83% of Security Pros Waste Time Fixing Co-Workers Non-Security Problems
Security personnel in many organizations waste time every week helping co-workers with general IT problems, rather than doing their own work, which in the long run, costs companies tens of thousands of dollars per year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/83-percent-of-security-pros-waste-time-fixing-co-workers-non-security-problems/
Security personnel in many organizations waste time every week helping co-workers with general IT problems, rather than doing their own work, which in the long run, costs companies tens of thousands of dollars per year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/83-percent-of-security-pros-waste-time-fixing-co-workers-non-security-problems/
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83% of Security Pros Waste Time Fixing Co-Workers Non-Security Problems
Security personnel in many organizations waste time every week helping co-workers with general IT problems, rather than doing their own work, which in the long run, costs companies tens of thousands of dollars per year.
Filesystem Bug Hangs or Crashes Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
A bug in Microsoft's NTFS file system technology allows pranksters to hang or crash computers running Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1 just by tricking the user to access a malformed path for a non-existent file. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/filesystem-bug-hangs-or-crashes-windows-7-and-windows-8-1/
A bug in Microsoft's NTFS file system technology allows pranksters to hang or crash computers running Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1 just by tricking the user to access a malformed path for a non-existent file. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/filesystem-bug-hangs-or-crashes-windows-7-and-windows-8-1/
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Filesystem Bug Hangs or Crashes Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
A bug in Microsoft's NTFS file system technology allows pranksters to hang or crash computers running Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1 just by tricking the user to access a malformed path for a non-existent file.
FileZilla FTP Client Adds Support for Master Password That Encrypts Your Logins
Following years of criticism and user requests, the FileZilla FTP client is finally adding support for a master password that will act as a key for storing FTP login credentials in an encrypted format. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/filezilla-ftp-client-adds-support-for-master-password-that-encrypts-your-logins/
Following years of criticism and user requests, the FileZilla FTP client is finally adding support for a master password that will act as a key for storing FTP login credentials in an encrypted format. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/filezilla-ftp-client-adds-support-for-master-password-that-encrypts-your-logins/
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FileZilla FTP Client Adds Support for Master Password That Encrypts Your Logins
Following years of criticism and user requests, the FileZilla FTP client is finally adding support for a master password that will act as a key for storing FTP login credentials in an encrypted format.
Google Boots 41 Apps Infected with "Judy" Malware off the Play Store
Google has removed 41 Android apps from the official Play Store. The apps were infected with a new type of malware named Judy, and experts estimate the malware infected between 8.5 and 36.5 million users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-boots-41-apps-infected-with-judy-malware-off-the-play-store/
Google has removed 41 Android apps from the official Play Store. The apps were infected with a new type of malware named Judy, and experts estimate the malware infected between 8.5 and 36.5 million users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-boots-41-apps-infected-with-judy-malware-off-the-play-store/
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Google Boots 41 Apps Infected with "Judy" Malware off the Play Store
Google has removed 41 Android apps from the official Play Store. The apps were infected with a new type of malware named Judy, and experts estimate the malware infected between 8.5 and 36.5 million users.
The Week in Ransomware - May 26th 2017 - AES-NI, Jaff, & Decryptors
This week was a busy with lots of little variants discussed below and a new version of the Jaff Ransomware circulating via MALSPAM. The big news is that AES-NI decided to close shop and has starting releasing the master decryption keys so people can get their files back for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-26th-2017-aes-ni-jaff-and-decryptors/
This week was a busy with lots of little variants discussed below and a new version of the Jaff Ransomware circulating via MALSPAM. The big news is that AES-NI decided to close shop and has starting releasing the master decryption keys so people can get their files back for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-may-26th-2017-aes-ni-jaff-and-decryptors/
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The Week in Ransomware - May 26th 2017 - AES-NI, Jaff, & Decryptors
This week was a busy with lots of little variants discussed below and a new version of the Jaff Ransomware circulating via MALSPAM. The big news is that AES-NI decided to close shop and has starting releasing the master decryption keys so people can get their…
Report Reveals Google Is Blacklisting Some Sites That Handle Passwords via HTTP
A report released today by security experts from Sucuri and Unmask Parasites (UP) describes numerous instances where sites that handled password and credit card via HTTP pages found themselves on Google's Safe Browsing blacklist. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/report-reveals-google-is-blacklisting-some-sites-that-handle-passwords-via-http/
A report released today by security experts from Sucuri and Unmask Parasites (UP) describes numerous instances where sites that handled password and credit card via HTTP pages found themselves on Google's Safe Browsing blacklist. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/report-reveals-google-is-blacklisting-some-sites-that-handle-passwords-via-http/
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Report Reveals Google Is Blacklisting Some Sites That Handle Passwords via HTTP
A report released today by security experts from Sucuri and Unmask Parasites (UP) describes numerous instances where sites that handled password and credit card via HTTP pages found themselves on Google's Safe Browsing blacklist.
Over 8,600 Security Flaws Found in Pacemaker Systems
Security researchers from WhiteScope have uncovered over 8,600 vulnerabilities in pacemaker systems and the third-party libraries used to power various of their components. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-8-600-security-flaws-found-in-pacemaker-systems/
Security researchers from WhiteScope have uncovered over 8,600 vulnerabilities in pacemaker systems and the third-party libraries used to power various of their components. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-8-600-security-flaws-found-in-pacemaker-systems/
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Over 8,600 Security Flaws Found in Pacemaker Systems
Security researchers from WhiteScope have uncovered over 8,600 vulnerabilities in pacemaker systems and the third-party libraries used to power various of their components.
British Airways Cancels All London Flights Following Catastrophic IT Failure
Earlier today, British Airways (BA) has canceled all flights out of London's two biggest airports, Gatwick and Heathrow, following what the company described as "catastrophic" and "a major IT system failure." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/british-airways-cancels-all-london-flights-following-catastrophic-it-failure/
Earlier today, British Airways (BA) has canceled all flights out of London's two biggest airports, Gatwick and Heathrow, following what the company described as "catastrophic" and "a major IT system failure." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/british-airways-cancels-all-london-flights-following-catastrophic-it-failure/
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British Airways Cancels All London Flights Following Catastrophic IT Failure
Earlier today, British Airways (BA) has canceled all flights out of London's two biggest airports, Gatwick and Heathrow, following what the company described as "catastrophic" and "a major IT system failure."
Microsoft Sues Chinese Company for Hacking Xbox Accounts
Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese company that operates an online service that sells virtual gaming currencies, accusing the company of hacking into Xbox accounts and illegally purchasing game coins via the account owners' credit card. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-sues-chinese-company-for-hacking-xbox-accounts/
Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese company that operates an online service that sells virtual gaming currencies, accusing the company of hacking into Xbox accounts and illegally purchasing game coins via the account owners' credit card. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-sues-chinese-company-for-hacking-xbox-accounts/
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Microsoft Sues Chinese Company for Hacking Xbox Accounts
Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese company that operates an online service that sells virtual gaming currencies, accusing the company of hacking into Xbox accounts and illegally purchasing game coins via the account owners' credit card.
US Wants to Extend Laptop Ban to All International Flights
US Secretary of Homeland Security Gen. John Kelly revealed in an interview over the weekend that the US might expand its current laptop ban to all flights into the US in the near future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-wants-to-extend-laptop-ban-to-all-international-flights/
US Secretary of Homeland Security Gen. John Kelly revealed in an interview over the weekend that the US might expand its current laptop ban to all flights into the US in the near future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-wants-to-extend-laptop-ban-to-all-international-flights/
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US Wants to Extend Laptop Ban to All International Flights
US Secretary of Homeland Security Gen. John Kelly revealed in an interview over the weekend that the US might expand its current laptop ban to all flights into the US in the near future.
Anonymous Member Playing with Houdini RAT and MoWare Ransomware
A self-proclaimed member of the Anonymous hacker collective is behind a campaign to spread the Houdini RAT and is currently looking into deploying the MoWare H.F.D ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anonymous-member-playing-with-houdini-rat-and-moware-ransomware/
A self-proclaimed member of the Anonymous hacker collective is behind a campaign to spread the Houdini RAT and is currently looking into deploying the MoWare H.F.D ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anonymous-member-playing-with-houdini-rat-and-moware-ransomware/
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Anonymous Member Playing with Houdini RAT and MoWare Ransomware
A self-proclaimed member of the Anonymous hacker collective is behind a campaign to spread the Houdini RAT and is currently looking into deploying the MoWare H.F.D ransomware.
Split Tunnel SMTP Exploit Allows an Attacker to Inject Payloads Into Email Servers
There is a way to inject malicious content into email servers running email encryption appliances, a technique that allows attackers to go around email security products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/split-tunnel-smtp-exploit-allows-an-attacker-to-inject-payloads-into-email-servers/
There is a way to inject malicious content into email servers running email encryption appliances, a technique that allows attackers to go around email security products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/split-tunnel-smtp-exploit-allows-an-attacker-to-inject-payloads-into-email-servers/
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Split Tunnel SMTP Exploit Allows an Attacker to Inject Payloads Into Email Servers
There is a way to inject malicious content into email servers running email encryption appliances, a technique that allows attackers to go around email security products.
Chrome Bug Allows Sites to Record Audio and Video Without a Visual Indicator
Ran Bar-Zik, a web developer at AOL, has discovered and reported a bug in Google Chrome that allows websites to record audio and video without showing a visual indicator. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-bug-allows-sites-to-record-audio-and-video-without-a-visual-indicator/
Ran Bar-Zik, a web developer at AOL, has discovered and reported a bug in Google Chrome that allows websites to record audio and video without showing a visual indicator. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-bug-allows-sites-to-record-audio-and-video-without-a-visual-indicator/
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Chrome Bug Allows Sites to Record Audio and Video Without a Visual Indicator
Ran Bar-Zik, a web developer at AOL, has discovered and reported a bug in Google Chrome that allows websites to record audio and video without showing a visual indicator.
The Shadow Brokers Announce Details About Upcoming Monthly Dump Service
In a message posted online early this morning, the Shadow Brokers — the cyber-espionage group believed to have stolen hacking tools from the NSA — announced new details about their upcoming "monthly dump service." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-shadow-brokers-announce-details-about-upcoming-monthly-dump-service/
In a message posted online early this morning, the Shadow Brokers — the cyber-espionage group believed to have stolen hacking tools from the NSA — announced new details about their upcoming "monthly dump service." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-shadow-brokers-announce-details-about-upcoming-monthly-dump-service/
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The Shadow Brokers Announce Details About Upcoming Monthly Dump Service
In a message posted online early this morning, the Shadow Brokers — the cyber-espionage group believed to have stolen hacking tools from the NSA — announced new details about their upcoming "monthly dump service."
New Data Shows Most WannaCry Victims Are From China, Not Russia
Data released yesterday by Kryptos Logic reveals that most WannaCry victims are located in China, and not Russia, as various antivirus vendors have announced during the WannaCry ransomware outbreak. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-data-shows-most-wannacry-victims-are-from-china-not-russia/
Data released yesterday by Kryptos Logic reveals that most WannaCry victims are located in China, and not Russia, as various antivirus vendors have announced during the WannaCry ransomware outbreak. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-data-shows-most-wannacry-victims-are-from-china-not-russia/
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New Data Shows Most WannaCry Victims Are From China, Not Russia
Data released yesterday by Kryptos Logic reveals that most WannaCry victims are located in China, and not Russia, as various antivirus vendors have announced during the WannaCry ransomware outbreak.
Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band Update to Fix Malware Protection Engine Flaws
On Friday, Microsoft released an out-of-band security update to fix several issues with the Malware Protection Engine discovered by Google's Project Zero team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-out-of-band-update-to-fix-malware-protection-engine-flaws/
On Friday, Microsoft released an out-of-band security update to fix several issues with the Malware Protection Engine discovered by Google's Project Zero team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-out-of-band-update-to-fix-malware-protection-engine-flaws/
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Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band Update to Fix Malware Protection Engine Flaws
On Friday, Microsoft released an out-of-band security update to fix several issues with the Malware Protection Engine discovered by Google's Project Zero team.
New Evidence Cements Theory That North Korea is Behind Lazarus Group
A 53-page report released today by Group-IB, a Russian cyber-security vendor, contains new evidence that cements the theory that the North Korean government is behind the Lazarus Group, a cyber-espionage outfit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-evidence-cements-theory-that-north-korea-is-behind-lazarus-group/
A 53-page report released today by Group-IB, a Russian cyber-security vendor, contains new evidence that cements the theory that the North Korean government is behind the Lazarus Group, a cyber-espionage outfit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-evidence-cements-theory-that-north-korea-is-behind-lazarus-group/
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New Evidence Cements Theory That North Korea is Behind Lazarus Group
A 53-page report released today by Group-IB, a Russian cyber-security vendor, contains new evidence that cements the theory that the North Korean government is behind the Lazarus Group, a cyber-espionage outfit.
Lexmark Loses Supreme Court Case. Users Can Sell Refurbished Ink Cartridges
The US Supreme Court has ruled that a company's patent claims end after the first sale and customers can refurbish and sell old products without the threat of being sued under patent laws by the product's original manufacturer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/lexmark-loses-supreme-court-case-users-can-sell-refurbished-ink-cartridges/
The US Supreme Court has ruled that a company's patent claims end after the first sale and customers can refurbish and sell old products without the threat of being sued under patent laws by the product's original manufacturer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/lexmark-loses-supreme-court-case-users-can-sell-refurbished-ink-cartridges/
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Lexmark Loses Supreme Court Case. Users Can Sell Refurbished Ink Cartridges
The US Supreme Court has ruled that a company's patent claims end after the first sale and customers can refurbish and sell old products without the threat of being sued under patent laws by the product's original manufacturer.
XData Ransomware Master Decryption Keys Released. Kaspersky Releases Decryptor.
In what has become a welcome trend, today another ransomware master decryption key was released on BleepingComputer.com. This time the key that was released is for the XData Ransomware that was targeting the Ukraine around May 19th 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xdata-ransomware-master-decryption-keys-released-kaspersky-releases-decryptor-/
In what has become a welcome trend, today another ransomware master decryption key was released on BleepingComputer.com. This time the key that was released is for the XData Ransomware that was targeting the Ukraine around May 19th 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xdata-ransomware-master-decryption-keys-released-kaspersky-releases-decryptor-/
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XData Ransomware Master Decryption Keys Released. Kaspersky Releases Decryptor.
In what has become a welcome trend, today another ransomware master decryption key was released on BleepingComputer.com. This time the key that was released is for the XData Ransomware that was targeting the Ukraine around May 19th 2017.
Sanctuary Dark Web Market Hacked by Cipher0007
A hacker that goes by the nickname of Cipher0007 has hacked the Sanctuary Dark Web marketplace. The hacker announced the breach a few hours ago and also posted proof of his intrusion. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sanctuary-dark-web-market-hacked-by-cipher0007/
A hacker that goes by the nickname of Cipher0007 has hacked the Sanctuary Dark Web marketplace. The hacker announced the breach a few hours ago and also posted proof of his intrusion. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sanctuary-dark-web-market-hacked-by-cipher0007/
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Sanctuary Dark Web Market Hacked by Cipher0007
A hacker that goes by the nickname of Cipher0007 has hacked the Sanctuary Dark Web marketplace. The hacker announced the breach a few hours ago and also posted proof of his intrusion.