Opera 44 Released with Support for Apple's Touch Bar
Opera Software released today version 44 of the Opera web browser. This release's main feature is support for Apple's new Touch Bar display, which the company added for recent MacBook models. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/opera-44-released-with-support-for-apples-touch-bar/
Opera Software released today version 44 of the Opera web browser. This release's main feature is support for Apple's new Touch Bar display, which the company added for recent MacBook models. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/opera-44-released-with-support-for-apples-touch-bar/
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Opera 44 Released with Support for Apple's Touch Bar
Opera Software released today version 44 of the Opera web browser. This release's main feature is support for Apple's new Touch Bar display, which the company added for recent MacBook models.
Malvertising Campaign on Adult Sites Spreads Ramnit Trojan
Security researchers from Malwarebytes have discovered a new malvertising campaign targeting visitors of several adult websites, spreading the Ramnit trojan and focusing on users from Canada and the UK. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malvertising-campaign-on-adult-sites-spreads-ramnit-trojan/
Security researchers from Malwarebytes have discovered a new malvertising campaign targeting visitors of several adult websites, spreading the Ramnit trojan and focusing on users from Canada and the UK. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malvertising-campaign-on-adult-sites-spreads-ramnit-trojan/
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Malvertising Campaign on Adult Sites Spreads Ramnit Trojan
Security researchers from Malwarebytes have discovered a new malvertising campaign targeting visitors of several adult websites, spreading the Ramnit trojan and focusing on users from Canada and the UK.
Sneaky Lithuanian Crook Stole $100 Million from Two US Tech Companies
A Lithuanian man swindled two US tech companies out of over $100 million after he tricked employees into wiring money to his own company's bank accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/sneaky-lithuanian-crook-stole-100-million-from-two-us-tech-companies/
A Lithuanian man swindled two US tech companies out of over $100 million after he tricked employees into wiring money to his own company's bank accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/sneaky-lithuanian-crook-stole-100-million-from-two-us-tech-companies/
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Sneaky Lithuanian Crook Stole $100 Million from Two US Tech Companies
A Lithuanian man swindled two US tech companies out of over $100 million after he tricked employees into wiring money to his own company's bank accounts.
Most Industrial Control Systems Get Infected with Malware by Accident
The vast majority of malware incidents that take place at industrial facilities around the world are just accidental infections, albeit a very small number of targeted attacks have also been detected. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/most-industrial-control-systems-get-infected-with-malware-by-accident/
The vast majority of malware incidents that take place at industrial facilities around the world are just accidental infections, albeit a very small number of targeted attacks have also been detected. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/most-industrial-control-systems-get-infected-with-malware-by-accident/
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Most Industrial Control Systems Get Infected with Malware by Accident
The vast majority of malware incidents that take place at industrial facilities around the world are just accidental infections, albeit a very small number of targeted attacks have also been detected.
The Next Big Thing for Android Malware Is "Plugin Frameworks"
Android malware is evolving, and a clear trend has become visible in the past six months, with several malware strains implementing their malicious behavior via plugin frameworks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-next-big-thing-for-android-malware-is-plugin-frameworks-/
Android malware is evolving, and a clear trend has become visible in the past six months, with several malware strains implementing their malicious behavior via plugin frameworks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-next-big-thing-for-android-malware-is-plugin-frameworks-/
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The Next Big Thing for Android Malware Is "Plugin Frameworks"
Android malware is evolving, and a clear trend has become visible in the past six months, with several malware strains implementing their malicious behavior via plugin frameworks.
Word Document Spreads Macro Malware Targeting Both Windows and macOS
After last month security researchers discovered the first-ever Word document spreading macro malware on macOS, last week, researchers from Fortinet spotted a Word document that contained macro scripts that distributed both Windows and macOS malware at the same time, depending on the OS it managed to infect. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/word-document-spreads-macro-malware-targeting-both-windows-and-macos/
After last month security researchers discovered the first-ever Word document spreading macro malware on macOS, last week, researchers from Fortinet spotted a Word document that contained macro scripts that distributed both Windows and macOS malware at the same time, depending on the OS it managed to infect. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/word-document-spreads-macro-malware-targeting-both-windows-and-macos/
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Word Document Spreads Macro Malware Targeting Both Windows and macOS
After last month security researchers discovered the first-ever Word document spreading macro malware on macOS, last week, researchers from Fortinet spotted a Word document that contained macro scripts that distributed both Windows and macOS malware at the…
SAP Infrastructure Could Be Used to Deploy Ransomware on Enterprise Networks
A remote code execution flaw in the SAP Windows client opens the door for ransomware attacks targeting enterprises that rely on various SAP products to manage and keep track of their business operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sap-infrastructure-could-be-used-to-deploy-ransomware-on-enterprise-networks/
A remote code execution flaw in the SAP Windows client opens the door for ransomware attacks targeting enterprises that rely on various SAP products to manage and keep track of their business operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sap-infrastructure-could-be-used-to-deploy-ransomware-on-enterprise-networks/
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SAP Infrastructure Could Be Used to Deploy Ransomware on Enterprise Networks
A remote code execution flaw in the SAP Windows client opens the door for ransomware attacks targeting enterprises that rely on various SAP products to manage and keep track of their business operations.
Bluetooth Bug Lets Burglars Disable Google Nest Cams
Burglars can use a recently disclosed security flaw affecting several Google Nest cams to make vulnerable cameras go offline for approximately 60 to 90 seconds. The flaw can be exploited via the cameras' Bluetooth connection and can provide thieves with the time window they need to get close and break into a home unseen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluetooth-bug-lets-burglars-disable-google-nest-cams/
Burglars can use a recently disclosed security flaw affecting several Google Nest cams to make vulnerable cameras go offline for approximately 60 to 90 seconds. The flaw can be exploited via the cameras' Bluetooth connection and can provide thieves with the time window they need to get close and break into a home unseen. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bluetooth-bug-lets-burglars-disable-google-nest-cams/
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Bluetooth Bug Lets Burglars Disable Google Nest Cams
Burglars can use a recently disclosed security flaw affecting several Google Nest cams to make vulnerable cameras go offline for approximately 60 to 90 seconds. The flaw can be exploited via the cameras' Bluetooth connection and can provide thieves with the…
This Security Expert Wants to Turn Defunct Online Stores into Malware Honeypots
Willem de Groot, a Dutch security expert, is asking owners of defunct or soon-to-be-dead online stores to donate their domains so he can set up honeypots and track credit card stealing malware and other types of cyber-attacks on e-commerce targets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/this-security-expert-wants-to-turn-defunct-online-stores-into-malware-honeypots/
Willem de Groot, a Dutch security expert, is asking owners of defunct or soon-to-be-dead online stores to donate their domains so he can set up honeypots and track credit card stealing malware and other types of cyber-attacks on e-commerce targets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/this-security-expert-wants-to-turn-defunct-online-stores-into-malware-honeypots/
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This Security Expert Wants to Turn Defunct Online Stores into Malware Honeypots
Willem de Groot, a Dutch security expert, is asking owners of defunct or soon-to-be-dead online stores to donate their domains so he can set up honeypots and track credit card stealing malware and other types of cyber-attacks on e-commerce targets.
New WikiLeaks Dump Provides Details on CIA's Mac and iPhone Hacking Tools
WikiLeaks dumped 12 new documents today that provide a more in-depth look at the hacking techniques the CIA allegedly used to hack Apple devices, such as Macs and iPhones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/new-wikileaks-dump-provides-details-on-cias-mac-and-iphone-hacking-tools/
WikiLeaks dumped 12 new documents today that provide a more in-depth look at the hacking techniques the CIA allegedly used to hack Apple devices, such as Macs and iPhones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/new-wikileaks-dump-provides-details-on-cias-mac-and-iphone-hacking-tools/
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New WikiLeaks Dump Provides Details on CIA's Mac and iPhone Hacking Tools
WikiLeaks dumped 12 new documents today that provide a more in-depth look at the hacking techniques the CIA allegedly used to hack Apple devices, such as Macs and iPhones.
Google Reducing Trust in Symantec Certificates Following Numerous Slip-Ups
Google Chrome engineers announced plans today to gradually remove trust in old Symantec SSL certificates and intent to reduce the accepted validity period of newly issued Symantec certificates, following repeated slip-ups on the part of Symantec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-reducing-trust-in-symantec-certificates-following-numerous-slip-ups/
Google Chrome engineers announced plans today to gradually remove trust in old Symantec SSL certificates and intent to reduce the accepted validity period of newly issued Symantec certificates, following repeated slip-ups on the part of Symantec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-reducing-trust-in-symantec-certificates-following-numerous-slip-ups/
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Google Reducing Trust in Symantec Certificates Following Numerous Slip-Ups
Google Chrome engineers announced plans today to gradually remove trust in old Symantec SSL certificates and intent to reduce the accepted validity period of newly issued Symantec certificates, following repeated slip-ups on the part of Symantec.
Nearly One Million Android Users Installed 87 Malicious Minecraft Mods
News of malicious Android apps hosted on the Google Play Store doesn't seem to stop coming these days, as ESET and Zscaler researchers recently disclosed they've reported nearly 100 malicious apps they recently come across. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nearly-one-million-android-users-installed-87-malicious-minecraft-mods/
News of malicious Android apps hosted on the Google Play Store doesn't seem to stop coming these days, as ESET and Zscaler researchers recently disclosed they've reported nearly 100 malicious apps they recently come across. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nearly-one-million-android-users-installed-87-malicious-minecraft-mods/
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Nearly One Million Android Users Installed 87 Malicious Minecraft Mods
News of malicious Android apps hosted on the Google Play Store doesn't seem to stop coming these days, as ESET and Zscaler researchers recently disclosed they've reported nearly 100 malicious apps they recently come across.
Today's Most Installed Software: Google Chrome, Adobe Reader, Flash Player
As everyone kind of expected, Google Chrome, the world's leading browser with a comfortable market share of above 50%, is also the most installed software package. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/todays-most-installed-software-google-chrome-adobe-reader-flash-player/
As everyone kind of expected, Google Chrome, the world's leading browser with a comfortable market share of above 50%, is also the most installed software package. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/todays-most-installed-software-google-chrome-adobe-reader-flash-player/
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Today's Most Installed Software: Google Chrome, Adobe Reader, Flash Player
As everyone kind of expected, Google Chrome, the world's leading browser with a comfortable market share of above 50%, is also the most installed software package.
New Attack "XSSJacking" Combines Clickjacking, Pastejacking, and Self-XSS
Security researcher Dylan Ayrey detailed last week a new web-based attack named XSSJacking that combines three other techniques — Clickjacking, Pastejacking, and Self-XSS — to steal data from careless users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-attack-xssjacking-combines-clickjacking-pastejacking-and-self-xss/
Security researcher Dylan Ayrey detailed last week a new web-based attack named XSSJacking that combines three other techniques — Clickjacking, Pastejacking, and Self-XSS — to steal data from careless users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-attack-xssjacking-combines-clickjacking-pastejacking-and-self-xss/
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New Attack "XSSJacking" Combines Clickjacking, Pastejacking, and Self-XSS
Security researcher Dylan Ayrey detailed last week a new web-based attack named XSSJacking that combines three other techniques — Clickjacking, Pastejacking, and Self-XSS — to steal data from careless users.
Almost 1,000 Online Stores Under Attack from GiftGhostBot Botnet
A botnet specialized in gift card fraud is using the infrastructure of nearly 1,000 websites to check the balance of several types of electronic gift cards in order to defraud legitimate card owners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/almost-1-000-online-stores-under-attack-from-giftghostbot-botnet/
A botnet specialized in gift card fraud is using the infrastructure of nearly 1,000 websites to check the balance of several types of electronic gift cards in order to defraud legitimate card owners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/almost-1-000-online-stores-under-attack-from-giftghostbot-botnet/
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Almost 1,000 Online Stores Under Attack from GiftGhostBot Botnet
A botnet specialized in gift card fraud is using the infrastructure of nearly 1,000 websites to check the balance of several types of electronic gift cards in order to defraud legitimate card owners.
The Week in Ransomware - March 23th 2017 - Decline of Locky & Spora Stats
Lots and lots of little crappy ransomware released this week with nothing new or innovative. We do have some interesting Spora stats, a story on the decline of Locky, and of course an updated decryptor by Fabian Wosar who continues to kick ransomware in the buttocks. Other than that, not really any of significance. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-23th-2017-decline-of-locky-andamp-spora-stats/
Lots and lots of little crappy ransomware released this week with nothing new or innovative. We do have some interesting Spora stats, a story on the decline of Locky, and of course an updated decryptor by Fabian Wosar who continues to kick ransomware in the buttocks. Other than that, not really any of significance. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-23th-2017-decline-of-locky-andamp-spora-stats/
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The Week in Ransomware - March 23th 2017 - Decline of Locky & Spora Stats
Lots and lots of little crappy ransomware released this week with nothing new or innovative. We do have some interesting Spora stats, a story on the decline of Locky, and of course an updated decryptor by Fabian Wosar who continues to kick ransomware in the…
14,766 Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates Issued to PayPal Phishing Sites
During the past year, Let's Encrypt has issued a total of 15,270 SSL certificates that contained the word "PayPal" in the domain name or the certificate identity. Of these, approximately 14,766 (96.7%) were issued for domains that hosted phishing sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/14-766-lets-encrypt-ssl-certificates-issued-to-paypal-phishing-sites/
During the past year, Let's Encrypt has issued a total of 15,270 SSL certificates that contained the word "PayPal" in the domain name or the certificate identity. Of these, approximately 14,766 (96.7%) were issued for domains that hosted phishing sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/14-766-lets-encrypt-ssl-certificates-issued-to-paypal-phishing-sites/
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14,766 Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates Issued to PayPal Phishing Sites
During the past year, Let's Encrypt has issued a total of 15,270 SSL certificates that contained the word "PayPal" in the domain name or the certificate identity. Of these, approximately 14,766 (96.7%) were issued for domains that hosted phishing sites.
Google Talk to Be Shut Down on June 26
Yesterday, Google announced plans to completely shut down the Google Talk service after June 26, 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-talk-to-be-shut-down-on-june-26/
Yesterday, Google announced plans to completely shut down the Google Talk service after June 26, 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-talk-to-be-shut-down-on-june-26/
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Google Talk to Be Shut Down on June 26
Yesterday, Google announced plans to completely shut down the Google Talk service after June 26, 2017.
Users File Class Action Lawsuit Against Microsoft over Botched Windows 10 Upgrades
Three angry Windows 10 users have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft over botched Windows 10 upgrades, which plaintiffs claim destroyed their data, damaged computers, and incurred lost time and money. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/users-file-class-action-lawsuit-against-microsoft-over-botched-windows-10-upgrades/
Three angry Windows 10 users have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft over botched Windows 10 upgrades, which plaintiffs claim destroyed their data, damaged computers, and incurred lost time and money. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/users-file-class-action-lawsuit-against-microsoft-over-botched-windows-10-upgrades/
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Users File Class Action Lawsuit Against Microsoft over Botched Windows 10 Upgrades
Three angry Windows 10 users have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft over botched Windows 10 upgrades, which plaintiffs claim destroyed their data, damaged computers, and incurred lost time and money.
Reminder: Microsoft Will Pull the Plug on Windows Vista in Two Weeks
We're almost two weeks away from Windows Vista's official End of Life (EoL) date, April 11, 2017, more than ten years after Microsoft officially launched Windows, back in January 2007. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/reminder-microsoft-will-pull-the-plug-on-windows-vista-in-two-weeks/
We're almost two weeks away from Windows Vista's official End of Life (EoL) date, April 11, 2017, more than ten years after Microsoft officially launched Windows, back in January 2007. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/reminder-microsoft-will-pull-the-plug-on-windows-vista-in-two-weeks/
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Reminder: Microsoft Will Pull the Plug on Windows Vista in Two Weeks
We're almost two weeks away from Windows Vista's official End of Life (EoL) date, April 11, 2017, more than ten years after Microsoft officially launched Windows, back in January 2007.
W3C Pushes Past Critics as DRM Gets Closer to Becoming an Official Web Standard
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has elevated the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) to the status of "Proposed Recommendation," the last step before becoming an official W3C standard, pending a vote from its members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/w3c-pushes-past-critics-as-drm-gets-closer-to-becoming-an-official-web-standard/
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has elevated the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) to the status of "Proposed Recommendation," the last step before becoming an official W3C standard, pending a vote from its members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/w3c-pushes-past-critics-as-drm-gets-closer-to-becoming-an-official-web-standard/
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W3C Pushes Past Critics as DRM Gets Closer to Becoming an Official Web Standard
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has elevated the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) to the status of "Proposed Recommendation," the last step before becoming an official W3C standard, pending a vote from its members.