Attackers scan for vulnerable VMware servers after PoC exploit release
After security researchers have developed and published proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code targeting a critical vCenter remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, attackers are now actively scanning for vulnerable Internet-exposed VMware servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/attackers-scan-for-vulnerable-vmware-servers-after-poc-exploit-release/
After security researchers have developed and published proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code targeting a critical vCenter remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, attackers are now actively scanning for vulnerable Internet-exposed VMware servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/attackers-scan-for-vulnerable-vmware-servers-after-poc-exploit-release/
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Attackers scan for vulnerable VMware servers after PoC exploit release
After security researchers have developed and published proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code targeting a critical vCenter remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, attackers are now actively scanning for vulnerable Internet-exposed VMware servers.
VC giant Sequoia discloses data breach after failed BEC attack
American venture capital firm Sequoia has disclosed a data breach following what looks like a failed business email compromise (BEC) attack from January. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vc-giant-sequoia-discloses-data-breach-after-failed-bec-attack/
American venture capital firm Sequoia has disclosed a data breach following what looks like a failed business email compromise (BEC) attack from January. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vc-giant-sequoia-discloses-data-breach-after-failed-bec-attack/
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VC giant Sequoia Capital discloses data breach after failed BEC attack
American VC firm Sequoia Capital has disclosed a data breach following what looks like a failed business email compromise (BEC) attack from January.
TD Bank suffers systemwide outage, services still recovering
TD Bank is recovering from a major IT systems outage today that prevented account holders from accessing their online bank accounts, use ATM, or check balances over the phone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/td-bank-suffers-systemwide-outage-services-still-recovering/
TD Bank is recovering from a major IT systems outage today that prevented account holders from accessing their online bank accounts, use ATM, or check balances over the phone. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/td-bank-suffers-systemwide-outage-services-still-recovering/
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TD Bank suffered systemwide banking outage, services now recovered
TD Bank has recovered from a major IT systems outage today that prevented account holders from accessing their online bank accounts, use ATM, or check balances over the phone.
North Korean hackers target defense industry with custom malware
A North Korean-backed hacking group has targeted the defense industry with custom backdoor malware dubbed ThreatNeedle since early 2020 with the end goal of collecting highly sensitive information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-target-defense-industry-with-custom-malware/
A North Korean-backed hacking group has targeted the defense industry with custom backdoor malware dubbed ThreatNeedle since early 2020 with the end goal of collecting highly sensitive information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-target-defense-industry-with-custom-malware/
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North Korean hackers target defense industry with custom malware
A North Korean-backed hacking group has targeted the defense industry with custom backdoor malware dubbed ThreatNeedle since early 2020 with the end goal of collecting highly sensitive information.
Microsoft shares CodeQL queries to scan code for SolarWinds-like implants
Microsoft has open-sourced CodeQL queries that developers can use to scan source code for malicious implants matching the SolarWinds supply-chain attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-shares-codeql-queries-to-scan-code-for-solarwinds-like-implants/
Microsoft has open-sourced CodeQL queries that developers can use to scan source code for malicious implants matching the SolarWinds supply-chain attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-shares-codeql-queries-to-scan-code-for-solarwinds-like-implants/
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Microsoft shares CodeQL queries to scan code for SolarWinds-like implants
Microsoft has open-sourced CodeQL queries that developers can use to scan source code for malicious implants matching the SolarWinds supply-chain attack.
Dutch Research Council (NWO) confirms ransomware attack, data leak
The recent cyberattack that forced the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to take its servers offline and suspend grant allocation processes was caused by the DoppelPaymer ransomware gang. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-research-council-nwo-confirms-ransomware-attack-data-leak/
The recent cyberattack that forced the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to take its servers offline and suspend grant allocation processes was caused by the DoppelPaymer ransomware gang. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-research-council-nwo-confirms-ransomware-attack-data-leak/
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Dutch Research Council (NWO) confirms ransomware attack, data leak
The recent cyberattack that forced the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to take its servers offline and suspend grant allocation processes was caused by the DoppelPaymer ransomware gang.
Microsoft removes 3D Objects, Windows 10's most useless folder, from File Explorer
Microsoft is no longer treating possibly the most unused folder, 3D Objects, as a special folder in File Explorer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removes-3d-objects-windows-10s-most-useless-folder-from-file-explorer/
Microsoft is no longer treating possibly the most unused folder, 3D Objects, as a special folder in File Explorer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removes-3d-objects-windows-10s-most-useless-folder-from-file-explorer/
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Microsoft removes 3D Objects, Windows 10's most useless folder, from File Explorer
Microsoft is no longer treating possibly the most unused folder, 3D Objects, as a special folder in File Explorer.
XBOX Live outage prevents players from logging in
Xbox Live outage is suffering a worldwide outage that prevents users from logging into the service and accessing games. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/xbox-live-outage-prevents-players-from-logging-in/
Xbox Live outage is suffering a worldwide outage that prevents users from logging into the service and accessing games. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/xbox-live-outage-prevents-players-from-logging-in/
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XBOX Live outage prevents players from logging in
Xbox Live outage is suffering a worldwide outage that prevents users from logging into the service and accessing games.
Intel wireless driver updates fix Windows 10 blue screen issues
Intel has addressed Wi-Fi and Wireless Bluetooth drivers issues causing Windows 10 blue screen of death (BSOD) errors and Bluetooth devices to lose connection or stop working. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/intel-wireless-driver-updates-fix-windows-10-blue-screen-issues/
Intel has addressed Wi-Fi and Wireless Bluetooth drivers issues causing Windows 10 blue screen of death (BSOD) errors and Bluetooth devices to lose connection or stop working. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/intel-wireless-driver-updates-fix-windows-10-blue-screen-issues/
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Intel wireless driver updates fix Windows 10 blue screen issues
Intel has addressed Wi-Fi and Wireless Bluetooth drivers issues causing Windows 10 blue screen of death (BSOD) errors and Bluetooth devices to lose connection or stop working.
Malicious Firefox extension allowed hackers to hijack Gmail accounts
Several Tibetan organizations were targeted in a cyber-espionage campaign by a state-backed hacking group using a malicious Firefox extension designed to hijack Gmail accounts and infect victims with malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-firefox-extension-allowed-hackers-to-hijack-gmail-accounts/
Several Tibetan organizations were targeted in a cyber-espionage campaign by a state-backed hacking group using a malicious Firefox extension designed to hijack Gmail accounts and infect victims with malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-firefox-extension-allowed-hackers-to-hijack-gmail-accounts/
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Malicious Firefox extension allowed hackers to hijack Gmail accounts
Several Tibetan organizations were targeted in a cyber-espionage campaign by a state-backed hacking group using a malicious Firefox extension designed to hijack Gmail accounts and infect victims with malware.
Ryuk ransomware now self-spreads to other Windows LAN devices
A new Ryuk ransomware variant with worm-like capabilities that allow it to spread to other devices on victims' local networks has been discovered by the French national cyber-security agency while investigating an attack in early 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-now-self-spreads-to-other-windows-lan-devices/
A new Ryuk ransomware variant with worm-like capabilities that allow it to spread to other devices on victims' local networks has been discovered by the French national cyber-security agency while investigating an attack in early 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-now-self-spreads-to-other-windows-lan-devices/
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Ryuk ransomware now self-spreads to other Windows LAN devices
A new Ryuk ransomware variant with worm-like capabilities that allow it to spread to other devices on victims' local networks has been discovered by the French national cyber-security agency while investigating an attack in early 2021.
Ransomware gang hacks Ecuador's largest private bank, Ministry of Finance
A hacking group called 'Hotarus Corp' has hacked Ecuador's Ministry of Finance and the country's largest bank, Banco Pichincha, where they claim to have stolen internal data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-hacks-ecuadors-largest-private-bank-ministry-of-finance/
A hacking group called 'Hotarus Corp' has hacked Ecuador's Ministry of Finance and the country's largest bank, Banco Pichincha, where they claim to have stolen internal data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-hacks-ecuadors-largest-private-bank-ministry-of-finance/
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Ransomware gang hacks Ecuador's largest private bank, Ministry of Finance
A hacking group called 'Hotarus Corp' has hacked Ecuador's Ministry of Finance and the country's largest bank, Banco Pichincha, where they claim to have stolen internal data.
T-Mobile discloses data breach after SIM swapping attacks
American telecommunications provider T-Mobile has disclosed a data breach after an unknown number of customers were apparently affected by SIM swap attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/t-mobile-discloses-data-breach-after-sim-swapping-attacks/
American telecommunications provider T-Mobile has disclosed a data breach after an unknown number of customers were apparently affected by SIM swap attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/t-mobile-discloses-data-breach-after-sim-swapping-attacks/
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T-Mobile discloses data breach after SIM swapping attacks
American telecommunications provider T-Mobile has disclosed a data breach after an unknown number of customers were apparently affected by SIM swap attacks.
Twitter scammers earned over $145k this week in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge
Cryptocurrency scammers have made at least $145,000 this week by promoting fake giveaways through hacked verified Twitter accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-scammers-earned-over-145k-this-week-in-bitcoin-ethereum-doge/
Cryptocurrency scammers have made at least $145,000 this week by promoting fake giveaways through hacked verified Twitter accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-scammers-earned-over-145k-this-week-in-bitcoin-ethereum-doge/
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Twitter scammers earned over $145k this week in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge
Cryptocurrency scammers have made at least $145,000 this week by promoting fake giveaways through hacked verified Twitter accounts.
The Week in Ransomware - February 26th 2021 - Back from the Holidays
The number of attacks had slowed down after the winter holidays, but after the past two weeks, it's evident that the ransomware attacks are back at full speed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-february-26th-2021-back-from-the-holidays/
The number of attacks had slowed down after the winter holidays, but after the past two weeks, it's evident that the ransomware attacks are back at full speed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-february-26th-2021-back-from-the-holidays/
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The Week in Ransomware - February 26th 2021 - Back from the Holidays
The number of attacks had slowed down after the winter holidays, but after the past two weeks, it's evident that the ransomware attacks are back at full speed.
Google shares PoC exploit for critical Windows 10 Graphics RCE bug
Project Zero, Google's 0day bug-hunting team, shared technical details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical remote code execution (RCE) bug affecting a Windows graphics component. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-shares-poc-exploit-for-critical-windows-10-graphics-rce-bug/
Project Zero, Google's 0day bug-hunting team, shared technical details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical remote code execution (RCE) bug affecting a Windows graphics component. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-shares-poc-exploit-for-critical-windows-10-graphics-rce-bug/
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Google shares PoC exploit for critical Windows 10 Graphics RCE bug
Project Zero, Google's 0day bug-hunting team, shared technical details and proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical remote code execution (RCE) bug affecting a Windows graphics component.
Microsoft fixes Windows 10 drive corruption bug — what you need to know
Microsoft has fixed a Windows 10 bug that could cause NTFS volumes to become corrupted by merely accessing a particular path or viewing a specially crafted file. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-drive-corruption-bug-what-you-need-to-know/
Microsoft has fixed a Windows 10 bug that could cause NTFS volumes to become corrupted by merely accessing a particular path or viewing a specially crafted file. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-drive-corruption-bug-what-you-need-to-know/
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Microsoft fixes Windows 10 drive corruption bug — what you need to know
Microsoft has fixed a Windows 10 bug that could cause NTFS volumes to become corrupted by merely accessing a particular path or viewing a specially crafted file.
NSA, Microsoft promote a Zero Trust approach to cybersecurity
The National Security Agency (NSA) and Microsoft are advocating for the Zero Trust security model as a more efficient way for enterprises to defend against today's increasingly sophisticated threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-microsoft-promote-a-zero-trust-approach-to-cybersecurity/
The National Security Agency (NSA) and Microsoft are advocating for the Zero Trust security model as a more efficient way for enterprises to defend against today's increasingly sophisticated threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-microsoft-promote-a-zero-trust-approach-to-cybersecurity/
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NSA, Microsoft promote a Zero Trust approach to cybersecurity
The National Security Agency (NSA) and Microsoft are advocating for the Zero Trust security model as a more efficient way for enterprises to defend against today's increasingly sophisticated threats.
Windows 10 Sun Valley design refresh — here's what you need to know
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. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-sun-valley-design-refresh-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-sun-valley-design-refresh-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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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.
Google Voice silenced by expired TLS certificate in February outage
In an incident report published on Friday, Google said that a Google Voice outage affecting a majority of the telephone service's users earlier this month was caused by expired TLS certificates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-voice-silenced-by-expired-tls-certificate-in-february-outage/
In an incident report published on Friday, Google said that a Google Voice outage affecting a majority of the telephone service's users earlier this month was caused by expired TLS certificates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-voice-silenced-by-expired-tls-certificate-in-february-outage/
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Google Voice silenced by expired TLS certificate in February outage
In an incident report published on Friday, Google said that a Google Voice outage affecting a majority of the telephone service's users earlier this month was caused by expired TLS certificates.
What are these suspicious Google GVT1.com URLs?
These Google-owned domains have confused even the most skilled researchers and security products time and time again if these are malicious. The domains in question are redirector.gvt1.com and gvt1/gvt2 subdomains that have spun many threads on the internet. BleepingComputer has dug deeper into the origin of these domains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/what-are-these-suspicious-google-gvt1com-urls/
These Google-owned domains have confused even the most skilled researchers and security products time and time again if these are malicious. The domains in question are redirector.gvt1.com and gvt1/gvt2 subdomains that have spun many threads on the internet. BleepingComputer has dug deeper into the origin of these domains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/what-are-these-suspicious-google-gvt1com-urls/
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What are these suspicious Google GVT1.com URLs?
These Google-owned domains have confused even the most skilled researchers and security products time and time again if these are malicious. The domains in question are redirector.gvt1.com and gvt1/gvt2 subdomains that have spun many threads on the internet.…