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.
Windows 10 1903 Orange Tint Screenshot Issue Addressed by Lenovo
Microsoft updated the status of the unnatural orange-tinted screenshots issue acknowledged yesterday to 'Resolved External' saying that it only impacts Lenovo Vantage users who installed the KB4516115 cumulative update on their Windows 10, version 1903 devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-1903-orange-tint-screenshot-issue-addressed-by-lenovo/
Microsoft updated the status of the unnatural orange-tinted screenshots issue acknowledged yesterday to 'Resolved External' saying that it only impacts Lenovo Vantage users who installed the KB4516115 cumulative update on their Windows 10, version 1903 devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-1903-orange-tint-screenshot-issue-addressed-by-lenovo/
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Windows 10 1903 Orange Tint Screenshot Issue Addressed by Lenovo
Microsoft updated the status of the unnatural orange-tinted screenshots issue acknowledged yesterday to 'Resolved External' saying that it only impacts Lenovo Vantage users who installed the KB4516115 cumulative update on their Windows 10, version 1903 devices.
Garmin SA Shopping Portal Breach Leads to Theft of Payment Data
Garmin Southern Africa (Garmin SA) disclosed today in a series of notifications sent to its customers that payment and sensitive personal information were stolen from orders placed on the shop.garmin.co.za shopping portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/garmin-sa-shopping-portal-breach-leads-to-theft-of-payment-data/
Garmin Southern Africa (Garmin SA) disclosed today in a series of notifications sent to its customers that payment and sensitive personal information were stolen from orders placed on the shop.garmin.co.za shopping portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/garmin-sa-shopping-portal-breach-leads-to-theft-of-payment-data/
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Garmin SA Shopping Portal Breach Leads to Theft of Payment Data
Garmin Southern Africa (Garmin SA) disclosed today in a series of notifications sent to its customers that payment and sensitive personal information were stolen from orders placed on the shop.garmin.co.za shopping portal.
Giant Entercom Radio Network Deals with Ransomware-Like Incident
Entercom Communications, one of the largest radio station owners in the U.S. has been dealing with a cyberattack that looks very much like a ransomware incident. The issue occurred over the past weekend and affects all offices the company has across the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/giant-entercom-radio-network-deals-with-ransomware-like-incident/
Entercom Communications, one of the largest radio station owners in the U.S. has been dealing with a cyberattack that looks very much like a ransomware incident. The issue occurred over the past weekend and affects all offices the company has across the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/giant-entercom-radio-network-deals-with-ransomware-like-incident/
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Giant Entercom Radio Network Deals with Ransomware-Like Incident
Entercom Communications, one of the largest radio station owners in the U.S. has been dealing with a cyberattack that looks very much like a ransomware incident. The issue occurred over the past weekend and affects all offices the company has across the country.
Windows 10 1903 KB4515384 Update Affects Audio Quality in Games
The KB4515384 Cumulative Update for Windows 10, version 1903 is causing audio quality downgrade issues in multiple games according to numerous user reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-kb4515384-update-affects-audio-quality-in-games/
The KB4515384 Cumulative Update for Windows 10, version 1903 is causing audio quality downgrade issues in multiple games according to numerous user reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-kb4515384-update-affects-audio-quality-in-games/
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Windows 10 1903 KB4515384 Update Affects Audio Quality in Games
The KB4515384 Cumulative Update for Windows 10, version 1903 is causing audio quality downgrade issues in multiple games according to numerous user reports.
'N1ghTm4r3’ Scam Threatens to Expose Victims Watching Illegal Porn
A new sextortion scam campaign is aiming for the inboxes of targets from Ireland, with the scammers using fictitious recordings of their victims watching child pornography to scare them into sending payments of £5,000 worth of Bitcoins. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/n1ghtm4r3-scam-threatens-to-expose-victims-watching-illegal-porn/
A new sextortion scam campaign is aiming for the inboxes of targets from Ireland, with the scammers using fictitious recordings of their victims watching child pornography to scare them into sending payments of £5,000 worth of Bitcoins. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/n1ghtm4r3-scam-threatens-to-expose-victims-watching-illegal-porn/
Suspected Hacker Arrested for Stealing and Selling Unreleased Music
A 19-year-old suspected hacker was arrested for allegedly accessing the cloud and website accounts of award-winning recording artists without authorizations, purportedly stealing unreleased songs and selling the stolen tracks in exchange for cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suspected-hacker-arrested-for-stealing-and-selling-unreleased-music/
A 19-year-old suspected hacker was arrested for allegedly accessing the cloud and website accounts of award-winning recording artists without authorizations, purportedly stealing unreleased songs and selling the stolen tracks in exchange for cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suspected-hacker-arrested-for-stealing-and-selling-unreleased-music/
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Suspected Hacker Arrested for Stealing and Selling Unreleased Music
A 19-year-old suspected hacker was arrested for allegedly accessing the cloud and website accounts of award-winning recording artists without authorizations, purportedly stealing unreleased songs and selling the stolen tracks in exchange for cryptocurrency.
North Korean Hackers Behind WannaCry and Sony Hack Sanctioned by USA
The U.S. Treasury signed sanctions against three hacking groups actively engaged in cyber operations meant to bring financial assets to the government of North Korea.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-behind-wannacry-and-sony-hack-sanctioned-by-usa/
The U.S. Treasury signed sanctions against three hacking groups actively engaged in cyber operations meant to bring financial assets to the government of North Korea.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-behind-wannacry-and-sony-hack-sanctioned-by-usa/
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North Korean Hackers Behind WannaCry and Sony Hack Sanctioned by USA
The U.S. Treasury signed sanctions against three hacking groups actively engaged in cyber operations meant to bring financial assets to the government of North Korea..
The Week in Ransomware - September 13th 2019 - Exploit Kits
This week was your standard mix of new variants of existing ransomware and new ransomware families being released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-13th-2019-exploit-kits/
This week was your standard mix of new variants of existing ransomware and new ransomware families being released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-13th-2019-exploit-kits/
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The Week in Ransomware - September 13th 2019 - Exploit Kits
This week was your standard mix of new variants of existing ransomware and new ransomware families being released.
New Fake 'Eva Richter' Resume Spam Aims to Destroy Files
A new spam campaign is underway that pretends to be a job application from "Eva Richter" who is sending her photo and resume. This resume, though, is actually an executable masquerading as a PDF file that destroys a victim's files by installing the Ordinypt Wiper. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fake-eva-richter-resume-spam-aims-to-destroy-files/
A new spam campaign is underway that pretends to be a job application from "Eva Richter" who is sending her photo and resume. This resume, though, is actually an executable masquerading as a PDF file that destroys a victim's files by installing the Ordinypt Wiper. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fake-eva-richter-resume-spam-aims-to-destroy-files/
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Destructive Ordinypt Malware Hitting Germany in New Spam Campaign
A new spam campaign is underway that pretends to be a job application from "Eva Richter" who is sending her photo and resume. This resume, though, is actually an executable masquerading as a PDF file that destroys a victim's files by installing the Ordinypt…
InnfiRAT Malware Steals Litecoin And Bitcoin Wallet Information
A remote access Trojan (RAT) dubbed InnfiRAT by the Zscaler ThreatLabZ team which took a closer look at its inner-workings comes with extensive sensitive information collection capabilities, including cryptocurrency wallet data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/innfirat-malware-steals-litecoin-and-bitcoin-wallet-information/
A remote access Trojan (RAT) dubbed InnfiRAT by the Zscaler ThreatLabZ team which took a closer look at its inner-workings comes with extensive sensitive information collection capabilities, including cryptocurrency wallet data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/innfirat-malware-steals-litecoin-and-bitcoin-wallet-information/
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InnfiRAT Malware Steals Litecoin And Bitcoin Wallet Information
A remote access Trojan (RAT) dubbed InnfiRAT by the Zscaler ThreatLabZ team which took a closer look at its inner-workings comes with extensive sensitive information collection capabilities, including cryptocurrency wallet data.
iOS 13 Passcode Bypass Lets You View Contacts on Locked Devices
Just eight days before Apple plans to release iOS 13, a security researcher has disclosed a passcode bypass that allows you to view the contacts on a locked device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ios-13-passcode-bypass-lets-you-view-contacts-on-locked-devices/
Just eight days before Apple plans to release iOS 13, a security researcher has disclosed a passcode bypass that allows you to view the contacts on a locked device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ios-13-passcode-bypass-lets-you-view-contacts-on-locked-devices/
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iOS 13 Passcode Bypass Lets You View Contacts on Locked Devices
Just eight days before Apple plans to release iOS 13, a security researcher has disclosed a passcode bypass that allows you to view the contacts on a locked device.
Microsoft Releases Workaround for Windows 10 Audio Issues in Games
In an update to the support bulletin for the Windows 10 1903 KB4515384 cumulative update, Microsoft has acknowledged that a change was made that would cause games to sound different or have low volume. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-workaround-for-windows-10-audio-issues-in-games/
In an update to the support bulletin for the Windows 10 1903 KB4515384 cumulative update, Microsoft has acknowledged that a change was made that would cause games to sound different or have low volume. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-workaround-for-windows-10-audio-issues-in-games/
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Microsoft Releases Workaround for Windows 10 Audio Issues in Games
In an update to the support bulletin for the Windows 10 1903 KB4515384 cumulative update, Microsoft has acknowledged that a change was made that would cause games to sound different or have low volume.
Nemty Ransomware Update Lets It Kill Processes and Services
Nemty ransomware is under active development, although its version number may not show it. Its authors are clearly making efforts to make it a more efficient and sophisticated malware and it begins wider distribution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nemty-ransomware-update-lets-it-kill-processes-and-services/
Nemty ransomware is under active development, although its version number may not show it. Its authors are clearly making efforts to make it a more efficient and sophisticated malware and it begins wider distribution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nemty-ransomware-update-lets-it-kill-processes-and-services/
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Nemty Ransomware Update Lets It Kill Processes and Services
Nemty ransomware is under active development, although its version number may not show it. Its authors are clearly making efforts to make it a more efficient and sophisticated malware and it begins wider distribution.
Window 10 1903 OOB Update Released to to Fix USB Microphones
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 10 1903 that fixes a bug that could cause USB Audio 2.0 microphones to stop working. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/window-10-1903-oob-update-released-to-to-fix-usb-microphones/
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 10 1903 that fixes a bug that could cause USB Audio 2.0 microphones to stop working. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/window-10-1903-oob-update-released-to-to-fix-usb-microphones/
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Window 10 1903 OOB Update Released to to Fix USB Microphones
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 10 1903 that fixes a bug that could cause USB Audio 2.0 microphones to stop working.