TA505 Hackers Behind Maastricht University Ransomware Attack
Maastricht University (UM) disclosed that it paid the 30 bitcoin ransom requested by the attackers who encrypted some of its critical systems following a cyberattack that took place on December 23, 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ta505-hackers-behind-maastricht-university-ransomware-attack/
Maastricht University (UM) disclosed that it paid the 30 bitcoin ransom requested by the attackers who encrypted some of its critical systems following a cyberattack that took place on December 23, 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ta505-hackers-behind-maastricht-university-ransomware-attack/
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TA505 Hackers Behind Maastricht University Ransomware Attack
Maastricht University (UM) disclosed that it paid the 30 bitcoin ransom requested by the attackers who encrypted some of its critical systems following a cyberattack that took place on December 23, 2019.
Twitter Outage Prevents Users From Sending New Tweets
Twitter is experiencing a worldwide service disruption preventing users from sending tweets from the social networking platform's app, website, or TweetDeck. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-outage-prevents-users-from-sending-new-tweets/
Twitter is experiencing a worldwide service disruption preventing users from sending tweets from the social networking platform's app, website, or TweetDeck. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-outage-prevents-users-from-sending-new-tweets/
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Twitter Outage Prevents Users From Sending New Tweets
Twitter is experiencing a worldwide service disruption preventing users from sending tweets from the social networking platform's app, website, or TweetDeck.
Windows 7 Users Suddenly Can't Shut Down Their PCs, How to Fix
A "You don't have permission to shut down this computer." error is preventing Windows 7 from shutting down or restarting their computers according to user reports that came in during the last 24 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-7-users-suddenly-cant-shut-down-their-pcs-how-to-fix/
A "You don't have permission to shut down this computer." error is preventing Windows 7 from shutting down or restarting their computers according to user reports that came in during the last 24 hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-7-users-suddenly-cant-shut-down-their-pcs-how-to-fix/
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Windows 7 Users Suddenly Can't Shut Down Their PCs, How to Fix
A "You don't have permission to shut down this computer." error is preventing Windows 7 from shutting down or restarting their computers according to user reports that came in during the last 24 hours.
The Week in Ransomware - February 7th 2020 - Exploiting Drivers
This week we did not see too many new variants released, but we did have some interesting ransomware news. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-february-7th-2020-exploiting-drivers/
This week we did not see too many new variants released, but we did have some interesting ransomware news. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-february-7th-2020-exploiting-drivers/
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The Week in Ransomware - February 7th 2020 - Exploiting Drivers
This week we did not see too many new variants released, but we did have some interesting ransomware news.
Lock My PC Used By Tech Support Scammers, Dev Offers Free Recovery
Tech Support scammers are using a free utility called Lock My PC to lock users out of their PCs unless they pay the requested "support" fees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lock-my-pc-used-by-tech-support-scammers-dev-offers-free-recovery/
Tech Support scammers are using a free utility called Lock My PC to lock users out of their PCs unless they pay the requested "support" fees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lock-my-pc-used-by-tech-support-scammers-dev-offers-free-recovery/
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Lock My PC Used By Tech Support Scammers, Dev Offers Free Recovery
Tech Support scammers are using a free utility called Lock My PC to lock users out of their PCs unless they pay the requested "support" fees.
Microsoft’s Surface Duo Spotted in the Wild, Video Leaked
Microsoft said its dual-screen Android phone 'Surface Duo' won't be coming until Holiday 2020, but it looks like the phone could launch sooner than expected as Microsoft is now seeding the prototypes to more employees in the US and Canada. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-s-surface-duo-spotted-in-the-wild-video-leaked/
Microsoft said its dual-screen Android phone 'Surface Duo' won't be coming until Holiday 2020, but it looks like the phone could launch sooner than expected as Microsoft is now seeding the prototypes to more employees in the US and Canada. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-s-surface-duo-spotted-in-the-wild-video-leaked/
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Microsoft’s Surface Duo Spotted in the Wild, Video Leaked
Microsoft said its dual-screen Android phone 'Surface Duo' won't be coming until Holiday 2020, but it looks like the phone could launch sooner than expected as Microsoft is now seeding the prototypes to more employees in the US and Canada.
Windows 10 Start Menu Suggests Firefox Users Switch to Edge
Microsoft has started using the Windows 10 Start Menu to suggest that Mozilla Firefox users switch to their new Microsoft Edge browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-start-menu-suggests-firefox-users-switch-to-edge/
Microsoft has started using the Windows 10 Start Menu to suggest that Mozilla Firefox users switch to their new Microsoft Edge browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-start-menu-suggests-firefox-users-switch-to-edge/
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Windows 10 Start Menu Suggests Firefox Users Switch to Edge
Microsoft has started using the Windows 10 Start Menu to suggest that Mozilla Firefox users switch to their new Microsoft Edge browser.
Improve Your Windows 10 PC With These Free Apps
The Windows Store isn't as populated as Google and Apple's app marketplace, but there are plenty of apps that can improve your Windows 10 experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/improve-your-windows-10-pc-with-these-free-apps/
The Windows Store isn't as populated as Google and Apple's app marketplace, but there are plenty of apps that can improve your Windows 10 experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/improve-your-windows-10-pc-with-these-free-apps/
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Improve Your Windows 10 PC With These Free Apps
The Windows Store isn't as populated as Google and Apple's app marketplace, but there are plenty of apps that can improve your Windows 10 experience.
U.S. Charges Chinese Mlitary Hackers for Equifax Breach
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that four members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) 54th Research Institute were charged for allegedly hacking the credit reporting agency Equifax in 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-chinese-mlitary-hackers-for-equifax-breach/
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that four members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) 54th Research Institute were charged for allegedly hacking the credit reporting agency Equifax in 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-chinese-mlitary-hackers-for-equifax-breach/
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U.S. Charges Chinese Mlitary Hackers for Equifax Breach
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that four members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) 54th Research Institute were charged for allegedly hacking the credit reporting agency Equifax in 2017.
Ragnar Locker Ransomware Targets MSP Enterprise Support Tools
A ransomware called Ragnar Locker is specifically targeting software commonly used by managed service providers to prevent their attack from being detected and stopped. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ragnar-locker-ransomware-targets-msp-enterprise-support-tools/
A ransomware called Ragnar Locker is specifically targeting software commonly used by managed service providers to prevent their attack from being detected and stopped. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ragnar-locker-ransomware-targets-msp-enterprise-support-tools/
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Ragnar Locker Ransomware Targets MSP Enterprise Support Tools
A ransomware called Ragnar Locker is specifically targeting software commonly used by managed service providers to prevent their attack from being detected and stopped.
Windows Server 2008 Servers Don’t Boot After KB4539602 Update
Windows Server 2008 servers will no longer boot if prerequisites aren't installed before applying the out-of-band KB4539602 update released by Microsoft on February 7 to patch a wallpaper bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-server-2008-servers-don-t-boot-after-kb4539602-update/
Windows Server 2008 servers will no longer boot if prerequisites aren't installed before applying the out-of-band KB4539602 update released by Microsoft on February 7 to patch a wallpaper bug. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-server-2008-servers-don-t-boot-after-kb4539602-update/
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Windows Server 2008 Servers Don’t Boot After KB4539602 Update
Windows Server 2008 servers will no longer boot if prerequisites aren't installed before applying the out-of-band KB4539602 update released by Microsoft on February 7 to patch a wallpaper bug.
Dell SupportAssist Bug Exposes Business, Home PCs to Attacks
Dell published a security update to patch a SupportAssist Client software flaw which enables potential local attackers to execute arbitrary code with Administrator privileges on vulnerable computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dell-supportassist-bug-exposes-business-home-pcs-to-attacks/
Dell published a security update to patch a SupportAssist Client software flaw which enables potential local attackers to execute arbitrary code with Administrator privileges on vulnerable computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dell-supportassist-bug-exposes-business-home-pcs-to-attacks/
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Dell SupportAssist Bug Exposes Business, Home PCs to Attacks
Dell published a security update to patch a SupportAssist Client software flaw which enables potential local attackers to execute arbitrary code with Administrator privileges on vulnerable computers.
StockX Adds 2-Step Verification for Better Security, Enable Now
The popular online sneaker and streetwear store StockX has finally added 2-step verification to their platform so that user's accounts can be properly secured. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stockx-adds-2-step-verification-for-better-security-enable-now/
The popular online sneaker and streetwear store StockX has finally added 2-step verification to their platform so that user's accounts can be properly secured. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stockx-adds-2-step-verification-for-better-security-enable-now/
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StockX Adds 2-Step Verification for Better Security, Enable Now
The popular online sneaker and streetwear store StockX has finally added 2-step verification to their platform so that user's accounts can be properly secured.
SoundCloud Fixed API Flaws That Could Lead to Account Takeover
Social audio platform SoundCloud fixed multiple security vulnerabilities affecting its application programming interface (API) that could allow potential attackers to take over accounts, launch denial of service attacks, and exploit the service according to the Checkmarx Security Research team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/soundcloud-fixed-api-flaws-that-could-lead-to-account-takeover/
Social audio platform SoundCloud fixed multiple security vulnerabilities affecting its application programming interface (API) that could allow potential attackers to take over accounts, launch denial of service attacks, and exploit the service according to the Checkmarx Security Research team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/soundcloud-fixed-api-flaws-that-could-lead-to-account-takeover/
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SoundCloud Fixed API Flaws That Could Lead to Account Takeover
Social audio platform SoundCloud fixed multiple security vulnerabilities affecting its application programming interface (API) that could allow potential attackers to take over accounts, launch denial of service attacks, and exploit the service according…
Firefox 73 Released With Security Fixes, New DoH Provider, More
Mozilla has released Firefox 73 today, February 11th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux with bug fixes, new features, and security fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-73-released-with-security-fixes-new-doh-provider-more/
Mozilla has released Firefox 73 today, February 11th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux with bug fixes, new features, and security fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-73-released-with-security-fixes-new-doh-provider-more/
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Firefox 73 Released With Security Fixes, New DoH Provider, More
Mozilla has released Firefox 73 today, February 11th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux with bug fixes, new features, and security fixes.
FTC Warns of Ongoing Scams Using Coronavirus Bait
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns about ongoing scam campaigns that make use of the current Coronavirus global scale health crisis to bait potential targets from the United States via phishing emails, text messages, and social media. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-warns-of-ongoing-scams-using-coronavirus-bait/
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns about ongoing scam campaigns that make use of the current Coronavirus global scale health crisis to bait potential targets from the United States via phishing emails, text messages, and social media. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-warns-of-ongoing-scams-using-coronavirus-bait/
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FTC Warns of Ongoing Scams Using Coronavirus Bait
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns about ongoing scam campaigns that make use of the current Coronavirus global scale health crisis to bait potential targets from the United States via phishing emails, text messages, and social media.
Google Removes Dashlane Password Manager from Chrome Web Store
Google has removed the Dashlane password manager extension used by over 3 million users from the Chrome Web Store due to issues with 'User Data Privacy/ Use of Permissions'. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-removes-dashlane-password-manager-from-chrome-web-store/
Google has removed the Dashlane password manager extension used by over 3 million users from the Chrome Web Store due to issues with 'User Data Privacy/ Use of Permissions'. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-removes-dashlane-password-manager-from-chrome-web-store/
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Google Removes Dashlane Password Manager from Chrome Web Store
Google has removed the Dashlane password manager extension used by over 3 million users from the Chrome Web Store due to issues with 'User Data Privacy/ Use of Permissions'.
Microsoft Reveals More Windows 10X Details, Here's What we Know
Windows 10X is a streamlined version of Windows designed to be compatible with foldable and dual-screen devices. Windows 10X was announced back in October and Microsoft is planning to release it in the 'holiday 2020' with Surface Neo, but many details so far have been scarce. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-reveals-more-windows-10x-details-heres-what-we-know/
Windows 10X is a streamlined version of Windows designed to be compatible with foldable and dual-screen devices. Windows 10X was announced back in October and Microsoft is planning to release it in the 'holiday 2020' with Surface Neo, but many details so far have been scarce. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-reveals-more-windows-10x-details-heres-what-we-know/
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Microsoft Reveals More Windows 10X Details, Here's What we Know
Windows 10X is a streamlined version of Windows designed to be compatible with foldable and dual-screen devices. Windows 10X was announced back in October and Microsoft is planning to release it in the 'holiday 2020' with Surface Neo, but many details so…
Microsoft Backpedals on Forcing Bing Search for Office 365 Users
Microsoft announced today that the Microsoft Search in Bing Google Chrome extension will not be forcibly installed for Office 365 ProPlus users as the company said on January 22. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-backpedals-on-forcing-bing-search-for-office-365-users/
Microsoft announced today that the Microsoft Search in Bing Google Chrome extension will not be forcibly installed for Office 365 ProPlus users as the company said on January 22. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-backpedals-on-forcing-bing-search-for-office-365-users/
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Microsoft Backpedals on Forcing Bing Search for Office 365 Users
Microsoft announced today that the Microsoft Search in Bing Google Chrome extension will not be forcibly installed for Office 365 ProPlus users as the company said on January 22.
Adobe Releases the February 2020 Security Updates
Adobe has released its monthly security updates that fix vulnerabilities in numerous Adobe products. As many of these vulnerabilities are classified as Critical, all users are advised to install the applicable updates as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-the-february-2020-security-updates/
Adobe has released its monthly security updates that fix vulnerabilities in numerous Adobe products. As many of these vulnerabilities are classified as Critical, all users are advised to install the applicable updates as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-the-february-2020-security-updates/
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Adobe Releases the February 2020 Security Updates
Adobe has released its monthly security updates that fix vulnerabilities in numerous Adobe products. As many of these vulnerabilities are classified as Critical, all users are advised to install the applicable updates as soon as possible.
Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4532693 & KB4532691 Released
Microsoft has just published February cumulative update for Windows 10 November 2019 Update, May 2019 Update, and October 2018 Update with security fixes and general improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4532693-and-kb4532691-released/
Microsoft has just published February cumulative update for Windows 10 November 2019 Update, May 2019 Update, and October 2018 Update with security fixes and general improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4532693-and-kb4532691-released/
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Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4532693 & KB4532691 Released
Microsoft has just published February cumulative update for Windows 10 November 2019 Update, May 2019 Update, and October 2018 Update with security fixes and general improvements.