3 Security Firms Say WannaCry Ransomware Shares Code with North Korean Malware
While initially, we thought this would be a silly and unsubstantiated discovery, the number of security firms claiming they've identified and confirmed connections between the WannaCry ransomware and malware used by the Lazarus Group has now gone up to three. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3-security-firms-say-wannacry-ransomware-shares-code-with-north-korean-malware/
While initially, we thought this would be a silly and unsubstantiated discovery, the number of security firms claiming they've identified and confirmed connections between the WannaCry ransomware and malware used by the Lazarus Group has now gone up to three. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3-security-firms-say-wannacry-ransomware-shares-code-with-north-korean-malware/
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3 Security Firms Say WannaCry Ransomware Shares Code with North Korean Malware
While initially, we thought this would be a silly and unsubstantiated discovery, the number of security firms claiming they've identified and confirmed connections between the WannaCry ransomware and malware used by the Lazarus Group has now gone up to three.
Security Guard Hacks and Trashes Company Servers After Quitting His Job
A California judge has found Yovan Garcia, a former security guard, guilty for hacking his former employer, stealing proprietary software, and trashing the company network after he resigned and left his job. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-guard-hacks-and-trashes-company-servers-after-quitting-his-job/
A California judge has found Yovan Garcia, a former security guard, guilty for hacking his former employer, stealing proprietary software, and trashing the company network after he resigned and left his job. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-guard-hacks-and-trashes-company-servers-after-quitting-his-job/
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Security Guard Hacks and Trashes Company Servers After Quitting His Job
A California judge has found Yovan Garcia, a former security guard, guilty for hacking his former employer, stealing proprietary software, and trashing the company network after he resigned and left his job.
New Joomla SQL Injection Flaw Is Ridiculously Simple to Exploit
The Joomla CMS project released today Joomla 3.7.1 to fix an SQL injection flaw that allows attackers to execute custom SQL code on affected systems and take over vulnerable sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-joomla-sql-injection-flaw-is-ridiculously-simple-to-exploit/
The Joomla CMS project released today Joomla 3.7.1 to fix an SQL injection flaw that allows attackers to execute custom SQL code on affected systems and take over vulnerable sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-joomla-sql-injection-flaw-is-ridiculously-simple-to-exploit/
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New Joomla SQL Injection Flaw Is Ridiculously Simple to Exploit
The Joomla CMS project released today Joomla 3.7.1 to fix an SQL injection flaw that allows attackers to execute custom SQL code on affected systems and take over vulnerable sites.
Popular Torrent Site ExtraTorrent Shuts Down out of the Blue
Hours ago, the ExtraTorrent portal announced it has shut down for good via a short message plastered on its homepage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/popular-torrent-site-extratorrent-shuts-down-out-of-the-blue/
Hours ago, the ExtraTorrent portal announced it has shut down for good via a short message plastered on its homepage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/popular-torrent-site-extratorrent-shuts-down-out-of-the-blue/
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Popular Torrent Site ExtraTorrent Shuts Down out of the Blue
Hours ago, the ExtraTorrent portal announced it has shut down for good via a short message plastered on its homepage.
Uiwix Ransomware Using EternalBlue SMB Exploit To Infect Victims
A ransomware called Uiwix has been discovered to be using the EternalBlue exploit to infect vulnerable victims. While Uiwix is still being researched, this article will provide details on what is currently known. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uiwix-ransomware-using-eternalblue-smb-exploit-to-infect-victims/
A ransomware called Uiwix has been discovered to be using the EternalBlue exploit to infect vulnerable victims. While Uiwix is still being researched, this article will provide details on what is currently known. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uiwix-ransomware-using-eternalblue-smb-exploit-to-infect-victims/
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Uiwix Ransomware Using EternalBlue SMB Exploit To Infect Victims
A ransomware called Uiwix has been discovered to be using the EternalBlue exploit to infect vulnerable victims. While Uiwix is still being researched, this article will provide details on what is currently known.
Twitter Ticks Off a Bunch of Users with New Privacy Policy Update
Twitter has angered its userbase on Wednesday night after the company pushed out an update to its privacy policy that expands its ad tracking habits and even turns some features on by default. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-ticks-off-a-bunch-of-users-with-new-privacy-policy-update/
Twitter has angered its userbase on Wednesday night after the company pushed out an update to its privacy policy that expands its ad tracking habits and even turns some features on by default. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-ticks-off-a-bunch-of-users-with-new-privacy-policy-update/
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Twitter Ticks Off a Bunch of Users with New Privacy Policy Update
Twitter has angered its userbase on Wednesday night after the company pushed out an update to its privacy policy that expands its ad tracking habits and even turns some features on by default.
New Battery Technology Draws Energy Directly From Human Body
A team of eleven scientists from UCLA and the University of Connecticut has created a new energy-storing device that can draw electrical power from the human body. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/new-battery-technology-draws-energy-directly-from-human-body/
A team of eleven scientists from UCLA and the University of Connecticut has created a new energy-storing device that can draw electrical power from the human body. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/new-battery-technology-draws-energy-directly-from-human-body/
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New Battery Technology Draws Energy Directly From Human Body
A team of eleven scientists from UCLA and the University of Connecticut has created a new energy-storing device that can draw electrical power from the human body.
Firefox 55: Flash Will Become "Ask to Activate" for Everyone
Starting with the release of Firefox 55, the Adobe Flash plugin for Firefox will be set to "Ask to Activate" by default for all users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-55-flash-will-become-ask-to-activate-for-everyone/
Starting with the release of Firefox 55, the Adobe Flash plugin for Firefox will be set to "Ask to Activate" by default for all users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-55-flash-will-become-ask-to-activate-for-everyone/
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Firefox 55: Flash Will Become "Ask to Activate" for Everyone
Starting with the release of Firefox 55, the Adobe Flash plugin for Firefox will be set to "Ask to Activate" by default for all users.
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 16199 for PC and Insider Preview Build 15215 for Mobile to insiders on the fast ring. With build 16199, Microsoft further expands the My People experience by having emojis sent by your contacts come to life as little animated emojis on your desktop. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-16199-brings-animated-emojis-to-the-desktop/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-16199-brings-animated-emojis-to-the-desktop/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 16199 brings animated Emojis To the Desktop
Today Microsoft released Insider Preview Build 16199 for PC and Insider Preview Build 15215 for Mobile to insiders on the fast ring. With build 16199, Microsoft further expands the My People experience by having emojis sent by your contacts come to life as…
Owners of WDTV Media Players Advised to Take Devices Offline Due to Security Bugs
Security researchers from SEC Consult have found eight vulnerabilities in the firmware of Western Digital TV Media Player that allow hackers a multitude of ways to hack and take over the device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/owners-of-wdtv-media-players-advised-to-take-devices-offline-due-to-security-bugs/
Security researchers from SEC Consult have found eight vulnerabilities in the firmware of Western Digital TV Media Player that allow hackers a multitude of ways to hack and take over the device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/owners-of-wdtv-media-players-advised-to-take-devices-offline-due-to-security-bugs/
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Owners of WDTV Media Players Advised to Take Devices Offline Due to Security Bugs
Security researchers from SEC Consult have found eight vulnerabilities in the firmware of Western Digital TV Media Player that allow hackers a multitude of ways to hack and take over the device.
Wallet Ransomware Master Keys Released on BleepingComputer. Avast Releases Free Decryptor
This morning a newly registered member posted the master decryption keys for the Wallet Ransomware in the BleepingComputer.com forums. Once these keys were determined to be valid, Avast updated their decryptor to support the .Wallet extension. Victims can now use this decryptor to decrypt their files for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wallet-ransomware-master-keys-released-on-bleepingcomputer-avast-releases-free-decryptor/
This morning a newly registered member posted the master decryption keys for the Wallet Ransomware in the BleepingComputer.com forums. Once these keys were determined to be valid, Avast updated their decryptor to support the .Wallet extension. Victims can now use this decryptor to decrypt their files for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wallet-ransomware-master-keys-released-on-bleepingcomputer-avast-releases-free-decryptor/
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Wallet Ransomware Master Keys Released on BleepingComputer. Avast Releases Free Decryptor
This morning a newly registered member posted the master decryption keys for the Wallet Ransomware in the BleepingComputer.com forums. Once these keys were determined to be valid, Avast updated their decryptor to support the .Wallet extension. Victims can…
Chinese Government Contractor Identified as Cyber-Espionage Group APT3
An anonymous group known as Intrusion Truth has published evidence that links an intelligence contractor working with the Chinese government to cyber-attacks that have been carried out by a cyber-espionage group known in the infosec community as APT3. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-government-contractor-identified-as-cyber-espionage-group-apt3/
An anonymous group known as Intrusion Truth has published evidence that links an intelligence contractor working with the Chinese government to cyber-attacks that have been carried out by a cyber-espionage group known in the infosec community as APT3. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-government-contractor-identified-as-cyber-espionage-group-apt3/
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Chinese Government Contractor Identified as Cyber-Espionage Group APT3
An anonymous group known as Intrusion Truth has published evidence that links an intelligence contractor working with the Chinese government to cyber-attacks that have been carried out by a cyber-espionage group known in the infosec community as APT3.
WannaCry Ransomware Infects Actual Medical Devices, Not Just Computers
Reports have surfaced that the WannaCry ransomware has infected actual medical devices, not just computers at medical facilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wannacry-ransomware-infects-actual-medical-devices-not-just-computers/
Reports have surfaced that the WannaCry ransomware has infected actual medical devices, not just computers at medical facilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wannacry-ransomware-infects-actual-medical-devices-not-just-computers/
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WannaCry Ransomware Infects Actual Medical Devices, Not Just Computers
Reports have surfaced that the WannaCry ransomware has infected actual medical devices, not just computers at medical facilities.
Hacker Demands Ransom After Stealing Source Code From Famous App Maker
Steven Frank, co-founder of Panic, a vendor of Mac and iOS apps, has admitted yesterday that a hacker stole some of his company's source code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-demands-ransom-after-stealing-source-code-from-famous-app-maker/
Steven Frank, co-founder of Panic, a vendor of Mac and iOS apps, has admitted yesterday that a hacker stole some of his company's source code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-demands-ransom-after-stealing-source-code-from-famous-app-maker/
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Hacker Demands Ransom After Stealing Source Code From Famous App Maker
Steven Frank, co-founder of Panic, a vendor of Mac and iOS apps, has admitted yesterday that a hacker stole some of his company's source code.
Vault 7: CIA Co-Developed Athena Malware with US Cyber-Security Company
According to leaked documents, which WikiLeaks previously claimed it received from hackers and CIA insiders, Athena is an implant — a CIA technical term for "malware" — that can target and infect any Windows system, from Windows XP to Windows 10, Microsoft's latest OS version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-co-developed-athena-malware-with-us-cyber-security-company/
According to leaked documents, which WikiLeaks previously claimed it received from hackers and CIA insiders, Athena is an implant — a CIA technical term for "malware" — that can target and infect any Windows system, from Windows XP to Windows 10, Microsoft's latest OS version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-co-developed-athena-malware-with-us-cyber-security-company/
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Vault 7: CIA Co-Developed Athena Malware with US Cyber-Security Company
According to leaked documents, which WikiLeaks previously claimed it received from hackers and CIA insiders, Athena is an implant — a CIA technical term for "malware" — that can target and infect any Windows system, from Windows XP to Windows 10, Microsoft's…
New SMB Worm Uses Seven NSA Hacking Tools. WannaCry Used Just Two
Researchers have detected a new worm that is spreading via SMB, but unlike the worm component of the WannaCry ransomware, this one is using seven NSA tools instead of two. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-smb-worm-uses-seven-nsa-hacking-tools-wannacry-used-just-two/
Researchers have detected a new worm that is spreading via SMB, but unlike the worm component of the WannaCry ransomware, this one is using seven NSA tools instead of two. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-smb-worm-uses-seven-nsa-hacking-tools-wannacry-used-just-two/
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New SMB Worm Uses Seven NSA Hacking Tools. WannaCry Used Just Two
Researchers have detected a new worm that is spreading via SMB, but unlike the worm component of the WannaCry ransomware, this one is using seven NSA tools instead of two.
XData Ransomware on a Rampage in Ukraine
A new ransomware strain named XData has wreaked havoc in Ukraine in the last 24 hours, locking computers for hundreds of users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xdata-ransomware-on-a-rampage-in-ukraine/
A new ransomware strain named XData has wreaked havoc in Ukraine in the last 24 hours, locking computers for hundreds of users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xdata-ransomware-on-a-rampage-in-ukraine/
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XData Ransomware on a Rampage in Ukraine
A new ransomware strain named XData has wreaked havoc in Ukraine in the last 24 hours, locking computers for hundreds of users.
Over 98% of All WannaCry Victims Were Using Windows 7
Numbers released by Kaspersky Lab on Friday reveal that over 98% of all documented WannaCry infections were running versions of the Windows 7 operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-98-percent-of-all-wannacry-victims-were-using-windows-7/
Numbers released by Kaspersky Lab on Friday reveal that over 98% of all documented WannaCry infections were running versions of the Windows 7 operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-98-percent-of-all-wannacry-victims-were-using-windows-7/
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Over 98% of All WannaCry Victims Were Using Windows 7
Numbers released by Kaspersky Lab on Friday reveal that over 98% of all documented WannaCry infections were running versions of the Windows 7 operating system.
The Week in Ransomware - May 19th 2017 - Uiwix, WannaCry Imitators, and Wallet Decrypted
From new ransomware and WannaCry imitations to decryption keys being released, ransomware developers continue to keep us busy.. This article will keep you up-to-date on the latest news and developments in ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-19th-2017-uiwix-wannacry-imitators-and-wallet-decrypted/
From new ransomware and WannaCry imitations to decryption keys being released, ransomware developers continue to keep us busy.. This article will keep you up-to-date on the latest news and developments in ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-19th-2017-uiwix-wannacry-imitators-and-wallet-decrypted/
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The Week in Ransomware - May 19th 2017 - Uiwix, WannaCry Imitators, and Wallet Decrypted
From new ransomware and WannaCry imitations to decryption keys being released, ransomware developers continue to keep us busy.. This article will keep you up-to-date on the latest news and developments in ransomware.
Dark Web Market Shuts Down Claiming Hack, but Users Fear an Exit Scam
Outlaw was a veteran of the Dark Web marketplaces, founded way back in 2013. The site was never the most popular destination for online criminals but had a steady following. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dark-web-market-shuts-down-claiming-hack-but-users-fear-an-exit-scam/
Outlaw was a veteran of the Dark Web marketplaces, founded way back in 2013. The site was never the most popular destination for online criminals but had a steady following. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dark-web-market-shuts-down-claiming-hack-but-users-fear-an-exit-scam/
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Dark Web Market Shuts Down Claiming Hack, but Users Fear an Exit Scam
Outlaw was a veteran of the Dark Web marketplaces, founded way back in 2013. The site was never the most popular destination for online criminals but had a steady following.