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.
QNAP warns of Windows Zerologon flaw affecting some NAS devices
Network-attached storage device maker QNAP warns customers that some NAS storage devices running vulnerable versions of the QTS operating system are exposed to attacks attempting to exploit the critical Windows ZeroLogon vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-warns-of-windows-zerologon-flaw-affecting-some-nas-devices/
Network-attached storage device maker QNAP warns customers that some NAS storage devices running vulnerable versions of the QTS operating system are exposed to attacks attempting to exploit the critical Windows ZeroLogon vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-warns-of-windows-zerologon-flaw-affecting-some-nas-devices/
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QNAP warns of Windows Zerologon flaw affecting some NAS devices
Network-attached storage device maker QNAP warns customers that some NAS storage devices running vulnerable versions of the QTS operating system are exposed to attacks attempting to exploit the critical Windows ZeroLogon vulnerability.
Microsoft improves Windows 10 defrag, adds theme-aware splash screens
Microsoft has improved the defrag experience and introduced theme-aware app splash screens with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20241, the latest Windows build available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-improves-windows-10-defrag-adds-theme-aware-splash-screens/
Microsoft has improved the defrag experience and introduced theme-aware app splash screens with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20241, the latest Windows build available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-improves-windows-10-defrag-adds-theme-aware-splash-screens/
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Microsoft improves Windows 10 defrag, adds theme-aware splash screens
Microsoft has improved the defrag experience and introduced theme-aware app splash screens with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20241, the latest Windows build available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.
Google Chrome now blocks site notifications with abusive content
Starting with Chrome 86, Google is automatically hiding website notification spam on sites showing a pattern of sending abusive notification content to visitors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-now-blocks-site-notifications-with-abusive-content/
Starting with Chrome 86, Google is automatically hiding website notification spam on sites showing a pattern of sending abusive notification content to visitors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-now-blocks-site-notifications-with-abusive-content/
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Google Chrome now blocks site notifications with abusive content
Starting with Chrome 86, Google is automatically hiding website notification spam on sites showing a pattern of sending abusive notification content to visitors.
US govt: Iran behind fake Proud Boys voter intimidation emails
The US govt has stated that Iran is behind threatening emails sent to Democratic voters and claiming to be from the Proud Boys, the Washington Post reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-govt-iran-behind-fake-proud-boys-voter-intimidation-emails/
The US govt has stated that Iran is behind threatening emails sent to Democratic voters and claiming to be from the Proud Boys, the Washington Post reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-govt-iran-behind-fake-proud-boys-voter-intimidation-emails/
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US govt: Iran behind fake Proud Boys voter intimidation emails
The US govt has stated that Iran is behind threatening emails sent to Democratic voters warning that they must vote for Trump or face consequences.
Microsoft now lets you bypass Windows 10 update blocks
Microsoft has added a new Windows 10 group policy that allows users to bypass safeguard holds placed on devices due to conflicts with hardware or software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-lets-you-bypass-windows-10-update-blocks/
Microsoft has added a new Windows 10 group policy that allows users to bypass safeguard holds placed on devices due to conflicts with hardware or software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-now-lets-you-bypass-windows-10-update-blocks/
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Microsoft now lets you bypass Windows 10 update blocks
Microsoft has added a new Windows 10 group policy that allows users to bypass safeguard holds placed on devices due to conflicts with hardware or software.
EU sanctions Russian hackers over 2015 German parliament attack
The Council of the European Union today announced sanctions imposed on Russian military intelligence officers part of the 85th Main Centre for Special Services (GTsSS) for their involvement in a 2015 hack of the German Federal Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eu-sanctions-russian-hackers-over-2015-german-parliament-attack/
The Council of the European Union today announced sanctions imposed on Russian military intelligence officers part of the 85th Main Centre for Special Services (GTsSS) for their involvement in a 2015 hack of the German Federal Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eu-sanctions-russian-hackers-over-2015-german-parliament-attack/
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EU sanctions Russian hackers over 2015 German parliament attack
The Council of the European Union today announced sanctions imposed on Russian military intelligence officers part of the 85th Main Centre for Special Services (GTsSS) for their involvement in a 2015 hack of the German Federal Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag).
Microsoft shares fix for broken Windows 10 'Reset this PC' feature
Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue affecting some Windows 10 devices and preventing users from using 'Reset this PC' to reinstall Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-fix-for-broken-windows-10-reset-this-pc-feature/
Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue affecting some Windows 10 devices and preventing users from using 'Reset this PC' to reinstall Windows. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-fix-for-broken-windows-10-reset-this-pc-feature/
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Microsoft shares fix for broken Windows 10 'Reset this PC' feature
Microsoft has acknowledged a new known issue affecting some Windows 10 devices and preventing users from using 'Reset this PC' to reinstall Windows.
Russian state hackers stole data from US government networks
DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI today warned that a Russian state-sponsored APT threat group known as Energetic Bear has hacked and stolen data from US government networks during the last two months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-state-hackers-stole-data-from-us-government-networks/
DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI today warned that a Russian state-sponsored APT threat group known as Energetic Bear has hacked and stolen data from US government networks during the last two months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-state-hackers-stole-data-from-us-government-networks/
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Russian state hackers stole data from US government networks
DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI today warned that a Russian state-sponsored APT threat group known as Energetic Bear has hacked and stolen data from US government networks during the last two months.