Windows 10 Health Report: September 2020 issues, Defender fiasco, & more
This Windows 10 Health Report provides an overview of the problems people are encountering in September 2020 due to new cumulative updates or changes made in the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-health-report-september-2020-issues-defender-fiasco-and-more/
This Windows 10 Health Report provides an overview of the problems people are encountering in September 2020 due to new cumulative updates or changes made in the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-health-report-september-2020-issues-defender-fiasco-and-more/
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Windows 10 Health Report: September 2020 issues, Defender fiasco, & more
This Windows 10 Health Report provides an overview of the problems people are encountering in September 2020 due to new cumulative updates or changes made in the operating system.
Microsoft is purchasing ZeniMax Media/Bethesda for $7.5 billion
Today, Microsoft announced it's plans to purchase Zenimax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Software, for $7.5 billion. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-purchasing-zenimax-media-bethesda-for-75-billion/
Today, Microsoft announced it's plans to purchase Zenimax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Software, for $7.5 billion. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-purchasing-zenimax-media-bethesda-for-75-billion/
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Microsoft is purchasing ZeniMax Media/Bethesda for $7.5 billion
Today, Microsoft announced it's plans to purchase Zenimax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Software, for $7.5 billion.
Strava app shows your info to nearby users unless this setting is disabled
Popular running and cycling app Strava exposes information on nearby strangers which has sparked privacy concerns among its users. Some fear this functionality can be abused for stalking and "predatory" motives. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/strava-app-shows-your-info-to-nearby-users-unless-this-setting-is-disabled/
Popular running and cycling app Strava exposes information on nearby strangers which has sparked privacy concerns among its users. Some fear this functionality can be abused for stalking and "predatory" motives. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/strava-app-shows-your-info-to-nearby-users-unless-this-setting-is-disabled/
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Strava app shows your info to nearby users unless this setting is disabled
Popular running and cycling app Strava exposes information on nearby strangers which has sparked privacy concerns among its users. Some fear this functionality can be abused for stalking and "predatory" motives.
Guard your data with these privacy-focused search engines & browsers
Tracking allows the companies to improve their algorithm and app experience, but this experience comes at the cost of your digital data. In this guide, we're going to focus on the search engines and browsers that you'll want to use if you care about your online privacy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/guard-your-data-with-these-privacy-focused-search-engines-and-browsers/
Tracking allows the companies to improve their algorithm and app experience, but this experience comes at the cost of your digital data. In this guide, we're going to focus on the search engines and browsers that you'll want to use if you care about your online privacy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/guard-your-data-with-these-privacy-focused-search-engines-and-browsers/
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Guard your data with these privacy-focused search engines & browsers
Tracking allows the companies to improve their algorithm and app experience, but this experience comes at the cost of your digital data. In this guide, we're going to focus on the search engines and browsers that you'll want to use if you care about your…
Ray-Ban owner Luxottica reportedly hit with cyberattack
Italy-based eyewear and eyecare giant Luxottica has reportedly suffered a cyberattack that has led to the shutdown of operations in Italy and China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ray-ban-owner-luxottica-reportedly-hit-with-cyberattack/
Italy-based eyewear and eyecare giant Luxottica has reportedly suffered a cyberattack that has led to the shutdown of operations in Italy and China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ray-ban-owner-luxottica-reportedly-hit-with-cyberattack/
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Ray-Ban owner Luxottica confirms ransomware attack, work disrupted
Italy-based eyewear and eyecare giant Luxottica has reportedly suffered a cyberattack that has led to the shutdown of operations in Italy and China.
Texas business targeted in Department of State Health RFQ phishing
Scammers have tried to rip off computer equipment suppliers with a targeted email that impersonated the Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/texas-business-targeted-in-department-of-state-health-rfq-phishing/
Scammers have tried to rip off computer equipment suppliers with a targeted email that impersonated the Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/texas-business-targeted-in-department-of-state-health-rfq-phishing/
Popular TikTok profiles promote scammy apps generating $500,000
At least three TikTok profiles with more than 350,000 followers combined have been promoting multiple fraudulent mobile apps that generated $500,000 in profit, according to conservative estimation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-tiktok-profiles-promote-scammy-apps-generating-500-000/
At least three TikTok profiles with more than 350,000 followers combined have been promoting multiple fraudulent mobile apps that generated $500,000 in profit, according to conservative estimation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-tiktok-profiles-promote-scammy-apps-generating-500-000/
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Popular TikTok profiles promote scammy apps generating $500,000
At least three TikTok profiles with more than 350,000 followers combined have been promoting multiple fraudulent mobile apps that generated $500,000 in profit, according to conservative estimation.
Russian hackers use fake NATO training docs to breach govt networks
Russian cyber espionage group known by names, Fancy Bear and APT28 has been behind a targeted attack campaign aimed at government bodies. The group delivers a hard-to-detect strand of Zebrocy Delphi malware under the pretense of providing NATO training materials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-use-fake-nato-training-docs-to-breach-govt-networks/
Russian cyber espionage group known by names, Fancy Bear and APT28 has been behind a targeted attack campaign aimed at government bodies. The group delivers a hard-to-detect strand of Zebrocy Delphi malware under the pretense of providing NATO training materials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-use-fake-nato-training-docs-to-breach-govt-networks/
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Russian hackers use fake NATO training docs to breach govt networks
Russian cyber espionage group known by names, Fancy Bear and APT28 has been behind a targeted attack campaign aimed at government bodies. The group delivers a hard-to-detect strand of Zebrocy Delphi malware under the pretense of providing NATO training materials.
Microsoft Edge is coming to Linux in preview in October
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge was first released in January to Windows consumers and enterprises, and now Linux users will finally get a taste of Microsoft's new browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-is-coming-to-linux-in-preview-in-october/
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge was first released in January to Windows consumers and enterprises, and now Linux users will finally get a taste of Microsoft's new browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-is-coming-to-linux-in-preview-in-october/
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Microsoft Edge is coming to Linux in preview in October
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge was first released in January to Windows consumers and enterprises, and now Linux users will finally get a taste of Microsoft's new browser.
Firefox 81 released with credit card autofill and new theme
Mozilla has released Firefox 81 today, September 22nd, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android with new features, bug fixes, changes, and six security fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-81-released-with-credit-card-autofill-and-new-theme/
Mozilla has released Firefox 81 today, September 22nd, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android with new features, bug fixes, changes, and six security fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-81-released-with-credit-card-autofill-and-new-theme/
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Firefox 81 released with credit card autofill and new theme
Mozilla has released Firefox 81 today, September 22nd, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android with new features, bug fixes, changes, and six security fixes.
Windows Terminal 1.4 released with hyperlink and jump list support
In conjunction with the Microsoft Ignite 2020 conference, Microsoft has released Windows Terminal Preview version 1.4 with some fun and useful new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-terminal-14-released-with-hyperlink-and-jump-list-support/
In conjunction with the Microsoft Ignite 2020 conference, Microsoft has released Windows Terminal Preview version 1.4 with some fun and useful new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-terminal-14-released-with-hyperlink-and-jump-list-support/
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Windows Terminal 1.4 released with hyperlink and jump list support
In conjunction with the Microsoft Ignite 2020 conference, Microsoft has released Windows Terminal Preview version 1.4 with some fun and useful new features.
Emotet double blunder: fake ‘Windows 10 Mobile’ and outdated messages
The Emotet botnet has switched up their malicious spamming campaign and is now heavily distributing password-protected archives to bypass email security gateways. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-double-blunder-fake-windows-10-mobile-and-outdated-messages/
The Emotet botnet has switched up their malicious spamming campaign and is now heavily distributing password-protected archives to bypass email security gateways. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-double-blunder-fake-windows-10-mobile-and-outdated-messages/
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Emotet double blunder: fake ‘Windows 10 Mobile’ and outdated messages
The Emotet botnet has switched up their malicious spamming campaign and is now heavily distributing password-protected archives to bypass email security gateways.
Cyber insurer's security scans reduced ransomware claims by 65%
A cyber insurer's security scans during the underwriting phase and post-issuance have led to a 65% reduction in ransomware claims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-insurers-security-scans-reduced-ransomware-claims-by-65-percent/
A cyber insurer's security scans during the underwriting phase and post-issuance have led to a 65% reduction in ransomware claims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-insurers-security-scans-reduced-ransomware-claims-by-65-percent/
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Cyber insurer's security scans reduced ransomware claims by 65%
A cyber insurer's security scans during the underwriting phase and post-issuance have led to a 65% reduction in ransomware claims.
Ray-Ban owner Luxottica confirms ransomware attack, work disrupted
Italy-based eyewear and eyecare giant Luxottica has reportedly suffered a cyberattack that has led to the shutdown of operations in Italy and China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ray-ban-owner-luxottica-confirms-ransomware-attack-work-disrupted/
Italy-based eyewear and eyecare giant Luxottica has reportedly suffered a cyberattack that has led to the shutdown of operations in Italy and China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ray-ban-owner-luxottica-confirms-ransomware-attack-work-disrupted/
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Ray-Ban owner Luxottica confirms ransomware attack, work disrupted
Italy-based eyewear and eyecare giant Luxottica has reportedly suffered a cyberattack that has led to the shutdown of operations in Italy and China.
New ransomware actor OldGremlin uses custom malware to hit top orgs
A new ransomware group has been targeting large corporate networks using self-made backdoors and file-encrypting malware for the initial and final stages of the attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ransomware-actor-oldgremlin-uses-custom-malware-to-hit-top-orgs/
A new ransomware group has been targeting large corporate networks using self-made backdoors and file-encrypting malware for the initial and final stages of the attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ransomware-actor-oldgremlin-uses-custom-malware-to-hit-top-orgs/
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New ransomware actor OldGremlin uses custom malware to hit top orgs
A new ransomware group has been targeting large corporate networks using self-made backdoors and file-encrypting malware for the initial and final stages of the attack.
Windows 10 Package Manager can now install Microsoft Store apps
Microsoft released a new version of the Windows 10 WinGet Package Manager that adds experimental features, including the ability to install applications from the Microsoft Store and a command auto-completion feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-package-manager-can-now-install-microsoft-store-apps/
Microsoft released a new version of the Windows 10 WinGet Package Manager that adds experimental features, including the ability to install applications from the Microsoft Store and a command auto-completion feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-package-manager-can-now-install-microsoft-store-apps/
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Windows 10 Package Manager can now install Microsoft Store apps
Microsoft released a new version of the Windows 10 WinGet Package Manager that adds experimental features, including the ability to install applications from the Microsoft Store and a command auto-completion feature.
Shopify data breach illustrates the danger of insider threats
A recent data breach at Shopify that affected almost 200 merchange has been attributed to insiders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shopify-data-breach-illustrates-the-danger-of-insider-threats/
A recent data breach at Shopify that affected almost 200 merchange has been attributed to insiders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shopify-data-breach-illustrates-the-danger-of-insider-threats/
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Shopify data breach illustrates the danger of insider threats
A recent data breach at Shopify that affected almost 200 merchants has been attributed to insiders.
Hackers sell access to your network via remote management apps
Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software is starting to get attention from hackers as this type of tools provides access to multiple machines across the network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-sell-access-to-your-network-via-remote-management-apps/
Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software is starting to get attention from hackers as this type of tools provides access to multiple machines across the network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-sell-access-to-your-network-via-remote-management-apps/
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Hackers sell access to your network via remote management apps
Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software is starting to get attention from hackers as this type of tools provides access to multiple machines across the network.
Tor Browser 10 released to sync with latest Firefox ESR version
The Tor Project has released Tor Browser 10.0 to align with the latest Firefox ESR version, Mozilla's enterprise version of the browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/tor-browser-10-released-to-sync-with-latest-firefox-esr-version/
The Tor Project has released Tor Browser 10.0 to align with the latest Firefox ESR version, Mozilla's enterprise version of the browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/tor-browser-10-released-to-sync-with-latest-firefox-esr-version/
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Tor Browser 10 released to sync with latest Firefox ESR version
The Tor Project has released Tor Browser 10.0 to align with the latest Firefox ESR version, Mozilla's enterprise version of the browser.
U.S. fitness chains suffer data breach affecting 600K customers
New York fitness chain Town Sports has suffered a data breach after a database containing the personal information of over 600,000 people was exposed on the Internet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-fitness-chains-suffer-data-breach-affecting-600k-customers/
New York fitness chain Town Sports has suffered a data breach after a database containing the personal information of over 600,000 people was exposed on the Internet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-fitness-chains-suffer-data-breach-affecting-600k-customers/
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U.S. fitness chains suffer data breach affecting 600K customers
New York fitness chain Town Sports has suffered a data breach after a database containing the personal information of over 600,000 people was exposed on the Internet.
AgeLocker ransomware targets QNAP NAS devices, steals data
QNAP NAS devices are being targeted in attacks by the AgeLocker ransomware, which encrypts the device's data, and in some cases, steal files from the victim. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/agelocker-ransomware-targets-qnap-nas-devices-steals-data/
QNAP NAS devices are being targeted in attacks by the AgeLocker ransomware, which encrypts the device's data, and in some cases, steal files from the victim. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/agelocker-ransomware-targets-qnap-nas-devices-steals-data/
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AgeLocker ransomware targets QNAP NAS devices, steals data
QNAP NAS devices are being targeted in attacks by the AgeLocker ransomware, which encrypts the device's data, and in some cases, steal files from the victim.