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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14915 for PC and Mobile Released
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14915 for mobile and PC to insiders on the fast ring. In addition to new improvements and bug fixes, this release adds the ability for computers to get OS updates and app updates from other PCs on the Internet. [...]
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14915 for PC and Mobile Released
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14915 for mobile and PC to insiders on the fast ring. In addition to new improvements and bug fixes, this release adds the ability for computers to get OS updates and app updates from other PCs on the Internet. [...]
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14915 for PC and Mobile Released
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14915 for mobile and PC to insiders on the fast ring. In addition to new improvements and bug fixes, this release adds the ability for computers to get OS updates and app updates from other PCs on the…
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50% of Users Fall for Clickbait Despite Knowledge of Risks, Finds Experiment
Researchers have found that approximately half of all users will click on links sent to them from unknown senders despite knowing the risks of phishing and a malware infection. [...]
50% of Users Fall for Clickbait Despite Knowledge of Risks, Finds Experiment
Researchers have found that approximately half of all users will click on links sent to them from unknown senders despite knowing the risks of phishing and a malware infection. [...]
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50% of Users Fall for Clickbait Despite Knowledge of Risks, Finds Experiment
Researchers have found that approximately half of all users will click on links sent to them from unknown senders despite knowing the risks of phishing and a malware infection.
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The Nullbyte Ransomware pretends to be the NecroBot Pokemon Go Application
A new DetoxCrypto Ransomware variant called the Nullbyte Ransomware has been discovered by Emsisoft security researched xXToffeeXx that pretends to be the popular Pokemon Go bot application called NecroBot, When infected, the ransomware will encrypt a victim's files and then demand .1 bitcoins to decrypt the files. [...]
The Nullbyte Ransomware pretends to be the NecroBot Pokemon Go Application
A new DetoxCrypto Ransomware variant called the Nullbyte Ransomware has been discovered by Emsisoft security researched xXToffeeXx that pretends to be the popular Pokemon Go bot application called NecroBot, When infected, the ransomware will encrypt a victim's files and then demand .1 bitcoins to decrypt the files. [...]
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The Nullbyte Ransomware pretends to be the NecroBot Pokemon Go Application
A new DetoxCrypto Ransomware variant called the Nullbyte Ransomware has been discovered by Emsisoft security researched xXToffeeXx that pretends to be the popular Pokemon Go bot application called NecroBot, When infected, the ransomware will encrypt a victim's…
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The Week in Ransomware - September 2nd 2016 - FairWare, Cerber3, and Central Security Treatment Organization
This week we have 8 stories, new ransomware, scams, taunts, and decryptors. Of particular note is the Fairware Ransomware scam being installed via hacked Linux Redis server. We also have malware developers taunting security researchers, a new Cerber version, and a new ransomware that uploads info about the computer. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - September 2nd 2016 - FairWare, Cerber3, and Central Security Treatment Organization
This week we have 8 stories, new ransomware, scams, taunts, and decryptors. Of particular note is the Fairware Ransomware scam being installed via hacked Linux Redis server. We also have malware developers taunting security researchers, a new Cerber version, and a new ransomware that uploads info about the computer. [...]
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The Week in Ransomware - September 2nd 2016 - FairWare, Cerber3, and Central Security Treatment Organization
This week we have 8 stories, new ransomware, scams, taunts, and decryptors. Of particular note is the Fairware Ransomware scam being installed via hacked Linux Redis server. We also have malware developers taunting security researchers, a new Cerber version…
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The Central Security Treatment Organization Ransomware uses the Cry Extension and Communicates via UDP
A new ransomware that pretends to be from a fake organization called the Central Security Treatment Organization has been discovered that communicates via UDP, tries to find your location via nearby wireless networks, and uses a popular image hosting service to store information about the victims. [...]
The Central Security Treatment Organization Ransomware uses the Cry Extension and Communicates via UDP
A new ransomware that pretends to be from a fake organization called the Central Security Treatment Organization has been discovered that communicates via UDP, tries to find your location via nearby wireless networks, and uses a popular image hosting service to store information about the victims. [...]
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The Central Security Treatment Organization Ransomware uses the Cry Extension and Communicates via UDP
A new ransomware that pretends to be from a fake organization called the Central Security Treatment Organization has been discovered that communicates via UDP, tries to find your location via nearby wireless networks, and uses a popular image hosting service…
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Gugi Trojan Guffaws at Android 6 Security Measures... and Then Bypasses Them
A mobile banking trojan called Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Gugi.c, or "Gugi" for short, found no problem bypassing a couple of the security measures introduced in Android 6.. Even worse, it does it through social engineering rather than exploiting vulnerabilities. [...]
Gugi Trojan Guffaws at Android 6 Security Measures... and Then Bypasses Them
A mobile banking trojan called Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Gugi.c, or "Gugi" for short, found no problem bypassing a couple of the security measures introduced in Android 6.. Even worse, it does it through social engineering rather than exploiting vulnerabilities. [...]
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Gugi Trojan Guffaws at Android 6 Security Measures... and Then Bypasses Them
A mobile banking trojan called Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Gugi.c, or "Gugi" for short, found no problem bypassing a couple of the security measures introduced in Android 6.. Even worse, it does it through social engineering rather than exploiting vulnerabilities.
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Locky now using Embedded RSA Key instead of contacting Command & Control Servers
A new version of the Locky Ransomware, aka Zepto, has been circulating since around the September 5th 2016 that includes an embedded RSA key. This key allows Locky to encrypt a victim's computer without having to contact their Command & Control server. [...]
Locky now using Embedded RSA Key instead of contacting Command & Control Servers
A new version of the Locky Ransomware, aka Zepto, has been circulating since around the September 5th 2016 that includes an embedded RSA key. This key allows Locky to encrypt a victim's computer without having to contact their Command & Control server. [...]
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Locky now using Embedded RSA Key instead of contacting Command & Control Servers
A new version of the Locky Ransomware, aka Zepto, has been circulating since around the September 5th 2016 that includes an embedded RSA key. This key allows Locky to encrypt a victim's computer without having to contact their Command & Control server.
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The CryLocker Ransomware Communicates using UDP and stores data on Imgur.com
A new ransomware called CryLocker, which pretends to be from a fake organization called the Central Security Treatment Organization, has been discovered that communicates via UDP, tries to find your location via nearby wireless networks, and uses a popular image hosting service to store information about the victims. [...]
The CryLocker Ransomware Communicates using UDP and stores data on Imgur.com
A new ransomware called CryLocker, which pretends to be from a fake organization called the Central Security Treatment Organization, has been discovered that communicates via UDP, tries to find your location via nearby wireless networks, and uses a popular image hosting service to store information about the victims. [...]
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The CryLocker Ransomware Communicates using UDP and stores data on Imgur.com
A new ransomware called CryLocker, which pretends to be from a fake organization called the Central Security Treatment Organization, has been discovered that communicates via UDP, tries to find your location via nearby wireless networks, and uses a popular…
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Almost 100 Million accounts Leaked in Rambler.ru Mega Breach
Another day, another mega breach. Today, LeakedSource announced that almost 100 million, 98,167,935 to be exact, accounts for the popular Russian portal Rambler.ru were leaked online. What makes this worse was that Rambler was storing account passwords in plain text rather than being encrypted. [...]
Almost 100 Million accounts Leaked in Rambler.ru Mega Breach
Another day, another mega breach. Today, LeakedSource announced that almost 100 million, 98,167,935 to be exact, accounts for the popular Russian portal Rambler.ru were leaked online. What makes this worse was that Rambler was storing account passwords in plain text rather than being encrypted. [...]
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Almost 100 Million accounts Leaked in Rambler.ru Mega Breach
Another day, another mega breach. Today, LeakedSource announced that almost 100 million, 98,167,935 to be exact, accounts for the popular Russian portal Rambler.ru were leaked online. What makes this worse was that Rambler was storing account passwords in…
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Down but Not Out! Dridex Begins Targeting Crypto-Currency Wallets
The Dridex banking trojan might be involved in fewer attack campaigns, but its developers are still outfitting it with some new functionalities, including the ability to target crypto-currency wallets. [...]
Down but Not Out! Dridex Begins Targeting Crypto-Currency Wallets
The Dridex banking trojan might be involved in fewer attack campaigns, but its developers are still outfitting it with some new functionalities, including the ability to target crypto-currency wallets. [...]
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Down but Not Out! Dridex Begins Targeting Crypto-Currency Wallets
The Dridex banking trojan might be involved in fewer attack campaigns, but its developers are still outfitting it with some new functionalities, including the ability to target crypto-currency wallets.
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Researchers at security firm Proofpoint found 543 social media profiles related to Pokemon Go, with 167, or about 30%, being fraudulent. These profiles are being used to target users with adware, spyware, and malware. [...]
Researchers at security firm Proofpoint found 543 social media profiles related to Pokemon Go, with 167, or about 30%, being fraudulent. These profiles are being used to target users with adware, spyware, and malware. [...]
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Fraudulent Pokémon GO Social Media Profiles Pushing Malware to Users
Researchers at security firm Proofpoint found 543 social media profiles related to Pokemon Go, with 167, or about 30%, being fraudulent. These profiles are being used to target users with adware, spyware, and malware.
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The Philadelphia Ransomware offers a Mercy Button for Compassionate Criminals
A new version of the Stampado ransomware called Philadelphia is being sold on underground criminal sites by a malware developer named The Rainmaker for $400 USD, According to Rainmaker, Philadelphia is being sold as a low cost ransomware solution that allows any wannabe criminal to get an advanced campaign up and running easily. [...]
The Philadelphia Ransomware offers a Mercy Button for Compassionate Criminals
A new version of the Stampado ransomware called Philadelphia is being sold on underground criminal sites by a malware developer named The Rainmaker for $400 USD, According to Rainmaker, Philadelphia is being sold as a low cost ransomware solution that allows any wannabe criminal to get an advanced campaign up and running easily. [...]
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The Philadelphia Ransomware offers a Mercy Button for Compassionate Criminals
A new version of the Stampado ransomware called Philadelphia is being sold on underground criminal sites by a malware developer named The Rainmaker for $400 USD, According to Rainmaker, Philadelphia is being sold as a low cost ransomware solution that allows…
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Mega Breach of the Day: 33 Million Accounts leaked from QIP.RU
The mega breaches keep coming with a reported data leak of 33 million accounts for the QIP.RU Russian instant messaging service. What's worse, like the recent Rumbler.ru mega breach, the QIP.RU passwords were stored in plain-text rather than being encrypted. [...]
Mega Breach of the Day: 33 Million Accounts leaked from QIP.RU
The mega breaches keep coming with a reported data leak of 33 million accounts for the QIP.RU Russian instant messaging service. What's worse, like the recent Rumbler.ru mega breach, the QIP.RU passwords were stored in plain-text rather than being encrypted. [...]
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Mega Breach of the Day: 33 Million Accounts leaked from QIP.RU
The mega breaches keep coming with a reported data leak of 33 million accounts for the QIP.RU Russian instant messaging service. What's worse, like the recent Rumbler.ru mega breach, the QIP.RU passwords were stored in plain-text rather than being encrypted.…
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No Windows 10 Insider Preview Builds this Week
If you are awaiting a release of a new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build this week, it looks like Microsoft is skipping this week. The last release was build 14915 from last Thursday but from a post from Microsoft on the feedback hub, they are taking this week off to upgrade the services used to approve and monitor builds for the Wind [...]
No Windows 10 Insider Preview Builds this Week
If you are awaiting a release of a new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build this week, it looks like Microsoft is skipping this week. The last release was build 14915 from last Thursday but from a post from Microsoft on the feedback hub, they are taking this week off to upgrade the services used to approve and monitor builds for the Wind [...]
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No Windows 10 Insider Preview Builds this Week
If you are awaiting a release of a new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build this week, it looks like Microsoft is skipping this week. The last release was build 14915 from last Thursday but from a post from Microsoft on the feedback hub, they are taking this…
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Shocking! USB Killer Uses Electrical Charge to Fry Vulnerable Devices
A commercial device known as USB Kill 2.0 allegedly has the ability to fry a number of electrical devices by sending an electrical charge to a public-facing USB port. Using a standard USB port, USB Killer will charge itself with electricity and then discharge to fry the device it is plugged into. [...]
Shocking! USB Killer Uses Electrical Charge to Fry Vulnerable Devices
A commercial device known as USB Kill 2.0 allegedly has the ability to fry a number of electrical devices by sending an electrical charge to a public-facing USB port. Using a standard USB port, USB Killer will charge itself with electricity and then discharge to fry the device it is plugged into. [...]
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Shocking! USB Killer Uses Electrical Charge to Fry Vulnerable Devices
A commercial device known as USB Kill 2.0 allegedly has the ability to fry a number of electrical devices by sending an electrical charge to a public-facing USB port. Using a standard USB port, USB Killer will charge itself with electricity and then discharge…
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The Week in Ransomware - September 9th 2016 - CryPy, CryLocker, Philadelphia, and More
This week we have 6 new ransomware, 1 distasteful ransom note, 2 decryptors, and an update to Locky. Of particular note is the CryLocker Ransomware, which uses Imgur.com to store information about its victims. We also have a new ransomware being sold, an update to Locky, and security researchers fighting back! [...]
The Week in Ransomware - September 9th 2016 - CryPy, CryLocker, Philadelphia, and More
This week we have 6 new ransomware, 1 distasteful ransom note, 2 decryptors, and an update to Locky. Of particular note is the CryLocker Ransomware, which uses Imgur.com to store information about its victims. We also have a new ransomware being sold, an update to Locky, and security researchers fighting back! [...]
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The Week in Ransomware - September 9th 2016 - CryPy, CryLocker, Philadelphia, and More
This week we have 6 new ransomware, 1 distasteful ransom note, 2 decryptors, and an update to Locky. Of particular note is the CryLocker Ransomware, which uses Imgur.com to store information about its victims. We also have a new ransomware being sold, an…
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NoobCrypt Ransomware Dev shows Noobness by using Same Password for Everyone
It is a good day when a ransomware programmer channels their noobness and releases an insecure ransomware. This is the case with a new variant of the NoobCrypt Ransomware that was discovered by security researcher Jakub Kroustek. Living up to its name, the developer of NoobCrypt uses the same encryption key for every victim. [...]
NoobCrypt Ransomware Dev shows Noobness by using Same Password for Everyone
It is a good day when a ransomware programmer channels their noobness and releases an insecure ransomware. This is the case with a new variant of the NoobCrypt Ransomware that was discovered by security researcher Jakub Kroustek. Living up to its name, the developer of NoobCrypt uses the same encryption key for every victim. [...]
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NoobCrypt Ransomware Dev shows Noobness by using Same Password for Everyone
It is a good day when a ransomware programmer channels their noobness and releases an insecure ransomware. This is the case with a new variant of the NoobCrypt Ransomware that was discovered by security researcher Jakub Kroustek. Living up to its name, the…
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Most Connected Seagate Central devices infected by Monero Mining Trojan
Sophos recently reported about a Trojan that installs a Monero mining program called NsCpuCNMiner32.exe on an infected computer and then spreads itself to other computers and FTP sites. Since connected Seagate Central devices have a writable Public folder, many have been compromised by this ransomware. [...]
Most Connected Seagate Central devices infected by Monero Mining Trojan
Sophos recently reported about a Trojan that installs a Monero mining program called NsCpuCNMiner32.exe on an infected computer and then spreads itself to other computers and FTP sites. Since connected Seagate Central devices have a writable Public folder, many have been compromised by this ransomware. [...]
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Most Connected Seagate Central devices infected by Monero Mining Trojan
Sophos recently reported about a Trojan that installs a Monero mining program called NsCpuCNMiner32.exe on an infected computer and then spreads itself to other computers and FTP sites. Since connected Seagate Central devices have a writable Public folder…
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September 2016 Patch Tuesday includes 14 Security Updates
Today is the September 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have fourteen security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these fourteen updates, seven of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. [...]
September 2016 Patch Tuesday includes 14 Security Updates
Today is the September 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have fourteen security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these fourteen updates, seven of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. [...]
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September 2016 Patch Tuesday includes 14 Security Updates
Today is the September 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have fourteen security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these fourteen updates, seven of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer.
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Apple releases updates for watchOS, Xcode, and iOS but not without Problems
Apple released updates for iOS, Xcode, and watchOS to fix a variety of security holes as well as to introduce new features. Unfortunately, there were many reports of the iOS 10 updates causing major problems for updaters. As people rushed to install the latest and "greatest" update, they soon found that their iPhones no longer booted [...]
Apple releases updates for watchOS, Xcode, and iOS but not without Problems
Apple released updates for iOS, Xcode, and watchOS to fix a variety of security holes as well as to introduce new features. Unfortunately, there were many reports of the iOS 10 updates causing major problems for updaters. As people rushed to install the latest and "greatest" update, they soon found that their iPhones no longer booted [...]
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Apple releases updates for watchOS, Xcode, and iOS but not without Problems
Apple released updates for iOS, Xcode, and watchOS to fix a variety of security holes as well as to introduce new features. Unfortunately, there were many reports of the iOS 10 updates causing major problems for updaters. As people rushed to install the latest…