DarkSide: New targeted ransomware demands million dollar ransoms
A new ransomware operation named DarkSide began attacking organizations earlier this month with customized attacks that have already earned them million-dollar payouts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-new-targeted-ransomware-demands-million-dollar-ransoms/
A new ransomware operation named DarkSide began attacking organizations earlier this month with customized attacks that have already earned them million-dollar payouts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-new-targeted-ransomware-demands-million-dollar-ransoms/
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DarkSide: New targeted ransomware demands million dollar ransoms
A new ransomware operation named DarkSide began attacking organizations earlier this month with customized attacks that have already earned them million-dollar payouts.
Windows 10 Settings gets a modern Disk Management tool
Microsoft continues to migrate legacy Windows tools into modern versions found in the Windows 10 settings with the introduction of a new Disk Managerment tool. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-settings-gets-a-modern-disk-management-tool/
Microsoft continues to migrate legacy Windows tools into modern versions found in the Windows 10 settings with the introduction of a new Disk Managerment tool. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-settings-gets-a-modern-disk-management-tool/
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Windows 10 Settings gets a modern Disk Management tool
Microsoft continues to migrate legacy Windows tools into modern versions found in the Windows 10 settings with the introduction of a new Disk Managerment tool.
WordPress WooCommerce stores under attack, patch now
Hackers are actively targeting and trying to exploit SQL injection, authorization issues, and unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) security vulnerabilities in the Discount Rules for WooCommerce WordPress plugin with more than 30,000 installations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-woocommerce-stores-under-attack-patch-now/
Hackers are actively targeting and trying to exploit SQL injection, authorization issues, and unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) security vulnerabilities in the Discount Rules for WooCommerce WordPress plugin with more than 30,000 installations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-woocommerce-stores-under-attack-patch-now/
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WordPress WooCommerce stores under attack, patch now
Hackers are actively targeting and trying to exploit SQL injection, authorization issues, and unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) security vulnerabilities in the Discount Rules for WooCommerce WordPress plugin with more than 30,000 installations.
US govt warns remote workers of ongoing vishing campaign
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint advisory warning teleworkers of an ongoing vishing campaign targeting entities from multiple US industry sectors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-warns-remote-workers-of-ongoing-vishing-campaign/
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint advisory warning teleworkers of an ongoing vishing campaign targeting entities from multiple US industry sectors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-warns-remote-workers-of-ongoing-vishing-campaign/
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US govt warns remote workers of ongoing vishing campaign
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint advisory warning teleworkers of an ongoing vishing campaign targeting entities from multiple US industry sectors.
Freepik data breach: Hackers stole 8.3M records via SQL injection
Freepik says that hackers were able to steal emails and password hashes for 8.3M Freepik and Flaticon users in an SQL injection attack against the company's Flaticon website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/freepik-data-breach-hackers-stole-83m-records-via-sql-injection/
Freepik says that hackers were able to steal emails and password hashes for 8.3M Freepik and Flaticon users in an SQL injection attack against the company's Flaticon website. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/freepik-data-breach-hackers-stole-83m-records-via-sql-injection/
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Freepik data breach: Hackers stole 8.3M records via SQL injection
Freepik says that hackers were able to steal emails and password hashes for 8.3M Freepik and Flaticon users in an SQL injection attack against the company's Flaticon website.
The Week in Ransomware - August 21st 2020 - Ransomware Ahoy!
While it wasn't a big week for new ransomware variants, we did learn about some ransomware attacks against very large organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-21st-2020-ransomware-ahoy/
While it wasn't a big week for new ransomware variants, we did learn about some ransomware attacks against very large organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-21st-2020-ransomware-ahoy/
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The Week in Ransomware - August 21st 2020 - Ransomware Ahoy!
While it wasn't a big week for new ransomware variants, we did learn about some ransomware attacks against very large organizations.
How to run Windows 10 programs in a WSL Linux shell
The Windows Subsystem for Linux is bridging the divide between Windows and Linux by letting you run Windows 10 programs directly within a Linux shell. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-run-windows-10-programs-in-a-wsl-linux-shell/
The Windows Subsystem for Linux is bridging the divide between Windows and Linux by letting you run Windows 10 programs directly within a Linux shell. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-run-windows-10-programs-in-a-wsl-linux-shell/
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How to run Windows 10 programs in a WSL Linux shell
The Windows Subsystem for Linux is bridging the divide between Windows and Linux by letting you run Windows 10 programs directly within a Linux shell.
Install Windows 10 updates manually with this open-source tool
Update Manager for Windows, also known as WuMgr, is a free open-source tool for Windows 10 that allows you to manage Windows Updates without using the first-party tools such as Settings and Control Panel [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/install-windows-10-updates-manually-with-this-open-source-tool/
Update Manager for Windows, also known as WuMgr, is a free open-source tool for Windows 10 that allows you to manage Windows Updates without using the first-party tools such as Settings and Control Panel [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/install-windows-10-updates-manually-with-this-open-source-tool/
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Install Windows 10 updates manually with this open-source tool
Update Manager for Windows, also known as WuMgr, is a free open-source tool for Windows 10 that allows you to manage Windows Updates without using the first-party tools such as Settings and Control Panel
Iranian hackers attack exposed RDP to deploy Dharma ransomware
Low-skilled hackers likely from Iran have joined the ransomware business targeting companies in Russia, India, China, and Japan. They are going after easy hits, using publicly available tools in their activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-attack-exposed-rdp-to-deploy-dharma-ransomware/
Low-skilled hackers likely from Iran have joined the ransomware business targeting companies in Russia, India, China, and Japan. They are going after easy hits, using publicly available tools in their activity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-attack-exposed-rdp-to-deploy-dharma-ransomware/
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Iranian hackers attack exposed RDP servers to deploy Dharma ransomware
Low-skilled hackers likely from Iran have joined the ransomware business targeting companies in Russia, India, China, and Japan. They are going after easy hits, using publicly available tools in their activity.
Dark web market Empire down for days from DDoS attack
The popular dark web site Empire Market has been down for at least 48 hours, with some users suspecting an exit scam and others blaming a prolonged distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/dark-web-market-empire-down-for-days-from-ddos-attack/
The popular dark web site Empire Market has been down for at least 48 hours, with some users suspecting an exit scam and others blaming a prolonged distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/dark-web-market-empire-down-for-days-from-ddos-attack/
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Dark web market Empire down for days from DDoS attack
The popular dark web site Empire Market has been down for at least 48 hours, with some users suspecting an exit scam and others blaming a prolonged distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.
Zoom is down and schools get a digital snow day
Zoom users around the world are currently unable to join meetings and video webinars using the Zoom web client and the desktop app just as students going back to school today have had to rely on Zoom's teleconferencing platform for online lessons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/zoom-is-down-and-schools-get-a-digital-snow-day/
Zoom users around the world are currently unable to join meetings and video webinars using the Zoom web client and the desktop app just as students going back to school today have had to rely on Zoom's teleconferencing platform for online lessons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/zoom-is-down-and-schools-get-a-digital-snow-day/
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Zoom went down and schools got a digital snow day
Zoom users around the world are unable to join meetings and video webinars using the Zoom web client and the desktop app just as students going back to school today have had to rely on Zoom's teleconferencing platform for online lessons.
What's new in Windows 10 21H1, arriving next year
In this article, we've highlighted the new features that Microsoft is currently testing for Windows 10 21H1 and greater. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/whats-new-in-windows-10-21h1-arriving-next-year/
In this article, we've highlighted the new features that Microsoft is currently testing for Windows 10 21H1 and greater. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/whats-new-in-windows-10-21h1-arriving-next-year/
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What's new in Windows 10 21H1, arriving next year
In this article, we've highlighted the new features that Microsoft is currently testing for Windows 10 21H1 and greater.
Google Chrome 85 fixes WebGL code execution vulnerability
Google addressed a use-after-free bug in the WebGL (Web Graphics Library) component of the Google Chrome web browser that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the browser's process following successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-85-fixes-webgl-code-execution-vulnerability/
Google addressed a use-after-free bug in the WebGL (Web Graphics Library) component of the Google Chrome web browser that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the browser's process following successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-85-fixes-webgl-code-execution-vulnerability/
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Google Chrome 85 fixes WebGL code execution vulnerability
Google addressed a use-after-free bug in the WebGL (Web Graphics Library) component of the Google Chrome web browser that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the browser's process following successful exploitation.
Microsoft 365 Admin Portal is down, Office 365 services also affected
Microsoft is working on resolving an issue caused by a recent update preventing users from accessing the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-admin-portal-is-down-office-365-services-also-affected/
Microsoft is working on resolving an issue caused by a recent update preventing users from accessing the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-admin-portal-is-down-office-365-services-also-affected/
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Microsoft 365 Admin Portal is down, Office 365 services also affected
Microsoft is working on resolving an issue caused by a recent update that prevents users from accessing the Microsoft 365 Admin Portal.
Office 365 now opens attachments in a sandbox to prevent infections
Microsoft today announced the launch of Application Guard for Office in public preview to protect enterprise users from threats using malicious attachments as an attack vector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/office-365-now-opens-attachments-in-a-sandbox-to-prevent-infections/
Microsoft today announced the launch of Application Guard for Office in public preview to protect enterprise users from threats using malicious attachments as an attack vector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/office-365-now-opens-attachments-in-a-sandbox-to-prevent-infections/
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Office 365 now opens attachments in a sandbox to prevent infections
Microsoft today announced the launch of Application Guard for Office in public preview to protect enterprise users from threats using malicious attachments as an attack vector.
Office 365 adds transcription, voice commands in Word for the web
Microsoft today started rolling out new transcription capabilities and support for voice commands to Word for the web for all Microsoft 365 subscribers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/office-365-adds-transcription-voice-commands-in-word-for-the-web/
Microsoft today started rolling out new transcription capabilities and support for voice commands to Word for the web for all Microsoft 365 subscribers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/office-365-adds-transcription-voice-commands-in-word-for-the-web/
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Office 365 adds transcription, voice commands in Word for the web
Microsoft today started rolling out new transcription capabilities and support for voice commands to Word for the web for all Microsoft 365 subscribers.
DarkSide Ransomware hits North American real estate developer
North American land developer and home builder Brookfield Residential is one of the first victims of the new DarkSide Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-hits-north-american-real-estate-developer/
North American land developer and home builder Brookfield Residential is one of the first victims of the new DarkSide Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-hits-north-american-real-estate-developer/
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DarkSide Ransomware hits North American real estate developer
North American land developer and home builder Brookfield Residential is one of the first victims of the new DarkSide Ransomware.
Firefox 80 released with new and faster extensions blocklist
Mozilla has released Firefox 80 today, August 25th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux with new features, bug fixes, changes, enterprise improvements, and several security fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-80-released-with-new-and-faster-extensions-blocklist/
Mozilla has released Firefox 80 today, August 25th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux with new features, bug fixes, changes, enterprise improvements, and several security fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-80-released-with-new-and-faster-extensions-blocklist/
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Firefox 80 released with new and faster extensions blocklist
Mozilla has released Firefox 80 today, August 25th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, and Linux with new features, bug fixes, changes, enterprise improvements, and several security fixes.
Ryuk successor Conti Ransomware releases data leak site
Conti ransomware, the successor of the notorious Ryuk, has released a data leak site as part of their extortion strategy to force victims into paying a ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-successor-conti-ransomware-releases-data-leak-site/
Conti ransomware, the successor of the notorious Ryuk, has released a data leak site as part of their extortion strategy to force victims into paying a ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-successor-conti-ransomware-releases-data-leak-site/
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Ryuk successor Conti Ransomware releases data leak site
Conti ransomware, the successor of the notorious Ryuk, has released a data leak site as part of their extortion strategy to force victims into paying a ransom.
Google Chrome is now faster, delivers 10% quicker page loads
With the release of Google Chrome 85 the web browser is now delivering up to 10% faster page loads on Windows and Mac devices due to the use of a new compiler optimization technique known as Profile Guided Optimization (PGO). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-now-faster-delivers-10-percent-quicker-page-loads/
With the release of Google Chrome 85 the web browser is now delivering up to 10% faster page loads on Windows and Mac devices due to the use of a new compiler optimization technique known as Profile Guided Optimization (PGO). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-now-faster-delivers-10-percent-quicker-page-loads/
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Google Chrome is now faster, delivers 10% quicker page loads
With the release of Google Chrome 85 the web browser is now delivering up to 10% faster page loads on Windows and Mac devices due to the use of a new compiler optimization technique known as Profile Guided Optimization (PGO).
Chrome 85 released with security fixes, app shortcuts, AVIF support
Google has released Chrome 85 today, August 25th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel, and it includes numerous security enhancements, features, and APIs for developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-85-released-with-security-fixes-app-shortcuts-avif-support/
Google has released Chrome 85 today, August 25th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel, and it includes numerous security enhancements, features, and APIs for developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-85-released-with-security-fixes-app-shortcuts-avif-support/
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Chrome 85 released with security fixes, app shortcuts, AVIF support
Google has released Chrome 85 today, August 25th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel, and it includes numerous security enhancements, features, and APIs for developers.