Malware hidden in game cheats and mods used to target gamers
Threat actors target gamers with backdoored game tweaks and cheats hiding malware capable of stealing information from their systems after infection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-hidden-in-game-cheats-and-mods-used-to-target-gamers/
Threat actors target gamers with backdoored game tweaks and cheats hiding malware capable of stealing information from their systems after infection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-hidden-in-game-cheats-and-mods-used-to-target-gamers/
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Malware hidden in game cheats and mods used to target gamers
Threat actors target gamers with backdoored game tweaks, patches, and cheats hiding malware capable of stealing information from infected systems.
BazarCall malware uses malicious call centers to infect victims
For the past two months, security researchers have been waging an online battle against a new 'BazarCall' malware that uses call centers to distribute some of the most damaging Windows malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bazarcall-malware-uses-malicious-call-centers-to-infect-victims/
For the past two months, security researchers have been waging an online battle against a new 'BazarCall' malware that uses call centers to distribute some of the most damaging Windows malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bazarcall-malware-uses-malicious-call-centers-to-infect-victims/
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BazarCall malware uses malicious call centers to infect victims
For the past two months, security researchers have been waging an online battle against a new 'BazarCall' malware that uses call centers to distribute some of the most damaging Windows malware.
Google: North Korean hackers target security researchers again
Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) says that North Korean government-sponsored hackers are once again targeting security researchers using fake Twitter and LinkedIn social media accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-north-korean-hackers-target-security-researchers-again/
Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) says that North Korean government-sponsored hackers are once again targeting security researchers using fake Twitter and LinkedIn social media accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-north-korean-hackers-target-security-researchers-again/
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Google: North Korean hackers target security researchers again
Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) says that North Korean government-sponsored hackers are once again targeting security researchers using fake Twitter and LinkedIn social media accounts.
CISA gives federal agencies 5 days to find hacked Exchange servers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to scan their networks again for any signs of compromised on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers and report their findings within five days. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-gives-federal-agencies-5-days-to-find-hacked-exchange-servers/
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to scan their networks again for any signs of compromised on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers and report their findings within five days. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-gives-federal-agencies-5-days-to-find-hacked-exchange-servers/
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CISA gives federal agencies 5 days to find hacked Exchange servers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to scan their networks again for any signs of compromised on-premises Microsoft Exchange servers and report their findings within five days.
Microsoft kills off the Cortana app for Android and iOS
Microsoft today confirmed that it has officially ended support for Cortana on mobile, and the apps will stop working after March 31, 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-kills-off-the-cortana-app-for-android-and-ios/
Microsoft today confirmed that it has officially ended support for Cortana on mobile, and the apps will stop working after March 31, 2021. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-kills-off-the-cortana-app-for-android-and-ios/
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Microsoft kills off the Cortana app for Android and iOS
Microsoft today confirmed that it has officially ended support for Cortana on mobile, and the apps will stop working after March 31, 2021.
800Gbps DDoS extortion attack hits gambling company
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks started strong this year, setting new records and taking the extortion trend that started last August to the next level. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/800gbps-ddos-extortion-attack-hits-gambling-company/
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks started strong this year, setting new records and taking the extortion trend that started last August to the next level. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/800gbps-ddos-extortion-attack-hits-gambling-company/
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800Gbps DDoS extortion attack hits gambling company
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks started strong this year, setting new records and taking the extortion trend that started last August to the next level.
Ubiquiti cyberattack may be far worse than originally disclosed
The data breach report from Ubiquiti in January is allegedly a cover-up of a massive incident that put at risk customer data and devices deployed on corporate and home networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ubiquiti-cyberattack-may-be-far-worse-than-originally-disclosed/
The data breach report from Ubiquiti in January is allegedly a cover-up of a massive incident that put at risk customer data and devices deployed on corporate and home networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ubiquiti-cyberattack-may-be-far-worse-than-originally-disclosed/
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Ubiquiti cyberattack may be far worse than originally disclosed
The data breach report from Ubiquiti in January is allegedly a cover-up of a massive incident that put at risk customer data and devices deployed on corporate and home networks.
Ubiquiti confirms extortion attempt following security breach
Networking device maker Ubiquiti has confirmed that it was the target of an extortion attempt following a January security breach, as revealed by a whistleblower earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ubiquiti-confirms-extortion-attempt-following-security-breach/
Networking device maker Ubiquiti has confirmed that it was the target of an extortion attempt following a January security breach, as revealed by a whistleblower earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ubiquiti-confirms-extortion-attempt-following-security-breach/
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Ubiquiti confirms extortion attempt following security breach
Networking device maker Ubiquiti has confirmed that it was the target of an extortion attempt following a January security breach, as revealed by a whistleblower earlier this week.
Microsoft fixes Outlook 'Cannot send this item' email bug
Microsoft has fixed an Outlook bug that blocked users from forwarding or replying to emails containing embedded hyperlinks pointing to long URLs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-outlook-cannot-send-this-item-email-bug/
Microsoft has fixed an Outlook bug that blocked users from forwarding or replying to emails containing embedded hyperlinks pointing to long URLs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-outlook-cannot-send-this-item-email-bug/
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Microsoft fixes Outlook 'Cannot send this item' email bug
Microsoft has fixed an Outlook bug that blocked users from forwarding or replying to emails containing embedded hyperlinks pointing to long URLs.
VMware fixes authentication bypass in data center security software
VMware has addressed a critical vulnerability in the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance that could allow attackers to bypass authentication after exploiting vulnerable servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-authentication-bypass-in-data-center-security-software/
VMware has addressed a critical vulnerability in the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance that could allow attackers to bypass authentication after exploiting vulnerable servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-authentication-bypass-in-data-center-security-software/
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VMware fixes authentication bypass in data center security software
VMware has addressed a critical vulnerability in the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance that could allow attackers to bypass authentication after exploiting vulnerable servers.
Coinhive domain repurposed to warn visitors of hacked sites, routers
After taking over the domains for the notorious Coinhive in-browsing Monero mining service, a researcher is now displaying alerts on hacked websites that are still injecting the mining service's JavaScript. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinhive-domain-repurposed-to-warn-visitors-of-hacked-sites-routers/
After taking over the domains for the notorious Coinhive in-browsing Monero mining service, a researcher is now displaying alerts on hacked websites that are still injecting the mining service's JavaScript. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinhive-domain-repurposed-to-warn-visitors-of-hacked-sites-routers/
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Coinhive domain repurposed to warn visitors of hacked sites, routers
After taking over the domains for the notorious Coinhive in-browsing Monero mining service, a researcher is now displaying alerts on hacked websites that are still injecting the mining service's JavaScript.
US DOJ: Phishing attacks use vaccine surveys to steal personal info
The US Department of Justice warns of phishing attacks using fake post-vaccine surveys to steal money from people or tricking them into handing over their personal information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-doj-phishing-attacks-use-vaccine-surveys-to-steal-personal-info/
The US Department of Justice warns of phishing attacks using fake post-vaccine surveys to steal money from people or tricking them into handing over their personal information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-doj-phishing-attacks-use-vaccine-surveys-to-steal-personal-info/
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US DOJ: Phishing attacks use vaccine surveys to steal personal info
The US Department of Justice warns of phishing attacks using fake post-vaccine surveys to steal money from people or tricking them into handing over their personal information.
MacKenzie Scott Grant scam more widespread than initially thought
A massive phishing campaign reaching tens of thousands of inboxes impersonated the MacKenzie Bezos-Scott grant foundation promising financial benefits to recipients in exchange of a processing fee. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mackenzie-scott-grant-scam-more-widespread-than-initially-thought/
A massive phishing campaign reaching tens of thousands of inboxes impersonated the MacKenzie Bezos-Scott grant foundation promising financial benefits to recipients in exchange of a processing fee. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mackenzie-scott-grant-scam-more-widespread-than-initially-thought/
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MacKenzie Scott Grant scam more widespread than initially thought
A massive phishing campaign reaching tens of thousands of inboxes impersonated the MacKenzie Bezos-Scott grant foundation promising financial benefits to recipients in exchange of a processing fee.
GitHub Arctic Vault captures leaked patient medical data for 1,000 years
GitHub Arctic Code Vault has inadvertently captured sensitive patient medical records from multiple healthcare facilities. The private data was leaked on GitHub repositories last year that are now part of a collection of open-source contributions bound to last a 1,000 years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-arctic-vault-captures-leaked-patient-medical-data-for-1-000-years/
GitHub Arctic Code Vault has inadvertently captured sensitive patient medical records from multiple healthcare facilities. The private data was leaked on GitHub repositories last year that are now part of a collection of open-source contributions bound to last a 1,000 years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-arctic-vault-captures-leaked-patient-medical-data-for-1-000-years/
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GitHub Arctic Vault likely contains leaked MedData patient records
GitHub Arctic Code Vault has likely inadvertently captured sensitive patient medical records from multiple healthcare facilities. The private data was leaked on GitHub repositories last year that are now part of a collection of open-source contributions bound…
Ransomware gang wanted $40 million in Florida schools cyberattack
Fueled by large payments from victims, ransomware gangs have started to demand ridiculous ransoms from organizations that can not afford them. An example of this is a recently revealed ransomware attack on the Broward County Public Schools district where threat actors demanded a $40,000,000 payment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-wanted-40-million-in-florida-schools-cyberattack/
Fueled by large payments from victims, ransomware gangs have started to demand ridiculous ransoms from organizations that can not afford them. An example of this is a recently revealed ransomware attack on the Broward County Public Schools district where threat actors demanded a $40,000,000 payment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-wanted-40-million-in-florida-schools-cyberattack/
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Ransomware gang wanted $40 million in Florida schools cyberattack
Fueled by large payments from victims, ransomware gangs have started to demand ridiculous ransoms from organizations that can not afford them. An example of this is a recently revealed ransomware attack on the Broward County Public Schools district where…
Capital One notifies more clients of SSNs exposed in 2019 data breach
US bank Capital One notified additional customers that their Social Security numbers were exposed in a data breach announced in July 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/capital-one-notifies-more-clients-of-ssns-exposed-in-2019-data-breach/
US bank Capital One notified additional customers that their Social Security numbers were exposed in a data breach announced in July 2019. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/capital-one-notifies-more-clients-of-ssns-exposed-in-2019-data-breach/
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Capital One notifies more clients of SSNs exposed in 2019 data breach
US bank Capital One notified additional customers that their Social Security numbers were exposed in a data breach announced in July 2019.
Qualys says Accellion hackers did not breach production systems
Cybersecurity firm Qualys said today that the attackers who breached its Accellion FTA server didn't infiltrate the company's production and corporate environments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qualys-says-accellion-hackers-did-not-breach-production-systems/
Cybersecurity firm Qualys said today that the attackers who breached its Accellion FTA server didn't infiltrate the company's production and corporate environments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qualys-says-accellion-hackers-did-not-breach-production-systems/
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Qualys says Accellion hackers did not breach production systems
Cybersecurity firm Qualys said today that the attackers who breached its Accellion FTA server didn't infiltrate the company's production and corporate environments.
Popular Twitch AdBlock shuts down after Twitch breaks extension
The popular Twitch AdBlock extension has been removed from both Chrome Web Store and Firefox Addons. Twitch AdBlock was the choice of extension among Twitch users for restricting ads when using Twitch. The extension's author stated before its removal, the ad blocker had over 150,000 users and 6 million daily views. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-twitch-adblock-shuts-down-after-twitch-breaks-extension/
The popular Twitch AdBlock extension has been removed from both Chrome Web Store and Firefox Addons. Twitch AdBlock was the choice of extension among Twitch users for restricting ads when using Twitch. The extension's author stated before its removal, the ad blocker had over 150,000 users and 6 million daily views. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-twitch-adblock-shuts-down-after-twitch-breaks-extension/
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Popular Twitch AdBlock shuts down after Twitch breaks extension
The popular Twitch AdBlock extension has been removed from both Chrome Web Store and Firefox Addons. Twitch AdBlock was the choice of extension among Twitch users for restricting ads when using Twitch. The extension's author stated before its removal, the…
FBI and CISA warn of state hackers attacking Fortinet FortiOS servers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warn of advanced persistent threat (APT) actors targeting Fortinet FortiOS servers using multiple exploits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-and-cisa-warn-of-state-hackers-attacking-fortinet-fortios-servers/
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warn of advanced persistent threat (APT) actors targeting Fortinet FortiOS servers using multiple exploits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-and-cisa-warn-of-state-hackers-attacking-fortinet-fortios-servers/
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FBI and CISA warn of state hackers attacking Fortinet FortiOS servers
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warn of advanced persistent threat (APT) actors targeting Fortinet FortiOS servers using multiple exploits.
Asteelflash electronics maker hit by REvil ransomware attack
Asteelflash, a leading French electronics manufacturing services company, has suffered a cyberattack by the REvil ransomware gang who is demanding a $24 million ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asteelflash-electronics-maker-hit-by-revil-ransomware-attack/
Asteelflash, a leading French electronics manufacturing services company, has suffered a cyberattack by the REvil ransomware gang who is demanding a $24 million ransom. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asteelflash-electronics-maker-hit-by-revil-ransomware-attack/
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Asteelflash electronics maker hit by REvil ransomware attack
Asteelflash, a leading French electronics manufacturing services company, has suffered a cyberattack by the REvil ransomware gang who is demanding a $24 million ransom.
Brown University hit by cyberattack, some systems still offline
Brown University, a private US research university, had to disable systems and cut connections to the data center after suffering a cyberattack on Tuesday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brown-university-hit-by-cyberattack-some-systems-still-offline/
Brown University, a private US research university, had to disable systems and cut connections to the data center after suffering a cyberattack on Tuesday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brown-university-hit-by-cyberattack-some-systems-still-offline/
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Brown University hit by cyberattack, some systems still offline
Brown University, a private US research university, had to disable systems and cut connections to the data center after suffering a cyberattack on Tuesday.