TransLink confirms ransomware data theft, still restoring systems
Metro Vancouver's transportation agency TransLink has confirmed that the Egregor ransomware operators who breached its network at the beginning of December 2020 also accessed and potentially stolen employees' banking and social security information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/translink-confirms-ransomware-data-theft-still-restoring-systems/
Metro Vancouver's transportation agency TransLink has confirmed that the Egregor ransomware operators who breached its network at the beginning of December 2020 also accessed and potentially stolen employees' banking and social security information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/translink-confirms-ransomware-data-theft-still-restoring-systems/
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TransLink confirms ransomware data theft, still restoring systems
Metro Vancouver's transportation agency TransLink has confirmed that the Egregor ransomware operators who breached its network at the beginning of December 2020 also accessed and potentially stole employees' banking and social security information.
Microsoft wants to show ‘Windows is BACK’ with Windows 10 UI refresh
A new Microsoft job listing states that the OS developer wants to show customers that "Windows is BACK" with a user interface refresh for Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-wants-to-show-windows-is-back-with-windows-10-ui-refresh/
A new Microsoft job listing states that the OS developer wants to show customers that "Windows is BACK" with a user interface refresh for Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-wants-to-show-windows-is-back-with-windows-10-ui-refresh/
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Microsoft wants to show ‘Windows is BACK’ with Windows 10 UI refresh
A new Microsoft job listing states that the OS developer wants to show customers that "Windows is BACK" with a user interface refresh for Windows 10.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to allow testing without setup
Microsoft wants to add a new Office 365 feature to allow customers to test Microsoft Defender email protection without actually having to configure the environment and devices for your organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-defender-for-office-365-to-allow-testing-without-setup/
Microsoft wants to add a new Office 365 feature to allow customers to test Microsoft Defender email protection without actually having to configure the environment and devices for your organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-defender-for-office-365-to-allow-testing-without-setup/
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to allow testing without setup
Microsoft wants to add a new Office 365 feature to allow customers to test Microsoft Defender email protection without actually having to configure the environment and devices for your organization.
Indian government sites leaking patient COVID-19 test results
Multiple Indian government department websites are leaking COVID-19 lab test results for patients online. These reports uploaded by testing labs across the country as part of the national 'test, trace, isolate' efforts, expose patient's details, test site location, COVID-19 test results, dates, and the healthcare provider's info. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/indian-government-sites-leaking-patient-covid-19-test-results/
Multiple Indian government department websites are leaking COVID-19 lab test results for patients online. These reports uploaded by testing labs across the country as part of the national 'test, trace, isolate' efforts, expose patient's details, test site location, COVID-19 test results, dates, and the healthcare provider's info. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/indian-government-sites-leaking-patient-covid-19-test-results/
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Indian government sites leaking patient COVID-19 test results
Multiple Indian government department websites are leaking COVID-19 lab test results for patients online. These reports uploaded by testing labs across the country as part of the national 'test, trace, isolate' efforts, expose patient's details, test site…
Ryuk ransomware is the top threat for the healthcare sector
Healthcare organizations continue to be a prime target for cyberattacks of all kinds, with ransomware incidents, Ryuk in particular, being more prevalent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-is-the-top-threat-for-the-healthcare-sector/
Healthcare organizations continue to be a prime target for cyberattacks of all kinds, with ransomware incidents, Ryuk in particular, being more prevalent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-is-the-top-threat-for-the-healthcare-sector/
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Ryuk ransomware is the top threat for the healthcare sector
Healthcare organizations continue to be a prime target for cyberattacks of all kinds, with ransomware incidents, Ryuk in particular, being more prevalent.
Hacker posts data of 10,000 American Express accounts for free
A threat actor has posted data of 10,000 American Express credit card holders on a hacker forum for free. In the same forum post, the actor is also claiming to sell more data of Mexican banking customers of American Express, Santander, and Banamex. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-posts-data-of-10-000-american-express-accounts-for-free/
A threat actor has posted data of 10,000 American Express credit card holders on a hacker forum for free. In the same forum post, the actor is also claiming to sell more data of Mexican banking customers of American Express, Santander, and Banamex. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-posts-data-of-10-000-american-express-accounts-for-free/
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Hacker posts data of 10,000 American Express accounts for free
A threat actor has posted data of 10,000 American Express credit card holders on a hacker forum for free. In the same forum post, the actor is also claiming to sell more data of Mexican banking customers of American Express, Santander, and Banamex.
Cross-platform ElectroRAT malware drains cryptocurrency wallets
Security researchers have discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) used to empty the cryptocurrency wallets of thousands of Windows, Linux, and macOS users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cross-platform-electrorat-malware-drains-cryptocurrency-wallets/
Security researchers have discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) used to empty the cryptocurrency wallets of thousands of Windows, Linux, and macOS users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cross-platform-electrorat-malware-drains-cryptocurrency-wallets/
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Cross-platform ElectroRAT malware drains cryptocurrency wallets
Security researchers have discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) used to empty the cryptocurrency wallets of thousands of Windows, Linux, and macOS users.
North Korean software supply chain attack targets stock investors
North Korean hacking group Thallium aka APT37 has been targeting a private stock investment messenger service in a supply chain attack, as reported this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-software-supply-chain-attack-targets-stock-investors/
North Korean hacking group Thallium aka APT37 has been targeting a private stock investment messenger service in a supply chain attack, as reported this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-software-supply-chain-attack-targets-stock-investors/
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North Korean software supply chain attack targets stock investors
North Korean hacking group Thallium has been targeting a private stock investment messenger service in a supply chain attack, as reported this week.
Australian cybersecurity agency used as cover in malware campaign
The Australian government warns of an ongoing campaign impersonating the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to infect targets with malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/australian-cybersecurity-agency-used-as-cover-in-malware-campaign/
The Australian government warns of an ongoing campaign impersonating the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to infect targets with malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/australian-cybersecurity-agency-used-as-cover-in-malware-campaign/
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Australian cybersecurity agency used as cover in malware campaign
The Australian government warns of an ongoing campaign impersonating the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to infect targets with malware.
Microsoft Office January updates fix Outlook crash issues
Microsoft has released the January 2021 non-security Microsoft Office updates with fixes for known issues impacting Windows Installer (MSI) editions of Office 2016 products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-january-updates-fix-outlook-crash-issues/
Microsoft has released the January 2021 non-security Microsoft Office updates with fixes for known issues impacting Windows Installer (MSI) editions of Office 2016 products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-office-january-updates-fix-outlook-crash-issues/
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Microsoft Office January updates fix Outlook crash issues
Microsoft has released the January 2021 non-security Microsoft Office updates with fixes for known issues impacting Windows Installer (MSI) editions of Office 2016 products.
Babuk Locker is the first new enterprise ransomware of 2021
It's a new year, and with it comes a new ransomware called Babuk Locker that targets corporate victims in human-operated attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/babuk-locker-is-the-first-new-enterprise-ransomware-of-2021/
It's a new year, and with it comes a new ransomware called Babuk Locker that targets corporate victims in human-operated attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/babuk-locker-is-the-first-new-enterprise-ransomware-of-2021/
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Babuk Locker is the first new enterprise ransomware of 2021
It's a new year, and with it comes a new ransomware called Babuk Locker that targets corporate victims in human-operated attacks.
NSA shares guidance, tools to mitigate weak encryption protocols
The National Security Agency has shared guidance on how to detect and replace outdated Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol versions with up to date and secure variants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-shares-guidance-tools-to-mitigate-weak-encryption-protocols/
The National Security Agency has shared guidance on how to detect and replace outdated Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol versions with up to date and secure variants. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-shares-guidance-tools-to-mitigate-weak-encryption-protocols/
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NSA shares guidance, tools to mitigate weak encryption protocols
The National Security Agency has shared guidance on how to detect and replace outdated Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol versions with up to date and secure variants.
US govt says Russian state hackers likely behind SolarWinds hack
The Cyber Unified Coordination Group (UCG) said today that a Russian-backed Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group is likely behind the SolarWinds hack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-says-russian-state-hackers-likely-behind-solarwinds-hack/
The Cyber Unified Coordination Group (UCG) said today that a Russian-backed Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group is likely behind the SolarWinds hack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-says-russian-state-hackers-likely-behind-solarwinds-hack/
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US govt says Russian state hackers likely behind SolarWinds hack
The Cyber Unified Coordination Group (UCG) said today that a Russian-backed Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group is likely behind the SolarWinds hack.
Vodafone's ho. Mobile admits data breach, 2.5m users impacted
Vodafone Group's low-cost operator ho. Mobile announced that hackers stole part of its customer database thus obtaining personal user information and SIM technical data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vodafones-ho-mobile-admits-data-breach-25m-users-impacted/
Vodafone Group's low-cost operator ho. Mobile announced that hackers stole part of its customer database thus obtaining personal user information and SIM technical data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vodafones-ho-mobile-admits-data-breach-25m-users-impacted/
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Vodafone's ho. Mobile admits data breach, 2.5m users impacted
Vodafone Group's low-cost operator ho. Mobile announced that hackers stole part of its customer database thus obtaining personal user information and SIM technical data.
Hackers start exploiting the new backdoor in Zyxel devices
Threat actors are actively scanning the Internet for open SSH devices and trying to login to them using a new recently patched Zyxel hardcoded credential backdoor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-start-exploiting-the-new-backdoor-in-zyxel-devices/
Threat actors are actively scanning the Internet for open SSH devices and trying to login to them using a new recently patched Zyxel hardcoded credential backdoor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-start-exploiting-the-new-backdoor-in-zyxel-devices/
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Hackers start exploiting the new backdoor in Zyxel devices
Threat actors are actively scanning the Internet for open SSH devices and trying to login to them using a new recently patched Zyxel hardcoded credential backdoor.
Trump bans China-linked apps for collecting Americans’ data
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning eight Chinese apps considered to be a threat to US national security, economy, and foreign policy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trump-bans-china-linked-apps-for-collecting-americans-data/
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning eight Chinese apps considered to be a threat to US national security, economy, and foreign policy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trump-bans-china-linked-apps-for-collecting-americans-data/
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Trump bans China-linked apps for collecting Americans’ data
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning eight Chinese apps considered to be a threat to US national security, economy, and foreign policy.
WhatsApp: Share your data with Facebook or delete your account
After WhatsApp updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service on Monday with additional info on how it handles users' data, the company is now notifying users through the mobile app that, starting February, they will be required to share their data with Facebook. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-share-your-data-with-facebook-or-delete-your-account/
After WhatsApp updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service on Monday with additional info on how it handles users' data, the company is now notifying users through the mobile app that, starting February, they will be required to share their data with Facebook. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-share-your-data-with-facebook-or-delete-your-account/
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WhatsApp: Share your data with Facebook or delete your account
After WhatsApp updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service on Monday with additional info on how it handles users' data, the company is now notifying users through the mobile app that, starting February, they will be required to share their data with…
Windows 10 gets Google Discover-like news recommendation feature
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 10 feature to Insiders called 'News and Interests' that displays a taskbar flyout with recommended news stories, sports scores, and weather information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-gets-google-discover-like-news-recommendation-feature/
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 10 feature to Insiders called 'News and Interests' that displays a taskbar flyout with recommended news stories, sports scores, and weather information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-gets-google-discover-like-news-recommendation-feature/
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Windows 10 gets Google Discover-like news recommendation feature
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 10 feature to Insiders called 'News and Interests' that displays a taskbar flyout with recommended news stories, sports scores, and weather information.
SolarWinds hackers had access to over 3,000 US DOJ email accounts
The US Department of Justice said that the attackers behind the SolarWinds supply chain attacks have gained access to roughly 3% of the department's Office 365 email inboxes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-hackers-had-access-to-over-3-000-us-doj-email-accounts/
The US Department of Justice said that the attackers behind the SolarWinds supply chain attacks have gained access to roughly 3% of the department's Office 365 email inboxes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-hackers-had-access-to-over-3-000-us-doj-email-accounts/
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SolarWinds hackers had access to over 3,000 US DOJ email accounts
The US Department of Justice said that the attackers behind the SolarWinds supply chain attacks have gained access to roughly 3% of the department's Office 365 email inboxes.
Microsoft makes the Windows 10 File Recovery tool easier to use
Microsoft released today a new simplified version of the Windows File Recovery tool to test on the latest Windows 10 Insider build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-makes-the-windows-10-file-recovery-tool-easier-to-use/
Microsoft released today a new simplified version of the Windows File Recovery tool to test on the latest Windows 10 Insider build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-makes-the-windows-10-file-recovery-tool-easier-to-use/
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Microsoft makes the Windows 10 File Recovery tool easier to use
Microsoft released today a new simplified version of the Windows File Recovery tool to test on the latest Windows 10 Insider build.
Windows 10 WSL now can run Linux commands on startup
Microsoft now allows users of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run commands automatically on WSL distribution startup. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-wsl-now-can-run-linux-commands-on-startup/
Microsoft now allows users of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run commands automatically on WSL distribution startup. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-wsl-now-can-run-linux-commands-on-startup/
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Windows 10 WSL now can run Linux commands on startup
Microsoft now allows users of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run commands automatically on WSL distribution startup.