TrickBot's new module aims to infect your UEFI firmware
The developers of TrickBot have created a new module that probes for UEFI vulnerabilities, demonstrating the actor's effort to take attacks at a level that would give them ultimate control over infected machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbots-new-module-aims-to-infect-your-uefi-firmware/
The developers of TrickBot have created a new module that probes for UEFI vulnerabilities, demonstrating the actor's effort to take attacks at a level that would give them ultimate control over infected machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickbots-new-module-aims-to-infect-your-uefi-firmware/
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TrickBot's new module aims to infect your UEFI firmware
TrickBot malware developers have created a new module that probes for UEFI vulnerabilities, demonstrating the actor's effort to take attacks at a level that would give them ultimate control over infected machines.
Intel driver updates fix Windows 10 BSODs, Bluetooth issues
Intel has released updated Wireless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers for Windows 10 customers to address known issues causing blue screen of death (BSOD) errors and Bluetooth devices to lose connection or stop working. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/intel-driver-updates-fix-windows-10-bsods-bluetooth-issues/
Intel has released updated Wireless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers for Windows 10 customers to address known issues causing blue screen of death (BSOD) errors and Bluetooth devices to lose connection or stop working. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/intel-driver-updates-fix-windows-10-bsods-bluetooth-issues/
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Intel driver updates fix Windows 10 BSODs, Bluetooth issues
Intel has released updated Wireless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers for Windows 10 customers to address known issues causing blue screen of death (BSOD) errors and Bluetooth devices to lose connection or stop working.
Hackers target EU Commission, COVID-19 cold chain supply orgs
IBM X-Force warned of threat actors actively targeting organizations associated with the COVID-19 vaccine cold chain in a large scale spear-phishing campaign that has started three months ago, in September 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-eu-commission-covid-19-cold-chain-supply-orgs/
IBM X-Force warned of threat actors actively targeting organizations associated with the COVID-19 vaccine cold chain in a large scale spear-phishing campaign that has started three months ago, in September 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-eu-commission-covid-19-cold-chain-supply-orgs/
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Hackers target EU Commission, COVID-19 cold chain supply orgs
IBM X-Force warned of threat actors actively targeting organizations associated with the COVID-19 vaccine cold chain in a large scale spear-phishing campaign that has started three months ago, in September 2020.
Hacker-for-hire group develops new stealthy Windows backdoor
Kaspersky researchers discovered a previously undocumented Windows PowerShell malware dubbed PowerPepper and developed by the hacker-for-hire group DeathStalker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-for-hire-group-develops-new-stealthy-windows-backdoor/
Kaspersky researchers discovered a previously undocumented Windows PowerShell malware dubbed PowerPepper and developed by the hacker-for-hire group DeathStalker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-for-hire-group-develops-new-stealthy-windows-backdoor/
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Hacker-for-hire group develops new stealthy Windows backdoor
Kaspersky researchers discovered a previously undocumented Windows PowerShell malware dubbed PowerPepper and developed by the hacker-for-hire group DeathStalker.
Kmart nationwide retailer suffers a ransomware attack
US department store retailer Kmart has suffered a ransomware attack that impacts back-end services at the company, BleepingComputer has learned. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kmart-nationwide-retailer-suffers-a-ransomware-attack/
US department store retailer Kmart has suffered a ransomware attack that impacts back-end services at the company, BleepingComputer has learned. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kmart-nationwide-retailer-suffers-a-ransomware-attack/
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Kmart nationwide retailer suffers a ransomware attack
US department store retailer Kmart has suffered a ransomware attack that impacts back-end services at the company, BleepingComputer has learned.
Credit card stealing malware hides in social media sharing icons
Newly discovered web skimming malware is capable of hiding in plain sight to inject payment card skimmer scripts into compromised online stores. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/credit-card-stealing-malware-hides-in-social-media-sharing-icons/
Newly discovered web skimming malware is capable of hiding in plain sight to inject payment card skimmer scripts into compromised online stores. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/credit-card-stealing-malware-hides-in-social-media-sharing-icons/
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Credit card stealing malware hides in social media sharing icons
Newly discovered web skimming malware is capable of hiding in plain sight to inject payment card skimmer scripts into compromised online stores.
Metro Vancouver’s transit system TransLink hit by Egregor ransomware
The Egregor ransomware operation has breached Metro Vancouver's transportation agency TransLink with the cyberattack causing disruptions in services and payment systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/metro-vancouver-s-transit-system-translink-hit-by-egregor-ransomware/
The Egregor ransomware operation has breached Metro Vancouver's transportation agency TransLink with the cyberattack causing disruptions in services and payment systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/metro-vancouver-s-transit-system-translink-hit-by-egregor-ransomware/
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Metro Vancouver’s transit system TransLink hit by Egregor ransomware
The Egregor ransomware operation has breached Metro Vancouver's transportation agency TransLink with the cyberattack causing disruptions in services and payment systems.
BlackShadow hackers extort Israeli insurance company for $1 million
Threat actors are extorting an Israeli insurance company by demanding almost $1 million in bitcoin to stop leaking the company's stolen data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackshadow-hackers-extort-israeli-insurance-company-for-1-million/
Threat actors are extorting an Israeli insurance company by demanding almost $1 million in bitcoin to stop leaking the company's stolen data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackshadow-hackers-extort-israeli-insurance-company-for-1-million/
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BlackShadow hackers extort Israeli insurance company for $1 million
Threat actors are extorting an Israeli insurance company by demanding almost $1 million in bitcoin to stop leaking the company's stolen data.
VMware fixes zero-day vulnerability reported by the NSA
VMware has released security updates to address a zero-day vulnerability in VMware Workspace One Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, and Identity Manager Connector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-zero-day-vulnerability-reported-by-the-nsa/
VMware has released security updates to address a zero-day vulnerability in VMware Workspace One Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, and Identity Manager Connector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-zero-day-vulnerability-reported-by-the-nsa/
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VMware fixes zero-day vulnerability reported by the NSA
VMware has released security updates to address a zero-day vulnerability in VMware Workspace One Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, and Identity Manager Connector.
Largest global staffing agency Randstad hit by Egregor ransomware
Staffing agency Randstad NV announced today that their network was breached by the Egregor ransomware, who stole unencrypted files during the attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-global-staffing-agency-randstad-hit-by-egregor-ransomware/
Staffing agency Randstad NV announced today that their network was breached by the Egregor ransomware, who stole unencrypted files during the attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-global-staffing-agency-randstad-hit-by-egregor-ransomware/
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Largest global staffing agency Randstad hit by Egregor ransomware
Staffing agency Randstad NV announced today that their network was breached by the Egregor ransomware, who stole unencrypted files during the attack.
US and Australia to develop shared cyberattack training platform
The United States and Australia have signed a first-ever bilateral agreement that allows the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and the Information Warfare Division (IWD) of the Australian Defense Force to jointly develop and share a virtual cyber training platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-and-australia-to-develop-shared-cyberattack-training-platform/
The United States and Australia have signed a first-ever bilateral agreement that allows the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and the Information Warfare Division (IWD) of the Australian Defense Force to jointly develop and share a virtual cyber training platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-and-australia-to-develop-shared-cyberattack-training-platform/
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US and Australia to develop shared cyberattack training platform
The United States and Australia have signed a first-ever bilateral agreement that allows the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and the Information Warfare Division (IWD) of the Australian Defense Force to jointly develop and share a virtual cyber training platform.
Monolith mystery solved: Artist claims he made 'alien' structures
An artist has claimed responsibility for the mysterious monoliths that have been appearing across the world, including Utah, California, and Romania. The pseudonymous artist has these monumental structures for sale on their website for $45,000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/monolith-mystery-solved-artist-claims-he-made-alien-structures/
An artist has claimed responsibility for the mysterious monoliths that have been appearing across the world, including Utah, California, and Romania. The pseudonymous artist has these monumental structures for sale on their website for $45,000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/monolith-mystery-solved-artist-claims-he-made-alien-structures/
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Monolith mystery solved: Artist claims he made 'alien' structures
An artist has claimed responsibility for the mysterious monoliths that have been appearing across the world, including Utah, California, and Romania. The pseudonymous artist has these monumental structures for sale on their website for $45,000.
FBI: You may be a money mule and not even know it
The FBI has warned of an increasing number of scammers preying on unemployed Americans by trying to recruit them into their money mule schemes and use them to launder funds obtained via fraud, online scams, and other types of criminal activities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-you-may-be-a-money-mule-and-not-even-know-it/
The FBI has warned of an increasing number of scammers preying on unemployed Americans by trying to recruit them into their money mule schemes and use them to launder funds obtained via fraud, online scams, and other types of criminal activities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-you-may-be-a-money-mule-and-not-even-know-it/
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FBI: You may be a money mule and not even know it
The FBI has warned of an increasing number of scammers preying on unemployed Americans by trying to recruit them into their money mule schemes and use them to launder funds obtained via fraud, online scams, and other types of criminal activities.
The Week in Ransomware - December 4th 2020 - Education under attack
It has been another rough week for the enterprise and education as ransomware continues to impact business operations and shut down schools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-december-4th-2020-education-under-attack/
It has been another rough week for the enterprise and education as ransomware continues to impact business operations and shut down schools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-december-4th-2020-education-under-attack/
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The Week in Ransomware - December 4th 2020 - Education under attack
It has been another rough week for the enterprise and education as ransomware continues to impact business operations and shut down schools.
MetaMask phishing steals cryptocurrency wallets via Google ads
Over the past week, users of the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet have been losing funds to a phishing scam that lured potential victims through Google search ads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/metamask-phishing-steals-cryptocurrency-wallets-via-google-ads/
Over the past week, users of the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet have been losing funds to a phishing scam that lured potential victims through Google search ads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/metamask-phishing-steals-cryptocurrency-wallets-via-google-ads/
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MetaMask phishing steals cryptocurrency wallets via Google ads
Over the past week, users of the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet have been losing funds to a phishing scam that lured potential victims through Google search ads.
Google Chrome is getting a real-time webpage performance overlay
Google Chrome is getting a new browser heads-up display that displays performance metrics about the web pages you are visiting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-getting-a-real-time-webpage-performance-overlay/
Google Chrome is getting a new browser heads-up display that displays performance metrics about the web pages you are visiting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-is-getting-a-real-time-webpage-performance-overlay/
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Google Chrome is getting a real-time webpage performance overlay
Google Chrome is getting a new browser heads-up display that displays performance metrics about the web pages you are visiting.
How to hide unwanted driver updates in Windows 10
Almost every month, the Windows Update catalogue is updated with unwanted drivers prepared by OEMs and driver vendors. Fortunately, Microsoft allows users to hide or pause specific driver updates using a tool called "Show or hide updates troubleshooter". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-hide-unwanted-driver-updates-in-windows-10/
Almost every month, the Windows Update catalogue is updated with unwanted drivers prepared by OEMs and driver vendors. Fortunately, Microsoft allows users to hide or pause specific driver updates using a tool called "Show or hide updates troubleshooter". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-hide-unwanted-driver-updates-in-windows-10/
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How to hide unwanted driver updates in Windows 10
Almost every month, the Windows Update catalogue is updated with unwanted drivers prepared by OEMs and driver vendors. Fortunately, Microsoft allows users to hide or pause specific driver updates using a tool called "Show or hide updates troubleshooter".
Police arrest two in data theft cyberattack on Leonardo defense corp
Italian police have arrested two people allegedly for using malware to steal 10 GB of confidental data and military secrets from defense company Leonardo S.p.A. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-two-in-data-theft-cyberattack-on-leonardo-defense-corp/
Italian police have arrested two people allegedly for using malware to steal 10 GB of confidental data and military secrets from defense company Leonardo S.p.A. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-arrest-two-in-data-theft-cyberattack-on-leonardo-defense-corp/
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Police arrest two in data theft cyberattack on Leonardo defense corp
Italian police have arrested two people allegedly for using malware to steal 10 GB of confidental data and military secrets from defense company Leonardo S.p.A.
Microsoft tests new method to release Windows 10 features and fixes
Microsoft is testing a way to quickly bring new features and improvements to Windows 10 outside of the regularly scheduled Windows updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-method-to-release-windows-10-features-and-fixes/
Microsoft is testing a way to quickly bring new features and improvements to Windows 10 outside of the regularly scheduled Windows updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-tests-new-method-to-release-windows-10-features-and-fixes/
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Microsoft tests new method to release Windows 10 features and fixes
Microsoft is testing a way to quickly bring new features and improvements to Windows 10 outside of the regularly scheduled Windows updates.
Hands on with Cortana's new file finder feature on Windows 10
A new Windows 10 feature lets you use the digital assistant to open and find files and save time spent navigating File Explorer or OneDrive. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hands-on-with-cortanas-new-file-finder-feature-on-windows-10/
A new Windows 10 feature lets you use the digital assistant to open and find files and save time spent navigating File Explorer or OneDrive. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/hands-on-with-cortanas-new-file-finder-feature-on-windows-10/
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Hands on with Cortana's new file finder feature on Windows 10
A new Windows 10 feature lets you use the digital assistant to open and find files and save time spent navigating File Explorer or OneDrive.
QNAP patches QTS vulnerabilities allowing NAS device takeover
Network-attached storage (NAS) maker QNAP today released security updates to address vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to take control of unpatched NAS devices following successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-patches-qts-vulnerabilities-allowing-nas-device-takeover/
Network-attached storage (NAS) maker QNAP today released security updates to address vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to take control of unpatched NAS devices following successful exploitation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-patches-qts-vulnerabilities-allowing-nas-device-takeover/
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QNAP patches QTS vulnerabilities allowing NAS device takeover
Network-attached storage (NAS) maker QNAP today released security updates to address vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to take control of unpatched NAS devices following successful exploitation.