to Get Library Access
Cobalt Dickens, a threat actor associated with the Iranian government, ran a phishing operation in July and August that targeted more than 60 universities in countries on four continents.
Microsoft Publishes Solutions for Windows 10 Search Issues
Microsoft today published a support article detailing solutions on how to fix problems in Windows Search after previously fixing a known issue where users reported not receiving results on Windows 10, version 1903 devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-publishes-solutions-for-windows-10-search-issues/
Microsoft today published a support article detailing solutions on how to fix problems in Windows Search after previously fixing a known issue where users reported not receiving results on Windows 10, version 1903 devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-publishes-solutions-for-windows-10-search-issues/
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Microsoft Publishes Solutions for Windows 10 Search Issues
Microsoft today published a support article detailing solutions on how to fix problems in Windows Search after previously fixing a known issue where users reported not receiving results on Windows 10, version 1903 devices.
New WiryJMPer Dropper Hides Netwire RAT Payloads in Plain Sight
A new malware dropper was observed while infecting computers with a Netwire malicious payload hidden between two benign binaries and using obfuscation to fly under the radar of most anti-malware solutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-wiryjmper-dropper-hides-netwire-rat-payloads-in-plain-sight/
A new malware dropper was observed while infecting computers with a Netwire malicious payload hidden between two benign binaries and using obfuscation to fly under the radar of most anti-malware solutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-wiryjmper-dropper-hides-netwire-rat-payloads-in-plain-sight/
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New WiryJMPer Dropper Hides Netwire RAT Payloads in Plain Sight
A new malware dropper was observed while infecting computers with a Netwire malicious payload hidden between two benign binaries and using obfuscation to fly under the radar of most anti-malware solutions.