SyncCrypt Ransomware Hides Inside JPG Files, Appends .KK Extension
A new ransomware called SyncCrypt was discovered that is being distributed by spam attachments pretending to be court orders. This ransomware uses a interesting approach of embedding a zip file in a jpg image in order to avoid detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synccrypt-ransomware-hides-inside-jpg-files-appends-kk-extension/
A new ransomware called SyncCrypt was discovered that is being distributed by spam attachments pretending to be court orders. This ransomware uses a interesting approach of embedding a zip file in a jpg image in order to avoid detection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synccrypt-ransomware-hides-inside-jpg-files-appends-kk-extension/
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SyncCrypt Ransomware Hides Inside JPG Files, Appends .KK Extension
A new ransomware called SyncCrypt was discovered that is being distributed by spam attachments pretending to be court orders. This ransomware uses a interesting approach of embedding a zip file in a jpg image in order to avoid detection.
Locky Ransomware switches to the Lukitus extension for Encrypted Files
Today a new Locky Ransomware variant was discovered that switches to the .lukitus extension for encrypted files. It is not currently known how this variant is being distributed, but as the ransomware is being downloaded from a remote site it is most likely malspam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/locky-ransomware-switches-to-the-lukitus-extension-for-encrypted-files/
Today a new Locky Ransomware variant was discovered that switches to the .lukitus extension for encrypted files. It is not currently known how this variant is being distributed, but as the ransomware is being downloaded from a remote site it is most likely malspam. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/locky-ransomware-switches-to-the-lukitus-extension-for-encrypted-files/
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Locky Ransomware switches to the Lukitus extension for Encrypted Files
Today a new Locky Ransomware variant was discovered that switches to the .lukitus extension for encrypted files. It is not currently known how this variant is being distributed, but as the ransomware is being downloaded from a remote site it is most likely…
North Korean Cyberspies Target US Defense Contractors Following Nuclear Threats
The North Korean cyber-espionage group known as the Lazarus Group has been busy hacking US defense contractors, according to a report published on Monday by security research firm Palo Alto Networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-cyberspies-target-us-defense-contractors-following-nuclear-threats/
The North Korean cyber-espionage group known as the Lazarus Group has been busy hacking US defense contractors, according to a report published on Monday by security research firm Palo Alto Networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-cyberspies-target-us-defense-contractors-following-nuclear-threats/
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North Korean Cyberspies Target US Defense Contractors Following Nuclear Threats
The North Korean cyber-espionage group known as the Lazarus Group has been busy hacking US defense contractors, according to a report published on Monday by security research firm Palo Alto Networks.
Unpatchable Flaw Affects Most of Today's Modern Cars
A flaw buried deep in the hearts of all modern cars allows an attacker with local or even remote access to a vehicle to shut down various components, including safety systems such as airbags, brakes, parking sensors, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatchable-flaw-affects-most-of-todays-modern-cars/
A flaw buried deep in the hearts of all modern cars allows an attacker with local or even remote access to a vehicle to shut down various components, including safety systems such as airbags, brakes, parking sensors, and others. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatchable-flaw-affects-most-of-todays-modern-cars/
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Unpatchable Flaw Affects Most of Today's Modern Cars
A flaw buried deep in the hearts of all modern cars allows an attacker with local or even remote access to a vehicle to shut down various components, including safety systems such as airbags, brakes, parking sensors, and others.
RCE Vulnerability Affecting Older Versions of Chrome Will Remain Unpatched
A remote code execution vulnerability affects older versions of the Google Chrome browser, all except the current version — Chrome 60. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rce-vulnerability-affecting-older-versions-of-chrome-will-remain-unpatched/
A remote code execution vulnerability affects older versions of the Google Chrome browser, all except the current version — Chrome 60. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rce-vulnerability-affecting-older-versions-of-chrome-will-remain-unpatched/
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RCE Vulnerability Affecting Older Versions of Chrome Will Remain Unpatched
A remote code execution vulnerability affects older versions of the Google Chrome browser, all except the current version — Chrome 60.
Auto-Clicking Android Adware Found in 340 Apps on the Google Play Store
The developer(s) of an Android adware family named GhostClicker has managed to sneak his malware on the official Google Play Store on several occasions, hiding it in as much as 340 mundane Android apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/auto-clicking-android-adware-found-in-340-apps-on-the-google-play-store/
The developer(s) of an Android adware family named GhostClicker has managed to sneak his malware on the official Google Play Store on several occasions, hiding it in as much as 340 mundane Android apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/auto-clicking-android-adware-found-in-340-apps-on-the-google-play-store/
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Auto-Clicking Android Adware Found in 340 Apps on the Google Play Store
The developer(s) of an Android adware family named GhostClicker has managed to sneak his malware on the official Google Play Store on several occasions, hiding it in as much as 340 mundane Android apps.
Banking Trojans Set Their Sights on Taxi and Ride-Hailing Apps
It was to be expected that Android banking trojan operators would eventually set their sights on ride-hailing applications, considering that these apps work with a user's financial data on a daily basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojans-set-their-sights-on-taxi-and-ride-hailing-apps/
It was to be expected that Android banking trojan operators would eventually set their sights on ride-hailing applications, considering that these apps work with a user's financial data on a daily basis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojans-set-their-sights-on-taxi-and-ride-hailing-apps/
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Banking Trojans Set Their Sights on Taxi and Ride-Hailing Apps
It was to be expected that Android banking trojan operators would eventually set their sights on ride-hailing applications, considering that these apps work with a user's financial data on a daily basis.
Ransomware Was the Most Prevalent Malware Payload Delivered via Email in Q2 2017
Malware activity has ramped up in the second quarter of 2017, according to reports from cyber-security firms Cyren, Check Point, Kaspersky Lab, Proofpoint, and Symantec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-was-the-most-prevalent-malware-payload-delivered-via-email-in-q2-2017/
Malware activity has ramped up in the second quarter of 2017, according to reports from cyber-security firms Cyren, Check Point, Kaspersky Lab, Proofpoint, and Symantec. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-was-the-most-prevalent-malware-payload-delivered-via-email-in-q2-2017/
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Ransomware Was the Most Prevalent Malware Payload Delivered via Email in Q2 2017
Malware activity has ramped up in the second quarter of 2017, according to reports from cyber-security firms Cyren, Check Point, Kaspersky Lab, Proofpoint, and Symantec.
Computers, Smartphones Can Be Used as a Sonar-Like Tracking System
New research published this week by researchers from the University of Washington shows how an attacker could track a user's movements using speakers and microphones that come with computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/computers-smartphones-can-be-used-as-a-sonar-like-tracking-system/
New research published this week by researchers from the University of Washington shows how an attacker could track a user's movements using speakers and microphones that come with computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/computers-smartphones-can-be-used-as-a-sonar-like-tracking-system/
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Computers, Smartphones Can Be Used as a Sonar-Like Tracking System
New research published this week by researchers from the University of Washington shows how an attacker could track a user's movements using speakers and microphones that come with computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices.
Ransomware Hits LG Self-Service Kiosks Across South Korea, Possibly WannaCry
Representatives for LG South Korea said on Wednesday that a mysterious ransomware strain has infected self-servicing kiosks at various service centers across the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-hits-lg-self-service-kiosks-across-south-korea-possibly-wannacry/
Representatives for LG South Korea said on Wednesday that a mysterious ransomware strain has infected self-servicing kiosks at various service centers across the country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-hits-lg-self-service-kiosks-across-south-korea-possibly-wannacry/
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Ransomware Hits LG Self-Service Kiosks Across South Korea, Possibly WannaCry
Representatives for LG South Korea said on Wednesday that a mysterious ransomware strain has infected self-servicing kiosks at various service centers across the country.
Hacker Releases Decryption Key for Apple's Secure Enclave Firmware
A hacker who goes online only by the pseudonym of Xerub has released the decryption key for Apple's Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) firmware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-releases-decryption-key-for-apples-secure-enclave-firmware/
A hacker who goes online only by the pseudonym of Xerub has released the decryption key for Apple's Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) firmware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-releases-decryption-key-for-apples-secure-enclave-firmware/
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Hacker Releases Decryption Key for Apple's Secure Enclave Firmware
A hacker who goes online only by the pseudonym of Xerub has released the decryption key for Apple's Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) firmware.
New ERROR CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released
Today, BleepingComputer discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that is appending the .ERROR extension to encrypted file names. This article will provide a brief summary of what has changed in this new variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-error-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
Today, BleepingComputer discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware that is appending the .ERROR extension to encrypted file names. This article will provide a brief summary of what has changed in this new variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-error-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
Tsunami of DDoS-for-Hire Platforms Coming From the East
Over the past six months, a large number of DDoS-for-hire platforms — also known as DDoS booters or DDoS stressors — have appeared in China, all sporting the same interface, and seeming to be based on the same source code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tsunami-of-ddos-for-hire-platforms-coming-from-the-east/
Over the past six months, a large number of DDoS-for-hire platforms — also known as DDoS booters or DDoS stressors — have appeared in China, all sporting the same interface, and seeming to be based on the same source code. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tsunami-of-ddos-for-hire-platforms-coming-from-the-east/
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Tsunami of DDoS-for-Hire Platforms Coming From the East
Over the past six months, a large number of DDoS-for-hire platforms — also known as DDoS booters or DDoS stressors — have appeared in China, all sporting the same interface, and seeming to be based on the same source code.
The Week in Ransomware - August 18th 2017 - SyncCrypt, GlobeImposter, & Locky
While the week was dominated by small little ransomware creations, we did have some interesting news. First, we have had a resurgence of Locky variants, then a constant stream of GlobeImposter variants variants, and finally the SynCrypt ransomware that utilizes an interesting distribution method. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-18th-2017-synccrypt-globeimposter-and-locky/
While the week was dominated by small little ransomware creations, we did have some interesting news. First, we have had a resurgence of Locky variants, then a constant stream of GlobeImposter variants variants, and finally the SynCrypt ransomware that utilizes an interesting distribution method. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-18th-2017-synccrypt-globeimposter-and-locky/
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The Week in Ransomware - August 18th 2017 - SyncCrypt, GlobeImposter, & Locky
While the week was dominated by small little ransomware creations, we did have some interesting news. First, we have had a resurgence of Locky variants, then a constant stream of GlobeImposter variants variants, and finally the SynCrypt ransomware that utilizes…
Secret Chips Can Be Hidden in Replacement Parts to Spy and Take Over Smartphones
At a recently concluded security conference, experts from an Israeli university have presented new research that describes a possible attack scenario which leverages replacement parts to carry out attacks on smartphones and other smart devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/secret-chips-can-be-hidden-in-replacement-parts-to-spy-and-take-over-smartphones/
At a recently concluded security conference, experts from an Israeli university have presented new research that describes a possible attack scenario which leverages replacement parts to carry out attacks on smartphones and other smart devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/secret-chips-can-be-hidden-in-replacement-parts-to-spy-and-take-over-smartphones/
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Secret Chips Can Be Hidden in Replacement Parts to Spy and Take Over Smartphones
At a recently concluded security conference, experts from an Israeli university have presented new research that describes a possible attack scenario which leverages replacement parts to carry out attacks on smartphones and other smart devices.
Researchers Win $100,000 for New Spear-Phishing Detection Method
Facebook has awarded this year's Internet Defense Prize worth $100,000 to a team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, who came up with a new method of detecting spear-phishing attacks in closely monitored enterprise networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-win-100-000-for-new-spear-phishing-detection-method/
Facebook has awarded this year's Internet Defense Prize worth $100,000 to a team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, who came up with a new method of detecting spear-phishing attacks in closely monitored enterprise networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-win-100-000-for-new-spear-phishing-detection-method/
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Researchers Win $100,000 for New Spear-Phishing Detection Method
Facebook has awarded this year's Internet Defense Prize worth $100,000 to a team of researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, who came up with a new method of detecting spear-phishing attacks in closely monitored enterprise networks.
Google Algorithm Removes Watermarks From Stock Photos
Four Google researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the way stock photography websites apply watermarks on their image portfolios. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-algorithm-removes-watermarks-from-stock-photos/
Four Google researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the way stock photography websites apply watermarks on their image portfolios. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/google-algorithm-removes-watermarks-from-stock-photos/
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Google Algorithm Removes Watermarks From Stock Photos
Four Google researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the way stock photography websites apply watermarks on their image portfolios.
Couple Accused of Using Lowes Website Flaw to Steal Expensive Goods
A couple from the Brick Township in New Jersey stands accused of using a flaw in the Lowes online portal to receive goods for free at their home. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/couple-accused-of-using-lowes-website-flaw-to-steal-expensive-goods/
A couple from the Brick Township in New Jersey stands accused of using a flaw in the Lowes online portal to receive goods for free at their home. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/couple-accused-of-using-lowes-website-flaw-to-steal-expensive-goods/
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Couple Accused of Using Lowes Website Flaw to Steal Expensive Goods
A couple from the Brick Township in New Jersey stands accused of using a flaw in the Lowes online portal to receive goods for free at their home.
Oracle Wants to Give Java EE to the Open-Source Community
Oracle said this week it plans to transfer management of the Java EE project to an open-source foundation, such as Apache or Eclipse. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/oracle-wants-to-give-java-ee-to-the-open-source-community/
Oracle said this week it plans to transfer management of the Java EE project to an open-source foundation, such as Apache or Eclipse. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/oracle-wants-to-give-java-ee-to-the-open-source-community/
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Oracle Wants to Give Java EE to the Open-Source Community
Oracle said this week it plans to transfer management of the Java EE project to an open-source foundation, such as Apache or Eclipse.
Chrome Adds Warning for When Extensions Take Over Your Internet Connection
Google engineers have added two neat features to the Chrome browser that will alert users of extensions that hijack proxy settings or the new tab page. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-adds-warning-for-when-extensions-take-over-your-internet-connection/
Google engineers have added two neat features to the Chrome browser that will alert users of extensions that hijack proxy settings or the new tab page. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chrome-adds-warning-for-when-extensions-take-over-your-internet-connection/
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Chrome Adds Warning for When Extensions Take Over Your Internet Connection
Google engineers have added two neat features to the Chrome browser that will alert users of extensions that hijack proxy settings or the new tab page.