Microsoft Will Embed EMET Into Windows 10 Starting This Fall
After previously stating it was dropping support for EMET in July 2018, Microsoft announced yesterday plans to embed its vaunted EMET security toolkit in the Windows 10 kernel during the operating system's major update, scheduled for October-November 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-will-embed-emet-into-windows-10-starting-this-fall/
After previously stating it was dropping support for EMET in July 2018, Microsoft announced yesterday plans to embed its vaunted EMET security toolkit in the Windows 10 kernel during the operating system's major update, scheduled for October-November 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-will-embed-emet-into-windows-10-starting-this-fall/
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Microsoft Will Embed EMET Into Windows 10 Starting This Fall
After previously stating it was dropping support for EMET in July 2018, Microsoft announced yesterday plans to embed its vaunted EMET security toolkit in the Windows 10 kernel during the operating system's major update, scheduled for October-November 2017.
Surprise! NotPetya Is a Cyber-Weapon. It's Not Ransomware
The NotPetya ransomware that encrypted and locked thousands of computers across the globe yesterday and today is, in reality, a disk wiper meant to sabotage and destroy computers, and not ransomware. This is the conclusion of two separate reports coming from Comae Technologies and Kaspersky Lab experts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/surprise-notpetya-is-a-cyber-weapon-its-not-ransomware/
The NotPetya ransomware that encrypted and locked thousands of computers across the globe yesterday and today is, in reality, a disk wiper meant to sabotage and destroy computers, and not ransomware. This is the conclusion of two separate reports coming from Comae Technologies and Kaspersky Lab experts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/surprise-notpetya-is-a-cyber-weapon-its-not-ransomware/
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Surprise! NotPetya Is a Cyber-Weapon. It's Not Ransomware
The NotPetya ransomware that encrypted and locked thousands of computers across the globe yesterday and today is, in reality, a disk wiper meant to sabotage and destroy computers, and not ransomware. This is the conclusion of two separate reports coming from…
Senate Gets Ready to Ban Kaspersky Products as FBI Interviews Company's US Employees
A draft of the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018" — which approves the budget and policies for US defensive projects — outlines a ban on the usage of Kaspersky Lab software products at DOD facilities under the explanation that the Russian antivirus vendor "might be vulnerable to Russian government influence." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/senate-gets-ready-to-ban-kaspersky-products-as-fbi-interviews-companys-us-employees/
A draft of the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018" — which approves the budget and policies for US defensive projects — outlines a ban on the usage of Kaspersky Lab software products at DOD facilities under the explanation that the Russian antivirus vendor "might be vulnerable to Russian government influence." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/senate-gets-ready-to-ban-kaspersky-products-as-fbi-interviews-companys-us-employees/
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Senate Gets Ready to Ban Kaspersky Products as FBI Interviews Company's US Employees
A draft of the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018" — which approves the budget and policies for US defensive projects — outlines a ban on the usage of Kaspersky Lab software products at DOD facilities under the explanation that the Russian…
Microsoft-Led Investigation Results in Arrest of Four Tech Support Scammers
City of London Police announced they arrested four suspects, two men, and two women, on accusations of running tech support scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-led-investigation-results-in-arrest-of-four-tech-support-scammers/
City of London Police announced they arrested four suspects, two men, and two women, on accusations of running tech support scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-led-investigation-results-in-arrest-of-four-tech-support-scammers/
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Microsoft-Led Investigation Results in Arrest of Four Tech Support Scammers
City of London Police announced they arrested four suspects, two men, and two women, on accusations of running tech support scams.
Systemd Bug Lets Attackers Hack Linux Boxes via Malicious DNS Packets
A bug in systemd — an init system used in many Linux distributions to start and manage processes — allows an attacker to crash or take over machines via malicious DNS packets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/systemd-bug-lets-attackers-hack-linux-boxes-via-malicious-dns-packets/
A bug in systemd — an init system used in many Linux distributions to start and manage processes — allows an attacker to crash or take over machines via malicious DNS packets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/systemd-bug-lets-attackers-hack-linux-boxes-via-malicious-dns-packets/
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Systemd Bug Lets Attackers Hack Linux Boxes via Malicious DNS Packets
A bug in systemd — an init system used in many Linux distributions to start and manage processes — allows an attacker to crash or take over machines via malicious DNS packets.
Microsoft Announces "Controlled Folder Access" to Fend Off Crypto-Ransomware
This fall, Microsoft plans to release a new Windows Defender feature called Controlled Folder Access, which blocks and blacklists unauthorized apps from making changes to files located inside specially-designated folders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-controlled-folder-access-to-fend-off-crypto-ransomware/
This fall, Microsoft plans to release a new Windows Defender feature called Controlled Folder Access, which blocks and blacklists unauthorized apps from making changes to files located inside specially-designated folders. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-controlled-folder-access-to-fend-off-crypto-ransomware/
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Microsoft Announces "Controlled Folder Access" to Fend Off Crypto-Ransomware
This fall, Microsoft plans to release a new Windows Defender feature called Controlled Folder Access, which blocks and blacklists unauthorized apps from making changes to files located inside specially-designated folders.
Cerber Renames Itself as CRBR ENCRYPTOR to Be a PITA
Ransomware developers are really trying to screw with us this week. This is shown with the CERBER Ransomware suddenly deciding to change its name to CRBR Encryptor. It's bad enough what they do with victims, now they just want to be a PITA? [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cerber-renames-itself-as-crbr-encryptor-to-be-a-pita/
Ransomware developers are really trying to screw with us this week. This is shown with the CERBER Ransomware suddenly deciding to change its name to CRBR Encryptor. It's bad enough what they do with victims, now they just want to be a PITA? [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cerber-renames-itself-as-crbr-encryptor-to-be-a-pita/
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Cerber Renames Itself as CRBR ENCRYPTOR to Be a PITA
Ransomware developers are really trying to screw with us this week. This is shown with the CERBER Ransomware suddenly deciding to change its name to CRBR Encryptor. It's bad enough what they do with victims, now they just want to be a PITA?
Ransomware Attacks Continue in Ukraine with Mysterious WannaCry Clone
A fourth ransomware campaign focused on Ukraine has surfaced today, following some of the patterns seen in past ransomware campaigns that have been aimed at the country, such as XData, PScrypt, and the infamous NotPetya. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attacks-continue-in-ukraine-with-mysterious-wannacry-clone/
A fourth ransomware campaign focused on Ukraine has surfaced today, following some of the patterns seen in past ransomware campaigns that have been aimed at the country, such as XData, PScrypt, and the infamous NotPetya. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attacks-continue-in-ukraine-with-mysterious-wannacry-clone/
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Ransomware Attacks Continue in Ukraine with Mysterious WannaCry Clone
A fourth ransomware campaign focused on Ukraine has surfaced today, following the same patterns seen in past ransomware campaigns that have been aimed at the country, such as XData, PScrypt, and the infamous NotPetya.
More Security Firms Confirm NotPetya Shoddy Code Is Making Recovery Impossible
The bandwagon of cyber-security firms claiming that NotPetya was meant for destructive purposes is getting more crowded by the day, with three new additions from Cisco Talos, F-Secure, and Malwarebytes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/more-security-firms-confirm-notpetya-shoddy-code-is-making-recovery-impossible/
The bandwagon of cyber-security firms claiming that NotPetya was meant for destructive purposes is getting more crowded by the day, with three new additions from Cisco Talos, F-Secure, and Malwarebytes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/more-security-firms-confirm-notpetya-shoddy-code-is-making-recovery-impossible/
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More Security Firms Confirm NotPetya Shoddy Code Is Making Recovery Impossible
The bandwagon of cyber-security firms claiming that NotPetya was meant for destructive purposes is getting more crowded by the day, with three new additions from Cisco Talos, F-Secure, and Malwarebytes.
"Eternal Blues" Tool Tests Computers Against NSA's ETERNALBLUE Exploit
Security researcher Elad Erez has created a tool named Eternal Blues that system administrators can use to test if computers on their network are vulnerable to exploitation via NSA's ETERNALBLUE exploit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/-eternal-blues-tool-tests-computers-against-nsas-eternalblue-exploit/
Security researcher Elad Erez has created a tool named Eternal Blues that system administrators can use to test if computers on their network are vulnerable to exploitation via NSA's ETERNALBLUE exploit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/-eternal-blues-tool-tests-computers-against-nsas-eternalblue-exploit/
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"Eternal Blues" Tool Tests Computers Against NSA's ETERNALBLUE Exploit
Security researcher Elad Erez has created a tool named Eternal Blues that system administrators can use to test if computers on their network are vulnerable to exploitation via NSA's ETERNALBLUE exploit.
OutlawCountry Is CIA's Malware for Hacking Linux Systems
WikiLeaks dumped today a manual describing a new CIA malware strain. Called OutlawCountry, this is malware designed for Linux operating systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/outlawcountry-is-cias-malware-for-hacking-linux-systems/
WikiLeaks dumped today a manual describing a new CIA malware strain. Called OutlawCountry, this is malware designed for Linux operating systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/outlawcountry-is-cias-malware-for-hacking-linux-systems/
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OutlawCountry Is CIA's Malware for Hacking Linux Systems
WikiLeaks dumped today a manual describing a new CIA malware strain. Called OutlawCountry, this is malware designed for Linux operating systems.
The Week in Ransomware - June 30th 2017 - NotPetya
It has been another crazy week when it comes to ransomware due to the NotPetya outbreak. This ransomware/destructive malware played havok all over the world, but especially the Ukraine, when it was unleashed on Tuesday. Other than that, the rest of the ransomware news was basically small variants being developed or released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-30th-2017-notpetya/
It has been another crazy week when it comes to ransomware due to the NotPetya outbreak. This ransomware/destructive malware played havok all over the world, but especially the Ukraine, when it was unleashed on Tuesday. Other than that, the rest of the ransomware news was basically small variants being developed or released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-30th-2017-notpetya/
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The Week in Ransomware - June 30th 2017 - NotPetya
It has been another crazy week when it comes to ransomware due to the NotPetya outbreak. This ransomware/destructive malware played havok all over the world, but especially the Ukraine, when it was unleashed on Tuesday. Other than that, the rest of the ransomware news…
Hacker "Incursio" Gets Two Years in Prison for Hacking CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI
A young man guilty of hacking several three-letter US agencies has been sentenced today to two years in prison, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-incursio-gets-two-years-in-prison-for-hacking-cia-dhs-doj-and-fbi/
A young man guilty of hacking several three-letter US agencies has been sentenced today to two years in prison, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-incursio-gets-two-years-in-prison-for-hacking-cia-dhs-doj-and-fbi/
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Hacker "Incursio" Gets Two Years in Prison for Hacking CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI
A young man guilty of hacking several three-letter US agencies has been sentenced today to two years in prison, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
Security Firms Find Thin Lines Connecting NotPetya to Ukraine Power Grid Attacks
On Friday, three cyber-security firms have come forward with reports or statements that link the NotPetya ransomware outbreak to a cyber-espionage group known for a large number of past cyber-attacks, such as the one on Ukraine's power grid in December 2015. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-firms-find-thin-lines-connecting-notpetya-to-ukraine-power-grid-attacks/
On Friday, three cyber-security firms have come forward with reports or statements that link the NotPetya ransomware outbreak to a cyber-espionage group known for a large number of past cyber-attacks, such as the one on Ukraine's power grid in December 2015. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-firms-find-thin-lines-connecting-notpetya-to-ukraine-power-grid-attacks/
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Security Firms Find Thin Lines Connecting NotPetya to Ukraine Power Grid Attacks
On Friday, three cyber-security firms have come forward with reports or statements that link the NotPetya ransomware outbreak to a cyber-espionage group known for a large number of past cyber-attacks, such as the one on Ukraine's power grid in December 2015.
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Bitcoin From Other Dark Web Criminals
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty last week to stealing Bitcoin from users of Dark Web marketplaces, said the Department of Justice on Tuesday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-bitcoin-from-other-dark-web-criminals/
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty last week to stealing Bitcoin from users of Dark Web marketplaces, said the Department of Justice on Tuesday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-bitcoin-from-other-dark-web-criminals/
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Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Bitcoin From Other Dark Web Criminals
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty last week to stealing Bitcoin from users of Dark Web marketplaces, said the Department of Justice on Tuesday.
Classic Ether Wallet Hacked, Users Report Massive Losses
An unknown attacker has gained control over the web domain of Classic Ether Wallet, a client-side wallet system for the Ethereum Classic (ETC) cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/classic-ether-wallet-hacked-users-report-massive-losses/
An unknown attacker has gained control over the web domain of Classic Ether Wallet, a client-side wallet system for the Ethereum Classic (ETC) cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/classic-ether-wallet-hacked-users-report-massive-losses/
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Classic Ether Wallet Hacked, Users Report Massive Losses
An unknown attacker has gained control over the web domain of Classic Ether Wallet, a client-side wallet system for the Ethereum Classic (ETC) cryptocurrency.
There Are Only 25 Devices That Respect Your Privacy
Last week, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) awarded new certifications in the Respects Your Freedom (RYF) program that highlights hardware vendors and devices that respect user privacy and allow the user full control over his device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/there-are-only-25-devices-that-respect-your-privacy/
Last week, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) awarded new certifications in the Respects Your Freedom (RYF) program that highlights hardware vendors and devices that respect user privacy and allow the user full control over his device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/there-are-only-25-devices-that-respect-your-privacy/
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There Are Only 25 Devices That Respect Your Privacy
Last week, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) awarded new certifications in the Respects Your Freedom (RYF) program that highlights hardware vendors and devices that respect user privacy and allow the user full control over his device.
Data of Google Employees Exposed in Sabre Breach
The personal details of a small number of Google staffers have been exposed, according to a notification letter Google has started sending to affected employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-of-google-employees-exposed-in-sabre-breach/
The personal details of a small number of Google staffers have been exposed, according to a notification letter Google has started sending to affected employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-of-google-employees-exposed-in-sabre-breach/
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Data of Google Employees Exposed in Sabre Breach
The personal details of a small number of Google staffers have been exposed, according to a notification letter Google has started sending to affected employees.
UK Teen Charged with Running DDoS Booter Service
UK authorities have charged an eighteen-year-old with running a DDoS booter service that was used to launch DDoS attacks on legitimate businesses across the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-teen-charged-with-running-ddos-booter-service/
UK authorities have charged an eighteen-year-old with running a DDoS booter service that was used to launch DDoS attacks on legitimate businesses across the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-teen-charged-with-running-ddos-booter-service/
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UK Teen Charged with Running DDoS Booter Service
UK authorities have charged an eighteen-year-old with running a DDoS booter service that was used to launch DDoS attacks on legitimate businesses across the world.
Microsoft Announces New Wave of Nagging Popups
On Friday, Microsoft announced details about two new types of nagging popups that Windows 10 users are going to be seeing starting this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-wave-of-nagging-popups/
On Friday, Microsoft announced details about two new types of nagging popups that Windows 10 users are going to be seeing starting this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-wave-of-nagging-popups/
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Microsoft Announces New Wave of Nagging Popups
On Friday, Microsoft announced details about two new types of nagging popups that Windows 10 users are going to be seeing starting this week.