Over $80 million lost to cryptocurrency investment scams since October
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that over $80 million were lost to cryptocurrency investment scams, according to roughly 7,000 reports received since October 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/over-80-million-lost-to-cryptocurrency-investment-scams-since-october/
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that over $80 million were lost to cryptocurrency investment scams, according to roughly 7,000 reports received since October 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/over-80-million-lost-to-cryptocurrency-investment-scams-since-october/
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Over $80 million lost to cryptocurrency investment scams since October
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that over $80 million were lost to cryptocurrency investment scams, according to roughly 7,000 reports received since October 2020.
FBI says cybercrime complaints more than doubled in 14 months
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has seen a massive 100% in cybercrime complaints over the past 14 months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-says-cybercrime-complaints-more-than-doubled-in-14-months/
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has seen a massive 100% in cybercrime complaints over the past 14 months. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-says-cybercrime-complaints-more-than-doubled-in-14-months/
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FBI says cybercrime complaints more than doubled in 14 months
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has seen a massive 100% in cybercrime complaints over the past 14 months.
DarkSide ransomware made $90 million in just nine months
The DarkSide ransomware gang has collected at least $90 million in ransoms paid by its victims over the past nine months to multiple Bitcoin wallets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-made-90-million-in-just-nine-months/
The DarkSide ransomware gang has collected at least $90 million in ransoms paid by its victims over the past nine months to multiple Bitcoin wallets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darkside-ransomware-made-90-million-in-just-nine-months/
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DarkSide ransomware made $90 million in just nine months
The DarkSide ransomware gang has collected at least $90 million in ransoms paid by its victims over the past nine months to multiple Bitcoin wallets.
NVIDIA cripples cryptocurrency mining on RTX 3080 and 3070 cards
NVIDIA announced today that it's halving the hash rate for Etehereum cryptocurrency mining on the new GeForce RTX 3080, 3070, and 3060 Ti graphics cards to make them less desirable for miners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/nvidia-cripples-cryptocurrency-mining-on-rtx-3080-and-3070-cards/
NVIDIA announced today that it's halving the hash rate for Etehereum cryptocurrency mining on the new GeForce RTX 3080, 3070, and 3060 Ti graphics cards to make them less desirable for miners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/nvidia-cripples-cryptocurrency-mining-on-rtx-3080-and-3070-cards/
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NVIDIA cripples cryptocurrency mining on RTX 3080 and 3070 cards
NVIDIA announced today that it's halving the hash rate for Etehereum cryptocurrency mining on the new GeForce RTX 3080, 3070, and 3060 Ti graphics cards to make them less desirable for miners.
Windows 10 21H1 is released, here are its new features
Microsoft has released the next version of Windows 10 called "21H1", or the May 2021 Update, and it is available to all users as an optional update in Windows Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-21h1-is-released-here-are-its-new-features/
Microsoft has released the next version of Windows 10 called "21H1", or the May 2021 Update, and it is available to all users as an optional update in Windows Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-21h1-is-released-here-are-its-new-features/
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Windows 10 21H1 is released, these are the new features
Microsoft has released the next version of Windows 10 called "21H1", or the May 2021 Update, and it is available to users running Windows 10 2004 or later as an optional update in Windows Update.
How to download the Windows 10 21H1 ISO from Microsoft
With today's release of Windows 10 21H1, otherwise known as the May 2021 Update, Microsoft has also released new ISO disk images for the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-download-the-windows-10-21h1-iso-from-microsoft/
With today's release of Windows 10 21H1, otherwise known as the May 2021 Update, Microsoft has also released new ISO disk images for the operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/how-to-download-the-windows-10-21h1-iso-from-microsoft/
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How to download the Windows 10 21H1 ISO from Microsoft
With today's release of Windows 10 21H1, otherwise known as the May 2021 Update, Microsoft has also released new ISO disk images for the operating system.
Mozilla starts rolling out Site Isolation to all Firefox channels
Mozilla has started rolling out the Site Isolation security feature to all Firefox channels, now also protecting users in the Beta and Release channels from attacks launched via malicious websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-starts-rolling-out-site-isolation-to-all-firefox-channels/
Mozilla has started rolling out the Site Isolation security feature to all Firefox channels, now also protecting users in the Beta and Release channels from attacks launched via malicious websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mozilla-starts-rolling-out-site-isolation-to-all-firefox-channels/
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Mozilla starts rolling out Site Isolation to all Firefox channels
Mozilla has started rolling out the Site Isolation security feature to all Firefox channels, now also protecting users in the Beta and Release channels from attacks launched via malicious websites.
Chrome now automatically fixes breached passwords on Android
Google is rolling out a new Chrome on Android feature to help users change passwords leaked online following data breaches with a single tap. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-now-automatically-fixes-breached-passwords-on-android/
Google is rolling out a new Chrome on Android feature to help users change passwords leaked online following data breaches with a single tap. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-now-automatically-fixes-breached-passwords-on-android/
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Chrome now automatically fixes breached passwords on Android
Google is rolling out a new Chrome on Android feature to help users change passwords compromised in data breaches with a single tap.
MountLocker ransomware uses Windows API to worm through networks
The MountLocker ransomware operation now uses enterprise Windows Active Directory APIs to worm through networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mountlocker-ransomware-uses-windows-api-to-worm-through-networks/
The MountLocker ransomware operation now uses enterprise Windows Active Directory APIs to worm through networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mountlocker-ransomware-uses-windows-api-to-worm-through-networks/
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MountLocker ransomware uses Windows API to worm through networks
The MountLocker ransomware operation now uses enterprise Windows Active Directory APIs to worm through networks.
Hackers scan for vulnerable devices minutes after bug disclosure
Every hour, a threat actor starts a new scan on the public web for vulnerable systems, moving at a quicker pace than global enterprises when trying to identify serious vulnerabilities on their networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-scan-for-vulnerable-devices-minutes-after-bug-disclosure/
Every hour, a threat actor starts a new scan on the public web for vulnerable systems, moving at a quicker pace than global enterprises when trying to identify serious vulnerabilities on their networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-scan-for-vulnerable-devices-minutes-after-bug-disclosure/
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Hackers scan for vulnerable devices minutes after bug disclosure
Every hour, a threat actor starts a new scan on the public web for vulnerable systems, moving at a quicker pace than global enterprises when trying to identify serious vulnerabilities on their networks.
Microsoft shares workaround for OneDrive 0x8004de40 login issues
Microsoft has shared a workaround for customers experiencing 0x8004de40 errors when trying to signing into their OneDrive accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-workaround-for-onedrive-0x8004de40-login-issues/
Microsoft has shared a workaround for customers experiencing 0x8004de40 errors when trying to signing into their OneDrive accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-workaround-for-onedrive-0x8004de40-login-issues/
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Microsoft shares workaround for OneDrive 0x8004de40 login issues
Microsoft has shared a workaround for customers experiencing 0x8004de40 errors when trying to signing into their OneDrive accounts.
US introduces bills to secure critical infrastructure from cyber attacks
The US House Committee on Homeland Security has passed five bipartisan bills on Monday to bolster defense capabilities against cyber attacks targeting US organizations and critical infrastructure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-introduces-bills-to-secure-critical-infrastructure-from-cyber-attacks/
The US House Committee on Homeland Security has passed five bipartisan bills on Monday to bolster defense capabilities against cyber attacks targeting US organizations and critical infrastructure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-introduces-bills-to-secure-critical-infrastructure-from-cyber-attacks/
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US introduces bills to secure critical infrastructure from cyber attacks
The US House Committee on Homeland Security has passed five bipartisan bills on Monday to bolster defense capabilities against cyber attacks targeting US organizations and critical infrastructure.
May Android security updates patch 4 zero-days exploited in the wild
According to info provided by Google's Project Zero team, four Android security vulnerabilities were exploited in the wild as zero-day bugs before being patched earlier this month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/may-android-security-updates-patch-4-zero-days-exploited-in-the-wild/
According to info provided by Google's Project Zero team, four Android security vulnerabilities were exploited in the wild as zero-day bugs before being patched earlier this month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/may-android-security-updates-patch-4-zero-days-exploited-in-the-wild/
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May Android security updates patch 4 zero-days exploited in the wild
According to info provided by Google's Project Zero team, four Android security vulnerabilities were exploited in the wild as zero-day bugs before being patched earlier this month.
Qlocker ransomware shuts down after extorting hundreds of QNAP users
The Qlocker ransomware gang has shut down their operation after earning $350,000 in a month by exploiting vulnerabilities in QNAP NAS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qlocker-ransomware-shuts-down-after-extorting-hundreds-of-qnap-users/
The Qlocker ransomware gang has shut down their operation after earning $350,000 in a month by exploiting vulnerabilities in QNAP NAS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qlocker-ransomware-shuts-down-after-extorting-hundreds-of-qnap-users/
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Qlocker ransomware shuts down after extorting hundreds of QNAP users
The Qlocker ransomware gang has shut down their operation after earning $350,000 in a month by exploiting vulnerabilities in QNAP NAS devices.
Microsoft to retire Internet Explorer on some Windows 10 versions
Microsoft is finally retiring Internet Explorer 11 from some Windows 10 versions and replacing it with the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-retire-internet-explorer-on-some-windows-10-versions/
Microsoft is finally retiring Internet Explorer 11 from some Windows 10 versions and replacing it with the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-retire-internet-explorer-on-some-windows-10-versions/
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Microsoft to retire Internet Explorer on some Windows 10 versions
Microsoft is finally retiring Internet Explorer 11 from some Windows 10 versions and replacing it with the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge.
Recent Windows 10 update blocks Microsoft Teams, Outlook logins
A recent Windows 10 1909 cumulative update prevents Microsoft 365 desktop users from logging into Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft OneDrive for Business. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/recent-windows-10-update-blocks-microsoft-teams-outlook-logins/
A recent Windows 10 1909 cumulative update prevents Microsoft 365 desktop users from logging into Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft OneDrive for Business. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/recent-windows-10-update-blocks-microsoft-teams-outlook-logins/
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Recent Windows 10 update blocks Microsoft Teams, Outlook logins
A recent Windows 10 1909 cumulative update prevents Microsoft 365 desktop users from logging into Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft OneDrive for Business.
Hetzner cloud server provider bans cryptocurrency mining
Popular German cloud hosting and dedicated server provider Hetzner has banned cryptomining on its servers after users have been using their large storage devices to mine Chia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/hetzner-cloud-server-provider-bans-cryptocurrency-mining/
Popular German cloud hosting and dedicated server provider Hetzner has banned cryptomining on its servers after users have been using their large storage devices to mine Chia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/hetzner-cloud-server-provider-bans-cryptocurrency-mining/
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Hetzner cloud server provider bans cryptocurrency mining
Popular German cloud hosting and dedicated server provider Hetzner has banned cryptomining on its servers after users have been using their large storage devices to mine Chia.
Data of 100+ million Android users exposed via misconfigured cloud services
A banking trojan named Bizarro that originates from Brazil has crossed the borders and started to target customers of 70 banks in Europe and South America. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-of-100-plus-million-android-users-exposed-via-misconfigured-cloud-services/
A banking trojan named Bizarro that originates from Brazil has crossed the borders and started to target customers of 70 banks in Europe and South America. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-of-100-plus-million-android-users-exposed-via-misconfigured-cloud-services/
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Data of 100+ million Android users exposed via misconfigured cloud services
Security researchers discovered that personal data of more than 100 million Android users has been exposed due to various misconfigurations of cloud services.
Windows 10 20H2 now in broad deployment, available to everyone
Windows 10, version 20H2 has entered the broad deployment phase and will be offered to all devices not configured to defer feature updates or affected by compatibility holds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-20h2-now-in-broad-deployment-available-to-everyone/
Windows 10, version 20H2 has entered the broad deployment phase and will be offered to all devices not configured to defer feature updates or affected by compatibility holds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-20h2-now-in-broad-deployment-available-to-everyone/
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Windows 10 20H2 now in broad deployment, available to everyone
Windows 10, version 20H2 has entered the broad deployment phase and will be offered to all devices not configured to defer feature updates or affected by compatibility holds.
Conti ransomware gives HSE Ireland free decryptor, still selling data
The Conti ransomware gang has released a free decryptor for Ireland's health service, the HSE, but warns that they will still sell or release the stolen data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/conti-ransomware-gives-hse-ireland-free-decryptor-still-selling-data/
The Conti ransomware gang has released a free decryptor for Ireland's health service, the HSE, but warns that they will still sell or release the stolen data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/conti-ransomware-gives-hse-ireland-free-decryptor-still-selling-data/
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Conti ransomware gives HSE Ireland free decryptor, still selling data
The Conti ransomware gang has released a free decryptor for Ireland's health service, the HSE, but warns that they will still sell or release the stolen data.
Twitter rolls out new verification process to get your "blue check"
Twitter is relaunching its public verification application system after suspending it more than three years ago to clarify the verification eligibility criteria. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-rolls-out-new-verification-process-to-get-your-blue-check/
Twitter is relaunching its public verification application system after suspending it more than three years ago to clarify the verification eligibility criteria. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-rolls-out-new-verification-process-to-get-your-blue-check/
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Twitter rolls out new verification process to get your "blue check"
Twitter is relaunching its public verification application system after suspending it more than three years ago to clarify the verification eligibility criteria.