US indicts Russian GRU 'Sandworm' hackers for NotPetya, worldwide attacks
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged six Russian intelligence operatives for hacking operations related to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the 2017 French elections, and the notorious NotPetya ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-indicts-russian-gru-sandworm-hackers-for-notpetya-worldwide-attacks/
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged six Russian intelligence operatives for hacking operations related to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the 2017 French elections, and the notorious NotPetya ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-indicts-russian-gru-sandworm-hackers-for-notpetya-worldwide-attacks/
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US indicts Russian GRU 'Sandworm' hackers for NotPetya, worldwide attacks
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged six Russian intelligence operatives for hacking operations related to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the 2017 French elections, and the notorious NotPetya ransomware attack.
FBI warns of newly registered domains spoofing US Census Bureau
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a flash alert to warn of the potential use of spoofed US Census Bureau domains in future malicious campaigns including phishing and credential theft attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-newly-registered-domains-spoofing-us-census-bureau/
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a flash alert to warn of the potential use of spoofed US Census Bureau domains in future malicious campaigns including phishing and credential theft attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-newly-registered-domains-spoofing-us-census-bureau/
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FBI warns of newly registered domains spoofing US Census Bureau
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a flash alert to warn of the potential use of spoofed US Census Bureau domains in future malicious campaigns including phishing and credential theft attacks.
Coinbase phishing hijacks Microsoft 365 accounts via OAuth app
A new phishing campaign uses a Coinbase-themed email to install an Office 365 consent app that gives attackers access to a victim's email. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/coinbase-phishing-hijacks-microsoft-365-accounts-via-oauth-app/
A new phishing campaign uses a Coinbase-themed email to install an Office 365 consent app that gives attackers access to a victim's email. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/coinbase-phishing-hijacks-microsoft-365-accounts-via-oauth-app/
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Coinbase phishing hijacks Microsoft 365 accounts via OAuth app
A new phishing campaign uses a Coinbase-themed email to install an Office 365 consent app that gives attackers access to a victim's email.
US Treasury hits bitcoin mixer with $60 million penalty
The US Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the first-ever penalty against a Helix and Coin Ninja cryptocurrency mixing services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-treasury-hits-bitcoin-mixer-with-60-million-penalty/
The US Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the first-ever penalty against a Helix and Coin Ninja cryptocurrency mixing services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-treasury-hits-bitcoin-mixer-with-60-million-penalty/
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US Treasury hits bitcoin mixer with $60 million penalty
The US Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the first-ever penalty against a Helix and Coin Ninja cryptocurrency mixing services.
Windows 10 KB4579311 update won't install, causes Explorer crashes
Windows 10 users face numerous issues installing the latest KB4579311 cumulative update, and for those who can install, they are reporting various bugs, including performance issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4579311-update-wont-install-causes-explorer-crashes/
Windows 10 users face numerous issues installing the latest KB4579311 cumulative update, and for those who can install, they are reporting various bugs, including performance issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb4579311-update-wont-install-causes-explorer-crashes/
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Windows 10 KB4579311 update won't install, may cause Explorer crash
Windows 10 users face numerous issues installing the latest KB4579311 cumulative update, and for those who can install, they are reporting various bugs, including performance issues.
NSA: Top 25 vulnerabilities actively abused by Chinese hackers
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) warns that Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploit 25 different vulnerabilities in attacks against United States organizations and interests. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-top-25-vulnerabilities-actively-abused-by-chinese-hackers/
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) warns that Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploit 25 different vulnerabilities in attacks against United States organizations and interests. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-top-25-vulnerabilities-actively-abused-by-chinese-hackers/
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NSA: Top 25 vulnerabilities actively abused by Chinese hackers
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) warns that Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploit 25 different vulnerabilities in attacks against U.S. organizations and interests.
Darkside ransomware donates $20K of extortion money to charities
The operators of Darkside ransomware have donated some of the money they made extorting victims to non-profits Children International and The Water Project. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-donates-20k-of-extortion-money-to-charities/
The operators of Darkside ransomware have donated some of the money they made extorting victims to non-profits Children International and The Water Project. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-donates-20k-of-extortion-money-to-charities/
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Darkside ransomware donates $20K of extortion money to charities
The operators of Darkside ransomware have donated some of the money they made extorting victims to nonprofits Children International and The Water Project.
Windows 10 20H2 is released, here are the new features
Microsoft is rolling out the next version of Windows 10 called "October 2020 Update" and the update is available for those who check for updates using the Settings app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-20h2-is-released-here-are-the-new-features/
Microsoft is rolling out the next version of Windows 10 called "October 2020 Update" and the update is available for those who check for updates using the Settings app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-20h2-is-released-here-are-the-new-features/
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Windows 10 20H2 is released, here are the new features
Microsoft is rolling out the next version of Windows 10 called "October 2020 Update" and the update is available for those who check for updates using the Settings app.
The new Microsoft Edge is now mandatory in Windows 10 20H2
Today's release of Windows 10 20H2 is the first release to automatically replace Microsoft Edge Legacy with the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge regardless of any policies you have in place. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/the-new-microsoft-edge-is-now-mandatory-in-windows-10-20h2/
Today's release of Windows 10 20H2 is the first release to automatically replace Microsoft Edge Legacy with the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge regardless of any policies you have in place. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/the-new-microsoft-edge-is-now-mandatory-in-windows-10-20h2/
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The new Microsoft Edge is now mandatory in Windows 10 20H2
Today's release of Windows 10 20H2 is the first release to automatically replace Microsoft Edge Legacy with the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge regardless of any policies you have in place.
Adobe fixes 18 critical bugs affecting its Windows, macOS apps
Adobe has released security updates to address critical vulnerabilities affecting ten of its Windows and macOS products that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on devices running vulnerable software versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-fixes-18-critical-bugs-affecting-its-windows-macos-apps/
Adobe has released security updates to address critical vulnerabilities affecting ten of its Windows and macOS products that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on devices running vulnerable software versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-fixes-18-critical-bugs-affecting-its-windows-macos-apps/
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Adobe fixes 18 critical bugs affecting its Windows, macOS apps
Adobe has released security updates to address critical vulnerabilities affecting ten of its Windows and macOS products that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on devices running vulnerable software versions.
How to download the Windows 10 20H2 ISO from Microsoft
Now that Windows 10 20H2 is released, otherwise known as the October 2020 Update, Microsoft has made new ISO disk images for the operating system available. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-download-the-windows-10-20h2-iso-from-microsoft/
Now that Windows 10 20H2 is released, otherwise known as the October 2020 Update, Microsoft has made new ISO disk images for the operating system available. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-download-the-windows-10-20h2-iso-from-microsoft/
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How to download the Windows 10 20H2 ISO from Microsoft
Now that Windows 10 20H2 is released, otherwise known as the October 2020 Update, Microsoft has made new ISO disk images for the operating system available.
Barnes & Noble hit by Egregor ransomware, strange data leaked
U.S. Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble was hit by the Egregor ransomware gang on October 10th, 2020, that led to a disruption of services and the theft of unencrypted files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/barnes-and-noble-hit-by-egregor-ransomware-strange-data-leaked/
U.S. Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble was hit by the Egregor ransomware gang on October 10th, 2020, that led to a disruption of services and the theft of unencrypted files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/barnes-and-noble-hit-by-egregor-ransomware-strange-data-leaked/
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Barnes & Noble hit by Egregor ransomware, strange data leaked
U.S. Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble was hit by the Egregor ransomware gang on October 10th, 2020, that led to a disruption of services and the theft of unencrypted files.
Windows 10 1909 KB4580386 fixes XBOX, display, USB printer issues
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 1909 KB4580386 monthly "C" release preview cumulative update with quality improvements and fixes for Microsoft Xbox Game Pass, USB printer, and screen flashing issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1909-kb4580386-fixes-xbox-display-usb-printer-issues/
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 1909 KB4580386 monthly "C" release preview cumulative update with quality improvements and fixes for Microsoft Xbox Game Pass, USB printer, and screen flashing issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-1909-kb4580386-fixes-xbox-display-usb-printer-issues/
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Windows 10 1909 KB4580386 fixes XBOX, display, USB printer issues
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 1909 KB4580386 monthly "C" release preview cumulative update with quality improvements and fixes for Microsoft Xbox Game Pass, USB printer, and screen flashing issues.
New Google Chrome version fixes actively exploited zero-day bug
Google has released Chrome 86.0.4240.111 today, October 20th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel to address five security vulnerabilities, one of them an actively exploited zero-day. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-google-chrome-version-fixes-actively-exploited-zero-day-bug/
Google has released Chrome 86.0.4240.111 today, October 20th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel to address five security vulnerabilities, one of them an actively exploited zero-day. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-google-chrome-version-fixes-actively-exploited-zero-day-bug/
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New Google Chrome version fixes actively exploited zero-day bug
Google has released Chrome 86.0.4240.111 today, October 20th, 2020, to the Stable desktop channel to address five security vulnerabilities, one of them an actively exploited zero-day.
Microsoft Edge for Linux released, how to install
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge was first released in January to Windows consumers and enterprises, and it was later released to macOS users. Edge is already available on Android and iOS, and now Linux users can finally get a taste of Microsoft's new browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-for-linux-released-how-to-install/
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge was first released in January to Windows consumers and enterprises, and it was later released to macOS users. Edge is already available on Android and iOS, and now Linux users can finally get a taste of Microsoft's new browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-for-linux-released-how-to-install/
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Microsoft Edge for Linux released, how to install
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge was first released in January to Windows consumers and enterprises, and it was later released to macOS users. Edge is already available on Android and iOS, and now Linux users can finally get a taste of Microsoft's new browser.
Cisco warns of attacks targeting high severity router vulnerability
Cisco today warned of attacks actively targeting the CVE-2020-3118 high severity vulnerability found to affect multiple carrier-grade routers that run the company's Cisco IOS XR Software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-warns-of-attacks-targeting-high-severity-router-vulnerability/
Cisco today warned of attacks actively targeting the CVE-2020-3118 high severity vulnerability found to affect multiple carrier-grade routers that run the company's Cisco IOS XR Software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-warns-of-attacks-targeting-high-severity-router-vulnerability/
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Cisco warns of attacks targeting high severity router vulnerability
Cisco today warned of attacks actively targeting the CVE-2020-3118 high severity vulnerability found to affect multiple carrier-grade routers that run the company's Cisco IOS XR Software.
TrickBot malware under siege from all sides, and it's working
The Trickbot malware operation is on the brink of going down completely following efforts from an alliance of cybersecurity and hosting providers targeting the botnet's command and control servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-malware-under-siege-from-all-sides-and-its-working/
The Trickbot malware operation is on the brink of going down completely following efforts from an alliance of cybersecurity and hosting providers targeting the botnet's command and control servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbot-malware-under-siege-from-all-sides-and-its-working/
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TrickBot malware under siege from all sides, and it's working
The Trickbot malware operation is on the brink of going down completely following efforts from an alliance of cybersecurity and hosting providers targeting the botnet's command and control servers.
Montreal's STM public transport system hit by ransomware attack
Montreal's Société de transport de Montréal (STM) public transport system was hit with a RansomExx ransomware attack that has impacted services and online systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/montreals-stm-public-transport-system-hit-by-ransomware-attack/
Montreal's Société de transport de Montréal (STM) public transport system was hit with a RansomExx ransomware attack that has impacted services and online systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/montreals-stm-public-transport-system-hit-by-ransomware-attack/
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Montreal's STM public transport system hit by ransomware attack
Montreal's Société de transport de Montréal (STM) public transport system was hit with a RansomExx ransomware attack that has impacted services and online systems.
Lightning Network discloses "concerning" crypto vulnerabilities
The team behind Lightning Network have disclosed full details on multiple vulnerabilities that had been partially disclosed on October 9th, 2020. Attackers could have exploited these vulnerabilities to cause DoS and to disrupt crypto transactions by intercepting "smart contracts" made between two parties. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lightning-network-discloses-concerning-crypto-vulnerabilities/
The team behind Lightning Network have disclosed full details on multiple vulnerabilities that had been partially disclosed on October 9th, 2020. Attackers could have exploited these vulnerabilities to cause DoS and to disrupt crypto transactions by intercepting "smart contracts" made between two parties. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lightning-network-discloses-concerning-crypto-vulnerabilities/
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Lightning Network discloses "concerning" crypto vulnerabilities
The team behind Lightning Network have disclosed full details on multiple vulnerabilities that had been partially disclosed on October 9th, 2020. Attackers could have exploited these vulnerabilities to cause DoS and to disrupt crypto transactions by intercepting…
LockBit ransomware moves quietly on the network, strikes fast
LockBit ransomware takes as little as five minutes to deploy the encryption routine on target systems once it lands on the victim network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-ransomware-moves-quietly-on-the-network-strikes-fast/
LockBit ransomware takes as little as five minutes to deploy the encryption routine on target systems once it lands on the victim network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-ransomware-moves-quietly-on-the-network-strikes-fast/
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LockBit ransomware moves quietly on the network, strikes fast
LockBit ransomware takes as little as five minutes to deploy the encryption routine on target systems once it lands on the victim network.
Windows 10 20H2 adds faster malware detection to security baseline
Microsoft announced the security baseline draft release for Windows 10 and Windows Server, version 20H2, as well as the intention to include the Microsoft Defender Antivirus 'Block At First Sight' (BAFS) feature within the new baseline. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-20h2-adds-faster-malware-detection-to-security-baseline/
Microsoft announced the security baseline draft release for Windows 10 and Windows Server, version 20H2, as well as the intention to include the Microsoft Defender Antivirus 'Block At First Sight' (BAFS) feature within the new baseline. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-20h2-adds-faster-malware-detection-to-security-baseline/
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Windows 10 20H2 adds faster malware detection to security baseline
Microsoft announced the security baseline draft release for Windows 10 and Windows Server, version 20H2, as well as the intention to include the Microsoft Defender Antivirus 'Block At First Sight' (BAFS) feature within the new baseline.