Signal down after getting flooded with new users
Signal users are currently experiencing issues around the world, with users unable to send and receive messages. When attempting to send messages via Signal, users are seeing loading screen and error message "502". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/signal-down-after-getting-flooded-with-new-users/
Signal users are currently experiencing issues around the world, with users unable to send and receive messages. When attempting to send messages via Signal, users are seeing loading screen and error message "502". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/signal-down-after-getting-flooded-with-new-users/
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Signal down after getting flooded with new users
Signal users are currently experiencing issues around the world, with users unable to send and receive messages. When attempting to send messages via Signal, users are seeing loading screen and error message "502".
Scotland environmental regulator hit by ‘ongoing’ ransomware attack
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency confirmed on Thursday that some of its contact center, internal systems, processes and internal communications were affected following a ransomware attack that took place on Christmas Eve. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scotland-environmental-regulator-hit-by-ongoing-ransomware-attack/
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency confirmed on Thursday that some of its contact center, internal systems, processes and internal communications were affected following a ransomware attack that took place on Christmas Eve. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scotland-environmental-regulator-hit-by-ongoing-ransomware-attack/
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Scotland environmental regulator hit by ‘ongoing’ ransomware attack
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency confirmed on Thursday that some of its contact center, internal systems, processes and internal communications were affected following a ransomware attack that took place on Christmas Eve.
Hackers leaked altered Pfizer data to sabotage trust in vaccines
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) today revealed that some of the stolen Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine candidate data was doctored by threat actors before being leaked online with the end goal of undermining the public's trust in COVID-19 vaccines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leaked-altered-pfizer-data-to-sabotage-trust-in-vaccines/
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) today revealed that some of the stolen Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine candidate data was doctored by threat actors before being leaked online with the end goal of undermining the public's trust in COVID-19 vaccines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leaked-altered-pfizer-data-to-sabotage-trust-in-vaccines/
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Hackers leaked altered Pfizer data to sabotage trust in vaccines
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) today revealed that some of the stolen Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine candidate data was doctored by threat actors before being leaked online with the end goal of undermining the public's trust in COVID-19 vaccines.
Windows Finger command abused by phishing to download malware
Attackers are using the normally harmless Windows Finger command to download and install a malicious backdoor on victims' devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-finger-command-abused-by-phishing-to-download-malware/
Attackers are using the normally harmless Windows Finger command to download and install a malicious backdoor on victims' devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-finger-command-abused-by-phishing-to-download-malware/
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Windows Finger command abused by phishing to download malware
Attackers are using the normally harmless Windows Finger command to download and install a malicious backdoor on victims' devices.
Google to kill Chrome Sync feature in third-party browsers
Google says that it will block third-party Chromium web browsers from using private Google APIs after discovering that they were integrating them although they're intended to be used only in Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-to-kill-chrome-sync-feature-in-third-party-browsers/
Google says that it will block third-party Chromium web browsers from using private Google APIs after discovering that they were integrating them although they're intended to be used only in Chrome. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-to-kill-chrome-sync-feature-in-third-party-browsers/
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Google to kill Chrome Sync feature in third-party browsers
Google says that it will block third-party Chromium web browsers from using private Google APIs after discovering that they were integrating them although they're intended to be used only in Chrome.
The Week in Ransomware - January 15th 2021 - Locking you up
It has been another quiet week for ransomware, though we did have some interesting stories come out this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-15th-2021-locking-you-up/
It has been another quiet week for ransomware, though we did have some interesting stories come out this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-15th-2021-locking-you-up/
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The Week in Ransomware - January 15th 2021 - Locking you up
It has been another quiet week for ransomware, though we did have some interesting stories come out this week.
Massive stolen credit card shop Joker's Stash shuts down
The administrator of Joker's Stash, one of the longest-running marketplace for stolen credit cards, announced on Friday that they would permanently shut down the operation next month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-stolen-credit-card-shop-jokers-stash-shuts-down/
The administrator of Joker's Stash, one of the longest-running marketplace for stolen credit cards, announced on Friday that they would permanently shut down the operation next month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-stolen-credit-card-shop-jokers-stash-shuts-down/
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Stolen credit card shop Joker's Stash closes after making a fortune
The administrator of Joker's Stash, one of the longest-running marketplace for stolen credit cards, announced on Friday that they would permanently shut down the operation next month.
Pro-Trump 'Enemies of the People' doxing site is still active
Enemies of the People, the website inciting violence against U.S. officials who refused to support the President's claims to voter fraud, is still active and continues to expose personal details from more individuals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pro-trump-enemies-of-the-people-doxing-site-is-still-active/
Enemies of the People, the website inciting violence against U.S. officials who refused to support the President's claims to voter fraud, is still active and continues to expose personal details from more individuals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pro-trump-enemies-of-the-people-doxing-site-is-still-active/
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Pro-Trump 'Enemies of the People' doxing site is still active
Enemies of the People, the website inciting violence against U.S. officials who refused to support the President's claims to voter fraud, is still active and continues to expose personal details from more individuals.
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo grew by 62% in 2020
The privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo continues to grow rapidly as the company reached 102M daily search queries for the first time in January. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/privacy-focused-search-engine-duckduckgo-grew-by-62-percent-in-2020/
The privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo continues to grow rapidly as the company reached 102M daily search queries for the first time in January. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/privacy-focused-search-engine-duckduckgo-grew-by-62-percent-in-2020/
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Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo grew by 62% in 2020
The privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo continues to grow rapidly as the company reached 102M daily search queries for the first time in January.
Windows 10 bug causes a BSOD crash when opening a certain path
A bug in Windows 10 causes the operating system to crash with a Blue Screen of Death simply by opening a certain path in a browser's address bar or using other Windows commands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-bug-causes-a-bsod-crash-when-opening-a-certain-path/
A bug in Windows 10 causes the operating system to crash with a Blue Screen of Death simply by opening a certain path in a browser's address bar or using other Windows commands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-bug-causes-a-bsod-crash-when-opening-a-certain-path/
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Windows 10 bug crashes your PC when you access this location
A bug in Windows 10 causes the operating system to crash with a Blue Screen of Death simply by opening a certain path in a browser's address bar or using other Windows commands.
Windows 10X: A closer look at Microsoft's new operating system
Windows 10X was originally designed for dual-screen devices, such as the Surface Neo, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, and Intel prototypes. In 2020, Microsoft said that the plans have changed and the operating system will first debut on single-screen devices in 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10x-a-closer-look-at-microsofts-new-operating-system/
Windows 10X was originally designed for dual-screen devices, such as the Surface Neo, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, and Intel prototypes. In 2020, Microsoft said that the plans have changed and the operating system will first debut on single-screen devices in 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10x-a-closer-look-at-microsofts-new-operating-system/
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Windows 10X: A closer look at Microsoft's new operating system
Windows 10X was originally designed for dual-screen devices, such as the Surface Neo, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, and Intel prototypes. In 2020, Microsoft said that the plans have changed and the operating system will first debut on single-screen devices in…
FBI warns of vishing attacks stealing corporate accounts
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a notification warning of ongoing vishing attacks attempting to steal corporate accounts and credentials for network access and privilege escalation from US and international-based employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-vishing-attacks-stealing-corporate-accounts/
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a notification warning of ongoing vishing attacks attempting to steal corporate accounts and credentials for network access and privilege escalation from US and international-based employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-vishing-attacks-stealing-corporate-accounts/
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FBI warns of vishing attacks stealing corporate accounts
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a notification warning of ongoing vishing attacks attempting to steal corporate accounts and credentials for network access and privilege escalation from US and international-based employees.
OpenWRT Forum user data stolen in weekend data breach
The administrators of the OpenWRT forum, a large community of enthusiasts of alternative, open-source operating systems for routers, announced a data breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openwrt-forum-user-data-stolen-in-weekend-data-breach/
The administrators of the OpenWRT forum, a large community of enthusiasts of alternative, open-source operating systems for routers, announced a data breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/openwrt-forum-user-data-stolen-in-weekend-data-breach/
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OpenWRT Forum user data stolen in weekend data breach
The administrators of the OpenWRT forum, a large community of enthusiasts of alternative, open-source operating systems for routers, announced a data breach.
Microsoft Defender to enable full auto-remediation by default
Microsoft will enable fully automated threat remediation by default for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers who have opted into public previews starting next month, on February 16, 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-defender-to-enable-full-auto-remediation-by-default/
Microsoft will enable fully automated threat remediation by default for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers who have opted into public previews starting next month, on February 16, 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-defender-to-enable-full-auto-remediation-by-default/
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Microsoft Defender to enable full auto-remediation by default
Microsoft will enable fully automated threat remediation by default for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers who have opted into public previews starting next month, on February 16, 2021.
IObit forums hacked in widespread DeroHE ransomware attack
Windows utility developer IObit was hacked over the weekend to perform a widespread attack to distribute the strange DeroHE ransomware to its forum members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iobit-forums-hacked-in-widespread-derohe-ransomware-attack/
Windows utility developer IObit was hacked over the weekend to perform a widespread attack to distribute the strange DeroHE ransomware to its forum members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iobit-forums-hacked-in-widespread-derohe-ransomware-attack/
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IObit forums hacked in widespread DeroHE ransomware attack
Windows utility developer IObit was hacked over the weekend to perform a widespread attack to distribute the strange DeroHE ransomware to its forum members.
FreakOut malware exploits critical bugs to infect Linux hosts
An active malicious campaign is currently targeting Linux devices running software with critical vulnerabilities that is powering network-attached storage (NAS) devices or for developing web applications and portals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/freakout-malware-exploits-critical-bugs-to-infect-linux-hosts/
An active malicious campaign is currently targeting Linux devices running software with critical vulnerabilities that is powering network-attached storage (NAS) devices or for developing web applications and portals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/freakout-malware-exploits-critical-bugs-to-infect-linux-hosts/
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FreakOut malware exploits critical bugs to infect Linux hosts
An active malicious campaign is currently targeting Linux devices running software with critical vulnerabilities that is powering network-attached storage (NAS) devices or for developing web applications and portals.
DNSpooq bugs let attackers hijack DNS on millions of devices
Israel-based security consultancy firm JSOF disclosed today seven Dnsmasq vulnerabilities, collectively known as DNSpooq, that can be exploited to launch DNS cache poisoning and remote code execution against millions of affected devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dnspooq-bugs-let-attackers-hijack-dns-on-millions-of-devices/
Israel-based security consultancy firm JSOF disclosed today seven Dnsmasq vulnerabilities, collectively known as DNSpooq, that can be exploited to launch DNS cache poisoning and remote code execution against millions of affected devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dnspooq-bugs-let-attackers-hijack-dns-on-millions-of-devices/
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DNSpooq bugs let attackers hijack DNS on millions of devices
Israel-based security consultancy firm JSOF disclosed today seven Dnsmasq vulnerabilities, collectively known as DNSpooq, that can be exploited to launch DNS cache poisoning, remote code execution, and denial-of-service attacks against millions of affected…
Interpol: Trading scammers lure love-struck victims via dating apps
The Interpol (International Criminal Police Organisation) warns of fraudsters targeting dating app users and attempting to trick them into investing through fake trading apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interpol-trading-scammers-lure-love-struck-victims-via-dating-apps/
The Interpol (International Criminal Police Organisation) warns of fraudsters targeting dating app users and attempting to trick them into investing through fake trading apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interpol-trading-scammers-lure-love-struck-victims-via-dating-apps/
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Interpol: Trading scammers lure love-struck victims via dating apps
The Interpol (International Criminal Police Organisation) warns of fraudsters targeting dating app users and attempting to trick them into investing through fake trading apps.
Google Chrome 88 released: RIP Flash Player and FTP support
Google has released Chrome 88 today, January 19th, 2021, to the Stable desktop channel, and it includes security improvements and the long-awaited removal of Adobe Flash Player. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-88-released-rip-flash-player-and-ftp-support/
Google has released Chrome 88 today, January 19th, 2021, to the Stable desktop channel, and it includes security improvements and the long-awaited removal of Adobe Flash Player. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-88-released-rip-flash-player-and-ftp-support/
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Google Chrome 88 released: RIP Flash Player and FTP support
Google has released Chrome 88 today, January 19th, 2021, to the Stable desktop channel, and it includes security improvements and the long-awaited removal of Adobe Flash Player.
SolarWinds hackers used 7-Zip code to hide Raindrop Cobalt Strike loader
The ongoing analysis of the SolarWinds supply-chain attack uncovered a fourth malicious tool that researchers call Raindrop and was used for distribution across computers on the victim network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-hackers-used-7-zip-code-to-hide-raindrop-cobalt-strike-loader/
The ongoing analysis of the SolarWinds supply-chain attack uncovered a fourth malicious tool that researchers call Raindrop and was used for distribution across computers on the victim network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-hackers-used-7-zip-code-to-hide-raindrop-cobalt-strike-loader/
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SolarWinds hackers used 7-Zip code to hide Raindrop Cobalt Strike loader
The ongoing analysis of the SolarWinds supply-chain attack uncovered a fourth malicious tool that researchers call Raindrop and was used for distribution across computers on the victim network.
Malwarebytes says SolarWinds hackers accessed its internal emails
Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes today confirmed that the threat actor behind the SolarWinds supply-chain attack were able to gain access to some company emails. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-says-solarwinds-hackers-accessed-its-internal-emails/
Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes today confirmed that the threat actor behind the SolarWinds supply-chain attack were able to gain access to some company emails. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-says-solarwinds-hackers-accessed-its-internal-emails/
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Malwarebytes says SolarWinds hackers accessed its internal emails
Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes today confirmed that the threat actor behind the SolarWinds supply-chain attack were able to gain access to some company emails.