Windows 95 Easter egg discovered after being hidden for 25 years
A Windows hacker has found a never-before-seen Easter egg in the Windows 95 Internet Mail application, twnty-five years after the software was released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-95-easter-egg-discovered-after-being-hidden-for-25-years/
A Windows hacker has found a never-before-seen Easter egg in the Windows 95 Internet Mail application, twnty-five years after the software was released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-95-easter-egg-discovered-after-being-hidden-for-25-years/
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Windows 95 Easter egg discovered after being hidden for 25 years
A Windows hacker has found a never-before-seen Easter egg in the Windows 95 Internet Mail application, twenty-five years after the software was released.
What's next from Microsoft, Windows 10, and Surface in 2021
In 2021, Microsoft is planning to release exciting new Surface products and software updates for Windows 10. This includes Windows 10X, Windows 10 Sun Valley Update, Windows Cloud PC, Surface Laptop 4, Surface Duo 2, and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/whats-next-from-microsoft-windows-10-and-surface-in-2021/
In 2021, Microsoft is planning to release exciting new Surface products and software updates for Windows 10. This includes Windows 10X, Windows 10 Sun Valley Update, Windows Cloud PC, Surface Laptop 4, Surface Duo 2, and more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/whats-next-from-microsoft-windows-10-and-surface-in-2021/
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What's next from Microsoft, Windows 10, and Surface in 2021
In 2021, Microsoft is planning to release exciting new Surface products and software updates for Windows 10. This includes Windows 10X, Windows 10 Sun Valley Update, Windows Cloud PC, Surface Laptop 4, Surface Duo 2, and more.
New Windows 10 File Explore icons favor design over function
Microsoft has updated the icons used in File Explorer to be the new Fluent icons, and while they look great, there is a tradeoff between design and functionality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-10-file-explore-icons-favor-design-over-function/
Microsoft has updated the icons used in File Explorer to be the new Fluent icons, and while they look great, there is a tradeoff between design and functionality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-10-file-explore-icons-favor-design-over-function/
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New Windows 10 File Explore icons favor design over function
Microsoft has updated the icons used in File Explorer to be the new Fluent icons, and while they look great, there is a tradeoff between design and functionality.
CompuCom MSP expects over $20M in losses after ransomware attack
American managed service provider CompuCom is expecting losses of over $20 million following this month's DarkSide ransomware attack that took down most of its systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/compucom-msp-expects-over-20m-in-losses-after-ransomware-attack/
American managed service provider CompuCom is expecting losses of over $20 million following this month's DarkSide ransomware attack that took down most of its systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/compucom-msp-expects-over-20m-in-losses-after-ransomware-attack/
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CompuCom MSP expects over $20M in losses after ransomware attack
American managed service provider CompuCom is expecting losses of over $20 million following this month's DarkSide ransomware attack that took down most of its systems.
Take control of Windows 10 feature updates using these settings
In this article, we're highlighting two group policies that you can try to take control over Windows 10 feature updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/take-control-of-windows-10-feature-updates-using-these-settings/
In this article, we're highlighting two group policies that you can try to take control over Windows 10 feature updates. [...]
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Take control of Windows 10 feature updates using these settings
In this article, we're highlighting two group policies that you can try to take control over Windows 10 feature updates.
Critical netmask networking bug impacts thousands of applications
Popular npm component netmask has a critical networking vulnerability, CVE-2021-28918. netmask is frequently used by hundreds of thousands of applications to parse IPv4 addresses and CIDR blocks or compare them. The component gets over 3 million weekly downloads, and as of today, has scored over 238 million total downloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-netmask-networking-bug-impacts-thousands-of-applications/
Popular npm component netmask has a critical networking vulnerability, CVE-2021-28918. netmask is frequently used by hundreds of thousands of applications to parse IPv4 addresses and CIDR blocks or compare them. The component gets over 3 million weekly downloads, and as of today, has scored over 238 million total downloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-netmask-networking-bug-impacts-thousands-of-applications/
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Critical netmask networking bug impacts thousands of applications
Popular npm component netmask has critical networking bugs, CVE-2021-28918 and CVE-2021-29418. netmask is frequently used by hundreds of thousands of applications to parse IPv4 addresses and CIDR blocks or compare them. The component gets over 3 million weekly…
Ransomware admin is refunding victims their ransom payments
After recently announcing the end of the operation, the administrator of Ziggy ransomware is now stating that they will also give the money back. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-admin-is-refunding-victims-their-ransom-payments/
After recently announcing the end of the operation, the administrator of Ziggy ransomware is now stating that they will also give the money back. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-admin-is-refunding-victims-their-ransom-payments/
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Ransomware admin is refunding victims their ransom payments
After recently announcing the end of the operation, the administrator of Ziggy ransomware is now stating that they will also give the money back.
PHP's Git server hacked to add backdoors to PHP source code
In the latest software supply chain attack, the official PHP Git repository was hacked and tampered with. Yesterday, two malicious commits were pushed to the php-src Git repository maintained by the PHP team on their git.php.net server. The threat actors had signed off on these commits as if they were made by known PHP developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phps-git-server-hacked-to-add-backdoors-to-php-source-code/
In the latest software supply chain attack, the official PHP Git repository was hacked and tampered with. Yesterday, two malicious commits were pushed to the php-src Git repository maintained by the PHP team on their git.php.net server. The threat actors had signed off on these commits as if they were made by known PHP developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phps-git-server-hacked-to-add-backdoors-to-php-source-code/
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PHP's Git server hacked to add backdoors to PHP source code
In the latest software supply chain attack, the official PHP Git repository was hacked and tampered with. Yesterday, two malicious commits were pushed to the php-src Git repository maintained by the PHP team on their git.php.net server. The threat actors…
Harris Federation hit by ransomware attack affecting 50 schools
The IT systems and email servers of London-based nonprofit multi-academy trust Harris Federation were taken down by a ransomware attack on Saturday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/harris-federation-hit-by-ransomware-attack-affecting-50-schools/
The IT systems and email servers of London-based nonprofit multi-academy trust Harris Federation were taken down by a ransomware attack on Saturday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/harris-federation-hit-by-ransomware-attack-affecting-50-schools/
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Harris Federation hit by ransomware attack affecting 50 schools
The IT systems and email servers of London-based nonprofit multi-academy trust Harris Federation were taken down by a ransomware attack on Saturday.
Docker Hub images downloaded 20M times come with cryptominers
Researchers found that more than two-dozen containers on Docker Hub have been downloaded more than 20 million times for cryptojacking operations spanning at least two years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/docker-hub-images-downloaded-20m-times-come-with-cryptominers/
Researchers found that more than two-dozen containers on Docker Hub have been downloaded more than 20 million times for cryptojacking operations spanning at least two years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/docker-hub-images-downloaded-20m-times-come-with-cryptominers/
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Docker Hub images downloaded 20M times come with cryptominers
Researchers found that more than two-dozen containers on Docker Hub have been downloaded more than 20 million times for cryptojacking operations spanning at least two years.
Windows 10 is getting OEMDRIVERS, a folder for third-party drivers
Microsoft is adding a dedicated OEMDRIVERS folder to Windows 10 that will be used to store third-party drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-is-getting-oemdrivers-a-folder-for-third-party-drivers/
Microsoft is adding a dedicated OEMDRIVERS folder to Windows 10 that will be used to store third-party drivers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-is-getting-oemdrivers-a-folder-for-third-party-drivers/
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Windows 10 is getting OEMDRIVERS, a folder for third-party drivers
Microsoft is adding a dedicated OEMDRIVERS folder to Windows 10 that will be used to store third-party drivers.
Microsoft working to fix Windows 10 21H1 update install issue
Microsoft is working to fix an issue causing a recently released Windows 10 21H1 build to fail to install for customers enrolled in the Windows Insider program. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-working-to-fix-windows-10-21h1-update-install-issue/
Microsoft is working to fix an issue causing a recently released Windows 10 21H1 build to fail to install for customers enrolled in the Windows Insider program. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-working-to-fix-windows-10-21h1-update-install-issue/
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Microsoft working to fix Windows 10 21H1 update install issue
Microsoft is working to fix an issue causing a recently released Windows 10 21H1 build to fail to install for customers enrolled in the Windows Insider program.
Windows 10 KB5000842 cumulative update fixes freezing issues
Microsoft has released the KB5000842 non-security preview update for all editions of Windows 10, version 20H2, and Windows 10, version 2004, with fixes for system freezing and activation issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5000842-cumulative-update-fixes-freezing-issues/
Microsoft has released the KB5000842 non-security preview update for all editions of Windows 10, version 20H2, and Windows 10, version 2004, with fixes for system freezing and activation issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5000842-cumulative-update-fixes-freezing-issues/
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Windows 10 KB5000842 cumulative update fixes freezing issues
Microsoft has released the KB5000842 non-security preview update for all editions of Windows 10, version 20H2, and Windows 10, version 2004, with fixes for system freezing and activation issues.
Microsoft Exchange attacks increase while WannaCry gets a restart
The recently patched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange have sparked new interest among cybercriminals, who increased the volume of attacks focusing on this particular vector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-exchange-attacks-increase-while-wannacry-gets-a-restart/
The recently patched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange have sparked new interest among cybercriminals, who increased the volume of attacks focusing on this particular vector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-exchange-attacks-increase-while-wannacry-gets-a-restart/
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Microsoft Exchange attacks increase while WannaCry gets a restart
The recently patched vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange have sparked new interest among cybercriminals, who increased the volume of attacks focusing on this particular vector.
Leading Indian fintech platform MobiKwik denies data breach
Indian digital financial services platform Mobikwik denies claims that almost 8 TB of data put up for sale was allegedly stolen from its servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leading-indian-fintech-platform-mobikwik-denies-data-breach/
Indian digital financial services platform Mobikwik denies claims that almost 8 TB of data put up for sale was allegedly stolen from its servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leading-indian-fintech-platform-mobikwik-denies-data-breach/
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Leading Indian fintech platform MobiKwik denies data breach
Indian digital financial services platform Mobikwik denies claims that almost 8 TB of data put up for sale was allegedly stolen from its servers.
Scammers target universities in ongoing IRS phishing attacks
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning of ongoing phishing attacks impersonating the IRS and targeting educational institutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-target-universities-in-ongoing-irs-phishing-attacks/
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning of ongoing phishing attacks impersonating the IRS and targeting educational institutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-target-universities-in-ongoing-irs-phishing-attacks/
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Scammers target universities in ongoing IRS phishing attacks
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning of ongoing phishing attacks impersonating the IRS and targeting educational institutions.
VMware fixes bug allowing attackers to steal admin credentials
VMware has published security updates to address a high severity vulnerability in vRealize Operations that could allow attackers to steal admin credentials after exploiting vulnerable servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-bug-allowing-attackers-to-steal-admin-credentials/
VMware has published security updates to address a high severity vulnerability in vRealize Operations that could allow attackers to steal admin credentials after exploiting vulnerable servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-bug-allowing-attackers-to-steal-admin-credentials/
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VMware fixes bug allowing attackers to steal admin credentials
VMware has published security updates to address a high severity vulnerability in vRealize Operations that could allow attackers to steal admin credentials after exploiting vulnerable servers.
US govt warns that buying fake COVID-19 vaccine cards is a crime
US federal agencies have warned today against making or selling fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards as this is breaking the law. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-warns-that-buying-fake-covid-19-vaccine-cards-is-a-crime/
US federal agencies have warned today against making or selling fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards as this is breaking the law. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-warns-that-buying-fake-covid-19-vaccine-cards-is-a-crime/
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US govt warns that buying fake COVID-19 vaccine cards is a crime
US federal agencies have warned today against making or selling fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards as this is breaking the law.
Google Chrome for Linux is getting DNS-over-HTTPS, but there's a catch
Google Chrome developers have announced plans to roll out DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) support to Chrome web browser for Linux. DoH has been supported on Google Chrome for other platforms, including Android, since at least 2020. But, there's a catch. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-for-linux-is-getting-dns-over-https-but-theres-a-catch/
Google Chrome developers have announced plans to roll out DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) support to Chrome web browser for Linux. DoH has been supported on Google Chrome for other platforms, including Android, since at least 2020. But, there's a catch. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-for-linux-is-getting-dns-over-https-but-theres-a-catch/
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Google Chrome for Linux is getting DNS-over-HTTPS, but there's a catch
Google Chrome developers have announced plans to roll out DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) support to Chrome web browser for Linux. DoH has been supported on Google Chrome for other platforms, including Android, since at least 2020. But, there's a catch.
Fake jQuery files infect WordPress sites with malware
Researchers have spotted counterfeit versions of the jQuery Migrate plugin injected on dozens of websites which contains obfuscated code to load malware. These files are named jquery-migrate.js & jquery-migrate.min.js and present at the exact locations where JavaScript files are normally present on WordPress sites but are malicious. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-jquery-files-infect-wordpress-sites-with-malware/
Researchers have spotted counterfeit versions of the jQuery Migrate plugin injected on dozens of websites which contains obfuscated code to load malware. These files are named jquery-migrate.js & jquery-migrate.min.js and present at the exact locations where JavaScript files are normally present on WordPress sites but are malicious. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-jquery-files-infect-wordpress-sites-with-malware/
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Fake jQuery files infect WordPress sites with malware
Researchers have spotted counterfeit versions of the jQuery Migrate plugin injected on dozens of websites which contains obfuscated code to load malware. These files are named jquery-migrate.js & jquery-migrate.min.js and present at the exact locations where…
Scammers steal New Yorkers' private info for benefits fraud
New York's Department of Financial Services (DFS) warns of an ongoing series of attacks resulting in the theft of personal information belonging to hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-steal-new-yorkers-private-info-for-benefits-fraud/
New York's Department of Financial Services (DFS) warns of an ongoing series of attacks resulting in the theft of personal information belonging to hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-steal-new-yorkers-private-info-for-benefits-fraud/
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Scammers steal New Yorkers' private info for benefits fraud
New York's Department of Financial Services (DFS) warns of an ongoing series of attacks resulting in the theft of personal information belonging to hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers.