REvil ransomware has a new ‘Windows Safe Mode’ encryption mode
The REvil ransomware operation has added a new ability to encrypt files in Windows Safe Mode, likely to evade detection by security software and for greater success when encrypting files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revil-ransomware-has-a-new-windows-safe-mode-encryption-mode/
The REvil ransomware operation has added a new ability to encrypt files in Windows Safe Mode, likely to evade detection by security software and for greater success when encrypting files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revil-ransomware-has-a-new-windows-safe-mode-encryption-mode/
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REvil ransomware has a new ‘Windows Safe Mode’ encryption mode
The REvil ransomware operation has added a new ability to encrypt files in Windows Safe Mode, likely to evade detection by security software and for greater success when encrypting files.
Microsoft Defender adds automatic Exchange ProxyLogon mitigation
Microsoft Defender Antivirus will now protect unpatched on-premises Exchange servers from ongoing attacks by automatically mitigating the actively exploited CVE-2021-26855 vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-defender-adds-automatic-exchange-proxylogon-mitigation/
Microsoft Defender Antivirus will now protect unpatched on-premises Exchange servers from ongoing attacks by automatically mitigating the actively exploited CVE-2021-26855 vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-defender-adds-automatic-exchange-proxylogon-mitigation/
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Microsoft Defender adds automatic Exchange ProxyLogon mitigation
Microsoft Defender Antivirus will now protect unpatched on-premises Exchange servers from ongoing attacks by automatically mitigating the actively exploited CVE-2021-26855 vulnerability.
Swiss hacker charged for leaking proprietary source code
Swiss national Till Kottmann, 21, has been charged for conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/swiss-hacker-charged-for-leaking-proprietary-source-code/
Swiss national Till Kottmann, 21, has been charged for conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/swiss-hacker-charged-for-leaking-proprietary-source-code/
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Swiss hacker charged for leaking proprietary source code
Swiss national Till Kottmann, 21, has been charged for conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
New Windows 10 emergency updates fix remaining printing issues
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5001649 emergency update to fix printing issues plaguing users since the March 2021 Patch Tuesday updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-10-emergency-updates-fix-remaining-printing-issues/
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5001649 emergency update to fix printing issues plaguing users since the March 2021 Patch Tuesday updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-10-emergency-updates-fix-remaining-printing-issues/
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New Windows 10 emergency updates fix remaining printing issues
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5001649 emergency update to fix printing issues plaguing users since the March 2021 Patch Tuesday updates.
Russian pleads guilty to Tesla hacking and extortion attempt
Russian national Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov has pleaded guilty to recruiting a Tesla employee to plant malware designed to steal data within the network of Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-pleads-guilty-to-tesla-hacking-and-extortion-attempt/
Russian national Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov has pleaded guilty to recruiting a Tesla employee to plant malware designed to steal data within the network of Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-pleads-guilty-to-tesla-hacking-and-extortion-attempt/
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Russian pleads guilty to Tesla hacking and extortion attempt
Russian national Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov has pleaded guilty to recruiting a Tesla employee to plant malware designed to steal data within the network of Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory.
FBI warns of BEC attacks increasingly targeting US govt orgs
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning US private sector companies about an increase in business email compromise (BEC) attacks targeting state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) government entities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-bec-attacks-increasingly-targeting-us-govt-orgs/
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning US private sector companies about an increase in business email compromise (BEC) attacks targeting state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) government entities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-bec-attacks-increasingly-targeting-us-govt-orgs/
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FBI warns of BEC attacks increasingly targeting US govt orgs
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning US private sector companies about an increase in business email compromise (BEC) attacks targeting state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) government entities.
REvil ransmoware says they hit Acer, Acer reports "abnormal situations"
The REvil ransomware operation claims to have stolen unencrypted data after hacking electronics and computer giant Acer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revil-ransmoware-says-they-hit-acer-acer-reports-abnormal-situations/
The REvil ransomware operation claims to have stolen unencrypted data after hacking electronics and computer giant Acer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revil-ransmoware-says-they-hit-acer-acer-reports-abnormal-situations/
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Computer giant Acer hit by $50 million ransomware attack
Computer giant Acer has been hit by a REvil ransomware attack where the threat actors are demanding the largest known ransom to date, $50,000,000.
Critical F5 BIG-IP vulnerability now targeted in ongoing attacks
Cybersecurity firm NCC Group said on Thursday that it detected successful in the wild exploitation of a recently patched critical vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ networking devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-f5-big-ip-vulnerability-now-targeted-in-ongoing-attacks/
Cybersecurity firm NCC Group said on Thursday that it detected successful in the wild exploitation of a recently patched critical vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ networking devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-f5-big-ip-vulnerability-now-targeted-in-ongoing-attacks/
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Critical F5 BIG-IP vulnerability now targeted in ongoing attacks
Cybersecurity firm NCC Group said on Thursday that it detected successful in the wild exploitation of a recently patched critical vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP and BIG-IQ networking devices.
Facebook outage affecting WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram
Facebook services are currently experiencing issues around the world, with users unable to access Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-outage-affecting-whatsapp-messenger-and-instagram/
Facebook services are currently experiencing issues around the world, with users unable to access Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-outage-affecting-whatsapp-messenger-and-instagram/
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Facebook outage affecting WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram
Facebook services are currently experiencing issues around the world, with users unable to access Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
The Week in Ransomware - March 19th 2021 - Highest ransom ever!
While the beginning of this week was fairly quiet, it definitely ended with a bang as news came out of the largest ransom demand yet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-19th-2021-highest-ransom-ever/
While the beginning of this week was fairly quiet, it definitely ended with a bang as news came out of the largest ransom demand yet. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-19th-2021-highest-ransom-ever/
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The Week in Ransomware - March 19th 2021 - Highest ransom ever!
While the beginning of this week was fairly quiet, it definitely ended with a bang as news came out of the largest ransom demand yet.
Windows Terminal now comes with Windows 10 — That's a good thing
Microsoft is now classifying Windows Terminal as an inbox app, which means that it will now ship by default in upcoming versions of Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-terminal-now-comes-with-windows-10-thats-a-good-thing/
Microsoft is now classifying Windows Terminal as an inbox app, which means that it will now ship by default in upcoming versions of Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-terminal-now-comes-with-windows-10-thats-a-good-thing/
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Windows Terminal now comes with Windows 10 — That's a good thing
Microsoft is now classifying Windows Terminal as an inbox app, which means that it will now ship by default in upcoming versions of Windows 10.
Hacking group used 11 zero-days to attack Windows, iOS, Android users
Project Zero, Google's zero-day bug-hunting team, discovered a group of hackers that used 11 zero-days in attacks targeting Windows, iOS, and Android users within a single year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacking-group-used-11-zero-days-to-attack-windows-ios-android-users/
Project Zero, Google's zero-day bug-hunting team, discovered a group of hackers that used 11 zero-days in attacks targeting Windows, iOS, and Android users within a single year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacking-group-used-11-zero-days-to-attack-windows-ios-android-users/
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Hacking group used 11 zero-days to attack Windows, iOS, Android users
Project Zero, Google's zero-day bug-hunting team, discovered a group of hackers that used 11 zero-days in attacks targeting Windows, iOS, and Android users within a single year.
Microsoft Edge tests fix for DNS-over-HTTPS performance issues
Microsoft is testing a fix for performance issues in Microsoft Edge's DNS-over-HTTPS feature and has once again enabled a list of suggested DoH servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-tests-fix-for-dns-over-https-performance-issues/
Microsoft is testing a fix for performance issues in Microsoft Edge's DNS-over-HTTPS feature and has once again enabled a list of suggested DoH servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-tests-fix-for-dns-over-https-performance-issues/
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Microsoft Edge tests fix for DNS-over-HTTPS performance issues
Microsoft is testing a fix for performance issues in Microsoft Edge's DNS-over-HTTPS feature and has once again enabled a list of suggested DoH servers.
Hands on with Google Chrome's new Tab Search feature - Rolling out now
Google is rolling out a new 'Tab Search' feature that allows you to search through your list of open tabs among all open browser windows to find a specific page. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/hands-on-with-google-chromes-new-tab-search-feature-rolling-out-now/
Google is rolling out a new 'Tab Search' feature that allows you to search through your list of open tabs among all open browser windows to find a specific page. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/hands-on-with-google-chromes-new-tab-search-feature-rolling-out-now/
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Hands on with Google Chrome's new Tab Search feature - Rolling out now
Google is rolling out a new 'Tab Search' feature that allows you to search through your list of open tabs among all open browser windows to find a specific page.
Microsoft halts rollout of Windows 10 KB5001649 emergency update
Microsoft has paused the Windows 10 KB5001649 cumulative update rollout, likely due to installation issues and reported crashes. Microsoft is now offering the previously released KB5001567 emergency update instead. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-halts-rollout-of-windows-10-kb5001649-emergency-update/
Microsoft has paused the Windows 10 KB5001649 cumulative update rollout, likely due to installation issues and reported crashes. Microsoft is now offering the previously released KB5001567 emergency update instead. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-halts-rollout-of-windows-10-kb5001649-emergency-update/
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Microsoft halts rollout of Windows 10 KB5001649 emergency update
Microsoft has paused the Windows 10 KB5001649 cumulative update rollout, likely due to installation issues and reported crashes. Microsoft is now offering the previously released KB5001567 emergency update instead.
DDoS booters now abuse DTLS servers to amplify attacks
DDoS-for-hire services are now actively abusing misconfigured or out-of-date Datagram Transport Layer Security (D/TLS) servers to amplify Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-booters-now-abuse-dtls-servers-to-amplify-attacks/
DDoS-for-hire services are now actively abusing misconfigured or out-of-date Datagram Transport Layer Security (D/TLS) servers to amplify Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-booters-now-abuse-dtls-servers-to-amplify-attacks/
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DDoS booters now abuse DTLS servers to amplify attacks
DDoS-for-hire services are now actively abusing misconfigured or out-of-date Datagram Transport Layer Security (D/TLS) servers to amplify Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
A look at upcoming Windows 10 features you will love, or maybe hate
With the release of the latest Windows 10 preview 'Dev' build, Microsoft is offering a glimpse at some of the new features and changes they are developing. Some of these features we love, while others not so much. Below we have outlined the new changes so that you can decide on your own. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/a-look-at-upcoming-windows-10-features-you-will-love-or-maybe-hate/
With the release of the latest Windows 10 preview 'Dev' build, Microsoft is offering a glimpse at some of the new features and changes they are developing. Some of these features we love, while others not so much. Below we have outlined the new changes so that you can decide on your own. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/a-look-at-upcoming-windows-10-features-you-will-love-or-maybe-hate/
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A look at upcoming Windows 10 features you will love, or maybe hate
With the release of the latest Windows 10 preview 'Dev' build, Microsoft is offering a glimpse at some of the new features and changes they are developing. Some of these features we love, while others not so much. Below we have outlined the new changes so…
Windows 10 KB5001649 update is rolling out again to fix printing
The printer fixing roller coaster continues as Microsoft is once again rolling out the KB5001649 out-of-band update to users via Windows Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5001649-update-is-rolling-out-again-to-fix-printing/
The printer fixing roller coaster continues as Microsoft is once again rolling out the KB5001649 out-of-band update to users via Windows Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5001649-update-is-rolling-out-again-to-fix-printing/
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Windows 10 KB5001649 update is rolling out again to fix printing
The printer fixing roller coaster continues as Microsoft is once again rolling out the KB5001649 out-of-band update to users via Windows Update.
Microsoft Exchange servers now targeted by BlackKingdom ransomware
Another ransomware operation known as 'BlackKingdom' is exploiting the Microsoft Exchange Server ProxyLogon vulnerabilities to encrypt servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-exchange-servers-now-targeted-by-blackkingdom-ransomware/
Another ransomware operation known as 'BlackKingdom' is exploiting the Microsoft Exchange Server ProxyLogon vulnerabilities to encrypt servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-exchange-servers-now-targeted-by-blackkingdom-ransomware/
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Microsoft Exchange servers now targeted by Black Kingdom ransomware
Another ransomware operation known as 'Black Kingdom' is exploiting the Microsoft Exchange Server ProxyLogon vulnerabilities to encrypt servers.
Energy giant Shell discloses data breach after Accellion hack
Energy giant Shell has disclosed a data breach after attackers compromised the company's secure file-sharing system powered by Accellion's File Transfer Appliance (FTA). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/energy-giant-shell-discloses-data-breach-after-accellion-hack/
Energy giant Shell has disclosed a data breach after attackers compromised the company's secure file-sharing system powered by Accellion's File Transfer Appliance (FTA). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/energy-giant-shell-discloses-data-breach-after-accellion-hack/
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Energy giant Shell discloses data breach after Accellion hack
Energy giant Shell has disclosed a data breach after attackers compromised the company's secure file-sharing system powered by Accellion's File Transfer Appliance (FTA).
Critical code execution vulnerability fixed in Adobe ColdFusion
Adobe has released out-of-band security updates to address a critical vulnerability impacting ColdFusion versions 2021, 2016, and 2018. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-code-execution-vulnerability-fixed-in-adobe-coldfusion/
Adobe has released out-of-band security updates to address a critical vulnerability impacting ColdFusion versions 2021, 2016, and 2018. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-code-execution-vulnerability-fixed-in-adobe-coldfusion/
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Critical code execution vulnerability fixed in Adobe ColdFusion
Adobe has released out-of-band security updates to address a critical vulnerability impacting ColdFusion versions 2021, 2016, and 2018.