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.
French IT giant Sopra Steria hit by Ryuk ransomware
French IT services giant Sopra Steria suffered a cyberattack on October 20th, 2020, that reportedly encrypted portions of their network with the Ryuk ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/french-it-giant-sopra-steria-hit-by-ryuk-ransomware/
French IT services giant Sopra Steria suffered a cyberattack on October 20th, 2020, that reportedly encrypted portions of their network with the Ryuk ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/french-it-giant-sopra-steria-hit-by-ryuk-ransomware/
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French IT giant Sopra Steria hit by Ryuk ransomware
French IT services giant Sopra Steria suffered a cyberattack on October 20th, 2020, that reportedly encrypted portions of their network with the Ryuk ransomware.
NVIDIA patches high severity GeForce Experience vulnerabilities
NVIDIA released a security update for the Windows NVIDIA GeForce Experience (GFE) app to address vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, gain access to sensitive info, or trigger a denial of service (DoS) state on systems running unpatched software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nvidia-patches-high-severity-geforce-experience-vulnerabilities/
NVIDIA released a security update for the Windows NVIDIA GeForce Experience (GFE) app to address vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, gain access to sensitive info, or trigger a denial of service (DoS) state on systems running unpatched software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nvidia-patches-high-severity-geforce-experience-vulnerabilities/
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NVIDIA patches high severity GeForce Experience vulnerabilities
NVIDIA released a security update for the Windows NVIDIA GeForce Experience (GFE) app to address vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, gain access to sensitive info, or trigger a denial of service (DoS)…
Mozilla slows Firefox 82 update due to printing issues, crashes
Mozilla has slowed the rollout of Firefox 82 just two days after its release due to printing bugs and crashes in the new version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-slows-firefox-82-update-due-to-printing-issues-crashes/
Mozilla has slowed the rollout of Firefox 82 just two days after its release due to printing bugs and crashes in the new version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-slows-firefox-82-update-due-to-printing-issues-crashes/
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Mozilla slows Firefox 82 update due to printing issues, crashes
Mozilla has slowed the rollout of Firefox 82 just two days after its release due to printing bugs and crashes in the new version.
Microsoft fixes known issue blocking Windows 10 upgrades
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was blocking customers from upgrading some devices running Windows 10 1903 and 1909 to newer OS versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-known-issue-blocking-windows-10-upgrades/
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was blocking customers from upgrading some devices running Windows 10 1903 and 1909 to newer OS versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-known-issue-blocking-windows-10-upgrades/
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Microsoft fixes known issue blocking Windows 10 upgrades
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was blocking customers from upgrading some devices running Windows 10 1903 and 1909 to newer OS versions.
New RAT malware gets commands via Discord, has ransomware feature
The new 'Abaddon' remote access trojan may be the first to use Discord as a full-fledged command and control server that instructs the malware on what tasks to perform on an infected PC. Even worse, a ransomware feature is being developed for the malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-rat-malware-gets-commands-via-discord-has-ransomware-feature/
The new 'Abaddon' remote access trojan may be the first to use Discord as a full-fledged command and control server that instructs the malware on what tasks to perform on an infected PC. Even worse, a ransomware feature is being developed for the malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-rat-malware-gets-commands-via-discord-has-ransomware-feature/
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New RAT malware gets commands via Discord, has ransomware feature
The new 'Abaddon' remote access trojan may be the first to use Discord as a full-fledged command and control server that instructs the malware on what tasks to perform on an infected PC. Even worse, a ransomware feature is being developed for the malware.
Microsoft adds protection for critical accounts in Office 365
Microsoft is working on improving Microsoft Defender for Office 365 with priority protection features for accounts of high-profile employees like executive-level managers that threat actors target most often. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-adds-protection-for-critical-accounts-in-office-365/
Microsoft is working on improving Microsoft Defender for Office 365 with priority protection features for accounts of high-profile employees like executive-level managers that threat actors target most often. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-adds-protection-for-critical-accounts-in-office-365/
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Microsoft adds protection for critical accounts in Office 365
Microsoft is working on improving Microsoft Defender for Office 365 with priority protection features for accounts of high-profile employees like executive-level managers that threat actors target most often.
WastedLocker ransomware hits Boyne Resorts ski resort operator
US-based ski and golf resort operator Boyne Resorts has suffered a cyberattack by the WastedLocker operation that has impacted company-wide reservation systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wastedlocker-ransomware-hits-boyne-resorts-ski-resort-operator/
US-based ski and golf resort operator Boyne Resorts has suffered a cyberattack by the WastedLocker operation that has impacted company-wide reservation systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wastedlocker-ransomware-hits-boyne-resorts-ski-resort-operator/
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WastedLocker ransomware hits Boyne Resorts ski resort operator
US-based ski and golf resort operator Boyne Resorts has suffered a cyberattack by the WastedLocker operation that has impacted company-wide reservation systems.
The Week in Ransomware - October 23rd 2020 - From Russia with Love
This week has been busy with ransomware related news, including new charges against Russian state-sponsored hackers and numerous attacks against well-known organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-23rd-2020-from-russia-with-love/
This week has been busy with ransomware related news, including new charges against Russian state-sponsored hackers and numerous attacks against well-known organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-october-23rd-2020-from-russia-with-love/
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The Week in Ransomware - October 23rd 2020 - From Russia with Love
This week has been busy with ransomware related news, including new charges against Russian state-sponsored hackers and numerous attacks against well-known organizations.
HPE fixes maximum severity remote auth bypass bug in SSMC console
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has fixed a maximum severity remote authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the company's HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) data center storage management solution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hpe-fixes-maximum-severity-remote-auth-bypass-bug-in-ssmc-console/
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has fixed a maximum severity remote authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the company's HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) data center storage management solution. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hpe-fixes-maximum-severity-remote-auth-bypass-bug-in-ssmc-console/
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HPE fixes maximum severity remote auth bypass bug in SSMC console
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has fixed a maximum severity remote authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the company's HPE StoreServ Management Console (SSMC) data center storage management solution.
YouTube-dl GitHub repos taken down by RIAA via DMCA takedown
The Recording Industry Association of America, Inc. (RIAA) has taken down the popular Youtube-dl GitHub repositories using a DMCA takedown notice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/youtube-dl-github-repos-taken-down-by-riaa-via-dmca-takedown/
The Recording Industry Association of America, Inc. (RIAA) has taken down the popular Youtube-dl GitHub repositories using a DMCA takedown notice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/youtube-dl-github-repos-taken-down-by-riaa-via-dmca-takedown/
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YouTube-dl removed from GitHub after RIAA DMCA notice
The Recording Industry Association of America, Inc. (RIAA) has taken down the popular Youtube-dl GitHub repositories using a DMCA takedown notice.