US wants to ban China Telecom over national cybersecurity risks
Several U.S. Executive Branch agencies are asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block China Telecom Americas authorization to operate within the United States over significant cybersecurity risks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-wants-to-ban-china-telecom-over-national-cybersecurity-risks/
Several U.S. Executive Branch agencies are asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block China Telecom Americas authorization to operate within the United States over significant cybersecurity risks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-wants-to-ban-china-telecom-over-national-cybersecurity-risks/
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US wants to ban China Telecom over national cybersecurity risks
Several U.S. Executive Branch agencies are asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block China Telecom Americas authorization to operate within the United States over significant cybersecurity risks.
Large email extortion campaign underway, DON'T PANIC!
A large email extortion campaign is underway telling recipients that their computer was hacked and that a video was taken through the hacked computer's webcam. The attackers then demand $1,900 in bitcoins or the video will be sent to family and friends. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/large-email-extortion-campaign-underway-dont-panic/
A large email extortion campaign is underway telling recipients that their computer was hacked and that a video was taken through the hacked computer's webcam. The attackers then demand $1,900 in bitcoins or the video will be sent to family and friends. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/large-email-extortion-campaign-underway-dont-panic/
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Large email extortion campaign underway, DON'T PANIC!
A large email extortion campaign is underway telling recipients that their computer was hacked and that a video was taken through the hacked computer's webcam. The attackers then demand $1,900 in bitcoins or the video will be sent to family and friends.
Dutch police arrests suspect behind DDoS attacks on government sites
A 19-year old man from Breda, Netherlands, was arrested today for allegedly carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that caused two Dutch government websites to shut down for several hours on March 19, 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-police-arrests-suspect-behind-ddos-attacks-on-government-sites/
A 19-year old man from Breda, Netherlands, was arrested today for allegedly carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that caused two Dutch government websites to shut down for several hours on March 19, 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-police-arrests-suspect-behind-ddos-attacks-on-government-sites/
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Dutch police arrests suspect behind DDoS attacks on government sites
A 19-year old man from Breda, Netherlands, was arrested today for allegedly carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that caused two Dutch government websites to shut down for several hours on March 19, 2020.
San Francisco Intl Airport discloses data breach after hack
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) disclosed a data breach after two of its websites, SFOConnect.com and SFOConstruction.com, were hacked during March 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/san-francisco-intl-airport-discloses-data-breach-after-hack/
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) disclosed a data breach after two of its websites, SFOConnect.com and SFOConstruction.com, were hacked during March 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/san-francisco-intl-airport-discloses-data-breach-after-hack/
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San Francisco Intl Airport discloses data breach after hack
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) disclosed a data breach after two of its websites, SFOConnect.com and SFOConstruction.com, were hacked during March 2020.
VMWare releases fix for critical vCenter Server vulnerability
VMware released a security update that fixes a critical vulnerability in the vCenter Server virtual infrastructure management platform that could allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information and potentially take control of affected virtual appliances or Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-releases-fix-for-critical-vcenter-server-vulnerability/
VMware released a security update that fixes a critical vulnerability in the vCenter Server virtual infrastructure management platform that could allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information and potentially take control of affected virtual appliances or Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-releases-fix-for-critical-vcenter-server-vulnerability/
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VMWare releases fix for critical vCenter Server vulnerability
VMware released a security update that fixes a critical vulnerability in the vCenter Server virtual infrastructure management platform that could allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information and potentially take control of affected virtual appliances…
Windows 10X: Latest news and info on Microsoft's upcoming OS
In October 2019, Microsoft revealed a 'new expression' of Windows 10 called Windows 10X. Microsoft says this new version of Windows 10 operating system is optimized to work with dual-screen or multiple screen/posture devices, such as the Surface Neo, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, and Intel prototypes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10x-latest-news-and-info-on-microsofts-upcoming-os/
In October 2019, Microsoft revealed a 'new expression' of Windows 10 called Windows 10X. Microsoft says this new version of Windows 10 operating system is optimized to work with dual-screen or multiple screen/posture devices, such as the Surface Neo, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, and Intel prototypes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10x-latest-news-and-info-on-microsofts-upcoming-os/
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Windows 10X: Latest news and info on Microsoft's upcoming OS
In October 2019, Microsoft revealed a 'new expression' of Windows 10 called Windows 10X. Microsoft says this new version of Windows 10 operating system is optimized to work with dual-screen or multiple screen/posture devices, such as the Surface Neo, Lenovo…
YouTube borked when users enable Firefox anti-fingerprinting
Firefox users have recently started to notice that YouTube does not display videos properly when they enable the browser's anti-fingerprinting technology for better privacy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/youtube-borked-when-users-enable-firefox-anti-fingerprinting/
Firefox users have recently started to notice that YouTube does not display videos properly when they enable the browser's anti-fingerprinting technology for better privacy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/youtube-borked-when-users-enable-firefox-anti-fingerprinting/
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YouTube borked when users enable Firefox anti-fingerprinting
Firefox users have recently started to notice that YouTube does not display videos properly when they enable the browser's anti-fingerprinting technology for better privacy.
Windows Defender incorrectly flagged Winaero Tweaker as HackTool
Users are reporting that the popular third-party Windows tweaking app called 'Winaero Tweaker' has been flagged as 'potentially unwanted software' or 'Hacktool' in Windows Defender. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-defender-incorrectly-flagged-winaero-tweaker-as-hacktool/
Users are reporting that the popular third-party Windows tweaking app called 'Winaero Tweaker' has been flagged as 'potentially unwanted software' or 'Hacktool' in Windows Defender. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-defender-incorrectly-flagged-winaero-tweaker-as-hacktool/
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Windows Defender incorrectly flagged Winaero Tweaker as HackTool
Users are reporting that the popular third-party Windows tweaking app called 'Winaero Tweaker' has been flagged as 'potentially unwanted software' or 'Hacktool' in Windows Defender.
The Week in Ransomware - April 3rd 2020 - No Sign of Letting Up
Over the past two week, we have seen an increase in warnings from law enforcement agencies stating that healthcare organizations need to be on high alert for attacks by ransomware operators and other attackers who are looking to capitalize on the Coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-april-3rd-2020-no-sign-of-letting-up/
Over the past two week, we have seen an increase in warnings from law enforcement agencies stating that healthcare organizations need to be on high alert for attacks by ransomware operators and other attackers who are looking to capitalize on the Coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-april-3rd-2020-no-sign-of-letting-up/
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The Week in Ransomware - April 3rd 2020 - No Sign of Letting Up
Over the past two week, we have seen an increase in warnings from law enforcement agencies stating that healthcare organizations need to be on high alert for attacks by ransomware operators and other attackers who are looking to capitalize on the Coronavirus…
Windows 10: The new hidden features found in preview builds
With the latest Windows 10 Insider build, new hidden features have been found that add long-awaited media controls to the volume flyout and a new settings page that shows a 'What's New' section for the current Windows release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-the-new-hidden-features-found-in-preview-builds/
With the latest Windows 10 Insider build, new hidden features have been found that add long-awaited media controls to the volume flyout and a new settings page that shows a 'What's New' section for the current Windows release. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-the-new-hidden-features-found-in-preview-builds/
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Windows 10: The new hidden features found in preview builds
With the latest Windows 10 Insider build, new hidden features have been found that add long-awaited media controls to the volume flyout and a new settings page that shows a 'What's New' section for the current Windows release.
Sodinokibi Ransomware to stop taking Bitcoin to hide money trail
The Sodinokibi Ransomware has started to accept the Monero cryptocurrency to make it harder for law enforcement to track ransom payments and plans to stop allowing bitcoin payments in the future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sodinokibi-ransomware-to-stop-taking-bitcoin-to-hide-money-trail/
The Sodinokibi Ransomware has started to accept the Monero cryptocurrency to make it harder for law enforcement to track ransom payments and plans to stop allowing bitcoin payments in the future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sodinokibi-ransomware-to-stop-taking-bitcoin-to-hide-money-trail/
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Sodinokibi Ransomware to stop taking Bitcoin to hide money trail
The Sodinokibi Ransomware has started to accept the Monero cryptocurrency to make it harder for law enforcement to track ransom payments and plans to stop allowing bitcoin payments in the future.
New Wiper Malware impersonates security researchers as prank
A malware distributor has decided to play a nasty prank by locking victim's computers before they can start Windows and then blaming the infection on two well-known and respected security researchers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-wiper-malware-impersonates-security-researchers-as-prank/
A malware distributor has decided to play a nasty prank by locking victim's computers before they can start Windows and then blaming the infection on two well-known and respected security researchers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-wiper-malware-impersonates-security-researchers-as-prank/
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New Wiper Malware impersonates security researchers as prank
A malware distributor has decided to play a nasty prank by locking victim's computers before they can start Windows and then blaming the infection on two well-known and respected security researchers.
Credit card thieves target WooCommerce sites with new skimmer
Credit card thieves are targeting WordPress e-commerce sites using the WooCommerce plugin using a dedicated JavaScript-based card-skimmer malware instead of run-of-the-mill attempts to redirect payments to attacker-controlled accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/credit-card-thieves-target-woocommerce-sites-with-new-skimmer/
Credit card thieves are targeting WordPress e-commerce sites using the WooCommerce plugin using a dedicated JavaScript-based card-skimmer malware instead of run-of-the-mill attempts to redirect payments to attacker-controlled accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/credit-card-thieves-target-woocommerce-sites-with-new-skimmer/
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Credit card thieves target WooCommerce sites with new skimmer
Credit card thieves are targeting WordPress e-commerce sites using the WooCommerce plugin using a dedicated JavaScript-based card-skimmer malware instead of run-of-the-mill attempts to redirect payments to attacker-controlled accounts.
Microsoft Outlook outage affecting Australians since Saturday
Microsoft's Outlook.com webmail service has been going through a three-day-long outage that has prevented Australian users from accessing or signing in over the weekend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-outlook-outage-affecting-australians-since-saturday/
Microsoft's Outlook.com webmail service has been going through a three-day-long outage that has prevented Australian users from accessing or signing in over the weekend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-outlook-outage-affecting-australians-since-saturday/
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Microsoft Outlook outage affecting Australians since Saturday
Microsoft's Outlook.com webmail service has been going through a three-day-long outage that has prevented Australian users from accessing or signing in over the weekend.
Over 500,000 Zoom accounts sold on hacker forums, the dark web
Over 500 hundred thousand Zoom accounts are being sold on the dark web and hacker forums for less than a penny each, and in some cases, given away for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-500-000-zoom-accounts-sold-on-hacker-forums-the-dark-web/
Over 500 hundred thousand Zoom accounts are being sold on the dark web and hacker forums for less than a penny each, and in some cases, given away for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-500-000-zoom-accounts-sold-on-hacker-forums-the-dark-web/
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Over 500,000 Zoom accounts sold on hacker forums, the dark web
Over 500,000 Zoom accounts are being sold on the dark web and hacker forums for less than a penny each, and in some cases, given away for free.
Cloudflare drops Google's reCAPTCHA due to privacy concerns
Cloudflare announced that it has moved from Google's reCAPTCHA to hCaptcha, an independent alternative CAPTCHA provider focused on user privacy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-drops-googles-recaptcha-due-to-privacy-concerns/
Cloudflare announced that it has moved from Google's reCAPTCHA to hCaptcha, an independent alternative CAPTCHA provider focused on user privacy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-drops-googles-recaptcha-due-to-privacy-concerns/
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Cloudflare drops Google's reCAPTCHA due to privacy concerns
Cloudflare announced that it has moved from Google's reCAPTCHA to hCaptcha, an independent alternative CAPTCHA provider focused on user privacy.
US consumers report $12M in COVID-19 scam losses since January
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that approximately $12 million were lost to Coronavirus-related scams according to consumer reports received since January 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-consumers-report-12m-in-covid-19-scam-losses-since-january/
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that approximately $12 million were lost to Coronavirus-related scams according to consumer reports received since January 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-consumers-report-12m-in-covid-19-scam-losses-since-january/
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US consumers report $12M in COVID-19 scam losses since January
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that approximately $12 million were lost to Coronavirus-related scams according to consumer reports received since January 2020.
Google reenables FTP support in Chrome due to pandemic
After disabling FTP support in Google Chrome 81, Google has decided to reenable it again to prevent outages and difficulties in accessing information during the Coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-reenables-ftp-support-in-chrome-due-to-pandemic/
After disabling FTP support in Google Chrome 81, Google has decided to reenable it again to prevent outages and difficulties in accessing information during the Coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-reenables-ftp-support-in-chrome-due-to-pandemic/
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Google reenables FTP support in Chrome due to pandemic
After disabling FTP support in Google Chrome 81, Google has decided to reenable it again to prevent outages and difficulties in accessing information during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Russian hackers tried to steal San Francisco airport Windows accounts
The hack of employee web sites belonging to the San Francisco International Airport has been attributed to a Russian hacker group who used the SMB protocol to steal Windows passwords. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-tried-to-steal-san-francisco-airport-windows-accounts/
The hack of employee web sites belonging to the San Francisco International Airport has been attributed to a Russian hacker group who used the SMB protocol to steal Windows passwords. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-tried-to-steal-san-francisco-airport-windows-accounts/
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Russian hackers tried to steal San Francisco airport Windows accounts
The hack of employee web sites belonging to the San Francisco International Airport has been attributed to a Russian hacker group who used the SMB protocol to steal Windows passwords.
FBI warns of ongoing COVID-19 scams targeting govt, health care
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned government agencies and health care organizations of ongoing BEC schemes exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as an overall increase in cryptocurrency and health care fraud scam activity targeting consumers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-ongoing-covid-19-scams-targeting-govt-health-care/
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned government agencies and health care organizations of ongoing BEC schemes exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as an overall increase in cryptocurrency and health care fraud scam activity targeting consumers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-ongoing-covid-19-scams-targeting-govt-health-care/
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FBI warns of ongoing COVID-19 scams targeting govt, health care
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned government agencies and health care organizations of ongoing BEC schemes exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as an overall increase in cryptocurrency and health care fraud scam activity targeting…
Microsoft delays end of support for older Windows, software versions
Microsoft has delayed the end of support dates for Windows 10 version 1709/1809 and older software and services to reduce the stress already being felt by organizations during the Coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-delays-end-of-support-for-older-windows-software-versions/
Microsoft has delayed the end of support dates for Windows 10 version 1709/1809 and older software and services to reduce the stress already being felt by organizations during the Coronavirus pandemic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-delays-end-of-support-for-older-windows-software-versions/
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Microsoft delays end of support for older Windows, software versions
Microsoft has delayed the end of support dates for Windows 10 version 1709/1809 and older software and services to reduce the stress already being felt by organizations during the Coronavirus pandemic.