New Stealthy Backdoor Used by Platinum APT in Recent Attacks
The advanced persistent threat (APT) group tracked by Microsoft as Platinum is using a new stealthy backdoor malware dubbed Titanium to infiltrate and take control of their targets' systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-stealthy-backdoor-used-by-platinum-apt-in-recent-attacks/
The advanced persistent threat (APT) group tracked by Microsoft as Platinum is using a new stealthy backdoor malware dubbed Titanium to infiltrate and take control of their targets' systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-stealthy-backdoor-used-by-platinum-apt-in-recent-attacks/
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New Stealthy Backdoor Used by Platinum APT in Recent Attacks
The advanced persistent threat (APT) group tracked by Microsoft as Platinum is using a new stealthy backdoor malware dubbed Titanium to infiltrate and take control of their targets' systems.
QuikSilver and Billabong Affected by Ransomware Attack
Action sports giant Boardriders was hit by a ransomware attack that affected some of its subsidiaries, including QuikSilver and Billabong, and forced the company to shut down computing systems all over the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/quiksilver-and-billabong-affected-by-ransomware-attack/
Action sports giant Boardriders was hit by a ransomware attack that affected some of its subsidiaries, including QuikSilver and Billabong, and forced the company to shut down computing systems all over the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/quiksilver-and-billabong-affected-by-ransomware-attack/
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QuikSilver and Billabong Affected by Ransomware Attack
Action sports giant Boardriders was hit by a ransomware attack that affected some of its subsidiaries, including QuikSilver and Billabong, and forced the company to shut down computing systems all over the world.
The Week in Ransomware - November 8th 2019 - Now Targeting Passwords
It has been an busy week in terms of ransomware between a new variant of MegaCortex that performs something a bit different and MSP attacks against Everis in Spain. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-8th-2019-now-targeting-passwords/
It has been an busy week in terms of ransomware between a new variant of MegaCortex that performs something a bit different and MSP attacks against Everis in Spain. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-8th-2019-now-targeting-passwords/
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The Week in Ransomware - November 8th 2019 - Now Targeting Passwords
It has been an busy week in terms of ransomware between a new variant of MegaCortex that performs something a bit different and MSP attacks against Everis in Spain.
US Govt Asks Users to Be Wary of Holiday Scams and Malware
US consumers are encouraged by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to be wary of malicious campaigns and scams that usually start targeting during each year's holiday season. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-asks-users-to-be-wary-of-holiday-scams-and-malware/
US consumers are encouraged by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to be wary of malicious campaigns and scams that usually start targeting during each year's holiday season. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-asks-users-to-be-wary-of-holiday-scams-and-malware/
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US Govt Asks Users to Be Wary of Holiday Scams and Malware
US consumers are encouraged by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to be wary of malicious campaigns and scams that usually start targeting during each year's holiday season.
Malware Meets Politics With Trump and Clinton Themed Infections
Just as people express their political views through art, malware developers express their political ideologies, hopes, and frustrations through the computer infections they create. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-meets-politics-with-trump-and-clinton-themed-infections/
Just as people express their political views through art, malware developers express their political ideologies, hopes, and frustrations through the computer infections they create. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-meets-politics-with-trump-and-clinton-themed-infections/
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Malware Meets Politics With Trump and Clinton Themed Infections
Just as people express their political views through art, malware developers express their political ideologies, hopes, and frustrations through the computer infections they create.
Windows 10 Insider Program: What You Need to Get Started
The Microsoft Windows Insider Program allows interested Windows fans, enthusiasts, professionals, developers and even Enterprise users to test the upcoming features and updates of Windows 10 before they are released. Here is what you need to know to get started. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-program-what-you-need-to-get-started/
The Microsoft Windows Insider Program allows interested Windows fans, enthusiasts, professionals, developers and even Enterprise users to test the upcoming features and updates of Windows 10 before they are released. Here is what you need to know to get started. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-program-what-you-need-to-get-started/
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Windows 10 Insider Program: What You Need to Get Started
The Microsoft Windows Insider Program allows interested Windows fans, enthusiasts, professionals, developers and even Enterprise users to test the upcoming features and updates of Windows 10 before they are released. Here is what you need to know to get started.
checkra1n iOS Jailbreak Gets Public Beta Update With Fixes
A public early beta preview of the semi-tethered checkra1n iOS jailbreak based on the iOS Checkm8 exploit developed by security researcher Axi0mX in September was released over the weekend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/checkra1n-ios-jailbreak-gets-public-beta-update-with-fixes/
A public early beta preview of the semi-tethered checkra1n iOS jailbreak based on the iOS Checkm8 exploit developed by security researcher Axi0mX in September was released over the weekend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/checkra1n-ios-jailbreak-gets-public-beta-update-with-fixes/
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checkra1n iOS Jailbreak Gets Public Beta Update With Fixes
A public early beta preview of the semi-tethered checkra1n iOS jailbreak based on the iOS Checkm8 exploit developed by security researcher Axi0mX in September was released over the weekend.
Sodinokibi Ransomware Targeting Asia via the RIG Exploit Kit
A new malvertising campaign being used on low quality web games and blogs is redirecting Asian victims to the RIG exploit kit, which is then quietly installing the Sodinokibi Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sodinokibi-ransomware-targeting-asia-via-the-rig-exploit-kit/
A new malvertising campaign being used on low quality web games and blogs is redirecting Asian victims to the RIG exploit kit, which is then quietly installing the Sodinokibi Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sodinokibi-ransomware-targeting-asia-via-the-rig-exploit-kit/
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Sodinokibi Ransomware Targeting Asia via the RIG Exploit Kit
A new malvertising campaign being used on low quality web games and blogs is redirecting Asian victims to the RIG exploit kit, which is then quietly installing the Sodinokibi Ransomware.
Windows 10 Bug Causes USB Drives to Show the Wrong Icon
A new bug in Windows 10 1903 is causing USB drives to use the wrong icon in File Explorer even though the drives are clearly being detected properly. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-bug-causes-usb-drives-to-show-the-wrong-icon/
A new bug in Windows 10 1903 is causing USB drives to use the wrong icon in File Explorer even though the drives are clearly being detected properly. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-bug-causes-usb-drives-to-show-the-wrong-icon/
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Windows 10 Bug Causes USB Drives to Show the Wrong Icon
A new bug in Windows 10 1903 is causing USB drives to use the wrong icon in File Explorer even though the drives are clearly being detected properly.
TrickBot Malware Uses Fake Sexual Harassment Complaints as Bait
Fake sexual harassment complaints appearing to come from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are the latest baits used by attackers to disseminate TrickBot banking Trojan payloads onto computers of unsuspecting employees of large companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-malware-uses-fake-sexual-harassment-complaints-as-bait/
Fake sexual harassment complaints appearing to come from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are the latest baits used by attackers to disseminate TrickBot banking Trojan payloads onto computers of unsuspecting employees of large companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-malware-uses-fake-sexual-harassment-complaints-as-bait/
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TrickBot Malware Uses Fake Sexual Harassment Complaints as Bait
Fake sexual harassment complaints appearing to come from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are the latest baits used by attackers to disseminate TrickBot banking Trojan payloads onto computers of unsuspecting employees of large companies.
Microsoft Fixes Windows 10 Missing Deferred Update Settings Bug
Microsoft has finally fixed a bug that caused the Windows 10 1903 settings to disappear that allowed you to defer Windows updates to a later date. This was quietly fixed in the optional KB4522355 cumulative update and will hopefully make it into tomorrow's Patch Tuesday updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-missing-deferred-update-settings-bug/
Microsoft has finally fixed a bug that caused the Windows 10 1903 settings to disappear that allowed you to defer Windows updates to a later date. This was quietly fixed in the optional KB4522355 cumulative update and will hopefully make it into tomorrow's Patch Tuesday updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-missing-deferred-update-settings-bug/
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Microsoft Fixes Windows 10 Missing Deferred Update Settings Bug
Microsoft has finally fixed a bug that caused the Windows 10 1903 settings to disappear that allowed you to defer Windows updates to a later date. This was quietly fixed in the optional KB4522355 cumulative update and will hopefully make it into tomorrow's…
Free Cybersecurity Training Now Available for U.S. Veterans
A new and free cybersecurity training and certification program called Second Watch has been launched today by Palo Alto Networks to help U.S. veterans find new careers in cybersecurity after their military service is over. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-cybersecurity-training-now-available-for-us-veterans/
A new and free cybersecurity training and certification program called Second Watch has been launched today by Palo Alto Networks to help U.S. veterans find new careers in cybersecurity after their military service is over. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-cybersecurity-training-now-available-for-us-veterans/
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Free Cybersecurity Training Now Available for U.S. Veterans
A new and free cybersecurity training and certification program called Second Watch has been launched today by Palo Alto Networks to help U.S. veterans find new careers in cybersecurity after their military service is over.
No, YouTube Won't Cancel Accounts That Don't Generate Revenue
A new update to the YouTube Terms of Service has users concerned that Google will cancel their account if they are deemed to be not "commercially viable". Google says this is not true and that this section of the agreement only applies towards Google services and not user accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/no-youtube-wont-cancel-accounts-that-dont-generate-revenue/
A new update to the YouTube Terms of Service has users concerned that Google will cancel their account if they are deemed to be not "commercially viable". Google says this is not true and that this section of the agreement only applies towards Google services and not user accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/no-youtube-wont-cancel-accounts-that-dont-generate-revenue/
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No, YouTube Won't Cancel Accounts That Don't Generate Revenue
A new update to the YouTube Terms of Service has users concerned that Google will cancel their account if they are deemed to be not "commercially viable". Google says this is not true and that this section of the agreement only applies towards Google services…
Magento Urges Users to Apply Security Update for RCE Bug
Magento's security team urged users to install the latest released security update to protect their stores from exploitation attempts trying to abuse a recently reported remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magento-urges-users-to-apply-security-update-for-rce-bug/
Magento's security team urged users to install the latest released security update to protect their stores from exploitation attempts trying to abuse a recently reported remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/magento-urges-users-to-apply-security-update-for-rce-bug/
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Magento Urges Users to Apply Security Update for RCE Bug
Magento's security team urged users to install the latest released security update to protect their stores from exploitation attempts trying to abuse a recently reported remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability.
New Update Lets Windows Users Test Extended Security Updates
Microsoft has a released an optional Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 update that let's customers who have signed up for extended security update test if their devices are ready. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-update-lets-windows-users-test-extended-security-updates/
Microsoft has a released an optional Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 update that let's customers who have signed up for extended security update test if their devices are ready. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-update-lets-windows-users-test-extended-security-updates/
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New Update Lets Windows Users Test Extended Security Updates
Microsoft has a released an optional Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 update that let's customers who have signed up for extended security update test if their devices are ready.
YouTube BitCoin Videos Pushing Predator Info-Stealing Trojan
A new scam is underway on YouTube that uses videos to promote a tool that can allegedly generate the private key for a bitcoin address. The attackers then claim this key would then allow you to gain access to the bitcoins stored in the bitcoin address, when in reality the victims will be infected with a password stealing Trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/youtube-bitcoin-videos-pushing-predator-info-stealing-trojan/
A new scam is underway on YouTube that uses videos to promote a tool that can allegedly generate the private key for a bitcoin address. The attackers then claim this key would then allow you to gain access to the bitcoins stored in the bitcoin address, when in reality the victims will be infected with a password stealing Trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/youtube-bitcoin-videos-pushing-predator-info-stealing-trojan/
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YouTube BitCoin Videos Pushing Predator Info-Stealing Trojan
A new scam is underway on YouTube that uses videos to promote a tool that can allegedly generate the private key for a bitcoin address. The attackers then claim this key would then allow you to gain access to the bitcoins stored in the bitcoin address, when…
McAfee Patches Privilege Escalation Flaw in Antivirus Software
McAfee patched a security vulnerability discovered in all editions of its Antivirus software for Windows and enabling potential attackers to escalate privileges and execute code using SYSTEM privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mcafee-patches-privilege-escalation-flaw-in-antivirus-software/
McAfee patched a security vulnerability discovered in all editions of its Antivirus software for Windows and enabling potential attackers to escalate privileges and execute code using SYSTEM privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mcafee-patches-privilege-escalation-flaw-in-antivirus-software/
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McAfee Patches Privilege Escalation Flaw in Antivirus Software
McAfee patched a security vulnerability discovered in all editions of its Antivirus software for Windows and enabling potential attackers to escalate privileges and execute code using SYSTEM privileges.
Adobe Patches Critical Remote Code Execution Bugs in Illustrator
Adobe released security updates to address security issues that could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely, elevate privileges, and gain unauthorized access to information on systems running unpatched Illustrator, Animate CC, Bridge CC, and Media Encoder versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-patches-critical-remote-code-execution-bugs-in-illustrator/
Adobe released security updates to address security issues that could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely, elevate privileges, and gain unauthorized access to information on systems running unpatched Illustrator, Animate CC, Bridge CC, and Media Encoder versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-patches-critical-remote-code-execution-bugs-in-illustrator/
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Adobe Patches Critical Remote Code Execution Bugs in Illustrator
Adobe released security updates to address security issues that could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely, elevate privileges, and gain unauthorized access to information on systems running unpatched Illustrator, Animate CC, Bridge CC, and…
Mexico's Pemex Oil Suffers Ransomware Attack, $4.9 Million Demanded
Mexico's state-owned oil company, Pemex, has suffered a DoppelPaymer ransomware attack that demanded $4.9 million USD in order to decrypt their files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mexicos-pemex-oil-suffers-ransomware-attack-49-million-demanded/
Mexico's state-owned oil company, Pemex, has suffered a DoppelPaymer ransomware attack that demanded $4.9 million USD in order to decrypt their files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mexicos-pemex-oil-suffers-ransomware-attack-49-million-demanded/
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Mexico's Pemex Oil Suffers Ransomware Attack, $4.9 Million Demanded
Mexico's state-owned oil company, Pemex, has suffered a DoppelPaymer ransomware attack that demanded $4.9 million USD in order to decrypt their files.
Telegram MTProxy Servers Used to DDoS Iranian Cloud Provider
A cloud infrastructure provider in Iran found itself at the receiving end of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack through MTProxy servers that Telegram users in the country rely on to avoid government-enforced internet restrictions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-mtproxy-servers-used-to-ddos-iranian-cloud-provider/
A cloud infrastructure provider in Iran found itself at the receiving end of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack through MTProxy servers that Telegram users in the country rely on to avoid government-enforced internet restrictions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-mtproxy-servers-used-to-ddos-iranian-cloud-provider/
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Telegram MTProxy Servers Used to DDoS Iranian Cloud Provider
A cloud infrastructure provider in Iran found itself at the receiving end of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack through MTProxy servers that Telegram users in the country rely on to avoid government-enforced internet restrictions.
Windows 10 November 2019 Update Is Now Available
Microsoft has officially released the November 2019 Update for Windows 10 and is in the process of rolling out to users. This update will upgrade the operating system to Windows 10 1909 and is an optional feature update that will not be installed automatically for users running newer versions of Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-november-2019-update-is-now-available/
Microsoft has officially released the November 2019 Update for Windows 10 and is in the process of rolling out to users. This update will upgrade the operating system to Windows 10 1909 and is an optional feature update that will not be installed automatically for users running newer versions of Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-november-2019-update-is-now-available/
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Windows 10 November 2019 Update Is Now Available
Microsoft has officially released the November 2019 Update for Windows 10 and is in the process of rolling out to users. This update will upgrade the operating system to Windows 10 1909 and is an optional feature update that will not be installed automatically…