Microsoft Adds Support for Linking Android Phones to Windows 10 PCs
This week, with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16251 for PC, Microsoft added support for linking Android devices to one's computer, allowing users to share files from their smartphone to their PC with the tap of a few buttons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-support-for-linking-android-phones-to-windows-10-pcs/
This week, with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16251 for PC, Microsoft added support for linking Android devices to one's computer, allowing users to share files from their smartphone to their PC with the tap of a few buttons. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-support-for-linking-android-phones-to-windows-10-pcs/
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Microsoft Adds Support for Linking Android Phones to Windows 10 PCs
This week, with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16251 for PC, Microsoft added support for linking Android devices to one's computer, allowing users to share files from their smartphone to their PC with the tap of a few buttons.
Petition Asks Adobe to Open-Source Flash for the Sake of Internet History
A petition on GitHub is asking Adobe to release Flash into the hands of the open-source community. Finnish developer Juha Lindstedt started the petition a day after Adobe announced plans to end Flash support by the end of 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/petition-asks-adobe-to-open-source-flash-for-the-sake-of-internet-history/
A petition on GitHub is asking Adobe to release Flash into the hands of the open-source community. Finnish developer Juha Lindstedt started the petition a day after Adobe announced plans to end Flash support by the end of 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/petition-asks-adobe-to-open-source-flash-for-the-sake-of-internet-history/
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Petition Asks Adobe to Open-Source Flash for the Sake of Internet History
A petition on GitHub is asking Adobe to release Flash into the hands of the open-source community. Finnish developer Juha Lindstedt started the petition a day after Adobe announced plans to end Flash support by the end of 2020.
Internet's Largest Bitcoin Mixer Shuts Down Realizing Bitcoin Is Not Anonymous
BitMixer, the world's most popular Bitcoin mixing service has announced last weekend it was shutting down operations effective immediately. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/internets-largest-bitcoin-mixer-shuts-down-realizing-bitcoin-is-not-anonymous/
BitMixer, the world's most popular Bitcoin mixing service has announced last weekend it was shutting down operations effective immediately. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/internets-largest-bitcoin-mixer-shuts-down-realizing-bitcoin-is-not-anonymous/
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Internet's Largest Bitcoin Mixer Shuts Down Realizing Bitcoin Is Not Anonymous
BitMixer, the world's most popular Bitcoin mixing service has announced last weekend it was shutting down operations effective immediately.
A Botnet of Rogue Chrome Extensions Assaulted Wix in April 2016
Website-building service Wix.com was the subject of a massive cyber-attack in April 2016 when a botnet of rogue Chrome extensions was creating Wix websites to spread itself to new users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-botnet-of-rogue-chrome-extensions-assaulted-wix-in-april-2016/
Website-building service Wix.com was the subject of a massive cyber-attack in April 2016 when a botnet of rogue Chrome extensions was creating Wix websites to spread itself to new users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-botnet-of-rogue-chrome-extensions-assaulted-wix-in-april-2016/
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A Botnet of Rogue Chrome Extensions Assaulted Wix in April 2016
Website-building service Wix.com was the subject of a massive cyber-attack in April 2016 when a botnet of rogue Chrome extensions was creating Wix websites to spread itself to new users.
DDoS Extortionist Who Posed as Anonymous Hacker Arrested in the US
On Friday, US authorities arrested a man on charges of launching DDoS attacks and making death and bomb threats against several targets including Leagle.com, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Metro News Canada, the official website of the Canadian government, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-extortionist-who-posed-as-anonymous-hacker-arrested-in-the-us/
On Friday, US authorities arrested a man on charges of launching DDoS attacks and making death and bomb threats against several targets including Leagle.com, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Metro News Canada, the official website of the Canadian government, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-extortionist-who-posed-as-anonymous-hacker-arrested-in-the-us/
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DDoS Extortionist Who Posed as Anonymous Hacker Arrested in the US
On Friday, US authorities arrested a man on charges of launching DDoS attacks and making death and bomb threats against several targets including Leagle.com, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Metro News Canada, the official…
BickerBot Dev Claims Cyber-Attack That Affected Over 60,000 Indian Modems
The author of the BrickerBot malware has claimed a cyber-attack that took place in various Indian states and has caused over 60,000 modems and routers to lose Internet connectivity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bickerbot-dev-claims-cyber-attack-that-affected-over-60-000-indian-modems/
The author of the BrickerBot malware has claimed a cyber-attack that took place in various Indian states and has caused over 60,000 modems and routers to lose Internet connectivity. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bickerbot-dev-claims-cyber-attack-that-affected-over-60-000-indian-modems/
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BickerBot Dev Claims Cyber-Attack That Affected Over 60,000 Indian Modems
The author of the BrickerBot malware has claimed a cyber-attack that took place in various Indian states and has caused over 60,000 modems and routers to lose Internet connectivity.
Hackers Leak Data From Mandiant Security Researcher in Operation #LeakTheAnalyst
Earlier today, a hacker group named 31337 Hackers has leaked personal details and files belonging to a security researcher working for Mandiant, FireEye's breach investigation unit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leak-data-from-mandiant-security-researcher-in-operation-leaktheanalyst/
Earlier today, a hacker group named 31337 Hackers has leaked personal details and files belonging to a security researcher working for Mandiant, FireEye's breach investigation unit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leak-data-from-mandiant-security-researcher-in-operation-leaktheanalyst/
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Hackers Leak Data From Mandiant Security Researcher in Operation #LeakTheAnalyst
Earlier today, a hacker group named 31337 Hackers has leaked personal details and files belonging to a security researcher working for Mandiant, FireEye's breach investigation unit.
Crypt GlobeImposter Ransomware Distributed via Blank Slate Malspam
The "Blank Slate" malspam campaign has switched to distributing a GlobeImposter variant that appends the .crypt extension to encrypted files. This downloaded executable is also code signed to make it appear more legitimate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crypt-globeimposter-ransomware-distributed-via-blank-slate-malspam/
The "Blank Slate" malspam campaign has switched to distributing a GlobeImposter variant that appends the .crypt extension to encrypted files. This downloaded executable is also code signed to make it appear more legitimate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crypt-globeimposter-ransomware-distributed-via-blank-slate-malspam/
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Crypt GlobeImposter Ransomware Distributed via Blank Slate Malspam
The "Blank Slate" malspam campaign has switched to distributing a GlobeImposter variant that appends the .crypt extension to encrypted files. This downloaded executable is also code signed to make it appear more legitimate.
Copyfish Chrome Extension Hijacked to Show Adware
On Friday, an unknown hacker hijacked the Copyfish Chrome extension from its original authors and pushed an update that inserted ads in people's web pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/copyfish-chrome-extension-hijacked-to-show-adware/
On Friday, an unknown hacker hijacked the Copyfish Chrome extension from its original authors and pushed an update that inserted ads in people's web pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/copyfish-chrome-extension-hijacked-to-show-adware/
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Copyfish Chrome Extension Hijacked to Show Adware
On Friday, an unknown hacker hijacked the Copyfish Chrome extension from its original authors and pushed an update that inserted ads in people's web pages.
Hackers Breach HBO and Leak Game of Thrones Script
A hacker or group of hackers has breached the servers of HBO and have stolen over 1.5TB of information, some of which they leaked online over the weekend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-hbo-and-leak-game-of-thrones-script/
A hacker or group of hackers has breached the servers of HBO and have stolen over 1.5TB of information, some of which they leaked online over the weekend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-hbo-and-leak-game-of-thrones-script/
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Hackers Breach HBO and Leak Game of Thrones Script
A hacker or group of hackers has breached the servers of HBO and have stolen over 1.5TB of information, some of which they leaked online over the weekend.
Smart Pistol Locking System Foiled by $15 Magnets
A security researcher who goes by the nickname of Plore has bypassed the security locks of the Armatix IP1 smart gun by using only three magnets worth $15. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/smart-pistol-locking-system-foiled-by-15-magnets/
A security researcher who goes by the nickname of Plore has bypassed the security locks of the Armatix IP1 smart gun by using only three magnets worth $15. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/smart-pistol-locking-system-foiled-by-15-magnets/
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Smart Pistol Locking System Foiled by $15 Magnets
A security researcher who goes by the nickname of Plore has bypassed the security locks of the Armatix IP1 smart gun by using only three magnets worth $15.
Security Flaws Found in 2G Modems Used by BMW, Ford, Infiniti, and Nissan Cars
A team of three security researchers has found and disclosed two security flaws in the TCU (telematics control unit) components that ship with various luxury car models. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-flaws-found-in-2g-modems-used-by-bmw-ford-infiniti-and-nissan-cars/
A team of three security researchers has found and disclosed two security flaws in the TCU (telematics control unit) components that ship with various luxury car models. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-flaws-found-in-2g-modems-used-by-bmw-ford-infiniti-and-nissan-cars/
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Security Flaws Found in 2G Modems Used by BMW, Ford, Infiniti, and Nissan Cars
A team of three security researchers has found and disclosed two security flaws in the TCU (telematics control unit) components that ship with various luxury car models.
US Pharma Giant "Not yet Producing Bulk Product" Because of NotPetya Outbreak
US pharmaceutics giant Merck was severely affected by the NotPetya ransomware outbreak that took place at the end of June, and the company is still struggling to restore all systems and resume normal operations, according to an 8-K report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-pharma-giant-not-yet-producing-bulk-product-because-of-notpetya-outbreak/
US pharmaceutics giant Merck was severely affected by the NotPetya ransomware outbreak that took place at the end of June, and the company is still struggling to restore all systems and resume normal operations, according to an 8-K report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-pharma-giant-not-yet-producing-bulk-product-because-of-notpetya-outbreak/
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US Pharma Giant "Not yet Producing Bulk Product" Because of NotPetya Outbreak
US pharmaceutics giant Merck was severely affected by the NotPetya ransomware outbreak that took place at the end of June, and the company is still struggling to restore all systems and resume normal operations, according to an 8-K report filed with the US…
Mozilla Testing File Sharing, Voice Search, and Notes Experimental Features
Mozilla engineers have launched three experimental features today named Send, Voice Fill, and Notes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-testing-file-sharing-voice-search-and-notes-experimental-features/
Mozilla engineers have launched three experimental features today named Send, Voice Fill, and Notes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-testing-file-sharing-voice-search-and-notes-experimental-features/
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Mozilla Testing File Sharing, Voice Search, and Notes Experimental Features
Mozilla engineers have launched three experimental features today named Send, Voice Fill, and Notes.
Ukrainian Firm Facing Legal Action for Damages Caused by NotPetya Ransomware
The Juscutum Attorneys Association, a Ukrainian law firm, is rallying NotPetya victims to join a collective lawsuit against Intellect-Service LLC, the company behind the M.E.Doc accounting software, the point of origin of the NotPetya ransomware outbreak. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukrainian-firm-facing-legal-action-for-damages-caused-by-notpetya-ransomware/
The Juscutum Attorneys Association, a Ukrainian law firm, is rallying NotPetya victims to join a collective lawsuit against Intellect-Service LLC, the company behind the M.E.Doc accounting software, the point of origin of the NotPetya ransomware outbreak. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukrainian-firm-facing-legal-action-for-damages-caused-by-notpetya-ransomware/
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Ukrainian Firm Facing Legal Action for Damages Caused by NotPetya Ransomware
The Juscutum Attorneys Association, a Ukrainian law firm, is rallying NotPetya victims to join a collective lawsuit against Intellect-Service LLC, the company behind the M.E.Doc accounting software, the point of origin of the NotPetya ransomware outbreak.
Symantec Sells SSL Business to DigiCert for $950M in Cash and 30% Shares
In the face of devastating penalties prepared by Google, Symantec announced plans to sell its SSL issuance certificate business to rival company DigiCert. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/symantec-sells-ssl-business-to-digicert-for-950m-in-cash-and-30-percent-shares/
In the face of devastating penalties prepared by Google, Symantec announced plans to sell its SSL issuance certificate business to rival company DigiCert. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/symantec-sells-ssl-business-to-digicert-for-950m-in-cash-and-30-percent-shares/
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Symantec Sells SSL Business to DigiCert for $950M in Cash and 30% Shares
In the face of devastating penalties prepared by Google, Symantec announced plans to sell its SSL issuance certificate business to rival company DigiCert.
Chrome Extension With Over One Million Users Hijacked to Serve Adware
The developer of a very popular Google Chrome extension has regained access over his tool after an unknown hacker had managed to hijack his developer account and push a malicious version that contained adware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-with-over-one-million-users-hijacked-to-serve-adware/
The developer of a very popular Google Chrome extension has regained access over his tool after an unknown hacker had managed to hijack his developer account and push a malicious version that contained adware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-with-over-one-million-users-hijacked-to-serve-adware/
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Chrome Extension With Over One Million Users Hijacked to Serve Adware
The developer of a very popular Google Chrome extension has regained access over his tool after an unknown hacker had managed to hijack his developer account and push a malicious version that contained adware.
Vault 7: CIA Tool Can Shut Down Webcams and Corrupt Video Recordings
WikiLeaks has released today eight manuals from the CIA's Dumbo project, a tool that the Agency uses to disable webcams, microphones, and other surveillance software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-tool-can-shut-down-webcams-and-corrupt-video-recordings/
WikiLeaks has released today eight manuals from the CIA's Dumbo project, a tool that the Agency uses to disable webcams, microphones, and other surveillance software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vault-7-cia-tool-can-shut-down-webcams-and-corrupt-video-recordings/
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Vault 7: CIA Tool Can Shut Down Webcams and Corrupt Video Recordings
WikiLeaks has released today eight manuals from the CIA's Dumbo project, a tool that the Agency uses to disable webcams, microphones, and other surveillance software.
MalwareTech Arrested by the FBI on Charges of Creating Kronos Banking Trojan
MalwareTech — the security researcher who stopped the WannaCry ransomware outbreak — was arrested in Las Vegas on accusations of creating the Kronos banking trojan together with another person. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwaretech-arrested-by-the-fbi-on-charges-of-creating-kronos-banking-trojan/
MalwareTech — the security researcher who stopped the WannaCry ransomware outbreak — was arrested in Las Vegas on accusations of creating the Kronos banking trojan together with another person. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwaretech-arrested-by-the-fbi-on-charges-of-creating-kronos-banking-trojan/
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MalwareTech Arrested by the FBI on Charges of Creating Kronos Banking Trojan
MalwareTech — the security researcher who stopped the WannaCry ransomware outbreak — was arrested in Las Vegas on accusations of creating the Kronos banking trojan together with another person.
Interpol and Security Firm Dox Pro-ISIS Hacktivists
In cooperation with Interpol, Group-IB, a Moscow-based cyber-security firm, has tracked down and revealed the real-world identities of five members of the United Islamic Cyber Force (UICF). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interpol-and-security-firm-dox-pro-isis-hacktivists/
In cooperation with Interpol, Group-IB, a Moscow-based cyber-security firm, has tracked down and revealed the real-world identities of five members of the United Islamic Cyber Force (UICF). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interpol-and-security-firm-dox-pro-isis-hacktivists/
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Interpol and Security Firm Dox Pro-ISIS Hacktivists
In cooperation with Interpol, Group-IB, a Moscow-based cyber-security firm, has tracked down and revealed the real-world identities of five members of the United Islamic Cyber Force (UICF).