Ryuk Ransomware Keeps Targeting Hospitals During the Pandemic
The Ryuk Ransomware operators to continue to target hospitals even as these organizations are overwhelmed during the Coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-keeps-targeting-hospitals-during-the-pandemic/
The Ryuk Ransomware operators to continue to target hospitals even as these organizations are overwhelmed during the Coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-keeps-targeting-hospitals-during-the-pandemic/
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Ryuk Ransomware Keeps Targeting Hospitals During the Pandemic
The Ryuk Ransomware operators to continue to target hospitals even as these organizations are overwhelmed during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Google Warned Users of 40,000 State-Sponsored Attacks in 2019
Google says that it delivered almost 40,000 alerts of state-sponsored phishing or malware hacking attempts to its users during 2019, with a 25% drop when compared to the previous year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-warned-users-of-40-000-state-sponsored-attacks-in-2019/
Google says that it delivered almost 40,000 alerts of state-sponsored phishing or malware hacking attempts to its users during 2019, with a 25% drop when compared to the previous year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-warned-users-of-40-000-state-sponsored-attacks-in-2019/
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Google Warned Users of 40,000 State-Sponsored Attacks in 2019
Google says that it delivered almost 40,000 alerts of state-sponsored phishing or malware hacking attempts to its users during 2019, with a 25% drop when compared to the previous year.
Russian-Speaking Hackers Attack Pharma, Manufacturing Companies in Europe
Malware belonging to Russian-speaking threat actors was used in attacks in late January against at least two European companies in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-speaking-hackers-attack-pharma-manufacturing-companies-in-europe/
Malware belonging to Russian-speaking threat actors was used in attacks in late January against at least two European companies in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-speaking-hackers-attack-pharma-manufacturing-companies-in-europe/
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Russian-Speaking Hackers Attack Pharma, Manufacturing Companies in Europe
Malware belonging to Russian-speaking threat actors was used in attacks in late January against at least two European companies in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.
Actively Exploited Windows Font Parsing Bugs Get Temporary Fix
Until Microsoft releases a patch for two critical vulnerabilities affecting the font parsing component in all supported versions of Windows, some users can apply temporary protection in the form of a micropatch that prevents exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/actively-exploited-windows-font-parsing-bugs-get-temporary-fix/
Until Microsoft releases a patch for two critical vulnerabilities affecting the font parsing component in all supported versions of Windows, some users can apply temporary protection in the form of a micropatch that prevents exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/actively-exploited-windows-font-parsing-bugs-get-temporary-fix/
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Actively Exploited Windows Font Parsing Bugs Get Temporary Fix
Until Microsoft releases a patch for two critical vulnerabilities affecting the font parsing component in all supported versions of Windows, some users can apply temporary protection in the form of a micropatch that prevents exploitation.
Google Advises Against Disabling Sites During the Pandemic
Google warns businesses against disabling their websites during the COVID-19 and, instead, recommends limiting their functionality to avoid being penalized in Google Search results. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-advises-against-disabling-sites-during-the-pandemic/
Google warns businesses against disabling their websites during the COVID-19 and, instead, recommends limiting their functionality to avoid being penalized in Google Search results. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-advises-against-disabling-sites-during-the-pandemic/
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Google Advises Against Disabling Sites During the Pandemic
Google warns businesses against disabling their websites during the COVID-19 and, instead, recommends limiting their functionality to avoid being penalized in Google Search results.
FBI: Hackers Sending Malicious USB Drives & Teddy Bears via USPS
Hackers from the FIN7 cybercriminal group have been targeting various businesses with malicious USB devices acting as a keyboard when plugged into a computer. Injected commands download and execute a JavaScript backdoor associated with this actor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-hackers-sending-malicious-usb-drives-and-teddy-bears-via-usps/
Hackers from the FIN7 cybercriminal group have been targeting various businesses with malicious USB devices acting as a keyboard when plugged into a computer. Injected commands download and execute a JavaScript backdoor associated with this actor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-hackers-sending-malicious-usb-drives-and-teddy-bears-via-usps/
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FBI: Hackers Sending Malicious USB Drives & Teddy Bears via USPS
Hackers from the FIN7 cybercriminal group have been targeting various businesses with malicious USB devices acting as a keyboard when plugged into a computer. Injected commands download and execute a JavaScript backdoor associated with this actor.
US Small Business Administration Grants Used as Phishing Bait
Attackers are attempting to deliver Remcos remote access tool (RAT) payloads on the systems of small businesses via phishing emails impersonating the U.S. Small Business Administration (U.S. SBA). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-small-business-administration-grants-used-as-phishing-bait/
Attackers are attempting to deliver Remcos remote access tool (RAT) payloads on the systems of small businesses via phishing emails impersonating the U.S. Small Business Administration (U.S. SBA). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-small-business-administration-grants-used-as-phishing-bait/
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US Small Business Administration Grants Used as Phishing Bait
Attackers are attempting to deliver Remcos remote access tool (RAT) payloads on the systems of small businesses via phishing emails impersonating the U.S. Small Business Administration (U.S. SBA).
The Week in Ransomware - March 27th 2020 - Don't Attack Hospitals!
This two-week edition covers a lot of new ransomware variants, including attackers utilizing Coronavirus-themes for their phishing scams and ransomware variants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-27th-2020-dont-attack-hospitals/
This two-week edition covers a lot of new ransomware variants, including attackers utilizing Coronavirus-themes for their phishing scams and ransomware variants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-27th-2020-dont-attack-hospitals/
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The Week in Ransomware - March 27th 2020 - Don't Attack Hospitals!
This two-week edition covers a lot of new ransomware variants, including attackers utilizing Coronavirus-themes for their phishing scams and ransomware variants.
FTC Warns VoIP Providers to Stop Facilitating Coronavirus Scams
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned nine VoIP service providers against assisting and facilitating illegal robocalls designed to capitalize on public anxiety surrounding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-warns-voip-providers-to-stop-facilitating-coronavirus-scams/
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned nine VoIP service providers against assisting and facilitating illegal robocalls designed to capitalize on public anxiety surrounding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-warns-voip-providers-to-stop-facilitating-coronavirus-scams/
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FTC Warns VoIP Providers to Stop Facilitating Coronavirus Scams
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned nine VoIP service providers against assisting and facilitating illegal robocalls designed to capitalize on public anxiety surrounding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
Microsoft's Windows 10 Dockable 'News Bar' Now In Beta
Microsoft is releasing a new app for Windows 10 called the "Windows News Bar" that will display a docked bar containing news stories from Microsoft News and acts as a stock picker for monitored stocks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-windows-10-dockable-news-bar-now-in-beta/
Microsoft is releasing a new app for Windows 10 called the "Windows News Bar" that will display a docked bar containing news stories from Microsoft News and acts as a stock picker for monitored stocks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsofts-windows-10-dockable-news-bar-now-in-beta/
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Microsoft's Windows 10 Dockable 'News Bar' Now In Beta
Microsoft is releasing a new app for Windows 10 called the "Windows News Bar" that will display a docked bar containing news stories from Microsoft News and acts as a stock picker for monitored stocks.
Phishing Attack Says You're Exposed to Coronavirus, Spreads Malware
A new phishing campaign has been spotted that pretends to be from a local hospital telling the recipient that they have been exposed to the Coronavirus and that they need to be tested. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attack-says-youre-exposed-to-coronavirus-spreads-malware/
A new phishing campaign has been spotted that pretends to be from a local hospital telling the recipient that they have been exposed to the Coronavirus and that they need to be tested. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-attack-says-youre-exposed-to-coronavirus-spreads-malware/
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Phishing Attack Says You're Exposed to Coronavirus, Spreads Malware
A new phishing campaign has been spotted that pretends to be from a local hospital telling the recipient that they have been exposed to the Coronavirus and that they need to be tested.
How to Replace Windows 10 System Programs With Non-Microsoft Apps
Windows 10 contains programs, such as Notepad and Task Manager, that we have come to love and use often as part of our daily use of a Windows computer. Sometimes, though, you may find that you want to replace these programs with more feature-rich third-party programs, but still be able to launch them like you have gotten used to. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-replace-windows-10-system-programs-with-non-microsoft-apps/
Windows 10 contains programs, such as Notepad and Task Manager, that we have come to love and use often as part of our daily use of a Windows computer. Sometimes, though, you may find that you want to replace these programs with more feature-rich third-party programs, but still be able to launch them like you have gotten used to. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-replace-windows-10-system-programs-with-non-microsoft-apps/
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How to Replace Windows 10 System Programs With Non-Microsoft Apps
Windows 10 contains programs, such as Notepad and Task Manager, that we have come to love and use often as part of our daily use of a Windows computer. Sometimes, though, you may find that you want to replace these programs with more feature-rich third-party…
Microsoft Cloud Services See 775% Growth As More Work Remotely
As an increasing amount of countries, U.S. states, and companies move towards a remote workforce and social distancing, Microsoft has seen an explosive 775% growth in its cloud services due to the increased demand in video conferencing, remote collaboration software, remote Azure active directory services, and game console use. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-cloud-services-see-775-percent-growth-as-more-work-remotely/
As an increasing amount of countries, U.S. states, and companies move towards a remote workforce and social distancing, Microsoft has seen an explosive 775% growth in its cloud services due to the increased demand in video conferencing, remote collaboration software, remote Azure active directory services, and game console use. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-cloud-services-see-775-percent-growth-as-more-work-remotely/
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Microsoft Cloud Services See 775% Growth As More Work Remotely
As an increasing amount of countries, U.S. states, and companies move towards a remote workforce and social distancing, Microsoft has seen an explosive 775% growth in its cloud services due to the increased demand in video conferencing, remote collaboration…
Microsoft Announces New Microsoft 365 Features for Consumers
Microsoft has announced today a new Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription for consumers that gives users access to Office, OneDrive, and Outlook. a new Family Safety App, and Teams for Consumer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-microsoft-365-features-for-consumers/
Microsoft has announced today a new Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription for consumers that gives users access to Office, OneDrive, and Outlook. a new Family Safety App, and Teams for Consumer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-microsoft-365-features-for-consumers/
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Microsoft Announces New Microsoft 365 Features for Consumers
Microsoft has announced today a new Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription for consumers that gives users access to Office, OneDrive, and Outlook. a new Family Safety App, and Teams for Consumer.
Hackers Take Advantage of Zoom's Popularity to Push Malware
Attackers are attempting to take advantage of Zoom's increasing user base since the COVID-19 outbreak started by registering hundreds of new Zoom-themed domains for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-take-advantage-of-zooms-popularity-to-push-malware/
Attackers are attempting to take advantage of Zoom's increasing user base since the COVID-19 outbreak started by registering hundreds of new Zoom-themed domains for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-take-advantage-of-zooms-popularity-to-push-malware/
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Hackers Take Advantage of Zoom's Popularity to Push Malware
Attackers are attempting to take advantage of Zoom's increasing user base since the COVID-19 outbreak started by registering hundreds of new Zoom-themed domains for malicious purposes.
Microsoft Edge to Warn Of Credentials Leaked in Data Breaches
Microsoft Edge is introducing a new feature called "Password Monitor" that will alert users if their login credentials have been leaked in data breaches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-to-warn-of-credentials-leaked-in-data-breaches/
Microsoft Edge is introducing a new feature called "Password Monitor" that will alert users if their login credentials have been leaked in data breaches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-to-warn-of-credentials-leaked-in-data-breaches/
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Microsoft Edge to Warn Of Credentials Leaked in Data Breaches
Microsoft Edge is introducing a new feature called "Password Monitor" that will alert users if their login credentials have been leaked in data breaches.
UK's ICO Says Mobile Tracking is Legal During COVID-19 Crisis
UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced over the weekend that the government can use anonymized mobile phone tracking data to help fight the current coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uks-ico-says-mobile-tracking-is-legal-during-covid-19-crisis/
UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced over the weekend that the government can use anonymized mobile phone tracking data to help fight the current coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uks-ico-says-mobile-tracking-is-legal-during-covid-19-crisis/
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UK's ICO Says Mobile Tracking is Legal During COVID-19 Crisis
UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced over the weekend that the government can use anonymized mobile phone tracking data to help fight the current coronavirus pandemic.
Banking Malware Spreading via COVID-19 Relief Payment Phishing
The Zeus Sphinx banking Trojan has recently resurfaced after a three years hiatus as part of a coronavirus-themed phishing campaign, the most common theme behind most attacks by far during the current pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-malware-spreading-via-covid-19-relief-payment-phishing/
The Zeus Sphinx banking Trojan has recently resurfaced after a three years hiatus as part of a coronavirus-themed phishing campaign, the most common theme behind most attacks by far during the current pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-malware-spreading-via-covid-19-relief-payment-phishing/
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Banking Malware Spreading via COVID-19 Relief Payment Phishing
The Zeus Sphinx banking Trojan has recently resurfaced after a three years hiatus as part of a coronavirus-themed phishing campaign, the most common theme behind most attacks by far during the current pandemic.
FBI Warns of Ongoing Zoom-Bombing Attacks on Video Meetings
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned today of hijackers who join Zoom video conferences used for online lessons and business meetings with the end goal of disrupting them or for pulling pranks that could be later shared on social media platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-ongoing-zoom-bombing-attacks-on-video-meetings/
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned today of hijackers who join Zoom video conferences used for online lessons and business meetings with the end goal of disrupting them or for pulling pranks that could be later shared on social media platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-ongoing-zoom-bombing-attacks-on-video-meetings/
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FBI Warns of Ongoing Zoom-Bombing Attacks on Video Meetings
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned today of hijackers who join Zoom video conferences used for online lessons and business meetings with the end goal of disrupting them or for pulling pranks that could be later shared on social media platforms.
Windows 10 KB4554364 Update Fixes Internet Connectivity Issues
Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows 10 update to fix a bug that was causing internet connectivity issues on devices with proxies, including virtual private networks (VPNs). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4554364-update-fixes-internet-connectivity-issues/
Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows 10 update to fix a bug that was causing internet connectivity issues on devices with proxies, including virtual private networks (VPNs). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4554364-update-fixes-internet-connectivity-issues/
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Windows 10 KB4554364 Update Fixes Internet Connectivity Issues
Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows 10 update to fix a bug that was causing internet connectivity issues on devices with proxies, including virtual private networks (VPNs).
Grammarly is Now Available for Microsoft Word on Mac
Grammarly has announced that its AI-driven writing assistant is now available for Mac users as an add-in for Microsoft Word. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/grammarly-is-now-available-for-microsoft-word-on-mac/
Grammarly has announced that its AI-driven writing assistant is now available for Mac users as an add-in for Microsoft Word. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/grammarly-is-now-available-for-microsoft-word-on-mac/
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Grammarly is Now Available for Microsoft Word on Mac
Grammarly has announced that its AI-driven writing assistant is now available for Mac users as an add-in for Microsoft Word.