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).
Cerber Ransomware Can Now Steal Browser Passwords, Bitcoin Wallet Data
The Cerber ransomware has received an update that allows it to collect and steal data from a victim's computer, similar to an infostealer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cerber-ransomware-can-now-steal-browser-passwords-bitcoin-wallet-data/
The Cerber ransomware has received an update that allows it to collect and steal data from a victim's computer, similar to an infostealer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cerber-ransomware-can-now-steal-browser-passwords-bitcoin-wallet-data/
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Cerber Ransomware Can Now Steal Browser Passwords, Bitcoin Wallet Data
The Cerber ransomware has received an update that allows it to collect and steal data from a victim's computer, similar to an infostealer.
New Google Algorithm Downranks Android Apps That Crash Your Phone
Google announced yesterday a new Play Store search and ranking algorithm that takes into account an Android application's performance metrics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/new-google-algorithm-downranks-android-apps-that-crash-your-phone/
Google announced yesterday a new Play Store search and ranking algorithm that takes into account an Android application's performance metrics. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/new-google-algorithm-downranks-android-apps-that-crash-your-phone/
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New Google Algorithm Downranks Android Apps That Crash Your Phone
Google announced yesterday a new Play Store search and ranking algorithm that takes into account an Android application's performance metrics.
JavaScript Packages Caught Stealing Environment Variables
On August 1, npm Inc. — the company that runs the biggest JavaScript package repository — removed 38 JavaScript npm packages that were caught stealing environment variables from infected projects. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/javascript-packages-caught-stealing-environment-variables/
On August 1, npm Inc. — the company that runs the biggest JavaScript package repository — removed 38 JavaScript npm packages that were caught stealing environment variables from infected projects. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/javascript-packages-caught-stealing-environment-variables/
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JavaScript Packages Caught Stealing Environment Variables
On August 1, npm Inc. — the company that runs the biggest JavaScript package repository — removed 38 JavaScript npm packages that were caught stealing environment variables from infected projects.
Microsoft Will Not Patch SMBLoris Vulnerability
Microsoft has declined to patch a vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) file sharing protocol that affects all versions of the Windows operating system released in the past two decades, since Windows 2000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-will-not-patch-smbloris-vulnerability/
Microsoft has declined to patch a vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) file sharing protocol that affects all versions of the Windows operating system released in the past two decades, since Windows 2000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-will-not-patch-smbloris-vulnerability/
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Microsoft Will Not Patch SMBLoris Vulnerability
Microsoft has declined to patch a vulnerability in the Server Message Block (SMB) file sharing protocol that affects all versions of the Windows operating system released in the past two decades, since Windows 2000.
Hackers Leak Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 Online
Earlier today, the hackers who announced they breached HBO over the weekend leaked the fourth episode of Game of Thrones season 7 on platforms such as Vidme and Google Drive. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leak-game-of-thrones-season-7-episode-4-online/
Earlier today, the hackers who announced they breached HBO over the weekend leaked the fourth episode of Game of Thrones season 7 on platforms such as Vidme and Google Drive. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leak-game-of-thrones-season-7-episode-4-online/
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Hackers Leak Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 Online
Earlier today, the hackers who announced they breached HBO over the weekend leaked the fourth episode of Game of Thrones season 7 on platforms such as Vidme and Google Drive.
The Week in Ransomware - August 4th 2017 - GlobeImposter, NotPetya, and More
It has been a week heavily dominated by GlobeImposter variants being released here and there and smaller ransomware variants with little or no distribution. We also saw news about companies still being affected by the NotPetya attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-4th-2017-globeimposter-notpetya-and-more/
It has been a week heavily dominated by GlobeImposter variants being released here and there and smaller ransomware variants with little or no distribution. We also saw news about companies still being affected by the NotPetya attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-4th-2017-globeimposter-notpetya-and-more/
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The Week in Ransomware - August 4th 2017 - GlobeImposter, NotPetya, and More
It has been a week heavily dominated by GlobeImposter variants being released here and there and smaller ransomware variants with little or no distribution. We also saw news about companies still being affected by the NotPetya attack.
MalwareTech Pleads Not Guilty to Creating Kronos Trojan, To Be Released on Bail
Marcus Hutchins, the security researcher known as MalwareTech, has pleaded not guilty to today in a Las Vegas court to charges of creating and updating the Kronos banking trojan, according to his lawyer Adrian Marie Lobo. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwaretech-pleads-not-guilty-to-creating-kronos-trojan-to-be-released-on-bail/
Marcus Hutchins, the security researcher known as MalwareTech, has pleaded not guilty to today in a Las Vegas court to charges of creating and updating the Kronos banking trojan, according to his lawyer Adrian Marie Lobo. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwaretech-pleads-not-guilty-to-creating-kronos-trojan-to-be-released-on-bail/
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MalwareTech Pleads Not Guilty to Creating Kronos Trojan, To Be Released on Bail
Marcus Hutchins, the security researcher known as MalwareTech, has pleaded not guilty to today in a Las Vegas court to charges of creating and updating the Kronos banking trojan, according to his lawyer Adrian Marie Lobo.
Companies Can't Use Keyloggers to Spy on Employees, Says German Court
The German Federal Labour Court has ruled that companies can't install keyloggers to monitor employees because such an action violates personal privacy rights. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/companies-cant-use-keyloggers-to-spy-on-employees-says-german-court/
The German Federal Labour Court has ruled that companies can't install keyloggers to monitor employees because such an action violates personal privacy rights. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/companies-cant-use-keyloggers-to-spy-on-employees-says-german-court/
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Companies Can't Use Keyloggers to Spy on Employees, Says German Court
The German Federal Labour Court has ruled that companies can't install keyloggers to monitor employees because such an action violates personal privacy rights.
Disney Sued for Tracking Children Without Permission via Mobile Games
A disgruntled parent has filed a lawsuit against Disney and three software developers for collecting personal information about her kid via the company's mobile games. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/disney-sued-for-tracking-children-without-permission-via-mobile-games/
A disgruntled parent has filed a lawsuit against Disney and three software developers for collecting personal information about her kid via the company's mobile games. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/disney-sued-for-tracking-children-without-permission-via-mobile-games/
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Disney Sued for Tracking Children Without Permission via Mobile Games
A disgruntled parent has filed a lawsuit against Disney and three software developers for collecting personal information about her kid via the company's mobile games.
Researchers Put Windows Defender in a Sandbox to Show Microsoft How It's Done
Software experts from Trail of Bits — a well-known security R&D company — have sandboxed Windows Defender, the default antivirus solution that ships with recent Windows editions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-put-windows-defender-in-a-sandbox-to-show-microsoft-how-its-done/
Software experts from Trail of Bits — a well-known security R&D company — have sandboxed Windows Defender, the default antivirus solution that ships with recent Windows editions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-put-windows-defender-in-a-sandbox-to-show-microsoft-how-its-done/
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Researchers Put Windows Defender in a Sandbox to Show Microsoft How It's Done
Software experts from Trail of Bits — a well-known security R&D company — have sandboxed Windows Defender, the default antivirus solution that ships with recent Windows editions.
New Version of Dangerous Android Malware Sold on Russian Hacking Forum
A new version of the Svpeng Android banking trojan has started making victims during the past month, and at the origin of this sudden surge in activity is a criminal selling a new and improved version of Svpeng on a Russian underground hacking forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-version-of-dangerous-android-malware-sold-on-russian-hacking-forum/
A new version of the Svpeng Android banking trojan has started making victims during the past month, and at the origin of this sudden surge in activity is a criminal selling a new and improved version of Svpeng on a Russian underground hacking forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-version-of-dangerous-android-malware-sold-on-russian-hacking-forum/
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New Version of Dangerous Android Malware Sold on Russian Hacking Forum
A new version of the Svpeng Android banking trojan has started making victims during the past month, and at the origin of this sudden surge in activity is a criminal selling a new and improved version of Svpeng on a Russian underground hacking forum.
Cyber-Attack on Solar Panels Could Shut Down Power Grids via Domino Effect
New research released on Friday, August 4, reveals the existence of multiple vulnerabilities in the products of the leading provider of photovoltaic panels, which if exploited in mass by a determined attacker could lead to a shutdown of one or more countries' power grids because of a domino effect. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-attack-on-solar-panels-could-shut-down-power-grids-via-domino-effect/
New research released on Friday, August 4, reveals the existence of multiple vulnerabilities in the products of the leading provider of photovoltaic panels, which if exploited in mass by a determined attacker could lead to a shutdown of one or more countries' power grids because of a domino effect. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyber-attack-on-solar-panels-could-shut-down-power-grids-via-domino-effect/
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Cyber-Attack on Solar Panels Could Shut Down Power Grids via Domino Effect
New research released on Friday, August 4, reveals the existence of multiple vulnerabilities in the products of the leading provider of photovoltaic panels, which if exploited in mass by a determined attacker could lead to a shutdown of one or more countries'…
You Can Trick Self-Driving Cars by Defacing Street Signs
A team of eight researchers has discovered that by altering street signs, an adversary could confuse self-driving cars and cause their machine-learning systems to misclassify signs and take wrong decisions, potentially putting the lives of passengers in danger. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/you-can-trick-self-driving-cars-by-defacing-street-signs/
A team of eight researchers has discovered that by altering street signs, an adversary could confuse self-driving cars and cause their machine-learning systems to misclassify signs and take wrong decisions, potentially putting the lives of passengers in danger. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/you-can-trick-self-driving-cars-by-defacing-street-signs/
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You Can Trick Self-Driving Cars by Defacing Street Signs
A team of eight researchers has discovered that by altering street signs, an adversary could confuse self-driving cars and cause their machine-learning systems to misclassify signs and take wrong decisions, potentially putting the lives of passengers in danger.
Severe Deserialization Issues Also Affect .NET, Not Just Java
The .NET ecosystem is affected by a similar flaw that has wreaked havoc among Java apps and developers in 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/severe-deserialization-issues-also-affect-net-not-just-java/
The .NET ecosystem is affected by a similar flaw that has wreaked havoc among Java apps and developers in 2016. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/severe-deserialization-issues-also-affect-net-not-just-java/
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Severe Deserialization Issues Also Affect .NET, Not Just Java
The .NET ecosystem is affected by a similar flaw that has wreaked havoc among Java apps and developers in 2016.
Chrome Extension Developers Under a Barrage of Phishing Attacks
Google's security team has sent out warnings via email to Chrome extension developers after many of them have been the targets of phishing attacks, some of which have been successful and resulted in crooks taking over extensions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-developers-under-a-barrage-of-phishing-attacks/
Google's security team has sent out warnings via email to Chrome extension developers after many of them have been the targets of phishing attacks, some of which have been successful and resulted in crooks taking over extensions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-extension-developers-under-a-barrage-of-phishing-attacks/
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Chrome Extension Developers Under a Barrage of Phishing Attacks
Google's security team has sent out warnings via email to Chrome extension developers after many of them have been the targets of phishing attacks, some of which have been successful and resulted in crooks taking over extensions.
Cisco Admits to Losing Customer Data in Cloud Service Configuration Snafu
On Friday, last week, Cisco admitted that an engineering gaffe caused the company to lose customer data uploaded before a certain configuration was applied to one of its cloud services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cisco-admits-to-losing-customer-data-in-cloud-service-configuration-snafu/
On Friday, last week, Cisco admitted that an engineering gaffe caused the company to lose customer data uploaded before a certain configuration was applied to one of its cloud services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cisco-admits-to-losing-customer-data-in-cloud-service-configuration-snafu/
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Cisco Admits to Losing Customer Data in Cloud Service Configuration Snafu
On Friday, last week, Cisco admitted that an engineering gaffe caused the company to lose customer data uploaded before a certain configuration was applied to one of its cloud services.