Firefox 85 adds supercookie protection, removes Flash support
Mozilla Firefox 85 was released today with supercookie protection to block hidden trackers from tracking Firefox users' activity while browsing the Internet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-85-adds-supercookie-protection-removes-flash-support/
Mozilla Firefox 85 was released today with supercookie protection to block hidden trackers from tracking Firefox users' activity while browsing the Internet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-85-adds-supercookie-protection-removes-flash-support/
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Firefox 85 adds supercookie protection, removes Flash support
Mozilla Firefox 85 was released today with supercookie protection to block hidden trackers from tracking Firefox users' activity while browsing the Internet.
Verizon Fios Internet outage affecting Northeastern US
Verizon Fios is experiencing an outage making it impossible to access many websites or causing them too operate to slowly to use properly use. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/verizon-fios-internet-outage-affecting-northeastern-us/
Verizon Fios is experiencing an outage making it impossible to access many websites or causing them too operate to slowly to use properly use. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/verizon-fios-internet-outage-affecting-northeastern-us/
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Verizon Fios fiber cut causes Internet outage in Northeastern US
Verizon Fios is experiencing an Internet outage making it impossible to access many websites after a fiber connection was cut in Brooklyn.
Pan-Asian retail giant Dairy Farm suffers REvil ransomware attack
Massive pan-Asian retail chain operator Dairy Farm Group was attacked this month by the REvil ransomware operation, demanding a $30 million ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pan-asian-retail-giant-dairy-farm-suffers-revil-ransomware-attack/
Massive pan-Asian retail chain operator Dairy Farm Group was attacked this month by the REvil ransomware operation, demanding a $30 million ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pan-asian-retail-giant-dairy-farm-suffers-revil-ransomware-attack/
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Pan-Asian retail giant Dairy Farm suffers REvil ransomware attack
Massive pan-Asian retail chain operator Dairy Farm Group was attacked this month by the REvil ransomware operation, demanding a $30 million ransom.
New Linux SUDO flaw lets local users gain root privileges
A now-fixed Sudo vulnerability allowed any local user to gain root privileges on Unix-like operating systems without requiring authentication. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-sudo-flaw-lets-local-users-gain-root-privileges/
A now-fixed Sudo vulnerability allowed any local user to gain root privileges on Unix-like operating systems without requiring authentication. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-linux-sudo-flaw-lets-local-users-gain-root-privileges/
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New Linux SUDO flaw lets local users gain root privileges
A now-fixed Sudo vulnerability allowed any local user to gain root privileges on Unix-like operating systems without requiring authentication.
Microsoft releases new Windows 10 Intel CPU microcode updates
Microsoft has released a new set of Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 20H2, 2004, 1909, and older versions to fix bugs impacting multiple Intel CPU families. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-new-windows-10-intel-cpu-microcode-updates/
Microsoft has released a new set of Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 20H2, 2004, 1909, and older versions to fix bugs impacting multiple Intel CPU families. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-new-windows-10-intel-cpu-microcode-updates/
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Microsoft releases new Windows 10 Intel CPU microcode updates
Microsoft has released a new set of Intel microcode updates for Windows 10 20H2, 2004, 1909, and older versions to fix bugs impacting multiple Intel CPU families.
Here's how a researcher broke into Microsoft VS Code's GitHub
This month a researcher was awarded a bug bounty award of an undisclosed amount after he broke into the official GitHub repository of Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
A vulnerability in VS Code's issue management function and a lack of authentication checks enabled the researcher to obtain push access, and write to the repository. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/heres-how-a-researcher-broke-into-microsoft-vs-codes-github/
This month a researcher was awarded a bug bounty award of an undisclosed amount after he broke into the official GitHub repository of Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
A vulnerability in VS Code's issue management function and a lack of authentication checks enabled the researcher to obtain push access, and write to the repository. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/heres-how-a-researcher-broke-into-microsoft-vs-codes-github/
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Here's how a researcher broke into Microsoft VS Code's GitHub
This month a researcher was awarded a bug bounty award of an undisclosed amount after he broke into the official GitHub repository of Microsoft Visual Studio Code. A vulnerability in VS Code's issue management function and a lack of authentication checks…
Emotet botnet disrupted after global takedown operation
The infrastructure of today's most dangerous botnet built by cybercriminals using the Emotet malware was taken down following an international coordinated action coordinated by Europol and Eurojust. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-botnet-disrupted-after-global-takedown-operation/
The infrastructure of today's most dangerous botnet built by cybercriminals using the Emotet malware was taken down following an international coordinated action coordinated by Europol and Eurojust. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/emotet-botnet-disrupted-after-global-takedown-operation/
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Emotet botnet disrupted after global takedown operation
The infrastructure of today's most dangerous botnet built by cybercriminals using the Emotet malware was taken down following an international coordinated action coordinated by Europol and Eurojust.
Linux malware uses open-source tool to evade detection
AT&T Alien Labs security researchers have discovered that the TeamTNT cybercrime group upgraded their Linux crypto-mining with open-source detection evasion capabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-malware-uses-open-source-tool-to-evade-detection/
AT&T Alien Labs security researchers have discovered that the TeamTNT cybercrime group upgraded their Linux crypto-mining with open-source detection evasion capabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-malware-uses-open-source-tool-to-evade-detection/
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Linux malware uses open-source tool to evade detection
AT&T Alien Labs security researchers have discovered that the TeamTNT cybercrime group upgraded their Linux crypto-mining with open-source detection evasion capabilities.
Netwalker ransomware dark web sites seized by law enforcement
The dark web websites associated with the Netwalker ransomware operation have been seized by law enforcement from the USA and Bulgaria. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netwalker-ransomware-dark-web-sites-seized-by-law-enforcement/
The dark web websites associated with the Netwalker ransomware operation have been seized by law enforcement from the USA and Bulgaria. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netwalker-ransomware-dark-web-sites-seized-by-law-enforcement/
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Netwalker ransomware dark web sites seized by law enforcement
The dark web websites associated with the Netwalker ransomware operation have been seized by law enforcement from the USA and Bulgaria.
Europol: Emotet malware will uninstall itself on March 25th
Law enforcement has started to distribute an Emotet module to infected devices that will uninstall the malware on March 25th, 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-emotet-malware-will-uninstall-itself-on-march-25th/
Law enforcement has started to distribute an Emotet module to infected devices that will uninstall the malware on March 25th, 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-emotet-malware-will-uninstall-itself-on-march-25th/
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Europol: Emotet malware will uninstall itself on April 25th
Law enforcement has started to distribute an Emotet module to infected devices that will uninstall the malware on March 25th, 2021.
US charges NetWalker ransomware affiliate, seizes ransom payments
The U.S. Justice Department announced today the disruption of the Netwalker ransomware operation and the indictment of a Canadian national for alleged involvement in the file-encrypting extortion attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-netwalker-ransomware-affiliate-seizes-ransom-payments/
The U.S. Justice Department announced today the disruption of the Netwalker ransomware operation and the indictment of a Canadian national for alleged involvement in the file-encrypting extortion attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-netwalker-ransomware-affiliate-seizes-ransom-payments/
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US charges NetWalker ransomware affiliate, seizes ransom payments
The U.S. Justice Department announced today the disruption of the Netwalker ransomware operation and the indictment of a Canadian national for alleged involvement in the file-encrypting extortion attacks.
Microsoft rolls out Application Guard for Office to all customers
Microsoft has announced that Application Guard for Office is now generally available for all Microsoft 365 users with supported licenses. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-rolls-out-application-guard-for-office-to-all-customers/
Microsoft has announced that Application Guard for Office is now generally available for all Microsoft 365 users with supported licenses. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-rolls-out-application-guard-for-office-to-all-customers/
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Microsoft rolls out Application Guard for Office to all customers
Microsoft has announced that Application Guard for Office is now generally available for all Microsoft 365 users with supported licenses.
Google Chrome blocks 7 more ports to stop NAT Slipstreaming attacks
Google Chrome now blocks access to websites on an additional seven TCP ports to protect against the NAT Slipstreaming 2.0 vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-blocks-7-more-ports-to-stop-nat-slipstreaming-attacks/
Google Chrome now blocks access to websites on an additional seven TCP ports to protect against the NAT Slipstreaming 2.0 vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-blocks-7-more-ports-to-stop-nat-slipstreaming-attacks/
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Google Chrome blocks 7 more ports to stop NAT Slipstreaming attacks
Google Chrome now blocks access to websites on an additional seven TCP ports to protect against the NAT Slipstreaming 2.0 vulnerability.
Hezbollah hackers attack unpatched Atlassian servers at telcos, ISPs
Volatile Cedar, an advanced hacker group believed to be connected to the Lebanese Hezbollah Cyber Unit, has been silently attacking companies around the world in espionage operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hezbollah-hackers-attack-unpatched-atlassian-servers-at-telcos-isps/
Volatile Cedar, an advanced hacker group believed to be connected to the Lebanese Hezbollah Cyber Unit, has been silently attacking companies around the world in espionage operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hezbollah-hackers-attack-unpatched-atlassian-servers-at-telcos-isps/
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Hezbollah hackers attack unpatched Atlassian servers at telcos, ISPs
Volatile Cedar, an advanced hacker group believed to be connected to the Lebanese Hezbollah Cyber Unit, has been silently attacking companies around the world in espionage operations.
Microsoft: DPRK hackers 'likely' hit researchers with Chrome exploit
Today, Microsoft disclosed that they have also been monitoring the targeted attacks against vulnerability researchers for months and have attributed the attacks to a DPRK group named 'Zinc.' [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-dprk-hackers-likely-hit-researchers-with-chrome-exploit/
Today, Microsoft disclosed that they have also been monitoring the targeted attacks against vulnerability researchers for months and have attributed the attacks to a DPRK group named 'Zinc.' [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-dprk-hackers-likely-hit-researchers-with-chrome-exploit/
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Microsoft: DPRK hackers 'likely' hit researchers with Chrome exploit
Today, Microsoft disclosed that they have also been monitoring the targeted attacks against vulnerability researchers for months and have attributed the attacks to a DPRK group named 'Zinc.'
Microsoft: 8 trillion daily signals power our cybersecurity services
Microsoft's security services grew by $10 billion in 2020, as more companies began utilizing their cloud-based security services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-8-trillion-daily-signals-power-our-cybersecurity-services/
Microsoft's security services grew by $10 billion in 2020, as more companies began utilizing their cloud-based security services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-8-trillion-daily-signals-power-our-cybersecurity-services/
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Microsoft: 8 trillion daily signals power our cybersecurity services
Microsoft's security services grew by $10 billion in 2020, as more companies began utilizing their cloud-based security services.
USCellular hit by a data breach after hackers access CRM software
Mobile network operator USCellular suffered a data breach after hackers gained access to its CRM and viewed customers' accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uscellular-hit-by-a-data-breach-after-hackers-access-crm-software/
Mobile network operator USCellular suffered a data breach after hackers gained access to its CRM and viewed customers' accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uscellular-hit-by-a-data-breach-after-hackers-access-crm-software/
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USCellular hit by a data breach after hackers access CRM software
Mobile network operator USCellular suffered a data breach after hackers gained access to its CRM and viewed customers' accounts.
Windows Installer zero-day vulnerability gets free micropatch
A vulnerability in the Windows Installer component, which Microsoft attempted to fix several times to no avail, today received a micropatch to deny hackers the option of gaining the highest privileges on a compromised system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-installer-zero-day-vulnerability-gets-free-micropatch/
A vulnerability in the Windows Installer component, which Microsoft attempted to fix several times to no avail, today received a micropatch to deny hackers the option of gaining the highest privileges on a compromised system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-installer-zero-day-vulnerability-gets-free-micropatch/
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Windows Installer zero-day vulnerability gets free micropatch
A vulnerability in the Windows Installer component, which Microsoft attempted to fix several times to no avail, today received a micropatch to deny hackers the option of gaining the highest privileges on a compromised system.
Perl.com domain stolen, now using IP address tied to malware
The domain name perl.com was stolen this week and is now points to an IP address associated with malware campaigns. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/perlcom-domain-stolen-now-using-ip-address-tied-to-malware/
The domain name perl.com was stolen this week and is now points to an IP address associated with malware campaigns. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/perlcom-domain-stolen-now-using-ip-address-tied-to-malware/
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Perl.com domain stolen, now using IP address tied to malware
The domain name perl.com was stolen and now points to an IP address associated with malware campaigns.
New Pro-Ocean malware worms through Apache, Oracle, Redis servers
The financially-motivated Rocke hackers are using a new piece of cryptojacking malware called Pro-Ocean to target vulnerable instances of Apache ActiveMQ, Oracle WebLogic, and Redis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-pro-ocean-malware-worms-through-apache-oracle-redis-servers/
The financially-motivated Rocke hackers are using a new piece of cryptojacking malware called Pro-Ocean to target vulnerable instances of Apache ActiveMQ, Oracle WebLogic, and Redis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-pro-ocean-malware-worms-through-apache-oracle-redis-servers/
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New Pro-Ocean malware worms through Apache, Oracle, Redis servers
The financially-motivated Rocke hackers are using a new piece of cryptojacking malware called Pro-Ocean to target vulnerable instances of Apache ActiveMQ, Oracle WebLogic, and Redis.
Vovalex is likely the first ransomware written in D
A new ransomware called Vovalex is being distributed through fake pirated software that impersonates popular Windows utilities, such as CCleaner. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vovalex-is-likely-the-first-ransomware-written-in-d/
A new ransomware called Vovalex is being distributed through fake pirated software that impersonates popular Windows utilities, such as CCleaner. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vovalex-is-likely-the-first-ransomware-written-in-d/
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Vovalex is likely the first ransomware written in D
A new ransomware called Vovalex is being distributed through pirated software that impersonates popular Windows utilities, such as CCleaner.