Cybercriminals Lend Tactics and Skills to Political Meddlers
Disinformation campaigns for political purposes are deeply rooted in cybercriminal endeavors, with threat actors relying on actions specific to financially-motivated attacks to attain their goals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cybercriminals-lend-tactics-and-skills-to-political-meddlers/
Disinformation campaigns for political purposes are deeply rooted in cybercriminal endeavors, with threat actors relying on actions specific to financially-motivated attacks to attain their goals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cybercriminals-lend-tactics-and-skills-to-political-meddlers/
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Cybercriminals Lend Tactics and Skills to Political Meddlers
Disinformation campaigns for political purposes are deeply rooted in cybercriminal endeavors, with threat actors relying on actions specific to financially-motivated attacks to attain their goals.
'Government Imposter' Scammers Pay $1.2 Million in FTC Settlement
A settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires the operators of a government imposter scheme to pay $1.2 million and also comes with a ban on sending any further unsolicited direct mail to businesses across the U.S. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/government-imposter-scammers-pay-12-million-in-ftc-settlement/
A settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires the operators of a government imposter scheme to pay $1.2 million and also comes with a ban on sending any further unsolicited direct mail to businesses across the U.S. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/government-imposter-scammers-pay-12-million-in-ftc-settlement/
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'Government Imposter' Scammers Pay $1.2 Million in FTC Settlement
A settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires the operators of a government imposter scheme to pay $1.2 million and also comes with a ban on sending any further unsolicited direct mail to businesses across the U.S.
Ryuk Ransomware Decryptor Is Broken, Could Lead to Data Loss
Due to recent changes in the Ryuk Ransomware encryption process, a bug in the decryptor could lead to data loss in large files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-decryptor-is-broken-could-lead-to-data-loss/
Due to recent changes in the Ryuk Ransomware encryption process, a bug in the decryptor could lead to data loss in large files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-decryptor-is-broken-could-lead-to-data-loss/
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Ryuk Ransomware Decryptor Is Broken, Could Lead to Data Loss
Due to recent changes in the Ryuk Ransomware encryption process, a bug in the decryptor could lead to data loss in large files.
Snatch Ransomware Reboots to Windows Safe Mode to Bypass AV Tools
Researchers discovered a new Snatch ransomware strain that will reboot computers it infects into Safe Mode to disable any resident security solutions and immediately starts encrypting files once the system loads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/snatch-ransomware-reboots-to-windows-safe-mode-to-bypass-av-tools/
Researchers discovered a new Snatch ransomware strain that will reboot computers it infects into Safe Mode to disable any resident security solutions and immediately starts encrypting files once the system loads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/snatch-ransomware-reboots-to-windows-safe-mode-to-bypass-av-tools/
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Snatch Ransomware Reboots to Windows Safe Mode to Bypass AV Tools
Researchers discovered a new Snatch ransomware strain that will reboot computers it infects into Safe Mode to disable any resident security solutions and immediately starts encrypting files once the system loads.
Pensacola, Florida Hit by Cyber Attack, City Services Impacted
The city of Pensacola is struggling to recover from a cyber attack that hit its computer network over the weekend. Some services are still affected but no critical ones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pensacola-florida-hit-by-cyber-attack-city-services-impacted/
The city of Pensacola is struggling to recover from a cyber attack that hit its computer network over the weekend. Some services are still affected but no critical ones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pensacola-florida-hit-by-cyber-attack-city-services-impacted/
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Pensacola, Florida Hit by Cyber Attack, City Services Impacted
The city of Pensacola is struggling to recover from a cyber attack that hit its computer network over the weekend. Some services are still affected but no critical ones.
FTC Advises Checking Smart Toy Features Before Buying
With internet-connected toys in high demand this time of the year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is making some recommendations that can help you choose one that is less detrimental to your kids' data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-advises-checking-smart-toy-features-before-buying/
With internet-connected toys in high demand this time of the year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is making some recommendations that can help you choose one that is less detrimental to your kids' data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-advises-checking-smart-toy-features-before-buying/
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FTC Advises Checking Smart Toy Features Before Buying
With internet-connected toys in high demand this time of the year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is making some recommendations that can help you choose one that is less detrimental to your kids' data.
Phishing Attack Hijacks Office 365 Accounts Using OAuth Apps
A phishing campaign has been discovered that doesn't target a recipient's username and password, but rather uses the novel approach of gaining access to a recipient's Office 365 account and its data through the Microsoft OAuth API. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attack-hijacks-office-365-accounts-using-oauth-apps/
A phishing campaign has been discovered that doesn't target a recipient's username and password, but rather uses the novel approach of gaining access to a recipient's Office 365 account and its data through the Microsoft OAuth API. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attack-hijacks-office-365-accounts-using-oauth-apps/
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Phishing Attack Hijacks Office 365 Accounts Using OAuth Apps
A phishing campaign has been discovered that doesn't target a recipient's username and password, but rather uses the novel approach of gaining access to a recipient's Office 365 account and its data through the Microsoft OAuth API.
Google Chrome Uses Safe Browsing to Improve Phishing Protection
The Google Chrome browser will get new real-time and improved predictive phishing protection capabilities with release 79, protecting users against such attacks with the help of the Safe Browsing blacklist service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-uses-safe-browsing-to-improve-phishing-protection/
The Google Chrome browser will get new real-time and improved predictive phishing protection capabilities with release 79, protecting users against such attacks with the help of the Safe Browsing blacklist service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-uses-safe-browsing-to-improve-phishing-protection/
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Google Chrome Uses Safe Browsing to Improve Phishing Protection
The Google Chrome browser will get new real-time and improved predictive phishing protection capabilities with release 79, protecting users against such attacks with the help of the Safe Browsing blacklist service.
Adobe Releases Their December 2019 Security Updates
Adobe has released their monthly security updates that fix vulnerabilities in Acrobat, Reader, Photoshop CC, Brackets, and ColdFusion. All users are advised to install the applicable updates as soon as possible to resolve these vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-their-december-2019-security-updates/
Adobe has released their monthly security updates that fix vulnerabilities in Acrobat, Reader, Photoshop CC, Brackets, and ColdFusion. All users are advised to install the applicable updates as soon as possible to resolve these vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-their-december-2019-security-updates/
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Adobe Releases Their December 2019 Security Updates
Adobe has released their monthly security updates that fix vulnerabilities in Acrobat, Reader, Photoshop CC, Brackets, and ColdFusion. All users are advised to install the applicable updates as soon as possible to resolve these vulnerabilities.
Windows 10 KB4530684 & KB4530715 Cumulative Updates Released
Microsoft is rolling out a new cumulative update for all supported version of Windows 10. The cumulative update comes with security fixes and minor bug fixes for Windows 10 November 2019 Update, May 2019 Update and October 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4530684-and-kb4530715-cumulative-updates-released/
Microsoft is rolling out a new cumulative update for all supported version of Windows 10. The cumulative update comes with security fixes and minor bug fixes for Windows 10 November 2019 Update, May 2019 Update and October 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4530684-and-kb4530715-cumulative-updates-released/
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Windows 10 KB4530684 & KB4530715 Cumulative Updates Released
Microsoft is rolling out a new cumulative update for all supported version of Windows 10. The cumulative update comes with security fixes and minor bug fixes for Windows 10 November 2019 Update, May 2019 Update and October 2018 Update.
Microsoft's December 2019 Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k Zero-day, 36 Flaws
Today is Microsoft's December 2019 Patch Tuesday, which means it is your job to be nice to Windows administrators everywhere and not to take it personal if they are a bit grouchy today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-december-2019-patch-tuesday-fixes-win32k-zero-day-36-flaws/
Today is Microsoft's December 2019 Patch Tuesday, which means it is your job to be nice to Windows administrators everywhere and not to take it personal if they are a bit grouchy today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-december-2019-patch-tuesday-fixes-win32k-zero-day-36-flaws/
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Microsoft's December 2019 Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k Zero-day, 36 Flaws
Today is Microsoft's December 2019 Patch Tuesday, which means it is your job to be nice to Windows administrators everywhere and not to take it personal if they are a bit grouchy today.
Intel Patches Plundervolt, High Severity Issues in Platform Update
Intel addressed 14 security vulnerabilities during the December 2019 Patch Tuesday, with seven of them being high and medium severity security flaws impacting multiple platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-patches-plundervolt-high-severity-issues-in-platform-update/
Intel addressed 14 security vulnerabilities during the December 2019 Patch Tuesday, with seven of them being high and medium severity security flaws impacting multiple platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-patches-plundervolt-high-severity-issues-in-platform-update/
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Intel Patches Plundervolt, High Severity Issues in Platform Update
Intel addressed 14 security vulnerabilities during the December 2019 Patch Tuesday, with seven of them being high and medium severity security flaws impacting multiple platforms.
Windows, Chrome Zero-Days Chained in Operation WizardOpium Attacks
Zero-day vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Microsoft Windows were used last month to download and install malware onto Windows computers when visiting a Korean-language news portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-chrome-zero-days-chained-in-operation-wizardopium-attacks/
Zero-day vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Microsoft Windows were used last month to download and install malware onto Windows computers when visiting a Korean-language news portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-chrome-zero-days-chained-in-operation-wizardopium-attacks/
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Windows, Chrome Zero-Days Chained in Operation WizardOpium Attacks
Zero-day vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Microsoft Windows were used last month to download and install malware onto Windows computers when visiting a Korean-language news portal.
Chrome 79 Released With Security Improvements, Proactive Tab Freeze, and More
Google has released Chrome 79 today, December 10th, 2019, to the Stable desktop channel and it comes with bug fixes, new features, and 51 security fixes. Included are new features such as Tab Freeze, back-forward cache, and security enhancements such as improved phishing protection and compromised password alerts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-79-released-with-security-improvements-proactive-tab-freeze-and-more/
Google has released Chrome 79 today, December 10th, 2019, to the Stable desktop channel and it comes with bug fixes, new features, and 51 security fixes. Included are new features such as Tab Freeze, back-forward cache, and security enhancements such as improved phishing protection and compromised password alerts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-79-released-with-security-improvements-proactive-tab-freeze-and-more/
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Chrome 79 Released With Security Improvements, Proactive Tab Freeze, and More
Google has released Chrome 79 today, December 10th, 2019, to the Stable desktop channel and it comes with bug fixes, new features, and 51 security fixes. Included are new features such as Tab Freeze, back-forward cache, and security enhancements such as improved…
Windows 7 to Show Full-Screen Windows 10 Upgrade Alerts
When Windows 7 reaches end of support, the operating system will display a full screen warning stating that Windows is more vulnerable to viruses and that you should upgrade to Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-7-to-show-full-screen-windows-10-upgrade-alerts/
When Windows 7 reaches end of support, the operating system will display a full screen warning stating that Windows is more vulnerable to viruses and that you should upgrade to Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-7-to-show-full-screen-windows-10-upgrade-alerts/
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Windows 7 to Show Full-Screen Windows 10 Upgrade Alerts
When Windows 7 reaches end of support, the operating system will display a full screen warning stating that Windows is more vulnerable to viruses and that you should upgrade to Windows 10.
Batch of 460,000+ Payment Cards Sold on Black Market Forum
Researchers monitoring activity on underground markets found that more than 460,000 payment card records were offered for sale in two days on a popular forum where such data is being traded. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/batch-of-460-000-payment-cards-sold-on-black-market-forum/
Researchers monitoring activity on underground markets found that more than 460,000 payment card records were offered for sale in two days on a popular forum where such data is being traded. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/batch-of-460-000-payment-cards-sold-on-black-market-forum/
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Batch of 460,000+ Payment Cards Sold on Black Market Forum
Researchers monitoring activity on underground markets found that more than 460,000 payment card records were offered for sale in two days on a popular forum where such data is being traded.
Microsoft Office December Security Updates Fix Remote Execution Bugs
Microsoft released the December 2019 Office security updates, bundling a total of 16 security updates and five cumulative updates for five different products, three of them patching flaws allowing remote code execution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-december-security-updates-fix-remote-execution-bugs/
Microsoft released the December 2019 Office security updates, bundling a total of 16 security updates and five cumulative updates for five different products, three of them patching flaws allowing remote code execution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-december-security-updates-fix-remote-execution-bugs/
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Microsoft Office December Security Updates Fix Remote Execution Bugs
Microsoft released the December 2019 Office security updates, bundling a total of 16 security updates and five cumulative updates for five different products, three of them patching flaws allowing remote code execution.
Domain Takeover at Gunpoint Gets Influencer 14 Years in Jail
Social media influencer Rossi Lorathio Adams II was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for plotting an Internet domain hijacking at gunpoint and an armed home invasion with his cousin Sherman Hopkins, Jr. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/domain-takeover-at-gunpoint-gets-influencer-14-years-in-jail/
Social media influencer Rossi Lorathio Adams II was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for plotting an Internet domain hijacking at gunpoint and an armed home invasion with his cousin Sherman Hopkins, Jr. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/domain-takeover-at-gunpoint-gets-influencer-14-years-in-jail/
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Domain Takeover at Gunpoint Gets Influencer 14 Years in Jail
Social media influencer Rossi Lorathio Adams II was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for plotting an Internet domain hijacking at gunpoint and an armed home invasion with his cousin Sherman Hopkins, Jr.
Lazarus Hackers Use TrickBot to Infect High-End Victims
Security researchers analyzing infections from TrickBot trojan found an interesting artifact that points to a connection to the Lazarus group of hackers associated with North Korea. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lazarus-hackers-use-trickbot-to-infect-high-end-victims/
Security researchers analyzing infections from TrickBot trojan found an interesting artifact that points to a connection to the Lazarus group of hackers associated with North Korea. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lazarus-hackers-use-trickbot-to-infect-high-end-victims/
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Lazarus Hackers Use TrickBot to Infect High-End Victims
Security researchers analyzing infections from TrickBot trojan found an interesting artifact that points to a connection to the Lazarus group of hackers associated with North Korea.
Microsoft Pulls December 10 Office 365 Client Updates From Catalog
Microsoft pulled multiple Office 365 client updates released on December 10 from the Update Catalog after customers weren't able to download them through the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-pulls-december-10-office-365-client-updates-from-catalog/
Microsoft pulled multiple Office 365 client updates released on December 10 from the Update Catalog after customers weren't able to download them through the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-pulls-december-10-office-365-client-updates-from-catalog/
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Microsoft Pulls December 10 Office 365 Client Updates From Catalog
Microsoft pulled multiple Office 365 client updates released on December 10 from the Update Catalog after customers weren't able to download them through the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Zeppelin Ransomware Targets Healthcare and IT Companies
A new variant of the VegaLocker/Buran Ransomware called Zeppelin has been spotted infecting U.S. and European companies via targeted installs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zeppelin-ransomware-targets-healthcare-and-it-companies/
A new variant of the VegaLocker/Buran Ransomware called Zeppelin has been spotted infecting U.S. and European companies via targeted installs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zeppelin-ransomware-targets-healthcare-and-it-companies/
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Zeppelin Ransomware Targets Healthcare and IT Companies
A new variant of the VegaLocker/Buran Ransomware called Zeppelin has been spotted infecting U.S. and European companies via targeted installs.