FBI Warns of Attacks on Remote Work, Distance Learning Platforms
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued a public service announcement today about the risk of attacks exploiting the increased usage of online communication platforms for remote working and distance learning. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-attacks-on-remote-work-distance-learning-platforms/
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued a public service announcement today about the risk of attacks exploiting the increased usage of online communication platforms for remote working and distance learning. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-attacks-on-remote-work-distance-learning-platforms/
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FBI Warns of Attacks on Remote Work, Distance Learning Platforms
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued a public service announcement today about the risk of attacks exploiting the increased usage of online communication platforms for remote working and distance learning.
IRS Warns of Surge in Economic Stimulus Payment Scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued a warning to alert about a surge in coronavirus-related scams over email, phone calls, or social media requesting personal information while using economic impact payments as a lure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/irs-warns-of-surge-in-economic-stimulus-payment-scams/
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued a warning to alert about a surge in coronavirus-related scams over email, phone calls, or social media requesting personal information while using economic impact payments as a lure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/irs-warns-of-surge-in-economic-stimulus-payment-scams/
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IRS Warns of Surge in Economic Stimulus Payment Scams
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued a warning to alert about a surge in coronavirus-related scams over email, phone calls, or social media requesting personal information while using economic impact payments as a lure.
WordPress Plugin Bug Can Be Exploited to Create Rogue Admins
Owners of WordPress sites who use the Contact Form 7 Datepicker plugin are urged to remove or deactivate it to prevent attackers from creating rogue admins or taking over admin sessions after exploiting an authenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-plugin-bug-can-be-exploited-to-create-rogue-admins/
Owners of WordPress sites who use the Contact Form 7 Datepicker plugin are urged to remove or deactivate it to prevent attackers from creating rogue admins or taking over admin sessions after exploiting an authenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-plugin-bug-can-be-exploited-to-create-rogue-admins/
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WordPress Plugin Bug Can Be Exploited to Create Rogue Admins
Owners of WordPress sites who use the Contact Form 7 Datepicker plugin are urged to remove or deactivate it to prevent attackers from creating rogue admins or taking over admin sessions after exploiting an authenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Twitter Reveals That Firefox Cached Private Data For Up to 7 Days
Twitter disclosed an issue in the way the Mozilla Firefox web browser cached data that may have lead to private media shared in DMs and data downloads being inadvertently stored in the browser's cache. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-reveals-that-firefox-cached-private-data-for-up-to-7-days/
Twitter disclosed an issue in the way the Mozilla Firefox web browser cached data that may have lead to private media shared in DMs and data downloads being inadvertently stored in the browser's cache. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-reveals-that-firefox-cached-private-data-for-up-to-7-days/
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Twitter Reveals That Firefox Cached Private Data For Up to 7 Days
Twitter disclosed an issue in the way the Mozilla Firefox web browser cached data that may have lead to private media shared in DMs and data downloads being inadvertently stored in the browser's cache.
New Coronavirus-Themed Malware Locks You Out of Windows
With school closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, some kids are creating malware to keep themselves occupied. Such is the case with a variety of new MBRLocker variants being released, including one with a Coronavirus theme. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-coronavirus-themed-malware-locks-you-out-of-windows/
With school closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, some kids are creating malware to keep themselves occupied. Such is the case with a variety of new MBRLocker variants being released, including one with a Coronavirus theme. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-coronavirus-themed-malware-locks-you-out-of-windows/
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New Coronavirus-Themed Malware Locks You Out of Windows
With school closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, some kids are creating malware to keep themselves occupied. Such is the case with a variety of new MBRLocker variants being released, including one with a Coronavirus theme.
Zoom's Web Client is Down, Users Report 403 Forbidden Errors
Zoom users are currently reporting that they are unable to use the Zoom web client or start and attend webinars, with reports saying that the web client is throwing '403 Forbidden' errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/zooms-web-client-is-down-users-report-403-forbidden-errors/
Zoom users are currently reporting that they are unable to use the Zoom web client or start and attend webinars, with reports saying that the web client is throwing '403 Forbidden' errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/zooms-web-client-is-down-users-report-403-forbidden-errors/
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Zoom's Web Client is Down, Users Report 403 Forbidden Errors
Zoom users are currently reporting that they are unable to use the Zoom web client or start and attend webinars, with reports saying that the web client is throwing '403 Forbidden' errors.
Apple Paid $75K For Bugs Letting Sites Hijack iPhone Cameras
Apple has paid a $75,000 bug bounty to a security researcher who chained together three different exploits that could have allowed malicious web sites to use your iPhone camera and microphone without permission. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-paid-75k-for-bugs-letting-sites-hijack-iphone-cameras/
Apple has paid a $75,000 bug bounty to a security researcher who chained together three different exploits that could have allowed malicious web sites to use your iPhone camera and microphone without permission. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-paid-75k-for-bugs-letting-sites-hijack-iphone-cameras/
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Apple Paid $75K For Bugs Letting Sites Hijack iPhone Cameras
Apple has paid a $75,000 bug bounty to a security researcher who chained together three different exploits that could have allowed malicious web sites to use your iPhone camera and microphone without permission.
Microsoft: Emotet Took Down a Network by Overheating All Computers
Microsoft says that an Emotet infection was able to take down an organization's entire network by maxing out CPUs on Windows devices and bringing its Internet connection down to a crawl after one employee was tricked to open a phishing email attachment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-emotet-took-down-a-network-by-overheating-all-computers/
Microsoft says that an Emotet infection was able to take down an organization's entire network by maxing out CPUs on Windows devices and bringing its Internet connection down to a crawl after one employee was tricked to open a phishing email attachment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-emotet-took-down-a-network-by-overheating-all-computers/
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Microsoft: Emotet Took Down a Network by Overheating All Computers
Microsoft says that an Emotet infection was able to take down an organization's entire network by maxing out CPUs on Windows devices and bringing its Internet connection down to a crawl after one employee was tricked to open a phishing email attachment.
Mozilla Patches Two Actively Exploited Firefox Zero-Days
Mozilla released Firefox 74.0.1 and Firefox ESR 68.6.1 earlier to address two critical vulnerabilities actively abused in the wild that could lead to remote code execution on vulnerable machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-patches-two-actively-exploited-firefox-zero-days/
Mozilla released Firefox 74.0.1 and Firefox ESR 68.6.1 earlier to address two critical vulnerabilities actively abused in the wild that could lead to remote code execution on vulnerable machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-patches-two-actively-exploited-firefox-zero-days/
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Mozilla Patches Two Actively Exploited Firefox Zero-Days
Mozilla released Firefox 74.0.1 and Firefox ESR 68.6.1 earlier to address two critical vulnerabilities actively abused in the wild that could lead to remote code execution on vulnerable machines.
Discord Turned Into an Account Stealer by Updated Malware
A new version of the popular AnarchyGrabber Discord malware has been released that modifies the Discord client files so that it can evade detection and steal user accounts every time someone logs into the chat service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/discord-turned-into-an-account-stealer-by-updated-malware/
A new version of the popular AnarchyGrabber Discord malware has been released that modifies the Discord client files so that it can evade detection and steal user accounts every time someone logs into the chat service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/discord-turned-into-an-account-stealer-by-updated-malware/
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Discord Turned Into an Account Stealer by Updated Malware
A new version of the popular AnarchyGrabber Discord malware has been released that modifies the Discord client files so that it can evade detection and steal user accounts every time someone logs into the chat service.
Windows PCs Exposed to Attacks by Critical HP Support Assistant Bugs
Several critical HP Support Assistant vulnerabilities expose Windows computers to remote code execution attacks and could allow attackers to elevate their privileges or to delete arbitrary files following successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-pcs-exposed-to-attacks-by-critical-hp-support-assistant-bugs/
Several critical HP Support Assistant vulnerabilities expose Windows computers to remote code execution attacks and could allow attackers to elevate their privileges or to delete arbitrary files following successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-pcs-exposed-to-attacks-by-critical-hp-support-assistant-bugs/
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Windows PCs Exposed to Attacks by Critical HP Support Assistant Bugs
Several critical HP Support Assistant vulnerabilities expose Windows computers to remote code execution attacks and could allow attackers to elevate their privileges or to delete arbitrary files following successful exploitation.
How to Use Windows 10 to Stay Focused While Working From Home
Your Windows 10 device boasts a feature that can help you concentrate on work, rather than being distracted by random WhatsApp forwards, messages, notifications, and promotional alerts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-use-windows-10-to-stay-focused-while-working-from-home/
Your Windows 10 device boasts a feature that can help you concentrate on work, rather than being distracted by random WhatsApp forwards, messages, notifications, and promotional alerts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-use-windows-10-to-stay-focused-while-working-from-home/
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How to Use Windows 10 to Stay Focused While Working From Home
Your Windows 10 device boasts a feature that can help you concentrate on work, rather than being distracted by random WhatsApp forwards, messages, notifications, and promotional alerts.
DOJ Says Zoom-Bombing is Illegal, Could Lead to Jail Time
The Department of Justice and Offices of the United States Attorneys are warning that 'Zoom-bombing' is illegal and those who are involved can be charged with federal and state crimes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/doj-says-zoom-bombing-is-illegal-could-lead-to-jail-time/
The Department of Justice and Offices of the United States Attorneys are warning that 'Zoom-bombing' is illegal and those who are involved can be charged with federal and state crimes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/doj-says-zoom-bombing-is-illegal-could-lead-to-jail-time/
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DOJ Says Zoom-Bombing is Illegal, Could Lead to Jail Time
The Department of Justice and Offices of the United States Attorneys are warning that 'Zoom-bombing' is illegal and those who are involved can be charged with federal and state crimes.
Microsoft Edge is now 2nd most popular desktop browser, beats Firefox
The Microsoft Edge browser is now being used by more people than Mozilla Firefox making it the 2nd most popular desktop browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-is-now-2nd-most-popular-desktop-browser-beats-firefox/
The Microsoft Edge browser is now being used by more people than Mozilla Firefox making it the 2nd most popular desktop browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-is-now-2nd-most-popular-desktop-browser-beats-firefox/
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Microsoft Edge is now 2nd most popular desktop browser, beats Firefox
The Microsoft Edge browser is now being used by more people than Mozilla Firefox making it the 2nd most popular desktop browser.
New Microsoft Edge features will make you more productive
Microsoft recently confirmed that it's working on Vertical tabs and Smart copy features for its new browser. With these features, Microsoft aims to improve your productivity. In this article, we'll take a closer look at each of them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-microsoft-edge-features-will-make-you-more-productive/
Microsoft recently confirmed that it's working on Vertical tabs and Smart copy features for its new browser. With these features, Microsoft aims to improve your productivity. In this article, we'll take a closer look at each of them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-microsoft-edge-features-will-make-you-more-productive/
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New Microsoft Edge features will make you more productive
Microsoft recently confirmed that it's working on Vertical tabs and Smart copy features for its new browser. With these features, Microsoft aims to improve your productivity. In this article, we'll take a closer look at each of them.
Interpol: Ransomware attacks on hospitals are increasing
The INTERPOL (short for International Criminal Police Organisation) warns that cybercriminals are increasingly attempting to lockout hospitals out of critical systems by attempting to deploy ransomware on their networks despite the currently ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interpol-ransomware-attacks-on-hospitals-are-increasing/
The INTERPOL (short for International Criminal Police Organisation) warns that cybercriminals are increasingly attempting to lockout hospitals out of critical systems by attempting to deploy ransomware on their networks despite the currently ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interpol-ransomware-attacks-on-hospitals-are-increasing/
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Interpol: Ransomware attacks on hospitals are increasing
The INTERPOL (short for International Criminal Police Organisation) warns that cybercriminals are increasingly attempting to lockout hospitals out of critical systems by attempting to deploy ransomware on their networks despite the currently ongoing COVID…
PSA: Fake Zoom installers being used to distribute malware
Attackers are taking advantage of the increased popularity of the Zoom video conferencing service to distribute installers that are bundled with malware and adware applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-fake-zoom-installers-being-used-to-distribute-malware/
Attackers are taking advantage of the increased popularity of the Zoom video conferencing service to distribute installers that are bundled with malware and adware applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-fake-zoom-installers-being-used-to-distribute-malware/
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PSA: Fake Zoom installers being used to distribute malware
Attackers are taking advantage of the increased popularity of the Zoom video conferencing service to distribute installers that are bundled with malware and adware applications.
FBI warns again of BEC scammers exploiting cloud email services
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued today a public service announcement warning of cybercriminals abusing popular cloud-based email services as part of Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-again-of-bec-scammers-exploiting-cloud-email-services/
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued today a public service announcement warning of cybercriminals abusing popular cloud-based email services as part of Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-again-of-bec-scammers-exploiting-cloud-email-services/
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FBI warns again of BEC scammers exploiting cloud email services
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued today a public service announcement warning of cybercriminals abusing popular cloud-based email services as part of Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks.
80% of all exposed Exchange servers still unpatched for critical flaw
More than 350,000 of all Microsoft Exchange servers currently exposed on the Internet haven't yet been patched against the CVE-2020-0688 post-auth remote code execution vulnerability affecting all supported Microsoft Exchange Server versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/80-percent-of-all-exposed-exchange-servers-still-unpatched-for-critical-flaw/
More than 350,000 of all Microsoft Exchange servers currently exposed on the Internet haven't yet been patched against the CVE-2020-0688 post-auth remote code execution vulnerability affecting all supported Microsoft Exchange Server versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/80-percent-of-all-exposed-exchange-servers-still-unpatched-for-critical-flaw/
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80% of all exposed Exchange servers still unpatched for critical flaw
More than 350,000 of all Microsoft Exchange servers currently exposed on the Internet haven't yet been patched against the CVE-2020-0688 post-auth remote code execution vulnerability affecting all supported Microsoft Exchange Server versions.
Microsoft script installs Folding@Home in Windows 10's Sandbox
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script that allows you to quickly start donating your CPU cycles to the Folding@Home project by deploying the program in the Windows 10 Sandbox. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-script-installs-folding-home-in-windows-10s-sandbox/
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script that allows you to quickly start donating your CPU cycles to the Folding@Home project by deploying the program in the Windows 10 Sandbox. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-script-installs-folding-home-in-windows-10s-sandbox/
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Microsoft script installs Folding@Home in Windows 10's Sandbox
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script that allows you to quickly start donating your CPU cycles to the Folding@Home project by deploying the program in the Windows 10 Sandbox.
Scammers target Australians financially affected by pandemic
Australians that were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are targeted by scammers attempting to get their hands on victims' superannuation funds partially released starting mid-April. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-target-australians-financially-affected-by-pandemic/
Australians that were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are targeted by scammers attempting to get their hands on victims' superannuation funds partially released starting mid-April. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-target-australians-financially-affected-by-pandemic/
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Scammers target Australians financially affected by pandemic
Australians that were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are targeted by scammers attempting to get their hands on victims' superannuation funds partially released starting mid-April.