Malware Uses Your PC to Send 30K Sextortion Emails Per Hour
Sextortion emails stating that your computer was hacked and video was created of you on porn sites have become so common that they are treated simply as another spam. That does not mean, though, that they are not profitable as a new report shows attackers are generating revenue by utilizing infected PCs to do their dirty work. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-uses-your-pc-to-send-30k-sextortion-emails-per-hour/
Sextortion emails stating that your computer was hacked and video was created of you on porn sites have become so common that they are treated simply as another spam. That does not mean, though, that they are not profitable as a new report shows attackers are generating revenue by utilizing infected PCs to do their dirty work. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-uses-your-pc-to-send-30k-sextortion-emails-per-hour/
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Malware Uses Your PC to Send 30K Sextortion Emails Per Hour
Sextortion emails stating that your computer was hacked and video was created of you on porn sites have become so common that they are treated simply as another spam. That does not mean, though, that they are not profitable as a new report shows attackers…
Unsecured Docker Hosts Attacked by New Graboid Cryptojacking Worm
A new cryptojacking campaign was discovered using Docker images to deliver a worm that follows a seemingly erratic plan where the miner is active for about four minutes at a time on an infected host. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unsecured-docker-hosts-attacked-by-new-graboid-cryptojacking-worm/
A new cryptojacking campaign was discovered using Docker images to deliver a worm that follows a seemingly erratic plan where the miner is active for about four minutes at a time on an infected host. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unsecured-docker-hosts-attacked-by-new-graboid-cryptojacking-worm/
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Unsecured Docker Hosts Attacked by New Graboid Cryptojacking Worm
A new cryptojacking campaign was discovered using Docker images to deliver a worm that follows a seemingly erratic plan where the miner is active for about four minutes at a time on an infected host.
Security Health Analytics Helps Secure Google Cloud, Hits Beta
Google announced today the beta release of Security Health Analytics, a product designed to help Google Cloud Platform (GCP) admins take action after identifying security misconfigurations or compliance violations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/security-health-analytics-helps-secure-google-cloud-hits-beta/
Google announced today the beta release of Security Health Analytics, a product designed to help Google Cloud Platform (GCP) admins take action after identifying security misconfigurations or compliance violations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/security-health-analytics-helps-secure-google-cloud-hits-beta/
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Security Health Analytics Helps Secure Google Cloud, Hits Beta
Google announced today the beta release of Security Health Analytics, a product designed to help Google Cloud Platform (GCP) admins take action after identifying security misconfigurations or compliance violations.
Attackers Hide Backdoors and Cryptominers in WAV Audio Files
Attackers behind a new malicious campaign are using WAV audio files to hide and drop backdoors and Monero cryptominers on their targets' systems as BlackBerry Cylance threat researchers discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/attackers-hide-backdoors-and-cryptominers-in-wav-audio-files/
Attackers behind a new malicious campaign are using WAV audio files to hide and drop backdoors and Monero cryptominers on their targets' systems as BlackBerry Cylance threat researchers discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/attackers-hide-backdoors-and-cryptominers-in-wav-audio-files/
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Attackers Hide Backdoors and Cryptominers in WAV Audio Files
Attackers behind a new malicious campaign are using WAV audio files to hide and drop backdoors and Monero cryptominers on their targets' systems as BlackBerry Cylance threat researchers discovered.
Google News Is Experiencing Indexing Issues With New Content
Google News is broken for users as several websites including BleepingComputer, CNN and others are not showing up in Google News search results with date filters. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-news-is-experiencing-indexing-issues-with-new-content/
Google News is broken for users as several websites including BleepingComputer, CNN and others are not showing up in Google News search results with date filters. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-news-is-experiencing-indexing-issues-with-new-content/
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Google News Is Experiencing Indexing Issues With New Content
Google News is broken for users as several websites including BleepingComputer, CNN and others are not showing up in Google News search results with date filters.
Windows 10 1909 Is Almost Ready, What Developers Need to Know
The Windows Developer Team detailed in a blog post published today the new additions developers should be aware of with the imminent release of Windows 10, version 1909 (19H2), now known as November 2019 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1909-is-almost-ready-what-developers-need-to-know/
The Windows Developer Team detailed in a blog post published today the new additions developers should be aware of with the imminent release of Windows 10, version 1909 (19H2), now known as November 2019 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1909-is-almost-ready-what-developers-need-to-know/
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Windows 10 1909 Is Almost Ready, What Developers Need to Know
The Windows Developer Team detailed in a blog post published today the new additions developers should be aware of with the imminent release of Windows 10, version 1909 (19H2), now known as November 2019 Update.
Firefox 70 Address Bar Gets New Security Indicators, Shames Insecure Sites
The next Firefox major release will update the security indicators in the address bar and add a privacy icon to signal privacy threats on loaded pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-70-address-bar-gets-new-security-indicators-shames-insecure-sites/
The next Firefox major release will update the security indicators in the address bar and add a privacy icon to signal privacy threats on loaded pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-70-address-bar-gets-new-security-indicators-shames-insecure-sites/
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Firefox 70 Address Bar Gets New Security Indicators, Shames Insecure Sites
The next Firefox major release will update the security indicators in the address bar and add a privacy icon to signal privacy threats on loaded pages.
Millions of Amazon Echo and Kindle Devices Affected by WiFi Bug
Millions of Amazon Echo 1st generation and Amazon Kindle 8th generation are susceptible to an old WiFi vulnerability called KRACK that allows an attacker to perform a man in the middle attack against a WPA2 protected network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/millions-of-amazon-echo-and-kindle-devices-affected-by-wifi-bug/
Millions of Amazon Echo 1st generation and Amazon Kindle 8th generation are susceptible to an old WiFi vulnerability called KRACK that allows an attacker to perform a man in the middle attack against a WPA2 protected network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/millions-of-amazon-echo-and-kindle-devices-affected-by-wifi-bug/
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Millions of Amazon Echo and Kindle Devices Affected by WiFi Bug
Millions of Amazon Echo 1st generation and Amazon Kindle 8th generation are susceptible to an old WiFi vulnerability called KRACK that allows an attacker to perform a man in the middle attack against a WPA2 protected network.
Stripe Users Targeted in Phishing Attack That Steals Banking Info
A phishing campaign using fake invalid account Stripe support alerts as lures has been spotted while attempting to harvest customers' bank account info and user credentials using booby-trapped Stripe customer login pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stripe-users-targeted-in-phishing-attack-that-steals-banking-info/
A phishing campaign using fake invalid account Stripe support alerts as lures has been spotted while attempting to harvest customers' bank account info and user credentials using booby-trapped Stripe customer login pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stripe-users-targeted-in-phishing-attack-that-steals-banking-info/
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Stripe Users Targeted in Phishing Attack That Steals Banking Info
A phishing campaign using fake invalid account Stripe support alerts as lures has been spotted while attempting to harvest customers' bank account info and user credentials using booby-trapped Stripe customer login pages.
Cozy Bear Russian Hackers Spotted After Staying Undetected for Years
Cyber-espionage operations from Cozy Bear, a threat actor believed to work for the Russian government, continued undetected for the past years by using malware families previously unknown to security researchers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cozy-bear-russian-hackers-spotted-after-staying-undetected-for-years/
Cyber-espionage operations from Cozy Bear, a threat actor believed to work for the Russian government, continued undetected for the past years by using malware families previously unknown to security researchers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cozy-bear-russian-hackers-spotted-after-staying-undetected-for-years/
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Cozy Bear Russian Hackers Spotted After Staying Undetected for Years
Cyber-espionage operations from Cozy Bear, a threat actor believed to work for the Russian government, continued undetected for the past years by using malware families previously unknown to security researchers.
European Airport Systems Infected With Monero-Mining Malware
More than 50% of all computing systems at a European international airport were recently found to be infected with a Monero cryptominer linked to the Anti-CoinMiner campaign spotted during August 2018 by Zscaler. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-airport-systems-infected-with-monero-mining-malware/
More than 50% of all computing systems at a European international airport were recently found to be infected with a Monero cryptominer linked to the Anti-CoinMiner campaign spotted during August 2018 by Zscaler. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-airport-systems-infected-with-monero-mining-malware/
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European Airport Systems Infected With Monero-Mining Malware
More than 50% of all computing systems at a European international airport were recently found to be infected with a Monero cryptominer linked to the Anti-CoinMiner campaign spotted during August 2018 by Zscaler.
Google Chrome 77 Added New Site Isolation Security Features
Google has announced that with the release of Google Chrome 77, Site Isolation has been brought to Android and desktop users received additional protections when this feature is enabled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-77-added-new-site-isolation-security-features/
Google has announced that with the release of Google Chrome 77, Site Isolation has been brought to Android and desktop users received additional protections when this feature is enabled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-77-added-new-site-isolation-security-features/
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Google Chrome 77 Added New Site Isolation Security Features
Google has announced that with the release of Google Chrome 77, Site Isolation has been brought to Android and desktop users received additional protections when this feature is enabled.
Samsung to Patch Fingerprint Scanner Against Silicone Case Unlock Bug
Following media reports that the fingerprint reader in Samsung Galaxy S10 phones unlocks the device when scanning unregistered fingerprints through a silicone case, the South Korean company informs that it will release a patch to correct the problem. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-to-patch-fingerprint-scanner-against-silicone-case-unlock-bug/
Following media reports that the fingerprint reader in Samsung Galaxy S10 phones unlocks the device when scanning unregistered fingerprints through a silicone case, the South Korean company informs that it will release a patch to correct the problem. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-to-patch-fingerprint-scanner-against-silicone-case-unlock-bug/
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Samsung to Patch Fingerprint Scanner Against Silicone Case Unlock Bug
Following media reports that the fingerprint reader in Samsung Galaxy S10 phones unlocks the device when scanning unregistered fingerprints through a silicone case, the South Korean company informs that it will release a patch to correct the problem.
Microsoft Adds Azure AD Sign-In History to Detect Unusual Activity
Microsoft announced the addition of an Azure Active Directory (AD) sign-in history feature that would allow users to get an overview of past sign-ins and quickly detect any unusual login activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-azure-ad-sign-in-history-to-detect-unusual-activity/
Microsoft announced the addition of an Azure Active Directory (AD) sign-in history feature that would allow users to get an overview of past sign-ins and quickly detect any unusual login activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-azure-ad-sign-in-history-to-detect-unusual-activity/
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Microsoft Adds Azure AD Sign-In History to Detect Unusual Activity
Microsoft announced the addition of an Azure Active Directory (AD) sign-in history feature that would allow users to get an overview of past sign-ins and quickly detect any unusual login activity.
500+ Million UC Browser Android Users Exposed to MiTM Attacks. Again.
The highly popular UC Browser and UC Browser Mini Android apps, with a total of over 600 million Play Store installs, exposed their users to MiTM attacks by downloading an Android Package Kit (APK) from a third party server over unprotected channels. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/500-million-uc-browser-android-users-exposed-to-mitm-attacks-again/
The highly popular UC Browser and UC Browser Mini Android apps, with a total of over 600 million Play Store installs, exposed their users to MiTM attacks by downloading an Android Package Kit (APK) from a third party server over unprotected channels. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/500-million-uc-browser-android-users-exposed-to-mitm-attacks-again/
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500+ Million UC Browser Android Users Exposed to MiTM Attacks. Again.
The highly popular UC Browser and UC Browser Mini Android apps, with a total of over 600 million Play Store installs, exposed their users to MiTM attacks by downloading an Android Package Kit (APK) from a third party server over unprotected channels.
Fake WordPress Plugin Comes with Cryptocurrency Mining Function
Malicious plugins for WordPress websites are being used not just to maintain access on the compromised server but also to mine for cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-wordpress-plugin-comes-with-cryptocurrency-mining-function/
Malicious plugins for WordPress websites are being used not just to maintain access on the compromised server but also to mine for cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-wordpress-plugin-comes-with-cryptocurrency-mining-function/
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Fake WordPress Plugin Comes with Cryptocurrency Mining Function
Malicious plugins for WordPress websites are being used not just to maintain access on the compromised server but also to mine for cryptocurrency.
Malicious Tor Browser Steals Cryptocurrency from Darknet Market Users
A trojanized version of the Tor Browser is targeting dark web market shoppers to steal their cryptocurrency and tracks the websites they visit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-tor-browser-steals-cryptocurrency-from-darknet-market-users/
A trojanized version of the Tor Browser is targeting dark web market shoppers to steal their cryptocurrency and tracks the websites they visit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-tor-browser-steals-cryptocurrency-from-darknet-market-users/
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Malicious Tor Browser Steals Cryptocurrency from Darknet Market Users
A trojanized version of the Tor Browser is targeting dark web market shoppers to steal their cryptocurrency and tracks the websites they visit.
Windows 10 KB4520062 Update May Break Microsoft Defender ATP
Microsoft says that Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) might stop running on Windows 10, version 1809 devices after installing the KB4520062 Cumulative Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4520062-update-may-break-microsoft-defender-atp/
Microsoft says that Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) might stop running on Windows 10, version 1809 devices after installing the KB4520062 Cumulative Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4520062-update-may-break-microsoft-defender-atp/
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Windows 10 KB4520062 Update May Break Microsoft Defender ATP
Microsoft says that Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) might stop running on Windows 10, version 1809 devices after installing the KB4520062 Cumulative Update.
REvil Ransomware Affiliates Partner with Corporate Intruders
Experienced network intruders and ransomware groups have struck an alliance helping each other monetize their skills by spreading malware to company networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revil-ransomware-affiliates-partner-with-corporate-intruders/
Experienced network intruders and ransomware groups have struck an alliance helping each other monetize their skills by spreading malware to company networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revil-ransomware-affiliates-partner-with-corporate-intruders/
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REvil Ransomware Affiliates Partner with Corporate Intruders
Experienced network intruders and ransomware groups have struck an alliance helping each other monetize their skills by spreading malware to company networks.
STOP Ransomware Decryptor Released for 148 Variants
The release of Emsisoft's STOP Ransomware decryption service is a huge achievement and will be a life saver for both the victims and the helpers on BleepingComputer. It should be noted, though, that while this decryptor can help with the majority of STOP variants, anyone who was infected after August 2019 cannot be helped. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stop-ransomware-decryptor-released-for-148-variants/
The release of Emsisoft's STOP Ransomware decryption service is a huge achievement and will be a life saver for both the victims and the helpers on BleepingComputer. It should be noted, though, that while this decryptor can help with the majority of STOP variants, anyone who was infected after August 2019 cannot be helped. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stop-ransomware-decryptor-released-for-148-variants/
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STOP Ransomware Decryptor Released for 148 Variants
The release of Emsisoft's STOP Ransomware decryption service is a huge achievement and will be a life saver for both the victims and the helpers on BleepingComputer. It should be noted, though, that while this decryptor can help with the majority of STOP…
Microsoft 365 Authentication Outage, Users Unable to Login
Microsoft 365 is experiencing a multi-factor authentication (MFA) outage that blocks users from accessing multiple Microsoft 365 services such as Office 365 and Azure according to user reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-authentication-outage-users-unable-to-login/
Microsoft 365 is experiencing a multi-factor authentication (MFA) outage that blocks users from accessing multiple Microsoft 365 services such as Office 365 and Azure according to user reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-authentication-outage-users-unable-to-login/
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Microsoft 365 Authentication Outage, Users Unable to Login
Microsoft 365 is experiencing a multi-factor authentication (MFA) outage that blocks users from accessing multiple Microsoft 365 services such as Office 365 and Azure according to user reports.