Bypassing Windows 10 UAC with mock folders and DLL hijacking
A new technique uses a simplified process of DLL hijacking and mock directories to bypass Windows 10's UAC security feature and run elevated commands without alerting a user. 9d677006e13fc8d17c1f59b05bbb9047 [...]
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A new technique uses a simplified process of DLL hijacking and mock directories to bypass Windows 10's UAC security feature and run elevated commands without alerting a user. 9d677006e13fc8d17c1f59b05bbb9047 [...]
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Bypassing Windows 10 UAC with mock folders and DLL hijacking
A new technique uses a simplified process of DLL hijacking and mock directories to bypass Windows 10's UAC security feature and run elevated commands without alerting a user.
QNAP urges users to update Malware Remover after QSnatch alert
QNAP urges its users to update the Malware Remover app and bolster their NAS devices' security following a QSnatch malware joint alert published earlier this week by UK's NCSC and the US CISA government cybersecurity agencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-urges-users-to-update-malware-remover-after-qsnatch-alert/
QNAP urges its users to update the Malware Remover app and bolster their NAS devices' security following a QSnatch malware joint alert published earlier this week by UK's NCSC and the US CISA government cybersecurity agencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-urges-users-to-update-malware-remover-after-qsnatch-alert/
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QNAP urges users to update Malware Remover after QSnatch alert
QNAP urges its users to update the Malware Remover app and bolster their NAS devices' security following a QSnatch malware joint alert published earlier this week by UK's NCSC and the US CISA government cybersecurity agencies.
Windows 10 2004 KB4568831 update released with printing fixes
Microsoft released the Windows 10 2004 KB4568831 non-security preview cumulative update with fixes for network printing, family safety, and cellular connectivity issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-2004-kb4568831-update-released-with-printing-fixes/
Microsoft released the Windows 10 2004 KB4568831 non-security preview cumulative update with fixes for network printing, family safety, and cellular connectivity issues. [...]
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Windows 10 2004 KB4568831 update released with printing fixes
Microsoft released the Windows 10 2004 KB4568831 non-security preview cumulative update with fixes for network printing, family safety, and cellular connectivity issues.
Microsoft fixes Windows 10 2004 Bluetooth and Intel GPU issues
Microsoft today addressed two known issues preventing Windows 10 devices with Realtek Bluetooth radios and Intel integrated graphics processing units (iGPUs) from receiving the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-2004-bluetooth-and-intel-gpu-issues/
Microsoft today addressed two known issues preventing Windows 10 devices with Realtek Bluetooth radios and Intel integrated graphics processing units (iGPUs) from receiving the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-2004-bluetooth-and-intel-gpu-issues/
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Microsoft fixes Windows 10 2004 Bluetooth and Intel GPU issues
Microsoft today addressed two known issues preventing Windows 10 devices with Realtek Bluetooth radios and Intel integrated graphics processing units (iGPUs) from receiving the Windows 10 May 2020 Update.
US government sites abused to redirect users to porn sites
In an ongoing blackhat SEO campaign tracked by BleepingComputer, scammers are using open redirects found on government websites to redirect visitors to pornography sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-government-sites-abused-to-redirect-users-to-porn-sites/
In an ongoing blackhat SEO campaign tracked by BleepingComputer, scammers are using open redirects found on government websites to redirect visitors to pornography sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-government-sites-abused-to-redirect-users-to-porn-sites/
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US government sites abused to redirect users to porn sites
In an ongoing blackhat SEO campaign tracked by BleepingComputer, scammers are using open redirects found on government websites to redirect visitors to pornography sites.
Microsoft PowerToys update fixes launcher, adds color picker
Microsoft today updated the Windows 10 PowerToys toolset with a new Color Picker utility that adds a system-wide tool to help you pick colors from anywhere on your screen and copy them to your clipboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-powertoys-update-fixes-launcher-adds-color-picker/
Microsoft today updated the Windows 10 PowerToys toolset with a new Color Picker utility that adds a system-wide tool to help you pick colors from anywhere on your screen and copy them to your clipboard. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-powertoys-update-fixes-launcher-adds-color-picker/
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Microsoft PowerToys update fixes launcher, adds color picker
Microsoft today updated the Windows 10 PowerToys toolset with a new Color Picker utility that adds a system-wide tool to help you pick colors from anywhere on your screen and copy them to your clipboard.
GandCrab ransomware operator arrested in Belarus
An affiliate of the GandCrab ransomware-as-a-business (RaaS) has been arrested, according to some Russian news sources. Authorities in Russia were able to identify the individual in cooperation with law enforcement in Romania and the U.K. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-ransomware-operator-arrested-in-belarus/
An affiliate of the GandCrab ransomware-as-a-business (RaaS) has been arrested, according to some Russian news sources. Authorities in Russia were able to identify the individual in cooperation with law enforcement in Romania and the U.K. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-ransomware-operator-arrested-in-belarus/
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GandCrab ransomware operator arrested in Belarus
An affiliate of the GandCrab ransomware-as-a-business (RaaS) has been arrested, according to some Russian news sources. Authorities in Russia were able to identify the individual in cooperation with law enforcement in Romania and the U.K.
Four suspects charged for roles in Twitter hack, Bitcoin scam
Four suspects were charged today for their supposed involvement in this month's Twitter hack according to press releases from the Department of Justice and State Attorney Andrew H. Warren. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/four-suspects-charged-for-roles-in-twitter-hack-bitcoin-scam/
Four suspects were charged today for their supposed involvement in this month's Twitter hack according to press releases from the Department of Justice and State Attorney Andrew H. Warren. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/four-suspects-charged-for-roles-in-twitter-hack-bitcoin-scam/
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Three suspects charged for roles in Twitter hack, Bitcoin scam
Four suspects were charged today for their supposed involvement in this month's Twitter hack according to press releases from the Department of Justice and State Attorney Andrew H. Warren.
The Week in Ransomware - July 31st 2020 - Cooked Crab
With No More Ransom turning 4, Garmin suddenly recovering from their ransomware attack, and a GandCrab affiliate being arrested in Belarus, it has been quite a week when it comes to ransomware news. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-31st-2020-cooked-crab/
With No More Ransom turning 4, Garmin suddenly recovering from their ransomware attack, and a GandCrab affiliate being arrested in Belarus, it has been quite a week when it comes to ransomware news. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-31st-2020-cooked-crab/
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The Week in Ransomware - July 31st 2020 - Cooked Crab
With No More Ransom turning 4, Garmin suddenly recovering from their ransomware attack, and a GandCrab affiliate being arrested in Belarus, it has been quite a week when it comes to ransomware news.
How to use Windows 10 to see what's using the most disk space
Managing the free storage space in Windows 10 is an important task, especially on computers with smaller drives that frequently fill up. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-use-windows-10-to-see-whats-using-the-most-disk-space/
Managing the free storage space in Windows 10 is an important task, especially on computers with smaller drives that frequently fill up. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-use-windows-10-to-see-whats-using-the-most-disk-space/
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How to use Windows 10 to see what's using the most disk space
Managing the free storage space in Windows 10 is an important task, especially on computers with smaller drives that frequently fill up.
How to fix Windows Update problems in Windows 10
While Windows Update usually works without a hitch, sometimes problems can happen and Windows Update process could get stuck and refuse to install a particular update. In this article, we've highlighted the steps that you can follow to resolve issues with Windows Update on Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-fix-windows-update-problems-in-windows-10/
While Windows Update usually works without a hitch, sometimes problems can happen and Windows Update process could get stuck and refuse to install a particular update. In this article, we've highlighted the steps that you can follow to resolve issues with Windows Update on Windows 10. [...]
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How to fix Windows Update problems in Windows 10
While Windows Update usually works without a hitch, sometimes problems can happen and Windows Update process could get stuck and refuse to install a particular update. In this article, we've highlighted the steps that you can follow to resolve issues with…
Confirmed: Garmin received decryptor for WastedLocker ransomware
BleepingComputer can confirm that Garmin has received the decryption key to recover their files encrypted in the WastedLocker Ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/confirmed-garmin-received-decryptor-for-wastedlocker-ransomware/
BleepingComputer can confirm that Garmin has received the decryption key to recover their files encrypted in the WastedLocker Ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/confirmed-garmin-received-decryptor-for-wastedlocker-ransomware/
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Confirmed: Garmin received decryptor for WastedLocker ransomware
BleepingComputer can confirm that Garmin has received the decryption key to recover their files encrypted in the WastedLocker Ransomware attack.
Havenly discloses data breach after 1.3M accounts leaked online
Havenly, a US-based interior design web site, has disclosed a data breach after a hacker posted a database containing 1.3 million user records for free on a hacker forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/havenly-discloses-data-breach-after-13m-accounts-leaked-online/
Havenly, a US-based interior design web site, has disclosed a data breach after a hacker posted a database containing 1.3 million user records for free on a hacker forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/havenly-discloses-data-breach-after-13m-accounts-leaked-online/
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Havenly discloses data breach after 1.3M accounts leaked online
Havenly, a US-based interior design web site, has disclosed a data breach after a hacker posted a database containing 1.3 million user records for free on a hacker forum.
Hackers could have stolen PayPal funds from Meetup users
Researchers analyzing the Meetup platform for organizing free and paid group events discovered high-severity vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to become co-organizers or steal funds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-could-have-stolen-paypal-funds-from-meetup-users/
Researchers analyzing the Meetup platform for organizing free and paid group events discovered high-severity vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to become co-organizers or steal funds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-could-have-stolen-paypal-funds-from-meetup-users/
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Hackers could have stolen PayPal funds from Meetup users
Researchers analyzing the Meetup platform for organizing free and paid group events discovered high-severity vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to become co-organizers or steal funds.
US govt exposes Chinese espionage malware secretly used since 2008
The U.S. government today released information on a malware variant used by Chinese government-sponsored hackers in cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments, corporations, and think tanks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-exposes-chinese-espionage-malware-secretly-used-since-2008/
The U.S. government today released information on a malware variant used by Chinese government-sponsored hackers in cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments, corporations, and think tanks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-exposes-chinese-espionage-malware-secretly-used-since-2008/
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US govt exposes Chinese espionage malware secretly used since 2008
The U.S. government today released information on a malware variant used by Chinese government-sponsored hackers in cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments, corporations, and think tanks.
Netwalker ransomware earned $25 million in just five months
The Netwalker ransomware operation has generated a total of $25 million in ransom payments since March 1st according to a new report by McAfee. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netwalker-ransomware-earned-25-million-in-just-five-months/
The Netwalker ransomware operation has generated a total of $25 million in ransom payments since March 1st according to a new report by McAfee. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netwalker-ransomware-earned-25-million-in-just-five-months/
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Netwalker ransomware earned $25 million in just five months
The Netwalker ransomware operation has generated a total of $25 million in ransom payments since March 1st according to a new report by McAfee.
FBI sees surge in online shopping scams, FTC says most reports ever
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today warned of an increased number of reports coming from victims of online shopping scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-sees-surge-in-online-shopping-scams-ftc-says-most-reports-ever/
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today warned of an increased number of reports coming from victims of online shopping scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-sees-surge-in-online-shopping-scams-ftc-says-most-reports-ever/
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FBI sees surge in online shopping scams, FTC says most reports ever
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today warned of an increased number of reports coming from victims of online shopping scams.
Zello resets all user passwords after data breach
The push-to-talk app, Zello, has disclosed a data breach that revealed user's email addresses and hashed passwords after discovering unauthorized activity on their systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zello-resets-all-user-passwords-after-data-breach/
The push-to-talk app, Zello, has disclosed a data breach that revealed user's email addresses and hashed passwords after discovering unauthorized activity on their systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zello-resets-all-user-passwords-after-data-breach/
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Zello resets all user passwords after data breach
The push-to-talk app, Zello, has disclosed a data breach that revealed user's email addresses and hashed passwords after discovering unauthorized activity on their systems.
Newsletter plugin bugs let hackers inject backdoors on 300K sites
Owners of WordPress sites who use the Newsletter plugin are advised to update their installations to block attacks that could use a fixed vulnerability allowing hackers to inject backdoors, create rogue admins, and potentially take over their websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/newsletter-plugin-bugs-let-hackers-inject-backdoors-on-300k-sites/
Owners of WordPress sites who use the Newsletter plugin are advised to update their installations to block attacks that could use a fixed vulnerability allowing hackers to inject backdoors, create rogue admins, and potentially take over their websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/newsletter-plugin-bugs-let-hackers-inject-backdoors-on-300k-sites/
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Newsletter plugin bugs let hackers inject backdoors on 300K sites
Owners of WordPress sites who use the Newsletter plugin are advised to update their installations to block attacks that could use a fixed vulnerability allowing hackers to inject backdoors, create rogue admins, and potentially take over their websites.
Windows 10: HOSTS file blocking telemetry is now flagged as a risk
Starting at the end of July, Microsoft has begun detecting HOSTS files that block Windows 10 telemetry servers as a 'Severe' security risk. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-hosts-file-blocking-telemetry-is-now-flagged-as-a-risk/
Starting at the end of July, Microsoft has begun detecting HOSTS files that block Windows 10 telemetry servers as a 'Severe' security risk. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-hosts-file-blocking-telemetry-is-now-flagged-as-a-risk/
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Windows 10: HOSTS file blocking telemetry is now flagged as a risk
Starting at the end of July, Microsoft has begun detecting HOSTS files that block Windows 10 telemetry servers as a 'Severe' security risk.
WastedLocker ransomware abuses Windows feature to evade detection
The WastedLocker ransomware is abusing a Windows memory management feature to evade detection by security software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wastedlocker-ransomware-abuses-windows-feature-to-evade-detection/
The WastedLocker ransomware is abusing a Windows memory management feature to evade detection by security software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wastedlocker-ransomware-abuses-windows-feature-to-evade-detection/
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WastedLocker ransomware abuses Windows feature to evade detection
The WastedLocker ransomware is abusing a Windows memory management feature to evade detection by security software.