New Windows 10 updates are force installing Microsoft Edge
Whether you want it or not, Microsoft is rolling out two new mandatory Windows 10 updates that force installs the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-10-updates-are-force-installing-microsoft-edge/
Whether you want it or not, Microsoft is rolling out two new mandatory Windows 10 updates that force installs the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-10-updates-are-force-installing-microsoft-edge/
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New Windows 10 updates are force installing Microsoft Edge
Whether you want it or not, Microsoft is rolling out two new mandatory Windows 10 updates that force installs the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Edge is getting a built-in password generator
In the latest version of Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary, you can use a feature called "suggest strong passwords" to quickly generate passwords. Here's how. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-is-getting-a-built-in-password-generator/
In the latest version of Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary, you can use a feature called "suggest strong passwords" to quickly generate passwords. Here's how. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-is-getting-a-built-in-password-generator/
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Microsoft Edge is getting a built-in password generator
In the latest version of Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary, you can use a feature called "suggest strong passwords" to quickly generate passwords. Here's how.
Windows 10 ‘Finger’ command can be abused to download or steal files
The list of native executables in Windows that can download or run malicious code keeps growing as another one has been reported recently. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-finger-command-can-be-abused-to-download-or-steal-files/
The list of native executables in Windows that can download or run malicious code keeps growing as another one has been reported recently. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-finger-command-can-be-abused-to-download-or-steal-files/
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Windows 10 ‘Finger’ command can be abused to download or steal files
The list of native executables in Windows that can download or run malicious code keeps growing as another one has been reported recently.
SunCrypt ransomware hits University Hospital New Jersey, leaks data
BleepingComputer can verify University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) has suffered from a massive data leak with over 48,000 documents floating on the dark web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suncrypt-ransomware-hits-university-hospital-new-jersey-leaks-data/
BleepingComputer can verify University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) has suffered from a massive data leak with over 48,000 documents floating on the dark web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suncrypt-ransomware-hits-university-hospital-new-jersey-leaks-data/
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SunCrypt ransomware hits University Hospital New Jersey, leaks data
BleepingComputer can verify University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) has suffered from a massive data leak with over 48,000 documents floating on the dark web.
Surge in DDoS attacks targeting education and academic sector
As education institutions across the world moved to online learning, cyber threat disruptions have amplified more than ever. Malware, vulnerability exploits, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), phishing attacks have all struck this sector, increasing in frequency over the past two months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/surge-in-ddos-attacks-targeting-education-and-academic-sector/
As education institutions across the world moved to online learning, cyber threat disruptions have amplified more than ever. Malware, vulnerability exploits, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), phishing attacks have all struck this sector, increasing in frequency over the past two months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/surge-in-ddos-attacks-targeting-education-and-academic-sector/
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Surge in DDoS attacks targeting education and academic sector
As education institutions across the world moved to online learning, cyber threat disruptions have amplified more than ever. Malware, vulnerability exploits, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), phishing attacks have all struck this sector, increasing in…
Adobe releases out-of-band security update for Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe has released an out-of-band security update for Adobe Media Encoder that fixes three 'Important' security vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-out-of-band-security-update-for-adobe-media-encoder/
Adobe has released an out-of-band security update for Adobe Media Encoder that fixes three 'Important' security vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-out-of-band-security-update-for-adobe-media-encoder/
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Adobe releases out-of-band security update for Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe has released an out-of-band security update for Adobe Media Encoder that fixes three 'Important' security vulnerabilities.
Google Drive is having an outage, users see spinning wheel
Google Drive is suffering an outage causing users to be unable to access their stored files and are instead shown a spinning wheel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-drive-is-having-an-outage-users-see-spinning-wheel/
Google Drive is suffering an outage causing users to be unable to access their stored files and are instead shown a spinning wheel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-drive-is-having-an-outage-users-see-spinning-wheel/
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Google Drive is having an outage, users see spinning wheel
Google Drive is suffering an outage causing users to be unable to access their stored files and are instead shown a spinning wheel.
U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs data breach affects 46,000 veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has suffered a data breach that has led to the exposure of personal information for over 46,000 veterans. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-dept-of-veterans-affairs-data-breach-affects-46-000-veterans/
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has suffered a data breach that has led to the exposure of personal information for over 46,000 veterans. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-dept-of-veterans-affairs-data-breach-affects-46-000-veterans/
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U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs data breach affects 46,000 veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has suffered a data breach that has led to the exposure of personal information for over 46,000 veterans.
Windows Zerologon PoC exploits allow domain takeover. Patch Now!
Researchers have released exploits for the Windows Zerologon CVE-2020-1472 vulnerability that allow an attacker to take control of a Windows domain. Install patches now! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-zerologon-poc-exploits-allow-domain-takeover-patch-now/
Researchers have released exploits for the Windows Zerologon CVE-2020-1472 vulnerability that allow an attacker to take control of a Windows domain. Install patches now! [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-zerologon-poc-exploits-allow-domain-takeover-patch-now/
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Windows Zerologon PoC exploits allow domain takeover. Patch Now!
Researchers have released exploits for the Windows Zerologon CVE-2020-1472 vulnerability that allow an attacker to take control of a Windows domain. Install patches now!
Outlook.com now lets you schedule emails for a later date
If you have ever wanted to schedule emails on Outlook for the Web (Outlook.com), you now easily do it from the web interface. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/outlookcom-now-lets-you-schedule-emails-for-a-later-date/
If you have ever wanted to schedule emails on Outlook for the Web (Outlook.com), you now easily do it from the web interface. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/outlookcom-now-lets-you-schedule-emails-for-a-later-date/
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Outlook.com now lets you schedule emails for a later date
If you have ever wanted to schedule emails on Outlook for the Web (Outlook.com), you now easily do it from the web interface.
Staples' order tracking system led to exposing customer info
The reason for the recent notification from Staples to some of its customers about exposed order details was caused by insufficient protections for retrieving shopper information from current and past orders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/staples-order-tracking-system-led-to-exposing-customer-info/
The reason for the recent notification from Staples to some of its customers about exposed order details was caused by insufficient protections for retrieving shopper information from current and past orders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/staples-order-tracking-system-led-to-exposing-customer-info/
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Staples' order tracking system led to exposing customer info
The reason for the recent notification from Staples to some of its customers about exposed order details was caused by insufficient protections for retrieving shopper information from current and past orders.
LockBit ransomware launches data leak site to double-extort victims
The LockBit ransomware gang has launched a new data leak site to be used as part of their double extortion strategy to scare victims into paying a ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-ransomware-launches-data-leak-site-to-double-extort-victims/
The LockBit ransomware gang has launched a new data leak site to be used as part of their double extortion strategy to scare victims into paying a ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-ransomware-launches-data-leak-site-to-double-extort-victims/
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LockBit ransomware launches data leak site to double-extort victims
The LockBit ransomware gang has launched a new data leak site to be used as part of their double extortion strategy to scare victims into paying a ransom.
This security awareness training email is actually a phishing scam
A creative phishing campaign uses an email template that pretends to be a reminder to complete security awareness training from a well-known security company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/this-security-awareness-training-email-is-actually-a-phishing-scam/
A creative phishing campaign uses an email template that pretends to be a reminder to complete security awareness training from a well-known security company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/this-security-awareness-training-email-is-actually-a-phishing-scam/
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This security awareness training email is actually a phishing scam
A creative phishing campaign uses an email template that pretends to be a reminder to complete security awareness training from a well-known security company.
University Hospital New Jersey hit by SunCrypt ransomware, data leaked
BleepingComputer can verify University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) has suffered from a massive data leak with over 48,000 documents floating on the dark web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/university-hospital-new-jersey-hit-by-suncrypt-ransomware-data-leaked/
BleepingComputer can verify University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) has suffered from a massive data leak with over 48,000 documents floating on the dark web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/university-hospital-new-jersey-hit-by-suncrypt-ransomware-data-leaked/
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University Hospital New Jersey hit by SunCrypt ransomware, data leaked
BleepingComputer can verify University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) has suffered from a massive data leak with over 48,000 documents floating on the dark web.
Windows 10 optional update KB4577062 (v1909/1903) released
As expected, Microsoft is rolling out the first batch of September optional updates for Windows 10 version 1909 and version 1903. The optional update includes general bug fixes and non-security improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-optional-update-kb4577062-v1909-1903-released/
As expected, Microsoft is rolling out the first batch of September optional updates for Windows 10 version 1909 and version 1903. The optional update includes general bug fixes and non-security improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-optional-update-kb4577062-v1909-1903-released/
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Windows 10 optional update KB4577062 (v1909/1903) released
As expected, Microsoft is rolling out the first batch of September optional updates for Windows 10 version 1909 and version 1903. The optional update includes general bug fixes and non-security improvements.
Google Chrome is making it easier to reset compromised passwords
Google Chrome is adding a new feature that will make it easier for users to reset stored passwords that have been detected as compromised in data breaches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-making-it-easier-to-reset-compromised-passwords/
Google Chrome is adding a new feature that will make it easier for users to reset stored passwords that have been detected as compromised in data breaches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-making-it-easier-to-reset-compromised-passwords/
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Google Chrome is making it easier to reset compromised passwords
Google Chrome is adding a new feature that will make it easier for users to reset stored passwords that have been detected as compromised in data breaches.
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo is growing fast
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine, announced that August 2020 ended in over 2 billion total searches via its search platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/privacy-focused-search-engine-duckduckgo-is-growing-fast/
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine, announced that August 2020 ended in over 2 billion total searches via its search platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/privacy-focused-search-engine-duckduckgo-is-growing-fast/
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Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo is growing fast
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine, announced that August 2020 ended in over 2 billion total searches via its search platform.
Internet Explorer now warns of Adobe Flash's upcoming demise
When visiting sites hosting Flash content, Internet Explorer 11 will warn that Adobe Flash is no longer supported after December 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/internet-explorer-now-warns-of-adobe-flashs-upcoming-demise/
When visiting sites hosting Flash content, Internet Explorer 11 will warn that Adobe Flash is no longer supported after December 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/internet-explorer-now-warns-of-adobe-flashs-upcoming-demise/
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Internet Explorer now warns of Adobe Flash's upcoming demise
When visiting sites hosting Flash content, Internet Explorer 11 will warn that Adobe Flash is no longer supported after December 2020.
U.S. charges Chinese Winnti hackers for attacking 100+ companies
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today charges against five Chinese nationals fort cyberattacks on more than 100 companies, some of them being attributed to state-backed hacking group APT41. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-chinese-winnti-hackers-for-attacking-100-plus-companies/
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today charges against five Chinese nationals fort cyberattacks on more than 100 companies, some of them being attributed to state-backed hacking group APT41. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-chinese-winnti-hackers-for-attacking-100-plus-companies/
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U.S. charges Chinese Winnti hackers for attacking 100+ companies
The U.S. Department of Justice announced today charges against five Chinese nationals fort cyberattacks on more than 100 companies, some of them being attributed to state-backed hacking group APT41.
Drug spammers start using new technique to bypass spam filters
Actors behind a pill scam campaign are trying a new technique, betting on unconventional representation of URLs in spam messages to keep them undetected by email protection systems and URL block lists. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/drug-spammers-start-using-new-technique-to-bypass-spam-filters/
Actors behind a pill scam campaign are trying a new technique, betting on unconventional representation of URLs in spam messages to keep them undetected by email protection systems and URL block lists. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/drug-spammers-start-using-new-technique-to-bypass-spam-filters/
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Drug spammers start using new technique to bypass spam filters
Actors behind a pill scam campaign are trying a new technique, betting on unconventional representation of URLs in spam messages to keep them undetected by email protection systems and URL block lists.
US 2020 Presidential apps riddled with tracking and security flaws
Vote Joe app is the official app designed for engaging voters as a part of the Biden 2020 Presidential campaign. The app's API was found to be leaking data on a voter's political affiliations as predicted by Target Smart . [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-2020-presidential-apps-riddled-with-tracking-and-security-flaws/
Vote Joe app is the official app designed for engaging voters as a part of the Biden 2020 Presidential campaign. The app's API was found to be leaking data on a voter's political affiliations as predicted by Target Smart . [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-2020-presidential-apps-riddled-with-tracking-and-security-flaws/
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US 2020 Presidential apps riddled with tracking and security flaws
Vote Joe app is the official app designed for engaging voters as a part of the Biden 2020 Presidential campaign. The app's API was found to be leaking data on a voter's political affiliations as predicted by Target Smart .