CIS now offers free ransomware protection to all US hospitals
The Center for Internet Security (CIS), a non-profit dedicated to securing IT systems and data, announced the launch of free ransomware protection for US private hospitals through the Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cis-now-offers-free-ransomware-protection-to-all-us-hospitals/
The Center for Internet Security (CIS), a non-profit dedicated to securing IT systems and data, announced the launch of free ransomware protection for US private hospitals through the Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cis-now-offers-free-ransomware-protection-to-all-us-hospitals/
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CIS now offers free ransomware protection to all US hospitals
The Center for Internet Security (CIS), a non-profit dedicated to securing IT systems and data, announced the launch of free ransomware protection for US private hospitals through the Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) service.
Windows 10 clipboard history now lets you paste as plain text
Microsoft has added a 'paste as plain text' option to the Windows 10 clipboard history in the latest Preview build available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-clipboard-history-now-lets-you-paste-as-plain-text/
Microsoft has added a 'paste as plain text' option to the Windows 10 clipboard history in the latest Preview build available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-clipboard-history-now-lets-you-paste-as-plain-text/
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Windows 10 clipboard history now lets you paste as plain text
Microsoft has added a 'paste as plain text' option to the Windows 10 clipboard history in the latest Preview build available for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification giant hit by ransomware
UL LLC, better known as Underwriters Laboratories, has suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted its servers and caused them to shut down systems while they recover. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/underwriters-laboratories-ul-certification-giant-hit-by-ransomware/
UL LLC, better known as Underwriters Laboratories, has suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted its servers and caused them to shut down systems while they recover. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/underwriters-laboratories-ul-certification-giant-hit-by-ransomware/
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Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification giant hit by ransomware
UL LLC, better known as Underwriters Laboratories, has suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted its servers and caused them to shut down systems while they recover.
SonicWall releases additional update for SMA 100 vulnerability
SonicWall has released a second firmware update for an SMA-100 zero-day vulnerability known to be used in attacks and is warning to install it immediately. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonicwall-releases-additional-update-for-sma-100-vulnerability/
SonicWall has released a second firmware update for an SMA-100 zero-day vulnerability known to be used in attacks and is warning to install it immediately. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sonicwall-releases-additional-update-for-sma-100-vulnerability/
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SonicWall releases additional update for SMA 100 vulnerability
SonicWall has released a second firmware update for an SMA-100 zero-day vulnerability known to be used in attacks and is warning to install it immediately.
Windows 10 21H1 coming soon, here are the new features
Earlier this week, Microsoft officially announced the Windows 10 version 21H1 update and it'll begin rolling out to consumers in the first half of this year. Like the October 2020 Update (20H2), this new update also comes with a minimal set of features, general improvements, and bug fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-21h1-coming-soon-here-are-the-new-features/
Earlier this week, Microsoft officially announced the Windows 10 version 21H1 update and it'll begin rolling out to consumers in the first half of this year. Like the October 2020 Update (20H2), this new update also comes with a minimal set of features, general improvements, and bug fixes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-21h1-coming-soon-here-are-the-new-features/
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Windows 10 21H1 coming soon, here are the new features
Earlier this week, Microsoft officially announced the Windows 10 version 21H1 update and it'll begin rolling out to consumers in the first half of this year. Like the October 2020 Update (20H2), this new update also comes with a minimal set of features, general…
Recently fixed Windows zero-day actively exploited since mid-2020
Microsoft says that a high-severity Windows zero-day vulnerability patched during the February 2021 Patch Tuesday was exploited in the wild since at least the summer of 2020 according to its telemetry data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/recently-fixed-windows-zero-day-actively-exploited-since-mid-2020/
Microsoft says that a high-severity Windows zero-day vulnerability patched during the February 2021 Patch Tuesday was exploited in the wild since at least the summer of 2020 according to its telemetry data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/recently-fixed-windows-zero-day-actively-exploited-since-mid-2020/
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Recently fixed Windows zero-day actively exploited since mid-2020
Microsoft says that a high-severity Windows zero-day vulnerability patched during the February 2021 Patch Tuesday was exploited in the wild since at least the summer of 2020 according to its telemetry data.
Kroger data breach exposes pharmacy and employee data
Supermarket giant Kroger has suffered a data breach after a service used to transfer files securely was hacked, and threat actors stole files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kroger-data-breach-exposes-pharmacy-and-employee-data/
Supermarket giant Kroger has suffered a data breach after a service used to transfer files securely was hacked, and threat actors stole files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kroger-data-breach-exposes-pharmacy-and-employee-data/
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Kroger data breach exposes pharmacy and employee data
Supermarket giant Kroger has suffered a data breach after a service used to transfer files securely was hacked, and threat actors stole files.
Microsoft Edge is crowdsourcing whether to show notification prompts
Microsoft is now using crowdsourcing to determine whether to show a site's website subscription dialog prompt in the Microsoft Edge web browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-is-crowdsourcing-whether-to-show-notification-prompts/
Microsoft is now using crowdsourcing to determine whether to show a site's website subscription dialog prompt in the Microsoft Edge web browser. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-is-crowdsourcing-whether-to-show-notification-prompts/
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Microsoft Edge is crowdsourcing whether to show notification prompts
Microsoft is now using crowdsourcing to determine whether to show a site's website subscription dialog prompt in the Microsoft Edge web browser.
Chrome for iOS will let you lock Incognito mode with Face ID
Google Chrome for iOS is getting a new privacy feature that lets you lock your opened Incognito tabs behind your iPhone's Face ID or Touch ID biometric authentication features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-for-ios-will-let-you-lock-incognito-mode-with-face-id/
Google Chrome for iOS is getting a new privacy feature that lets you lock your opened Incognito tabs behind your iPhone's Face ID or Touch ID biometric authentication features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chrome-for-ios-will-let-you-lock-incognito-mode-with-face-id/
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New Chrome for iOS feature locks Incognito tabs with Face ID
Google Chrome for iOS is getting a new privacy feature that lets you lock your opened Incognito tabs behind your iPhone's Face ID or Touch ID biometric authentication features.
Warning: Google Alerts abused to push fake Adobe Flash updater
Threat actors are using Google Alerts to promote a fake Adobe Flash Player updater that installs other unwanted programs on unsuspecting users' computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/warning-google-alerts-abused-to-push-fake-adobe-flash-updater/
Threat actors are using Google Alerts to promote a fake Adobe Flash Player updater that installs other unwanted programs on unsuspecting users' computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/warning-google-alerts-abused-to-push-fake-adobe-flash-updater/
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Warning: Google Alerts abused to push fake Adobe Flash updater
Threat actors are using Google Alerts to promote a fake Adobe Flash Player updater that installs other unwanted programs on unsuspecting users' computers.
Microsoft Outlook for Windows will let you send emails from aliases
Microsoft is adding support for sending emails via alias email addresses (also known as aliases or proxy addresses) from the Outlook for Windows email client. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-outlook-for-windows-will-let-you-send-emails-from-aliases/
Microsoft is adding support for sending emails via alias email addresses (also known as aliases or proxy addresses) from the Outlook for Windows email client. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-outlook-for-windows-will-let-you-send-emails-from-aliases/
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Microsoft Outlook for Windows will let you send emails from aliases
Microsoft is adding support for sending emails via alias email addresses (also known as aliases or proxy addresses) from the Outlook for Windows email client.
Lakehead University shuts down campus network after cyberattack
Canadian undergraduate research university Lakehead has been dealing with a cyberattack that forced the institution earlier this week to cut off access to its servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lakehead-university-shuts-down-campus-network-after-cyberattack/
Canadian undergraduate research university Lakehead has been dealing with a cyberattack that forced the institution earlier this week to cut off access to its servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lakehead-university-shuts-down-campus-network-after-cyberattack/
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Lakehead University shuts down campus network after cyberattack
Canadian undergraduate research university Lakehead has been dealing with a cyberattack that forced the institution earlier this week to cut off access to its servers.
Windows 10 Sun Valley '21H2' update: What we know so far
With the upcoming Windows 10 21H1 feature update being a minor release with few improvements, Microsoft will likely include all of the new features they have introduced in Insider builds in Windows 10 21H2. These new features are outlined below. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-sun-valley-21h2-update-what-we-know-so-far/
With the upcoming Windows 10 21H1 feature update being a minor release with few improvements, Microsoft will likely include all of the new features they have introduced in Insider builds in Windows 10 21H2. These new features are outlined below. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-sun-valley-21h2-update-what-we-know-so-far/
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The Windows 10 Sun Valley design refresh - Here's what's coming
Windows 10 'Sun Valley' UI refresh, otherwise known as 'version 21H2', is reportedly arriving in the second half of this year and it will also include several new features.
Telegram for Windows 10 update brings a new privacy feature
With your data being the digital currency of our times, Facebook is planning to track your behavior using WhatsApp to deliver tailored advertising via Facebook and improve their services. On the other hand, Telegram is working on a new privacy feature for the desktop app and it's now rolling out via the Microsoft Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/telegram-for-windows-10-update-brings-a-new-privacy-feature/
With your data being the digital currency of our times, Facebook is planning to track your behavior using WhatsApp to deliver tailored advertising via Facebook and improve their services. On the other hand, Telegram is working on a new privacy feature for the desktop app and it's now rolling out via the Microsoft Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/telegram-for-windows-10-update-brings-a-new-privacy-feature/
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Telegram for Windows 10 update brings a new privacy feature
With your data being the digital currency of our times, Facebook is planning to track your behavior using WhatsApp to deliver tailored advertising via Facebook and improve their services. On the other hand, Telegram is working on a new privacy feature for…
Worldwide Accellion data breaches linked to Clop ransomware gang
Threat actors associated with a financially-motivated hacker groups combined multiple zero-day vulnerabilities and a new web shell to breach up to 100 companies using Accellion's legacy File Transfer Appliance and steal data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/worldwide-accellion-data-breaches-linked-to-clop-ransomware-gang/
Threat actors associated with a financially-motivated hacker groups combined multiple zero-day vulnerabilities and a new web shell to breach up to 100 companies using Accellion's legacy File Transfer Appliance and steal data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/worldwide-accellion-data-breaches-linked-to-clop-ransomware-gang/
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Global Accellion data breaches linked to Clop ransomware gang
Threat actors associated with a financially-motivated hacker groups combined multiple zero-day vulnerabilities and a new web shell to breach up to 100 companies using Accellion's legacy File Transfer Appliance and steal data.
Chinese hackers used NSA exploit years before Shadow Brokers leak
Chinese state hackers cloned and started using an NSA zero-day exploit almost three years before the Shadow Brokers hacker group publicly leaked it in April 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-used-nsa-exploit-years-before-shadow-brokers-leak/
Chinese state hackers cloned and started using an NSA zero-day exploit almost three years before the Shadow Brokers hacker group publicly leaked it in April 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-used-nsa-exploit-years-before-shadow-brokers-leak/
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Chinese hackers used NSA exploit years before Shadow Brokers leak
Chinese state hackers cloned and started using an NSA zero-day exploit almost three years before the Shadow Brokers hacker group publicly leaked it in April 2017.
New Silver Sparrow malware infects 30,000 Macs for unknown purpose
A new macOS malware known as Silver Sparrow has silently infected almost 30,000 Mac devices with malware whose purpose is a mystery. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-silver-sparrow-malware-infects-30-000-macs-for-unknown-purpose/
A new macOS malware known as Silver Sparrow has silently infected almost 30,000 Mac devices with malware whose purpose is a mystery. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-silver-sparrow-malware-infects-30-000-macs-for-unknown-purpose/
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New Silver Sparrow malware infects 30,000 Macs for unknown purpose
A new macOS malware known as Silver Sparrow has silently infected almost 30,000 Mac devices with malware whose purpose is a mystery.
SHAREit fixes security bugs three months after initial report
Singapore-based Smart Media4U Technology said today that it fixed SHAREit vulnerabilities that may have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on users' devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shareit-fixes-security-bugs-three-months-after-initial-report/
Singapore-based Smart Media4U Technology said today that it fixed SHAREit vulnerabilities that may have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on users' devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shareit-fixes-security-bugs-three-months-after-initial-report/
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SHAREit fixes security bugs in app with 1 billion downloads
Singapore-based Smart Media4U Technology said today that it fixed SHAREit vulnerabilities that may have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on users' devices.
Texas electric company warns of scammers threatening to cut power
Texas electric utility Austin Energy today warned of unknown individuals impersonating the company and threatening customers over the phone that their power will be cut off unless they pay fictitious overdue bills. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/texas-electric-company-warns-of-scammers-threatening-to-cut-power/
Texas electric utility Austin Energy today warned of unknown individuals impersonating the company and threatening customers over the phone that their power will be cut off unless they pay fictitious overdue bills. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/texas-electric-company-warns-of-scammers-threatening-to-cut-power/
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Texas electric company warns of scammers threatening to cut power
Texas electric utility Austin Energy today warned of unknown individuals impersonating the company and threatening customers over the phone that their power will be cut off unless they pay fictitious overdue bills.
Microsoft Word for Windows will soon predict what you'll type next
Starting next month, Microsoft Word for Windows will include a new predictive typing feature that automatically suggests new words to use as you are typing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-word-for-windows-will-soon-predict-what-youll-type-next/
Starting next month, Microsoft Word for Windows will include a new predictive typing feature that automatically suggests new words to use as you are typing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-word-for-windows-will-soon-predict-what-youll-type-next/
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Microsoft Word for Windows will soon predict what you'll type next
Starting next month, Microsoft Word for Windows will include a new predictive typing feature that automatically suggests new words to use as you are typing.
Ukraine: DDoS attacks on govt sites originated from Russia
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine is accusing threat actors located on Russia networks of performing DDoS attacks on Ukrainian government websites since February 18th. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-ddos-attacks-on-govt-sites-originated-from-russia/
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine is accusing threat actors located on Russia networks of performing DDoS attacks on Ukrainian government websites since February 18th. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-ddos-attacks-on-govt-sites-originated-from-russia/
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Ukraine: DDoS attacks on govt sites originated from Russia
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine is accusing threat actors located on Russia networks of performing DDoS attacks on Ukrainian government websites since February 18th.