Microsoft dev fixes major annoyance in Chromium browser
A Microsoft developer has contributed a fix for an annoying behavior that has been plaguing web browsers built off of the Chromium engine, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-dev-fixes-major-annoyance-in-chromium-browser/
A Microsoft developer has contributed a fix for an annoying behavior that has been plaguing web browsers built off of the Chromium engine, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-dev-fixes-major-annoyance-in-chromium-browser/
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Microsoft dev fixes major annoyance in Chromium browser
A Microsoft developer has contributed a fix for an annoying behavior that has been plaguing web browsers built off of the Chromium engine, such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
Fitness Depot hit by data breach after ISP fails to 'activate the antivirus'
Canadian retailer Fitness Depot announced customers that its e-commerce platform was compromised by attackers who were able to steal their personal and financial information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fitness-depot-hit-by-data-breach-after-isp-fails-to-activate-the-antivirus/
Canadian retailer Fitness Depot announced customers that its e-commerce platform was compromised by attackers who were able to steal their personal and financial information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fitness-depot-hit-by-data-breach-after-isp-fails-to-activate-the-antivirus/
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Fitness Depot hit by data breach after ISP fails to 'activate the antivirus'
Canadian retailer Fitness Depot announced customers that its e-commerce platform was compromised by attackers who were able to steal their personal and financial information.
US aerospace services provider breached by Maze Ransomware
The Maze Ransomware gang breached and successfully encrypted the systems of VT San Antonio Aerospace, as well as stole and leaked unencrypted files from the company's compromised devices in April 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-aerospace-services-provider-breached-by-maze-ransomware/
The Maze Ransomware gang breached and successfully encrypted the systems of VT San Antonio Aerospace, as well as stole and leaked unencrypted files from the company's compromised devices in April 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-aerospace-services-provider-breached-by-maze-ransomware/
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US aerospace services provider breached by Maze Ransomware
The Maze Ransomware gang breached and successfully encrypted the systems of VT San Antonio Aerospace, as well as stole and leaked unencrypted files from the company's compromised devices in April 2020.
The Week in Ransomware - June 5th 2020 - Threat actors team up
It was quite a busy week with lots of new developments, including ransomware operations teaming up, new extortion tactics, and significant cyberattacks revealed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-5th-2020-threat-actors-team-up/
It was quite a busy week with lots of new developments, including ransomware operations teaming up, new extortion tactics, and significant cyberattacks revealed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-5th-2020-threat-actors-team-up/
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The Week in Ransomware - June 5th 2020 - Threat actors team up
It was quite a busy week with lots of new developments, including ransomware operations teaming up, new extortion tactics, and significant cyberattacks revealed.
Windows 10 Start Menu promo for Microsoft Edge can't be disabled
Microsoft has recently started to show advertisements for Microsoft Edge every time you search for a competing browser, and there is no way to prevent it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-start-menu-promo-for-microsoft-edge-cant-be-disabled/
Microsoft has recently started to show advertisements for Microsoft Edge every time you search for a competing browser, and there is no way to prevent it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-start-menu-promo-for-microsoft-edge-cant-be-disabled/
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Windows 10 Start Menu promo for Microsoft Edge can't be disabled
Microsoft has recently started to show advertisements for Microsoft Edge every time you search for a competing browser, and there is no way to prevent it.
ZEE5 allegedly hacked by 'Korean hackers', customer info at risk
A hacker identifying themselves as "John Wick" and "Korean Hackers" claim to have breached the systems for Indian media giant ZEE5 and are threatening to sell the database on criminal markets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zee5-allegedly-hacked-by-korean-hackers-customer-info-at-risk/
A hacker identifying themselves as "John Wick" and "Korean Hackers" claim to have breached the systems for Indian media giant ZEE5 and are threatening to sell the database on criminal markets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zee5-allegedly-hacked-by-korean-hackers-customer-info-at-risk/
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ZEE5 allegedly hacked by 'Korean hackers', customer info at risk
A hacker identifying themselves as "John Wick" and "Korean Hackers" claim to have breached the systems for Indian media giant ZEE5 and are threatening to sell the database on criminal markets.
How to free up space after Windows 10 May 2020 Update
If May 2020 Update is running smoothly on your PC, here's how you can reclaim gigs of drive space by removing files of the previous version of Windows 10 such as the November 2019 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-free-up-space-after-windows-10-may-2020-update/
If May 2020 Update is running smoothly on your PC, here's how you can reclaim gigs of drive space by removing files of the previous version of Windows 10 such as the November 2019 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-free-up-space-after-windows-10-may-2020-update/
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How to free up space after Windows 10 May 2020 Update
If May 2020 Update is running smoothly on your PC, here's how you can reclaim gigs of drive space by removing files of the previous version of Windows 10 such as the November 2019 Update.
Fake ransomware decryptor double-encrypts desperate victims' files
A fake decryptor for the STOP Djvu Ransomware is being distributed that lures already desperate people with the promise of free decryption. Instead of getting their files back for free, they are infected with another ransomware that makes their situation even worse. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-ransomware-decryptor-double-encrypts-desperate-victims-files/
A fake decryptor for the STOP Djvu Ransomware is being distributed that lures already desperate people with the promise of free decryption. Instead of getting their files back for free, they are infected with another ransomware that makes their situation even worse. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-ransomware-decryptor-double-encrypts-desperate-victims-files/
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Fake ransomware decryptor double-encrypts desperate victims' files
A fake decryptor for the STOP Djvu Ransomware is being distributed that lures already desperate people with the promise of free decryption. Instead of getting their files back for free, they are infected with another ransomware that makes their situation…
Using the Windows 10 Health Dashboard to track known issues
To track known issues in Windows 10 that Microsoft is aware of and actively resolving, you can use a Windows 10 Health Dashboard tool. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/using-the-windows-10-health-dashboard-to-track-known-issues/
To track known issues in Windows 10 that Microsoft is aware of and actively resolving, you can use a Windows 10 Health Dashboard tool. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/using-the-windows-10-health-dashboard-to-track-known-issues/
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Using the Windows 10 Health Dashboard to track known issues
To track known issues in Windows 10 that Microsoft is aware of and actively resolving, you can use a Windows 10 Health Dashboard tool.
uBlock Origin for Chrome now blocks port scans on most sites
A recent update to an ad block filter list now allows the uBlock Origin extension to block most of the known sites that perform port scans of your local Windows computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ublock-origin-for-chrome-now-blocks-port-scans-on-most-sites/
A recent update to an ad block filter list now allows the uBlock Origin extension to block most of the known sites that perform port scans of your local Windows computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ublock-origin-for-chrome-now-blocks-port-scans-on-most-sites/
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uBlock Origin ad blocker now blocks port scans on most sites
A recent update to an ad block filter list now allows the uBlock Origin extension to block most of the known sites that perform port scans of your local Windows computer.
How to uninstall Cortana on Windows 10 May 2020 Update
Starting with the release of Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Cortana is now a standalone app and it's no longer an integral part of the platform. If you don't use Cortana, here's how you can block and remove it from your system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-uninstall-cortana-on-windows-10-may-2020-update/
Starting with the release of Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Cortana is now a standalone app and it's no longer an integral part of the platform. If you don't use Cortana, here's how you can block and remove it from your system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-uninstall-cortana-on-windows-10-may-2020-update/
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How to uninstall Cortana on Windows 10 May 2020 Update
Starting with the release of Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Cortana is now a standalone app and it's no longer an integral part of the platform. If you don't use Cortana, here's how you can block and remove it from your system.
Google's indexing of WhatsApp numbers raises privacy concerns
Google is indexing the phone numbers used on WhatsApp, and a researcher is concerned that it could cause privacy issues or be used for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/googles-indexing-of-whatsapp-numbers-raises-privacy-concerns/
Google is indexing the phone numbers used on WhatsApp, and a researcher is concerned that it could cause privacy issues or be used for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/googles-indexing-of-whatsapp-numbers-raises-privacy-concerns/
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Google's indexing of WhatsApp numbers raises privacy concerns
Google is indexing the phone numbers used on WhatsApp, and a researcher is concerned that it could cause privacy issues or be used for malicious purposes.
Windows 10 2004: external displays go black when drawing in Word
Microsoft says that external displays might go black if Windows 10, version 2004 users try to draw in apps including but not limited to Microsoft Office Word and Whiteboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-2004-external-displays-go-black-when-drawing-in-word/
Microsoft says that external displays might go black if Windows 10, version 2004 users try to draw in apps including but not limited to Microsoft Office Word and Whiteboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-2004-external-displays-go-black-when-drawing-in-word/
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Windows 10 2004: external displays go black when drawing in Word
Microsoft says that external displays might go black if Windows 10, version 2004 users try to draw in apps including but not limited to Microsoft Office Word and Whiteboard.
Honda investigates possible ransomware attack, networks impacted
Compute networks in Europe and Japan from giant car maker Honda have been affected by issues that could be related to a cyber attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/honda-investigates-possible-ransomware-attack-networks-impacted/
Compute networks in Europe and Japan from giant car maker Honda have been affected by issues that could be related to a cyber attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/honda-investigates-possible-ransomware-attack-networks-impacted/
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Honda investigates possible ransomware attack, networks impacted
Computer networks in Europe and Japan from car manufacturer giant Honda have been affected by issues that are reportedly related to a SNAKE Ransomware cyber-attack.
Facebook sues company for registering impostor domains
Facebook filed a lawsuit today against Compsys Domain Solutions Private Ltd, an Indian provider of proxy/privacy services, for registering domains that impersonate Facebook apps and were allegedly used for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-sues-company-for-registering-impostor-domains/
Facebook filed a lawsuit today against Compsys Domain Solutions Private Ltd, an Indian provider of proxy/privacy services, for registering domains that impersonate Facebook apps and were allegedly used for malicious purposes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/facebook-sues-company-for-registering-impostor-domains/
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Facebook sues companies for registering impostor domains
Facebook filed a lawsuit today against 12 domain names registered by Compsys Domain Solutions Private Ltd, an Indian provider of proxy/privacy services, domains that impersonate Facebook apps and were allegedly used for malicious purposes
New Avaddon Ransomware launches in massive smiley spam campaign
With a wink and a smile, the new Avaddon Ransomware has come alive in a massive spam campaign targeting users worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-avaddon-ransomware-launches-in-massive-smiley-spam-campaign/
With a wink and a smile, the new Avaddon Ransomware has come alive in a massive spam campaign targeting users worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-avaddon-ransomware-launches-in-massive-smiley-spam-campaign/
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New Avaddon Ransomware launches in massive smiley spam campaign
With a wink and a smile, the new Avaddon Ransomware has come alive in a massive spam campaign targeting users worldwide.
US energy providers hit with new malware in targeted attacks
Several U.S. energy providers were targeted by spear-phishing campaigns delivering a new remote access trojan (RAT) capable of providing attackers with full control over infected systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-energy-providers-hit-with-new-malware-in-targeted-attacks/
Several U.S. energy providers were targeted by spear-phishing campaigns delivering a new remote access trojan (RAT) capable of providing attackers with full control over infected systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-energy-providers-hit-with-new-malware-in-targeted-attacks/
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US energy providers hit with new malware in targeted attacks
Several U.S. energy providers were targeted by spear-phishing campaigns delivering a new remote access trojan (RAT) capable of providing attackers with full control over infected systems.
Hackers are attacking the German PPE supply chain
Hackers are attacking high ranking executives of a German multinational corporation part of a government-private sector personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement task force. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-are-attacking-the-german-ppe-supply-chain/
Hackers are attacking high ranking executives of a German multinational corporation part of a government-private sector personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement task force. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-are-attacking-the-german-ppe-supply-chain/
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Hackers are attacking the German PPE supply chain
Hackers are attacking high ranking executives of a German multinational corporation part of a government-private sector task force focused on personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement.
CallStranger UPnP bug allows data theft, DDoS attacks, LAN scans
A vulnerability in the Universal Plug and Play protocol implemented in billions of devices can be exploited to exfiltrate data, turn them into bots for distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), and scan internal networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/callstranger-upnp-bug-allows-data-theft-ddos-attacks-lan-scans/
A vulnerability in the Universal Plug and Play protocol implemented in billions of devices can be exploited to exfiltrate data, turn them into bots for distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), and scan internal networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/callstranger-upnp-bug-allows-data-theft-ddos-attacks-lan-scans/
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CallStranger UPnP bug allows data theft, DDoS attacks, LAN scans
A vulnerability in the Universal Plug and Play protocol implemented in billions of devices can be exploited to exfiltrate data, turn them into bots for distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS), and scan internal networks.
Maze Ransomware adds Ragnar Locker to its extortion cartel
A second ransomware gang has partnered with Maze Ransomware to use their data leak platform to extort victims whose unencrypted files were stolen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maze-ransomware-adds-ragnar-locker-to-its-extortion-cartel/
A second ransomware gang has partnered with Maze Ransomware to use their data leak platform to extort victims whose unencrypted files were stolen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maze-ransomware-adds-ragnar-locker-to-its-extortion-cartel/
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Maze Ransomware adds Ragnar Locker to its extortion cartel
A second ransomware gang has partnered with Maze Ransomware to use their data leak platform to extort victims whose unencrypted files were stolen.
Microsoft now uses Windows 10 Search to promote Bing Searches
Microsoft has started to display "Learn something new" alerts that promote Bing search categories via the Windows 10 search field. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-uses-windows-10-search-to-promote-bing-searches/
Microsoft has started to display "Learn something new" alerts that promote Bing search categories via the Windows 10 search field. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-uses-windows-10-search-to-promote-bing-searches/
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Microsoft now uses Windows 10 Search to promote Bing Searches
Microsoft has started to display "Learn something new" alerts that promote Bing search categories via the Windows 10 search field.