Microsoft releases KB4571744 to fix Windows 10 update issue
Microsoft released the KB4571744 non-security preview cumulative update for Windows 10, version 2004 to address an issue leading to the Windows Update service becoming unresponsive when customers are checking for updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-kb4571744-to-fix-windows-10-update-issue/
Microsoft released the KB4571744 non-security preview cumulative update for Windows 10, version 2004 to address an issue leading to the Windows Update service becoming unresponsive when customers are checking for updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-kb4571744-to-fix-windows-10-update-issue/
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Microsoft releases KB4571744 to fix Windows 10 update issue
Microsoft released the KB4571744 non-security preview cumulative update for Windows 10, version 2004 to address an issue leading to the Windows Update service becoming unresponsive when customers are checking for updates.
U.S. Department of Defense discloses critical and high severity bugs
The U.S. Department of Defense has disclosed today details about four security vulnerabilities on its infrastructure. Two of them have a severity high severity rating while the other two received a critical score. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-department-of-defense-discloses-critical-and-high-severity-bugs/
The U.S. Department of Defense has disclosed today details about four security vulnerabilities on its infrastructure. Two of them have a severity high severity rating while the other two received a critical score. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-department-of-defense-discloses-critical-and-high-severity-bugs/
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U.S. Department of Defense discloses critical and high severity bugs
The U.S. Department of Defense has disclosed today details about four security vulnerabilities on its infrastructure. Two of them have a severity high severity rating while the other two received a critical score.
Phishing adds overlay on official company page to steal logins
A phishing campaign deployed recently at various businesses uses the company's home page to disguise the attack and trick potential victims into providing login credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-adds-overlay-on-official-company-page-to-steal-logins/
A phishing campaign deployed recently at various businesses uses the company's home page to disguise the attack and trick potential victims into providing login credentials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-adds-overlay-on-official-company-page-to-steal-logins/
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Phishing adds overlay on official company page to steal logins
A phishing campaign deployed recently at various businesses uses the company's home page to disguise the attack and trick potential victims into providing login credentials.
Thanos Ransomware adds Windows MBR locker that fails every time
A new Thanos ransomware strain is trying and failing to deliver the ransom note onto compromised systems by overwriting the computers' Windows master boot record (MBR). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thanos-ransomware-adds-windows-mbr-locker-that-fails-every-time/
A new Thanos ransomware strain is trying and failing to deliver the ransom note onto compromised systems by overwriting the computers' Windows master boot record (MBR). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/thanos-ransomware-adds-windows-mbr-locker-that-fails-every-time/
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Thanos Ransomware adds Windows MBR locker that fails every time
A new Thanos ransomware strain is trying and failing to deliver the ransom note onto compromised systems by overwriting the computers' Windows master boot record (MBR).
Microsoft to finally kill Adobe Flash support by January 2021
Microsoft today said that it will finally end support for Adobe Flash Player in its web browsers by January 2021, confirming a coordinated announcement made together with Apple, Adobe, Facebook, Google, and Mozilla in July 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-finally-kill-adobe-flash-support-by-january-2021/
Microsoft today said that it will finally end support for Adobe Flash Player in its web browsers by January 2021, confirming a coordinated announcement made together with Apple, Adobe, Facebook, Google, and Mozilla in July 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-finally-kill-adobe-flash-support-by-january-2021/
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Microsoft to finally kill Adobe Flash support by January 2021
Microsoft today said that it will finally end support for Adobe Flash Player in its web browsers by January 2021, confirming a coordinated announcement made together with Apple, Adobe, Facebook, Google, and Mozilla in July 2017.
SunCrypt Ransomware shuts down North Carolina school district
A school district in North Carolina has suffered a data breach after having unencrypted files stolen during an attack by the SunCrypt Ransomware operators, BleepingComputer has discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suncrypt-ransomware-shuts-down-north-carolina-school-district/
A school district in North Carolina has suffered a data breach after having unencrypted files stolen during an attack by the SunCrypt Ransomware operators, BleepingComputer has discovered. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suncrypt-ransomware-shuts-down-north-carolina-school-district/
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SunCrypt Ransomware shuts down North Carolina school district
A school district in North Carolina has suffered a data breach after having unencrypted files stolen during an attack by the SunCrypt Ransomware operators, BleepingComputer has discovered.
FBI issues second alert about ProLock ransomware stealing data
The FBI issued a second warning this week to alert US companies of ProLock ransomware operators stealing data from compromised networks before encrypting their victims' systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-issues-second-alert-about-prolock-ransomware-stealing-data/
The FBI issued a second warning this week to alert US companies of ProLock ransomware operators stealing data from compromised networks before encrypting their victims' systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-issues-second-alert-about-prolock-ransomware-stealing-data/
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FBI issues second alert about ProLock ransomware stealing data
The FBI issued a second warning this week to alert US companies of ProLock ransomware operators stealing data from compromised networks before encrypting their victims' systems.
The Week in Ransomware - September 4th 2020 - Stay Alert!
In this action-packed two-week edition of the 'Week in Ransomware', we see many new variants, with some being actively distributed. We have also seen some recent reports regarding existing ransomware, such as Conti and Dharma. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-4th-2020-stay-alert/
In this action-packed two-week edition of the 'Week in Ransomware', we see many new variants, with some being actively distributed. We have also seen some recent reports regarding existing ransomware, such as Conti and Dharma. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-4th-2020-stay-alert/
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The Week in Ransomware - September 4th 2020 - Stay Alert!
In this action-packed two-week edition of the 'Week in Ransomware', we see many new variants, with some being actively distributed. We have also seen some recent reports regarding existing ransomware, such as Conti and Dharma.
Visa warns of new Baka credit card JavaScript skimmer
Visa issued a warning regarding a new JavaScript e-commerce skimmer known as Baka that will remove itself from memory after exfiltrating stolen data and analysis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/visa-warns-of-new-baka-credit-card-javascript-skimmer/
Visa issued a warning regarding a new JavaScript e-commerce skimmer known as Baka that will remove itself from memory after exfiltrating stolen data and analysis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/visa-warns-of-new-baka-credit-card-javascript-skimmer/
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Visa warns of new Baka credit card JavaScript skimmer
Visa issued a warning regarding a new JavaScript e-commerce skimmer known as Baka that will remove itself from memory after exfiltrating stolen data and analysis.
How to remove unwanted apps from Windows 10
Bloatware is a rather subjective term and can range from your OEM's apps to Microsoft's own apps that do nothing but take up precious space and get in your way of working. In this article, we want to introduce you to some tools that will help you rid yourself of that OEM or Microsoft bloatware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-remove-unwanted-apps-from-windows-10/
Bloatware is a rather subjective term and can range from your OEM's apps to Microsoft's own apps that do nothing but take up precious space and get in your way of working. In this article, we want to introduce you to some tools that will help you rid yourself of that OEM or Microsoft bloatware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-remove-unwanted-apps-from-windows-10/
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How to remove unwanted apps from Windows 10
Bloatware is a rather subjective term and can range from your OEM's apps to Microsoft's own apps that do nothing but take up precious space and get in your way of working. In this article, we want to introduce you to some tools that will help you rid yourself…
Ransomware attack halts Argentinian border crossing for four hours
Argentina's official immigration agency, Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, suffered a Netwalker ransomware attack that temporarily halted border crossing into and out of the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attack-halts-argentinian-border-crossing-for-four-hours/
Argentina's official immigration agency, Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, suffered a Netwalker ransomware attack that temporarily halted border crossing into and out of the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attack-halts-argentinian-border-crossing-for-four-hours/
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Netwalker ransomware hits Argentinian government, demands $4 million
Argentina's official immigration agency, Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, suffered a Netwalker ransomware attack that temporarily halted border crossing into and out of the country.
Windows 10 themes can be abused to steal Windows accounts
Specially crafted Windows 10 themes and theme packs can be used in 'Pass-the-Hash' attacks to steal Windows account credentials from unsuspecting users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-themes-can-be-abused-to-steal-windows-accounts/
Specially crafted Windows 10 themes and theme packs can be used in 'Pass-the-Hash' attacks to steal Windows account credentials from unsuspecting users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-themes-can-be-abused-to-steal-windows-accounts/
Windows 10 Sandbox activation enables zero-day vulnerability
A reverse engineer discovered a new zero-day vulnerability in most Windows 10 editions that allows creating files in restricted areas of the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-sandbox-activation-enables-zero-day-vulnerability/
A reverse engineer discovered a new zero-day vulnerability in most Windows 10 editions that allows creating files in restricted areas of the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-sandbox-activation-enables-zero-day-vulnerability/
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Windows 10 Sandbox activation enables zero-day vulnerability
A reverse engineer discovered a new zero-day vulnerability in most Windows 10 editions that allows creating files in restricted areas of the operating system.
Ransomware gang says they are behind Newcastle University attack
UK research university Newcastle University says that it will take several weeks to get IT services back online after DoppelPaymer ransomware operators breached its network and took systems offline on the morning of August 30th. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-says-they-are-behind-newcastle-university-attack/
UK research university Newcastle University says that it will take several weeks to get IT services back online after DoppelPaymer ransomware operators breached its network and took systems offline on the morning of August 30th. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-says-they-are-behind-newcastle-university-attack/
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DoppelPaymer ransomware hits Newcastle University, leaks data
UK research university Newcastle University says that it will take several weeks to get IT services back online after DoppelPaymer ransomware operators breached its network and took systems offline on the morning of August 30th.
France warns of Emotet attacking companies, administration
The French national cyber-security agency today published an alert warning of a surge in Emotet attacks targeting the private sector and public administrations throughout the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/france-warns-of-emotet-attacking-companies-administration/
The French national cyber-security agency today published an alert warning of a surge in Emotet attacks targeting the private sector and public administrations throughout the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/france-warns-of-emotet-attacking-companies-administration/
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France warns of Emotet attacking companies, administration
The French national cyber-security agency today published an alert warning of a surge in Emotet attacks targeting the private sector and public administration entities throughout the country.
Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug causing excessive SSD defragging
Microsoft has fixed a bug in the Windows 10 version 2004 defragger that caused SSD drives to be defragmented too often. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-bug-causing-excessive-ssd-defragging/
Microsoft has fixed a bug in the Windows 10 version 2004 defragger that caused SSD drives to be defragmented too often. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-bug-causing-excessive-ssd-defragging/
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Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug causing excessive SSD defragging
Microsoft has fixed a bug in the Windows 10 version 2004 defragger that caused SSD drives to be defragmented too often.
Adobe fixes critical vulnerabilities in InDesign and Framemaker
Adobe has released security updates to address twelve critical vulnerabilities that could potentially make it possible for attackers to execute arbitrary code on devices running vulnerable versions of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Framemaker, and Adobe Experience Manager. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-in-indesign-and-framemaker/
Adobe has released security updates to address twelve critical vulnerabilities that could potentially make it possible for attackers to execute arbitrary code on devices running vulnerable versions of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Framemaker, and Adobe Experience Manager. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-in-indesign-and-framemaker/
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Adobe fixes critical vulnerabilities in InDesign and Framemaker
Adobe has released security updates to address twelve critical vulnerabilities that could make it possible for attackers to execute arbitrary code on devices running vulnerable versions of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Framemaker, and Adobe Experience Manager.
Google Chrome starts blocking ads that slow down the browser
Google is rolling out a new feature that allows the Google Chrome web browser to automatically unload web ads that use a disproportionate amount of system resources as part of an effort to reduce the browser's network and CPU footprint. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-starts-blocking-ads-that-slow-down-the-browser/
Google is rolling out a new feature that allows the Google Chrome web browser to automatically unload web ads that use a disproportionate amount of system resources as part of an effort to reduce the browser's network and CPU footprint. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-starts-blocking-ads-that-slow-down-the-browser/
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Google Chrome starts blocking ads that slow down the browser
Google is rolling out a new feature that allows the Google Chrome web browser to automatically unload web ads that use a disproportionate amount of system resources as part of an effort to reduce the browser's network and CPU footprint.
Ransomware delays first day of school for Hartford, Connecticut
The Hartford School District in Connecticut has postponed their first day of school as they struggle with getting systems restored and running after a Labor Day holiday weekend ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-delays-first-day-of-school-for-hartford-connecticut/
The Hartford School District in Connecticut has postponed their first day of school as they struggle with getting systems restored and running after a Labor Day holiday weekend ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-delays-first-day-of-school-for-hartford-connecticut/
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Ransomware delays first day of school for Hartford, Connecticut
The Hartford School District in Connecticut has postponed their first day of school as they struggle with getting systems restored and running after a Labor Day holiday weekend ransomware attack.
Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4571756 & KB4574727 Released
Today is the second Tuesday of September 2020 and important security updates/cumulative or 'B' updates are now available for all supported versions of Windows 10. As always, the updates are available for installation when you check for updates in the Settings and click on 'Download and install now' button. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4571756-and-kb4574727-released/
Today is the second Tuesday of September 2020 and important security updates/cumulative or 'B' updates are now available for all supported versions of Windows 10. As always, the updates are available for installation when you check for updates in the Settings and click on 'Download and install now' button. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-cumulative-updates-kb4571756-and-kb4574727-released/
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Windows 10 Cumulative Updates KB4571756 & KB4574727 Released
Today is the second Tuesday of September 2020 and important security updates/cumulative or 'B' updates are now available for all supported versions of Windows 10. As always, the updates are available for installation when you check for updates in the Settings…
Microsoft September 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 129 vulnerabilities
Today is Microsoft's September 2020 Patch Tuesday, and your Windows administrators will be scrambling as they install updates and try to resolve bugs caused by them. Be nice! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-2020-patch-tuesday-fixes-129-vulnerabilities/
Today is Microsoft's September 2020 Patch Tuesday, and your Windows administrators will be scrambling as they install updates and try to resolve bugs caused by them. Be nice! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-2020-patch-tuesday-fixes-129-vulnerabilities/
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Microsoft September 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 129 vulnerabilities
Today is Microsoft's September 2020 Patch Tuesday, and your Windows administrators will be scrambling as they install updates and try to resolve bugs caused by them. Be nice!