US Senate Passes Bill in Response to Rampant Ransomware, CyberAttacks
The U.S. Senate passed the 'DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act' (S.315) to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to maintain cyber hunt and incident response teams to help private and public entities defend against cyber-attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-senate-passes-bill-in-response-to-rampant-ransomware-cyberattacks/
The U.S. Senate passed the 'DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act' (S.315) to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to maintain cyber hunt and incident response teams to help private and public entities defend against cyber-attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-senate-passes-bill-in-response-to-rampant-ransomware-cyberattacks/
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US Senate Passes Bill in Response to Rampant Ransomware, CyberAttacks
The U.S. Senate passed the 'DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act' (S.315) to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to maintain cyber hunt and incident response teams to help private and public entities defend against cyber-attacks.
The Week in Ransomware - September 27th 2019 - Quiet Before the Storm?
It is another week of small variants and minor ransomware being released, with no major ransomware attacks being publicized or new large scale ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-27th-2019-quiet-before-the-storm/
It is another week of small variants and minor ransomware being released, with no major ransomware attacks being publicized or new large scale ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-27th-2019-quiet-before-the-storm/
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The Week in Ransomware - September 27th 2019 - Quiet Before the Storm?
It is another week of small variants and minor ransomware being released, with no major ransomware attacks being publicized or new large scale ransomware attacks.
Cyber-Attacks Hit Defense Contractors in Europe and North America
Defense contractors Rheinmetall AG and Defence Construction Canada (DCC) were hit this month by cyber-attacks that impacted and disrupted their information technology systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-attacks-hit-defense-contractors-in-europe-and-north-america/
Defense contractors Rheinmetall AG and Defence Construction Canada (DCC) were hit this month by cyber-attacks that impacted and disrupted their information technology systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-attacks-hit-defense-contractors-in-europe-and-north-america/
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Cyber-Attacks Hit Defense Contractors in Europe and North America
Defense contractors Rheinmetall AG and Defence Construction Canada (DCC) were hit this month by cyber-attacks that impacted and disrupted their information technology systems.
Windows 10 1909 Coming Soon, Here Are the New Features
The Windows 10 1909 Feature Update is around the corner and is expected to be released sometime next week. Unlike previous Feature Updates, Windows 10 1909, codenamed 19H2, is more like a larger-than-normal cumulative update or service pack, but does contain some new features that we describe below. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1909-coming-soon-here-are-the-new-features/
The Windows 10 1909 Feature Update is around the corner and is expected to be released sometime next week. Unlike previous Feature Updates, Windows 10 1909, codenamed 19H2, is more like a larger-than-normal cumulative update or service pack, but does contain some new features that we describe below. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1909-coming-soon-here-are-the-new-features/
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Windows 10 1909 Coming Soon, Here Are the New Features
The Windows 10 1909 Feature Update is around the corner and is expected to be released sometime next week. Unlike previous Feature Updates, Windows 10 1909, codenamed 19H2, is more like a larger-than-normal cumulative update or service pack, but does contain…
Cloudflare Now Blocks the vBulletin RCE CVE-2019-16759 Exploit
This week a zero-day vBulletin remote code execution vulnerability and exploit was publicly disclosed and is being used by bad actors to attack vBulletin forums. Cloudflare has now created a special rule that will prevent this exploit from working on vBulletin sites behind Cloudflare's service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-now-blocks-the-vbulletin-rce-cve-2019-16759-exploit/
This week a zero-day vBulletin remote code execution vulnerability and exploit was publicly disclosed and is being used by bad actors to attack vBulletin forums. Cloudflare has now created a special rule that will prevent this exploit from working on vBulletin sites behind Cloudflare's service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-now-blocks-the-vbulletin-rce-cve-2019-16759-exploit/
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Cloudflare Now Blocks the vBulletin RCE CVE-2019-16759 Exploit
This week a zero-day vBulletin remote code execution vulnerability and exploit was publicly disclosed and is being used by bad actors to attack vBulletin forums. Cloudflare has now created a special rule that will prevent this exploit from working on vBulletin…
Windows 10 1903 on ARM Gets a Virtualization-based Security Feature
Windows 10 version 1903 on ARM has gotten an additional virtualization-based security feature that creates secured regions of memory that are isolated from the operating system. These secured and isolated regions of memory can then be used by security solutions so that they are better protected from vulnerabilities in the operating s [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-on-arm-gets-a-virtualization-based-security-feature/
Windows 10 version 1903 on ARM has gotten an additional virtualization-based security feature that creates secured regions of memory that are isolated from the operating system. These secured and isolated regions of memory can then be used by security solutions so that they are better protected from vulnerabilities in the operating s [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-on-arm-gets-a-virtualization-based-security-feature/
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Windows 10 1903 on ARM Gets a Virtualization-based Security Feature
Windows 10 version 1903 on ARM has gotten an additional virtualization-based security feature that creates secured regions of memory that are isolated from the operating system. These secured and isolated regions of memory can then be used by security solutions…
Bulletproof Hosting Service in Former NATO Bunker Goes Down
Authorities in Germany this week shut down the services of a bulletproof hosting provider set up in a former NATO bunker that went five floors underground. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bulletproof-hosting-service-in-former-nato-bunker-goes-down/
Authorities in Germany this week shut down the services of a bulletproof hosting provider set up in a former NATO bunker that went five floors underground. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bulletproof-hosting-service-in-former-nato-bunker-goes-down/
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Bulletproof Hosting Service in Former NATO Bunker Goes Down
Authorities in Germany this week shut down the services of a bulletproof hosting provider set up in a former NATO bunker that went five floors underground.
eGobbler Malvertiser Uses WebKit Exploit to Infect Over 1 Billion Ads
Roughly 1.16 billion ad impressions have been hijacked in a malvertising campaign operated by a threat group dubbed eGobbler to redirect potential victims to malicious payloads, between August 1 and September 23. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/egobbler-malvertiser-uses-webkit-exploit-to-infect-over-1-billion-ads/
Roughly 1.16 billion ad impressions have been hijacked in a malvertising campaign operated by a threat group dubbed eGobbler to redirect potential victims to malicious payloads, between August 1 and September 23. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/egobbler-malvertiser-uses-webkit-exploit-to-infect-over-1-billion-ads/
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eGobbler Malvertiser Uses WebKit Exploit to Infect Over 1 Billion Ads
Roughly 1.16 billion ad impressions have been hijacked in a malvertising campaign operated by a threat group dubbed eGobbler to redirect potential victims to malicious payloads, between August 1 and September 23.
New Exim Vulnerability Exposes Servers to DoS Attacks, RCE Risks
A new critical vulnerability in the Exim mail transfer agent (MTA) software was patched to prevent denial of service (DoS) or possibly remote code execution attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-exim-vulnerability-exposes-servers-to-dos-attacks-rce-risks/
A new critical vulnerability in the Exim mail transfer agent (MTA) software was patched to prevent denial of service (DoS) or possibly remote code execution attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-exim-vulnerability-exposes-servers-to-dos-attacks-rce-risks/
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New Exim Vulnerability Exposes Servers to DoS Attacks, RCE Risks
A new critical vulnerability in the Exim mail transfer agent (MTA) software was patched to prevent denial of service (DoS) or possibly remote code execution attacks.
Microsoft Adds 'Disable Legacy TLS' Feature to Windows Server 2019
Microsoft announced the addition of a new Windows Server 2019 feature that will enable admins to enforce Transport Layer Security (TLS) versions by blocking legacy ones via certificate binding. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-disable-legacy-tls-feature-to-windows-server-2019/
Microsoft announced the addition of a new Windows Server 2019 feature that will enable admins to enforce Transport Layer Security (TLS) versions by blocking legacy ones via certificate binding. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-disable-legacy-tls-feature-to-windows-server-2019/
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Microsoft Adds 'Disable Legacy TLS' Feature to Windows Server 2019
Microsoft announced the addition of a new Windows Server 2019 feature that will enable admins to enforce Transport Layer Security (TLS) versions by blocking legacy ones via certificate binding.
Free Ouroboros Ransomware (Zeropadypt NextGen) Decryption Available
Victims of the Ouroboros Ransomware, otherwise known as Zeropadypt NextGen, can get their files decrypted for free with the help of a security researcher and a decryptor that has been made for different variants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-ouroboros-ransomware-zeropadypt-nextgen-decryption-available/
Victims of the Ouroboros Ransomware, otherwise known as Zeropadypt NextGen, can get their files decrypted for free with the help of a security researcher and a decryptor that has been made for different variants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-ouroboros-ransomware-zeropadypt-nextgen-decryption-available/
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Free Ouroboros Ransomware (Zeropadypt NextGen) Decryption Available
Victims of the Ouroboros Ransomware, otherwise known as Zeropadypt NextGen, can get their files decrypted for free with the help of a security researcher and a decryptor that has been made for different variants.
Under-Detected ODT Files Deliver Common Remote Access Trojans
Security researchers noticed multiple cybercriminal operations using OpenDocument Text (ODT) files to distribute malware that is typically blocked by antivirus engines. The campaigns target English and Arabic-speaking users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/under-detected-odt-files-deliver-common-remote-access-trojans/
Security researchers noticed multiple cybercriminal operations using OpenDocument Text (ODT) files to distribute malware that is typically blocked by antivirus engines. The campaigns target English and Arabic-speaking users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/under-detected-odt-files-deliver-common-remote-access-trojans/
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Under-Detected ODT Files Deliver Common Remote Access Trojans
Security researchers noticed multiple cybercriminal operations using OpenDocument Text (ODT) files to distribute malware that is typically blocked by antivirus engines. The campaigns target English and Arabic-speaking users.
Comodo Forums Breached, Data of Over 170,000 Users Up for Grabs
Account data belonging to more than half of all Comodo Forums users has been stolen and is now traded online. The breach was possible by exploiting a vulnerability in the software that powers the forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/comodo-forums-breached-data-of-over-170-000-users-up-for-grabs/
Account data belonging to more than half of all Comodo Forums users has been stolen and is now traded online. The breach was possible by exploiting a vulnerability in the software that powers the forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/comodo-forums-breached-data-of-over-170-000-users-up-for-grabs/
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Comodo Forums Breached, Data of Over 170,000 Users Up for Grabs
Account data belonging to more than half of all Comodo Forums users has been stolen and is now traded online. The breach was possible by exploiting a vulnerability in the software that powers the forum.
New Adwind RAT Variant Used Against the US Petroleum Sector
US petroleum industry entities are targeted by attackers with a new Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) variant featuring multi-layer obfuscation and delivered via a malspam campaign designed to infect targets through malicious attachments or URL redirections to payloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-adwind-rat-variant-used-against-the-us-petroleum-sector/
US petroleum industry entities are targeted by attackers with a new Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) variant featuring multi-layer obfuscation and delivered via a malspam campaign designed to infect targets through malicious attachments or URL redirections to payloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-adwind-rat-variant-used-against-the-us-petroleum-sector/
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New Adwind RAT Variant Used Against the US Petroleum Sector
US petroleum industry entities are targeted by attackers with a new Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) variant featuring multi-layer obfuscation and delivered via a malspam campaign designed to infect targets through malicious attachments or URL redirections…
Windows 10 1903 KB4522016 Cumulative Update Breaks Printing
Microsoft acknowledged a new issue leading to intermittent issues when printing or completely breaking the printing capabilities of Windows devices after installing cumulative updates issued during late September. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-kb4522016-cumulative-update-breaks-printing/
Microsoft acknowledged a new issue leading to intermittent issues when printing or completely breaking the printing capabilities of Windows devices after installing cumulative updates issued during late September. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-kb4522016-cumulative-update-breaks-printing/
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Windows 10 1903 KB4522016 Cumulative Update Breaks Printing
Microsoft acknowledged a new issue leading to intermittent issues when printing or completely breaking the printing capabilities of Windows devices after installing cumulative updates issued during late September.
Highway Advertisement Billboard Hacked to Play Porn Video
The police are looking for two individuals suspected of playing an adult video on a billboard on Interstate 75 near Michigan highway 59. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/highway-advertisement-billboard-hacked-to-play-porn-video/
The police are looking for two individuals suspected of playing an adult video on a billboard on Interstate 75 near Michigan highway 59. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/highway-advertisement-billboard-hacked-to-play-porn-video/
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Highway Advertisement Billboard Hacked to Play Porn Video
The police are looking for two individuals suspected of playing an adult video on a billboard on Interstate 75 near Michigan highway 59.
U.S. and Australian Hospitals Targeted by New Ransomware Attacks
Several hospitals and health service providers from the U.S. and Australia were forced to completely close down or shut down some of their systems after being hit by ransomware attacks that affected and disrupted their IT systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-and-australian-hospitals-targeted-by-new-ransomware-attacks/
Several hospitals and health service providers from the U.S. and Australia were forced to completely close down or shut down some of their systems after being hit by ransomware attacks that affected and disrupted their IT systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-and-australian-hospitals-targeted-by-new-ransomware-attacks/
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U.S. and Australian Hospitals Targeted by New Ransomware Attacks
Several hospitals and health service providers from the U.S. and Australia were forced to completely close down or shut down some of their systems after being hit by ransomware attacks that affected and disrupted their IT systems.
Fake Office Activation Wizard Docs Used to Spread Emotet Trojan
The Emotet botnet has switched to a new template used by malicious attachments that pretend to be a Microsoft Office Activation Wizard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-office-activation-wizard-docs-used-to-spread-emotet-trojan/
The Emotet botnet has switched to a new template used by malicious attachments that pretend to be a Microsoft Office Activation Wizard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-office-activation-wizard-docs-used-to-spread-emotet-trojan/
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Fake Office Activation Wizard Docs Used to Spread Emotet Trojan
The Emotet botnet has switched to a new template used by malicious attachments that pretend to be a Microsoft Office Activation Wizard.
Singapore's GovTech Launches Vulnerability Disclosure Program
Singapore's Government Technology Agency (GovTech) has launched a new vulnerability disclosure program on HackerOne so researchers can disclose vulnerabilities in government sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/singapores-govtech-launches-vulnerability-disclosure-program/
Singapore's Government Technology Agency (GovTech) has launched a new vulnerability disclosure program on HackerOne so researchers can disclose vulnerabilities in government sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/singapores-govtech-launches-vulnerability-disclosure-program/
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Singapore's GovTech Launches Vulnerability Disclosure Program
Singapore's Government Technology Agency (GovTech) has launched a new vulnerability disclosure program on HackerOne so researchers can disclose vulnerabilities in government sites.
Microsoft To Offer Windows 7 Extended Security Updates to SMBs
Microsoft announced that Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) will also be made available for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) to allow them to stay secure during the Windows 10 migration process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-offer-windows-7-extended-security-updates-to-smbs/
Microsoft announced that Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) will also be made available for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) to allow them to stay secure during the Windows 10 migration process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-offer-windows-7-extended-security-updates-to-smbs/
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Microsoft To Offer Windows 7 Extended Security Updates to SMBs
Microsoft announced that Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESU) will also be made available for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) to allow them to stay secure during the Windows 10 migration process.
Microsoft Releases October 2019 Office Updates With Fixes, Improvements
Microsoft released the October 2019 non-security Microsoft Office updates that fix issues and add improvements to Windows Installer (MSI) editions of Office 2013 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-october-2019-office-updates-with-fixes-improvements/
Microsoft released the October 2019 non-security Microsoft Office updates that fix issues and add improvements to Windows Installer (MSI) editions of Office 2013 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-october-2019-office-updates-with-fixes-improvements/
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Microsoft Releases October 2019 Office Updates With Fixes, Improvements
Microsoft released the October 2019 non-security Microsoft Office updates that fix issues and add improvements to Windows Installer (MSI) editions of Office 2013 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016.