New Windows 10 update forcibly enables HP Battery Health Manager
Microsoft has released an update for all supported versions of Windows 10 that forcefully enable the Battery Health Manager option in the BIOS of supported HP business laptops. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-10-update-forcibly-enables-hp-battery-health-manager/
Microsoft has released an update for all supported versions of Windows 10 that forcefully enable the Battery Health Manager option in the BIOS of supported HP business laptops. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-10-update-forcibly-enables-hp-battery-health-manager/
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New Windows 10 update helps prevent battery swelling in HP laptops
Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 update that forcibly enables the Battery Health Manager UEFI option in HP business laptops to prevent battery swelling.
Adobe Creative Cloud down: Users report login, data access issues
Adobe is suffering a 'major' outage that prevents users from logging in to Creative Cloud or accessing their subscribed applications or stored data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/adobe-creative-cloud-down-users-report-login-data-access-issues/
Adobe is suffering a 'major' outage that prevents users from logging in to Creative Cloud or accessing their subscribed applications or stored data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/adobe-creative-cloud-down-users-report-login-data-access-issues/
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Adobe Creative Cloud down: Users report login, data access issues
Adobe is suffering a 'major' outage that prevents users from logging in to Creative Cloud or accessing their subscribed applications or stored data.
Massachusetts school district shut down by ransomware attack
The Springfield Public Schools district in Massachusetts has become the victim of a ransomware attack that has caused the closure of schools while they investigate the cyberattack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massachusetts-school-district-shut-down-by-ransomware-attack/
The Springfield Public Schools district in Massachusetts has become the victim of a ransomware attack that has caused the closure of schools while they investigate the cyberattack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massachusetts-school-district-shut-down-by-ransomware-attack/
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Massachusetts school district shut down by ransomware attack
The Springfield Public Schools district in Massachusetts has become the victim of a ransomware attack that has caused the closure of schools while they investigate the cyberattack.
Sam’s Club customer accounts hacked in credential stuffing attacks
Walmart-owned Sam's Club has been emailing customers that may have been victims of credential stuffing and phishing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sam-s-club-customer-accounts-hacked-in-credential-stuffing-attacks/
Walmart-owned Sam's Club has been emailing customers that may have been victims of credential stuffing and phishing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sam-s-club-customer-accounts-hacked-in-credential-stuffing-attacks/
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Sam's Club customer accounts hacked in credential stuffing attacks
Walmart-owned Sam's Club has been emailing customers that may have been victims of credential stuffing and phishing attacks.
Microsoft Edge's new feature promotes Skype video conferencing
With this new feature, Microsoft aims to help consumers relying on video conferencing to get in touch with coworkers, friends, and relatives without creating a Skype or Microsoft account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edges-new-feature-promotes-skype-video-conferencing/
With this new feature, Microsoft aims to help consumers relying on video conferencing to get in touch with coworkers, friends, and relatives without creating a Skype or Microsoft account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edges-new-feature-promotes-skype-video-conferencing/
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Microsoft Edge's new feature promotes Skype video conferencing
With this new feature, Microsoft aims to help consumers relying on video conferencing to get in touch with coworkers, friends, and relatives without creating a Skype or Microsoft account.
Ransomware gang now using critical Windows flaw in attacks
Microsoft is warning that cybercriminals have started to incorporate exploit code for the ZeroLogon vulnerability in their attacks. The alert comes after the company noticed ongoing attacks from cyber-espionage group MuddyWater (SeedWorm) in the second half of September. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-now-using-critical-windows-flaw-in-attacks/
Microsoft is warning that cybercriminals have started to incorporate exploit code for the ZeroLogon vulnerability in their attacks. The alert comes after the company noticed ongoing attacks from cyber-espionage group MuddyWater (SeedWorm) in the second half of September. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-now-using-critical-windows-flaw-in-attacks/
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Ransomware gang now using critical Windows flaw in attacks
Microsoft is warning that cybercriminals have started to incorporate exploit code for the ZeroLogon vulnerability in their attacks. The alert comes after the company noticed ongoing attacks from cyber-espionage group MuddyWater (SeedWorm) in the second half…
Fitbit gallery can be used to distribute malicious apps
A security researcher discovered that malicious apps for FitBit devices can be uploaded to the legitimate FitBit domain and users can install them from private links. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fitbit-gallery-can-be-used-to-distribute-malicious-apps/
A security researcher discovered that malicious apps for FitBit devices can be uploaded to the legitimate FitBit domain and users can install them from private links. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fitbit-gallery-can-be-used-to-distribute-malicious-apps/
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Fitbit gallery can be used to distribute malicious apps
A security researcher discovered that malicious apps for FitBit devices can be uploaded to the legitimate FitBit domain and users can install them from private links.
Google boosts malware protection for high-risk accounts
Google has added improved malware protection for all Google Chrome users who are also enrolled in the company's Advanced Protection Program (APP). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-boosts-malware-protection-for-high-risk-accounts/
Google has added improved malware protection for all Google Chrome users who are also enrolled in the company's Advanced Protection Program (APP). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-boosts-malware-protection-for-high-risk-accounts/
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Google boosts malware protection for high-risk accounts
Google has added improved malware protection for all Google Chrome users who are also enrolled in the company's Advanced Protection Program (APP).
DHS: Unknown hackers targeted the US Census Bureau network
The US Department of Homeland Security said that unknown threat actors have targeted the U.S. Census network during the last year in its first-ever Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA) report released earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-unknown-hackers-targeted-the-us-census-bureau-network/
The US Department of Homeland Security said that unknown threat actors have targeted the U.S. Census network during the last year in its first-ever Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA) report released earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-unknown-hackers-targeted-the-us-census-bureau-network/
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DHS: Unknown hackers targeted the US Census Bureau network
The US Department of Homeland Security said that unknown threat actors have targeted the U.S. Census network during the last year in its first-ever Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA) report released earlier this week.
Software AG IT giant hit with $23 million ransom by Clop ransomware
The Clop ransomware gang hit the network of German enterprise software giant Software AG last Saturday, asking for a ransom of $23 million after stealing employee information and company documents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/software-ag-it-giant-hit-with-23-million-ransom-by-clop-ransomware/
The Clop ransomware gang hit the network of German enterprise software giant Software AG last Saturday, asking for a ransom of $23 million after stealing employee information and company documents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/software-ag-it-giant-hit-with-23-million-ransom-by-clop-ransomware/
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Software AG IT giant hit with $23 million ransom by Clop ransomware
The Clop ransomware gang hit the network of German enterprise software giant Software AG last Saturday, asking for a ransom of $23 million after stealing employee information and company documents.
Largest cruise line operator Carnival confirms ransomware data theft
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line operator, has confirmed that the personal information of customers, employees, and ship crews was stolen during an August ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-cruise-line-operator-carnival-confirms-ransomware-data-theft/
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line operator, has confirmed that the personal information of customers, employees, and ship crews was stolen during an August ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-cruise-line-operator-carnival-confirms-ransomware-data-theft/
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Largest cruise line operator Carnival confirms ransomware data theft
Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line operator, has confirmed that the personal information of customers, employees, and ship crews was stolen during an August ransomware attack.
The Week in Ransomware - October 9th 2020 - Giant ransoms
Ransomware continues to run rampant this week, with well-known organizations getting hit with massive ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-9th-2020-giant-ransoms/
Ransomware continues to run rampant this week, with well-known organizations getting hit with massive ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-9th-2020-giant-ransoms/
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The Week in Ransomware - October 9th 2020 - Giant ransoms
Ransomware continues to run rampant this week, with well-known organizations getting hit with massive ransomware attacks.
Windows 10 is getting hardware-accelerated AV1 video this fall
Microsoft and hardware partners are bringing hardware-accelerated AV1 video support to Windows 10 this fall. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-is-getting-hardware-accelerated-av1-video-this-fall/
Microsoft and hardware partners are bringing hardware-accelerated AV1 video support to Windows 10 this fall. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-is-getting-hardware-accelerated-av1-video-this-fall/
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Windows 10 is getting hardware-accelerated AV1 video this fall
Microsoft and hardware partners are bringing hardware-accelerated AV1 video support to Windows 10 this fall.
Tyler Technologies paid ransomware gang for decryption key
Tyler Technologies has paid a ransom for a decryption key to recover files encrypted in a recent ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tyler-technologies-paid-ransomware-gang-for-decryption-key/
Tyler Technologies has paid a ransom for a decryption key to recover files encrypted in a recent ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tyler-technologies-paid-ransomware-gang-for-decryption-key/
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Tyler Technologies paid ransomware gang for decryption key
Tyler Technologies has paid a ransom for a decryption key to recover files encrypted in a recent ransomware attack.
Enhance your Windows 10 experience with these Microsoft Store apps
Microsoft Store isn't as good as Google and Apple marketplace, but there are plenty of good and secure apps that you can try to improve your Windows experience. If you're looking for some great apps (both paid and free) for your Windows 10 device, here's a list of the new apps currently available in the Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/enhance-your-windows-10-experience-with-these-microsoft-store-apps/
Microsoft Store isn't as good as Google and Apple marketplace, but there are plenty of good and secure apps that you can try to improve your Windows experience. If you're looking for some great apps (both paid and free) for your Windows 10 device, here's a list of the new apps currently available in the Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/enhance-your-windows-10-experience-with-these-microsoft-store-apps/
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Enhance your Windows 10 experience with these Microsoft Store apps
Microsoft Store isn't as good as Google and Apple marketplace, but there are plenty of good and secure apps that you can try to improve your Windows experience. If you're looking for some great apps (both paid and free) for your Windows 10 device, here's…
The most common malicious email attachments infecting Windows
To stay safe online, everyone needs to recognize malicious attachments that are commonly used in phishing emails to distribute malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-most-common-malicious-email-attachments-infecting-windows/
To stay safe online, everyone needs to recognize malicious attachments that are commonly used in phishing emails to distribute malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-most-common-malicious-email-attachments-infecting-windows/
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The most common malicious email attachments infecting Windows
To stay safe online, everyone needs to recognize malicious attachments that are commonly used in phishing emails to distribute malware.
How to supercharge your Windows 10 experience with PowerToys
Windows 10 PowerToys currently comes with utilities for optimizing app windows for big monitors, previewing new image types in File Explorer, resizing images, and more. In this article, we're highlighting the new key features of PowerToys that you should try to supercharge your Windows 10 experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-supercharge-your-windows-10-experience-with-powertoys/
Windows 10 PowerToys currently comes with utilities for optimizing app windows for big monitors, previewing new image types in File Explorer, resizing images, and more. In this article, we're highlighting the new key features of PowerToys that you should try to supercharge your Windows 10 experience. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-supercharge-your-windows-10-experience-with-powertoys/
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How to supercharge your Windows 10 experience with PowerToys
Windows 10 PowerToys currently comes with utilities for optimizing app windows for big monitors, previewing new image types in File Explorer, resizing images, and more. In this article, we're highlighting the new key features of PowerToys that you should…
TrickBot botnet targeted in takedown operations, no impact seen
TrickBot, one of the most active botnets on the planet, recently has suffered some strong blows from actors in the cybersecurity industry aiming at disrupting its operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-botnet-targeted-in-takedown-operations-no-impact-seen/
TrickBot, one of the most active botnets on the planet, recently has suffered some strong blows from actors in the cybersecurity industry aiming at disrupting its operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-botnet-targeted-in-takedown-operations-no-impact-seen/
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TrickBot botnet targeted in takedown operations, little impact seen
TrickBot, one of the most active botnets on the planet, recently has suffered some strong blows from actors in the cybersecurity industry aiming at disrupting its operations.
Windows 10 upgrades blocked after installing KB4577062
Microsoft says that customers who install the optional KB4577062 update for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 will encounter issues upgrading to newer Windows 10 versions on some devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-upgrades-blocked-after-installing-kb4577062/
Microsoft says that customers who install the optional KB4577062 update for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 will encounter issues upgrading to newer Windows 10 versions on some devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-upgrades-blocked-after-installing-kb4577062/
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Windows 10 upgrades blocked after installing KB4577062
Microsoft says that customers who install the optional KB4577062 update for Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909 will encounter issues upgrading to newer Windows 10 versions on some devices.
BazarLoader used to deploy Ryuk ransomware on high-value targets
The TrickBot gang operators are increasingly targeting high-value targets with the new stealthy BazarLoader trojan before deploying the Ryuk ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bazarloader-used-to-deploy-ryuk-ransomware-on-high-value-targets/
The TrickBot gang operators are increasingly targeting high-value targets with the new stealthy BazarLoader trojan before deploying the Ryuk ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bazarloader-used-to-deploy-ryuk-ransomware-on-high-value-targets/
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BazarLoader used to deploy Ryuk ransomware on high-value targets
The TrickBot gang operators are increasingly targeting high-value targets with the new stealthy BazarLoader trojan before deploying the Ryuk ransomware.
Hackers used VPN flaws to access US govt elections support systems
Government-backed hackers have compromised and gained access to US elections support systems by chaining together VPN vulnerabilities and the recent Windows CVE-2020-1472 security flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-used-vpn-flaws-to-access-us-govt-elections-support-systems/
Government-backed hackers have compromised and gained access to US elections support systems by chaining together VPN vulnerabilities and the recent Windows CVE-2020-1472 security flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-used-vpn-flaws-to-access-us-govt-elections-support-systems/
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Hackers used VPN flaws to access US govt elections support systems
Government-backed hackers have compromised and gained access to US elections support systems by chaining together VPN vulnerabilities and the recent Windows CVE-2020-1472 security flaw.