20 Companies Pledge Support for the Hack_Right Program
The Hack_Right program aiming to help young hackers avoid cybercrime and use their skills for good has received a pledge of support from about 20 companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/20-companies-pledge-support-for-the-hack-right-program/
The Hack_Right program aiming to help young hackers avoid cybercrime and use their skills for good has received a pledge of support from about 20 companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/20-companies-pledge-support-for-the-hack-right-program/
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20 Companies Pledge Support for the Hack_Right Program
The Hack_Right program aiming to help young hackers avoid cybercrime and use their skills for good has received a pledge of support from about 20 companies.
Chrome Zero-Day Bug with Exploit in the Wild Gets A Patch
Google on Thursday night started to roll out an update for Chrome that patches two use-after-free vulnerabilities, one of them having at least one exploit in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-zero-day-bug-with-exploit-in-the-wild-gets-a-patch/
Google on Thursday night started to roll out an update for Chrome that patches two use-after-free vulnerabilities, one of them having at least one exploit in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-zero-day-bug-with-exploit-in-the-wild-gets-a-patch/
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Chrome Zero-Day Bug with Exploit in the Wild Gets A Patch
Google on Thursday night started to roll out an update for Chrome that patches two use-after-free vulnerabilities, one of them having at least one exploit in the wild.
GandCrab RaaS Was a Training Ground for Malware Distributors
GandCrab operators changed the ransomware business from the ground up, establishing a model that is embraced and continued by other cybercriminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-raas-was-a-training-ground-for-malware-distributors/
GandCrab operators changed the ransomware business from the ground up, establishing a model that is embraced and continued by other cybercriminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-raas-was-a-training-ground-for-malware-distributors/
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GandCrab RaaS Was a Training Ground for Malware Distributors
GandCrab operators changed the ransomware business from the ground up, establishing a model that is embraced and continued by other cybercriminals.
Google Chrome is Getting the 'Close other tabs' Option Back
Google has decided to add the "Close other tabs" right-click context menu option back to Google Chrome. While it is not known why they decided to add it back, I have sorely missed this feature and it a welcome change. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-getting-the-close-other-tabs-option-back/
Google has decided to add the "Close other tabs" right-click context menu option back to Google Chrome. While it is not known why they decided to add it back, I have sorely missed this feature and it a welcome change. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-getting-the-close-other-tabs-option-back/
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Google Chrome is Getting the 'Close other tabs' Option Back
Google has decided to add the "Close other tabs" right-click context menu option back to Google Chrome. While it is not known why they decided to add it back, I have sorely missed this feature and it a welcome change.
Media Giant Nikkei Losses $29 Million to BEC Scammers
Publishing giant Nikkei lost roughly 29 million dollars after an employee of the Nikkei America subsidiary was tricked by scammers to send the funds to a bank account they controlled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/media-giant-nikkei-losses-29-million-to-bec-scammers/
Publishing giant Nikkei lost roughly 29 million dollars after an employee of the Nikkei America subsidiary was tricked by scammers to send the funds to a bank account they controlled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/media-giant-nikkei-losses-29-million-to-bec-scammers/
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Media Giant Nikkei Loses $29 Million to BEC Scammers
Publishing giant Nikkei lost roughly 29 million dollars after an employee of the Nikkei America subsidiary was tricked by scammers to send the funds to a bank account they controlled.
US MS-ISAC Releases the October List of End of Support Software
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) of the Center for Internet Security has a released the October 2019 list of of software that is currently in or nearing end of support. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/us-ms-isac-releases-the-october-list-of-end-of-support-software/
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) of the Center for Internet Security has a released the October 2019 list of of software that is currently in or nearing end of support. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/us-ms-isac-releases-the-october-list-of-end-of-support-software/
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US MS-ISAC Releases the October List of End of Support Software
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) of the Center for Internet Security has a released the October 2019 list of of software that is currently in or nearing end of support.
Office 365 Phishing Campaign Baits Employees with Pay Raises
Pay raises were used by scammers to bait employees in a recent phishing campaign that tried to trick them into handing out their Microsoft Office 365 account credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/office-365-phishing-campaign-baits-employees-with-pay-raises/
Pay raises were used by scammers to bait employees in a recent phishing campaign that tried to trick them into handing out their Microsoft Office 365 account credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/office-365-phishing-campaign-baits-employees-with-pay-raises/
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Office 365 Phishing Campaign Baits Employees with Pay Raises
Pay raises were used by scammers to bait employees in a recent phishing campaign that tried to trick them into handing out their Microsoft Office 365 account credentials.
Google Begins Testing Extension Manifest V3 in Chrome Canary
Google has begun testing their upcoming extension manifest V3 in the the latest Chrome Canary build, and with this initial 'alpha' release, developers can begin testing their extensions under the upcoming specification. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/google-begins-testing-extension-manifest-v3-in-chrome-canary/
Google has begun testing their upcoming extension manifest V3 in the the latest Chrome Canary build, and with this initial 'alpha' release, developers can begin testing their extensions under the upcoming specification. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/google-begins-testing-extension-manifest-v3-in-chrome-canary/
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Google Begins Testing Extension Manifest V3 in Chrome Canary
Google has begun testing their upcoming extension manifest V3 in the the latest Chrome Canary build, and with this initial 'alpha' release, developers can begin testing their extensions under the upcoming specification.
The Week in Ransomware - November 1st 2019 - A Mix of Good and Bad
This week has been a mix of good and bad news. The bad news is that ransomware disrupted legal work and court cases through the TrialWorks infection, schools having to shut down, and new campaigns targeting Italy. The good news, though, is that we have had two decryptors released that allow Paradise and Ouroboros Ransomware victims [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-1st-2019-a-mix-of-good-and-bad/
This week has been a mix of good and bad news. The bad news is that ransomware disrupted legal work and court cases through the TrialWorks infection, schools having to shut down, and new campaigns targeting Italy. The good news, though, is that we have had two decryptors released that allow Paradise and Ouroboros Ransomware victims [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-1st-2019-a-mix-of-good-and-bad/
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The Week in Ransomware - November 1st 2019 - A Mix of Good and Bad
This week has been a mix of good and bad news. The bad news is that ransomware disrupted legal work and court cases through the TrialWorks infection, schools having to shut down, and new campaigns targeting Italy. The good news, though, is that we have had…
Windows 10 1903 Affected by New Setup Bug, Workaround Ready
Microsoft says that Windows 10, version 1903 is affected by a new bug triggering an error asking users to "Try again" after completing the Windows installation process or after resetting a device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-affected-by-new-setup-bug-workaround-ready/
Microsoft says that Windows 10, version 1903 is affected by a new bug triggering an error asking users to "Try again" after completing the Windows installation process or after resetting a device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1903-affected-by-new-setup-bug-workaround-ready/
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Windows 10 1903 Affected by New Setup Bug, Workaround Ready
Microsoft says that Windows 10, version 1903 is affected by a new bug triggering an error asking users to "Try again" after completing the Windows installation process or after resetting a device.
BlueKeep Remote Code Execution Bug in RDP Exploited En Masse
The BlueKeep remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Remote Desktop Services is currently exploited in the wild. Vulnerable machines exposed to the web are apparently compromised for cryptocurrency mining purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluekeep-remote-code-execution-bug-in-rdp-exploited-en-masse/
The BlueKeep remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Remote Desktop Services is currently exploited in the wild. Vulnerable machines exposed to the web are apparently compromised for cryptocurrency mining purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluekeep-remote-code-execution-bug-in-rdp-exploited-en-masse/
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BlueKeep Remote Code Execution Bug in RDP Exploited En Masse
The BlueKeep remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Remote Desktop Services is currently exploited in the wild. Vulnerable machines exposed to the web are apparently compromised for cryptocurrency mining purposes.
BEC Fraudsters Divert $742,000 from Ocala City in Florida
The City of Ocala in Florida fell victim to a business email compromise scam (BEC) that ended with redirecting over $742,000 to a bank account controlled by the fraudster(s). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bec-fraudsters-divert-742-000-from-ocala-city-in-florida/
The City of Ocala in Florida fell victim to a business email compromise scam (BEC) that ended with redirecting over $742,000 to a bank account controlled by the fraudster(s). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bec-fraudsters-divert-742-000-from-ocala-city-in-florida/
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BEC Fraudsters Divert $742,000 from Ocala City in Florida
The City of Ocala in Florida fell victim to a business email compromise scam (BEC) that ended with redirecting over $742,000 to a bank account controlled by the fraudster(s).
Microsoft 365 Now Helps Find and Review Insider Security Threats
Microsoft announced the addition of Insider Risk Management to its Microsoft 365 cloud services platform designed to detect and investigate insider security threats within organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-now-helps-find-and-review-insider-security-threats/
Microsoft announced the addition of Insider Risk Management to its Microsoft 365 cloud services platform designed to detect and investigate insider security threats within organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-now-helps-find-and-review-insider-security-threats/
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Microsoft 365 Now Helps Find and Review Insider Security Threats
Microsoft announced the addition of Insider Risk Management to its Microsoft 365 cloud services platform designed to detect and investigate insider security threats within organizations.
Microsoft 365 Helps Improve Orgs’ Security and Compliance Posture
AI-powered security and compliance guidance is rolling out to Microsoft 365 customers starting this week to help them address potential issues via guided experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-helps-improve-orgs-security-and-compliance-posture/
AI-powered security and compliance guidance is rolling out to Microsoft 365 customers starting this week to help them address potential issues via guided experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-helps-improve-orgs-security-and-compliance-posture/
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Microsoft 365 Helps Improve Orgs’ Security and Compliance Posture
AI-powered security and compliance guidance is rolling out to Microsoft 365 customers starting this week to help them address potential issues via guided experience.
Office 365 to Prevent Malicious Docs From Infecting Windows
Microsoft Office is getting a new feature called Application Guard that will allow users to open attachments in a virtualized container to protect Windows from malicious macros and exploits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/office-365-to-prevent-malicious-docs-from-infecting-windows/
Microsoft Office is getting a new feature called Application Guard that will allow users to open attachments in a virtualized container to protect Windows from malicious macros and exploits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/office-365-to-prevent-malicious-docs-from-infecting-windows/
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Office 365 to Prevent Malicious Docs From Infecting Windows
Microsoft Office is getting a new feature called Application Guard that will allow users to open attachments in a virtualized container to protect Windows from malicious macros and exploits.
Ransomware Attacks Hit Everis and Spain's Largest Radio Network
Everis, an NTT DATA company and one of Spain's largest managed service providers (MSP), had its computer systems encrypted today in a ransomware attack, just as it happened to Spain's largest radio station Cadena SER (Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attacks-hit-everis-and-spains-largest-radio-network/
Everis, an NTT DATA company and one of Spain's largest managed service providers (MSP), had its computer systems encrypted today in a ransomware attack, just as it happened to Spain's largest radio station Cadena SER (Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attacks-hit-everis-and-spains-largest-radio-network/
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Ransomware Attacks Hit Everis and Spain's Largest Radio Network
Everis, an NTT DATA company and one of Spain's largest managed service providers (MSP), had its computer systems encrypted today in a ransomware attack, just as it happened to Spain's largest radio station Cadena SER (Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión).
Nemty Ransomware Now Spreads via Trik Botnet
The operators of Nemty ransomware have found a new distributor for their file-encrypting malware, which now spreads via Trik, a botnet that pushes all sorts of threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nemty-ransomware-now-spreads-via-trik-botnet/
The operators of Nemty ransomware have found a new distributor for their file-encrypting malware, which now spreads via Trik, a botnet that pushes all sorts of threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nemty-ransomware-now-spreads-via-trik-botnet/
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Nemty Ransomware Now Spreads via Trik Botnet
The operators of Nemty ransomware have found a new distributor for their file-encrypting malware, which now spreads via Trik, a botnet that pushes all sorts of threats.
Malwarebytes 4.0 Released With New UI and Scanning Engine
Malwarebytes has released version 4.0 of their flagship antivirus product and with it comes a new scanning engine, a new user interface, threat statistics and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/malwarebytes-40-released-with-new-ui-and-scanning-engine/
Malwarebytes has released version 4.0 of their flagship antivirus product and with it comes a new scanning engine, a new user interface, threat statistics and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/malwarebytes-40-released-with-new-ui-and-scanning-engine/
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Malwarebytes 4.0 Released With New UI and Scanning Engine
Malwarebytes has released version 4.0 of their flagship antivirus product and with it comes a new scanning engine, a new user interface, threat statistics and more.
Chrome, Firefox to Hide Those Annoying Site Notification Prompts
Firefox and Chrome plan to hide those annoying browser notification prompts that ask you to subscribe to content when you visit many sites. Instead both browsers will display a small indicator that lets you know that a site offers notifications and you can decide if you wish to subscribe to them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-firefox-to-hide-those-annoying-site-notification-prompts/
Firefox and Chrome plan to hide those annoying browser notification prompts that ask you to subscribe to content when you visit many sites. Instead both browsers will display a small indicator that lets you know that a site offers notifications and you can decide if you wish to subscribe to them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/chrome-firefox-to-hide-those-annoying-site-notification-prompts/
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Chrome, Firefox to Hide Those Annoying Site Notification Prompts
Firefox and Chrome plan to hide those annoying browser notification prompts that ask you to subscribe to content when you visit many sites. Instead both browsers will display a small indicator that lets you know that a site offers notifications and you can…
Using Light Beams to Control Google, Apple, Amazon Assistants
Academic researchers found that certain microphones convert light to sound, allowing voice commands to be sent to voice-controlled (VC) devices like Google Home, Amazon Echo, Facebook Portal, smartphones, or tablets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/using-light-beams-to-control-google-apple-amazon-assistants/
Academic researchers found that certain microphones convert light to sound, allowing voice commands to be sent to voice-controlled (VC) devices like Google Home, Amazon Echo, Facebook Portal, smartphones, or tablets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/using-light-beams-to-control-google-apple-amazon-assistants/
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Using Light Beams to Control Google, Apple, Amazon Assistants
Academic researchers found that certain microphones convert light to sound, allowing voice commands to be sent to voice-controlled (VC) devices like Google Home, Amazon Echo, Facebook Portal, smartphones, or tablets.
Brooklyn Hospital Loses Patient Data In Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack hitting several computer systems at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York caused permanent loss of some patient's data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brooklyn-hospital-loses-patient-data-in-ransomware-attack/
A ransomware attack hitting several computer systems at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York caused permanent loss of some patient's data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brooklyn-hospital-loses-patient-data-in-ransomware-attack/
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Brooklyn Hospital Loses Patient Data In Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack hitting several computer systems at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York caused permanent loss of some patient's data.