New Moriya rootkit used in the wild to backdoor Windows systems
A new stealthy rootkit was used by an unknown threat actor to backdoor targeted Windows systems in a likely ongoing espionage campaign dubbed TunnelSnake and going back to at least 2018. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-moriya-rootkit-used-in-the-wild-to-backdoor-windows-systems/
A new stealthy rootkit was used by an unknown threat actor to backdoor targeted Windows systems in a likely ongoing espionage campaign dubbed TunnelSnake and going back to at least 2018. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-moriya-rootkit-used-in-the-wild-to-backdoor-windows-systems/
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New Moriya rootkit used in the wild to backdoor Windows systems
A new stealthy rootkit was used by an unknown threat actor to backdoor targeted Windows systems in a likely ongoing espionage campaign dubbed TunnelSnake and going back to at least 2018.
Google Play Store to add privacy information for all Android apps
Google announced the future introduction of a privacy information section on the entries of Android applications listed in its Google Play Store digital distribution service starting with Q1 2022. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-play-store-to-add-privacy-information-for-all-android-apps/
Google announced the future introduction of a privacy information section on the entries of Android applications listed in its Google Play Store digital distribution service starting with Q1 2022. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-play-store-to-add-privacy-information-for-all-android-apps/
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Google Play Store to add privacy information for all Android apps
Google announced the future introduction of a privacy information section on the entries of Android applications listed in its Google Play Store digital distribution service starting with Q1 2022.
A student pirating software led to a full-blown Ryuk ransomware attack
A student's attempt to pirate an expensive data visualization software led to a full-blown Ryuk ransomware attack at a European biomolecular research institute. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-student-pirating-software-led-to-a-full-blown-ryuk-ransomware-attack/
A student's attempt to pirate an expensive data visualization software led to a full-blown Ryuk ransomware attack at a European biomolecular research institute. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-student-pirating-software-led-to-a-full-blown-ryuk-ransomware-attack/
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A student pirating software led to a full-blown Ryuk ransomware attack
A student's attempt to pirate an expensive data visualization software led to a full-blown Ryuk ransomware attack at a European biomolecular research institute.
New TsuNAME DNS bug allows attackers to DDoS authoritative DNS servers
Attackers can use a newly disclosed domain name server (DNS) vulnerability publicly known as TsuNAME as an amplification vector in large-scale reflection-based distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks targeting authoritative DNS servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tsuname-dns-bug-allows-attackers-to-ddos-authoritative-dns-servers/
Attackers can use a newly disclosed domain name server (DNS) vulnerability publicly known as TsuNAME as an amplification vector in large-scale reflection-based distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks targeting authoritative DNS servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tsuname-dns-bug-allows-attackers-to-ddos-authoritative-dns-servers/
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New TsuNAME DNS bug allows attackers to DDoS authoritative DNS servers
Attackers can use a newly disclosed domain name server (DNS) vulnerability publicly known as TsuNAME as an amplification vector in large-scale reflection-based distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks targeting authoritative DNS servers.
Windows 10 Sun Valley update kicks Windows 95's icons to the curb
Microsoft has given us another sneak peek into their upcoming Windows 10 Sun Valley design update, this time with a refresh of the Windows system icons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-sun-valley-update-kicks-windows-95s-icons-to-the-curb/
Microsoft has given us another sneak peek into their upcoming Windows 10 Sun Valley design update, this time with a refresh of the Windows system icons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-sun-valley-update-kicks-windows-95s-icons-to-the-curb/
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Windows 10 Sun Valley update kicks Windows 95's icons to the curb
Microsoft has given us another sneak peek into their upcoming Windows 10 Sun Valley design update, this time with a refresh of the Windows system icons.
Microsoft introduces Windows 10's new default user interface font
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 21376 with a preview of a new default font for Windows 10 called 'Segoe UI Variable.' [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-introduces-windows-10s-new-default-user-interface-font/
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 21376 with a preview of a new default font for Windows 10 called 'Segoe UI Variable.' [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-introduces-windows-10s-new-default-user-interface-font/
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Microsoft introduces Windows 10's new default user interface font
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 21376 with a preview of a new default font for Windows 10 called 'Segoe UI Variable.'
Google wants to enable multi-factor authentication by default
Google strives to push all its users to start using two-factor authentication (2FA), which can block attackers from taking control of their accounts using compromised credentials or guessing their passwords. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-wants-to-enable-multi-factor-authentication-by-default/
Google strives to push all its users to start using two-factor authentication (2FA), which can block attackers from taking control of their accounts using compromised credentials or guessing their passwords. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-wants-to-enable-multi-factor-authentication-by-default/
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Google wants to enable multi-factor authentication by default
Google strives to push all its users to start using two-factor authentication (2FA), which can block attackers from taking control of their accounts using compromised credentials or guessing their passwords.
Cuba Ransomware partners with Hancitor for spam-fueled attacks
The Cuba Ransomware gang has teamed up with the spam operators of the Hancitor malware to gain easier access to compromised corporate networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cuba-ransomware-partners-with-hancitor-for-spam-fueled-attacks/
The Cuba Ransomware gang has teamed up with the spam operators of the Hancitor malware to gain easier access to compromised corporate networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cuba-ransomware-partners-with-hancitor-for-spam-fueled-attacks/
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Cuba Ransomware partners with Hancitor for spam-fueled attacks
The Cuba Ransomware gang has teamed up with the spam operators of the Hancitor malware to gain easier access to compromised corporate networks.
Data leak marketplaces aim to take over the extortion economy
Cybercriminals are embracing data-theft extortion by creating dark web marketplaces that exist solely to sell stolen data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-leak-marketplaces-aim-to-take-over-the-extortion-economy/
Cybercriminals are embracing data-theft extortion by creating dark web marketplaces that exist solely to sell stolen data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-leak-marketplaces-aim-to-take-over-the-extortion-economy/
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Data leak marketplaces aim to take over the extortion economy
Cybercriminals are embracing data-theft extortion by creating dark web marketplaces that exist solely to sell stolen data.
Twitter Tip Jar may expose PayPal address, sparks privacy concerns
This week Twitter has begun experimenting with a new feature called 'Tip Jar,' which lets Twitter users tip select profiles to support their work.. But the feature has sparked multiple concerns among Twitter users: from the sender's PayPal shipping address getting exposed, to how are disputes handled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-tip-jar-may-expose-paypal-address-sparks-privacy-concerns/
This week Twitter has begun experimenting with a new feature called 'Tip Jar,' which lets Twitter users tip select profiles to support their work.. But the feature has sparked multiple concerns among Twitter users: from the sender's PayPal shipping address getting exposed, to how are disputes handled. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-tip-jar-may-expose-paypal-address-sparks-privacy-concerns/
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Twitter Tip Jar may expose PayPal address, sparks privacy concerns
This week Twitter has begun experimenting with a new feature called 'Tip Jar,' which lets Twitter users tip select profiles to support their work.. But the feature has sparked multiple concerns among Twitter users: from the sender's PayPal shipping address…
Microsoft Edge crashes when watching full screen YouTube videos
A Microsoft Edge bug is causing the browser to become unresponsive and crash while watching YouTube videos or reading comments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-crashes-when-watching-full-screen-youtube-videos/
A Microsoft Edge bug is causing the browser to become unresponsive and crash while watching YouTube videos or reading comments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-crashes-when-watching-full-screen-youtube-videos/
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Microsoft Edge crashes when watching full screen YouTube videos
A Microsoft Edge bug is causing the browser to become unresponsive and crash while watching YouTube videos or reading comments.
Russian state hackers switch targets after US joint advisories
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) operators have switched their attacks to target new vulnerabilities in reaction to US govt advisories published last month with info on SVR tactics, tools, techniques, and capabilities used in ongoing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-state-hackers-switch-targets-after-us-joint-advisories/
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) operators have switched their attacks to target new vulnerabilities in reaction to US govt advisories published last month with info on SVR tactics, tools, techniques, and capabilities used in ongoing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-state-hackers-switch-targets-after-us-joint-advisories/
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Russian state hackers switch targets after US joint advisories
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) operators have switched their attacks to target new vulnerabilities in reaction to US govt advisories published last month with info on SVR tactics, tools, techniques, and capabilities used in ongoing attacks.
Foxit Reader bug lets attackers run malicious code via PDFs
Foxit Software, the company behind the highly popular Foxit Reader, has published security updates to fix a high severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the PDF reader. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/foxit-reader-bug-lets-attackers-run-malicious-code-via-pdfs/
Foxit Software, the company behind the highly popular Foxit Reader, has published security updates to fix a high severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the PDF reader. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/foxit-reader-bug-lets-attackers-run-malicious-code-via-pdfs/
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Foxit Reader bug lets attackers run malicious code via PDFs
Foxit Software, the company behind the highly popular Foxit Reader, has published security updates to fix a high severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the PDF reader.
Microsoft pauses development of Windows 10X, its Chrome OS competitor
Microsoft has reportedly paused the development of Windows 10X, its Chrome OS competitor for single-screen and dual-screen devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pauses-development-of-windows-10x-its-chrome-os-competitor/
Microsoft has reportedly paused the development of Windows 10X, its Chrome OS competitor for single-screen and dual-screen devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pauses-development-of-windows-10x-its-chrome-os-competitor/
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Microsoft pauses development of Windows 10X, its Chrome OS competitor
Microsoft has reportedly paused the development of Windows 10X, its Chrome OS competitor for single-screen and dual-screen devices.
Bulletproof hosting admins plead guilty to running cybercrime safe haven
Four individuals from Eastern Europe are facing 20 years in prison for Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) charges after pleading guilty to running a bulletproof hosting service as a safe haven for cybercrime operations targeting US entities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bulletproof-hosting-admins-plead-guilty-to-running-cybercrime-safe-haven/
Four individuals from Eastern Europe are facing 20 years in prison for Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) charges after pleading guilty to running a bulletproof hosting service as a safe haven for cybercrime operations targeting US entities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bulletproof-hosting-admins-plead-guilty-to-running-cybercrime-safe-haven/
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Bulletproof hosting admins plead guilty to running cybercrime safe haven
Four individuals from Eastern Europe are facing 20 years in prison for Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) charges after pleading guilty to running a bulletproof hosting service as a safe haven for cybercrime operations targeting US entities.
Microsoft: Business email compromise attack targeted dozens of orgs
Microsoft detected a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) campaign that targeted more than 120 organization using typo-squatted domains registered days before the attacks began. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-business-email-compromise-attack-targeted-dozens-of-orgs/
Microsoft detected a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) campaign that targeted more than 120 organization using typo-squatted domains registered days before the attacks began. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-business-email-compromise-attack-targeted-dozens-of-orgs/
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Microsoft: Business email compromise attack targeted dozens of orgs
Microsoft detected a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) campaign that targeted more than 120 organization using typo-squatted domains registered days before the attacks began.
The Week in Ransomware - May 7th 2021 - Attacking healthcare
While ransomware attacks continued throughout the week, for the most part, it has been quieter than usual, with only a few new variants released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-7th-2021-attacking-healthcare/
While ransomware attacks continued throughout the week, for the most part, it has been quieter than usual, with only a few new variants released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-7th-2021-attacking-healthcare/
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The Week in Ransomware - May 7th 2021 - Attacking healthcare
While ransomware attacks continued throughout the week, for the most part, it has been quieter than usual, with only a few new variants released.
Microsoft removes remaining Windows 10 Conexant update blocks
Microsoft has addressed the last remaining known issues affecting Windows 10 computers with Conexant or Synaptics devices causing errors and issues when trying to update to Windows 10 versions 2004 or 20H2. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removes-remaining-windows-10-conexant-update-blocks/
Microsoft has addressed the last remaining known issues affecting Windows 10 computers with Conexant or Synaptics devices causing errors and issues when trying to update to Windows 10 versions 2004 or 20H2. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removes-remaining-windows-10-conexant-update-blocks/
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Microsoft removes last remaining Windows 10 upgrade blocks
Microsoft has addressed the last remaining known issues affecting Windows 10 computers with Conexant or Synaptics devices causing errors and issues when trying to update to Windows 10 versions 2004 or 20H2.
How to control Spotify while playing a game in Windows 10
While playing a game, you may want to listen to your playlist rather than the in-game music to get the most out of your gaming experience. Unfortunately, it can be a pain to alt-tab out of the game to control your music. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/how-to/microsoft/how-to-control-spotify-while-playing-a-game-in-windows-10/
While playing a game, you may want to listen to your playlist rather than the in-game music to get the most out of your gaming experience. Unfortunately, it can be a pain to alt-tab out of the game to control your music. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/how-to/microsoft/how-to-control-spotify-while-playing-a-game-in-windows-10/
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How to control Spotify while playing a game in Windows 10
While playing a game, you may want to listen to your playlist rather than the in-game music to get the most out of your gaming experience. Unfortunately, it can be a pain to alt-tab out of the game to control your music.
Ransomware gangs have leaked the stolen data of 2,100 companies so far
Since 2019, ransomware gangs have leaked the stolen data for 2,103 companies on dark web data leaks sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-have-leaked-the-stolen-data-of-2-100-companies-so-far/
Since 2019, ransomware gangs have leaked the stolen data for 2,103 companies on dark web data leaks sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-have-leaked-the-stolen-data-of-2-100-companies-so-far/
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Ransomware gangs have leaked the stolen data of 2,100 companies so far
Since 2019, ransomware gangs have leaked the stolen data for 2,103 companies on dark web data leaks sites.
Largest U.S. pipeline shuts down operations after ransomware attack
Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the United States, has shut down operations after suffering what is reported to be a ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-us-pipeline-shuts-down-operations-after-ransomware-attack/
Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the United States, has shut down operations after suffering what is reported to be a ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-us-pipeline-shuts-down-operations-after-ransomware-attack/
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Largest U.S. pipeline shuts down operations after ransomware attack
Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the United States, has shut down operations after suffering what is reported to be a ransomware attack.