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Adobe releases updates that resolve 84 Security Vulnerabilities
Today, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat and Reader, and Creative Cloud Desktop. When you combine the vulnerabilities patched for the three products, there are 84 exploits fixed, with many of them being labeled as Critical, because they allow code execution. [...]
Adobe releases updates that resolve 84 Security Vulnerabilities
Today, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat and Reader, and Creative Cloud Desktop. When you combine the vulnerabilities patched for the three products, there are 84 exploits fixed, with many of them being labeled as Critical, because they allow code execution. [...]
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Adobe releases updates that resolve 84 Security Vulnerabilities
Today, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat and Reader, and Creative Cloud Desktop. When you combine the vulnerabilities patched for the three products, there are 84 exploits fixed, with many of them being labeled as Critical…
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14946 include the Turn Wi-Fi back on Setting
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14946 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build brings you the ability to customize the touchpad gestures and updated WiFi settings that alllow you to turn WiFi back on after a certain amount of time after you disable it. [...]
Windows 10 Insider Build 14946 include the Turn Wi-Fi back on Setting
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14946 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build brings you the ability to customize the touchpad gestures and updated WiFi settings that alllow you to turn WiFi back on after a certain amount of time after you disable it. [...]
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14946 include the Turn Wi-Fi back on Setting
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14946 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build brings you the ability to customize the touchpad gestures and updated WiFi settings that alllow you to turn WiFi back on after a certain…
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EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware continuously monitors for new Files to Encrypt
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders on a victim's computer. [...]
EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware continuously monitors for new Files to Encrypt
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders on a victim's computer. [...]
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EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware continuously monitors for new Files to Encrypt
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders…
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EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware targets Executable Files
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders on a victim's computer. [...]
EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware targets Executable Files
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders on a victim's computer. [...]
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EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware targets Executable Files
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders…
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The Week in Ransomware - October 14 2016 - Exotic, LockyDump, Comrade, and More!
Lots of new in development and smaller ransomware variants released this week. The biggest ransomware news this week is the release of a decryptor for version 2 of the DXXD Ransomware and the release of LockyDump. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - October 14 2016 - Exotic, LockyDump, Comrade, and More!
Lots of new in development and smaller ransomware variants released this week. The biggest ransomware news this week is the release of a decryptor for version 2 of the DXXD Ransomware and the release of LockyDump. [...]
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The Week in Ransomware - October 14 2016 - Exotic, LockyDump, Comrade, and More!
Lots of new in development and smaller ransomware variants released this week. The biggest ransomware news this week is the release of a decryptor for version 2 of the DXXD Ransomware and the release of LockyDump.
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Apple releases iOS 10.0.3 to fix Cellular Issues on the iPhone 7
Apple has released the iOS 10.0.3 update, which fixes reported cellular problems. According to Apple, this update fixes an issue where some users could temporarily lose cellular connectivity. [...]
Apple releases iOS 10.0.3 to fix Cellular Issues on the iPhone 7
Apple has released the iOS 10.0.3 update, which fixes reported cellular problems. According to Apple, this update fixes an issue where some users could temporarily lose cellular connectivity. [...]
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Apple releases iOS 10.0.3 to fix Cellular Issues on the iPhone 7
Apple has released the iOS 10.0.3 update, which fixes reported cellular problems. According to Apple, this update fixes an issue where some users could temporarily lose cellular connectivity.
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Oracle's October Critical Patch Update fixes 253 Vulnerabilities
Today, Oracle released their October Critical Patch Update, or CPU, that resolves 253 vulnerabilities across all of their products. All of these vulnerabilities are rated as critical as they allow remote code execution in some form. As remote code execution allows attackers to remotely execute commands on an affected computer, [...]
Oracle's October Critical Patch Update fixes 253 Vulnerabilities
Today, Oracle released their October Critical Patch Update, or CPU, that resolves 253 vulnerabilities across all of their products. All of these vulnerabilities are rated as critical as they allow remote code execution in some form. As remote code execution allows attackers to remotely execute commands on an affected computer, [...]
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Oracle's October Critical Patch Update fixes 253 Vulnerabilities
Today, Oracle released their October Critical Patch Update, or CPU, that resolves 253 vulnerabilities across all of their products. All of these vulnerabilities are rated as critical as they allow remote code execution in some form. As remote code execution…
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In-Development Ransomware Encrypts while Pretending to be a Click Me Game
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn discovered an in-development ransomware disguised as a click me game. When executed the ransomware will display a Click Me button that a user chases around the screen with their mouse while trying to click it. In the background, though, the ransomware will silently encrypt files in the background. [...]
In-Development Ransomware Encrypts while Pretending to be a Click Me Game
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn discovered an in-development ransomware disguised as a click me game. When executed the ransomware will display a Click Me button that a user chases around the screen with their mouse while trying to click it. In the background, though, the ransomware will silently encrypt files in the background. [...]
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In-Development Ransomware Encrypts while Pretending to be a Click Me Game
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn discovered an in-development ransomware disguised as a click me game. When executed the ransomware will display a Click Me button that a user chases around the screen with their mouse while trying to click it. In the background…
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 lets you launch Window Execs from Bash
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 for PC and Mobile to the fast ring. This release brings improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, Ink, and the camera interface. The most notable changes are in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), which now allows you to launch Windows executables from the bash prompt. [...]
Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 lets you launch Window Execs from Bash
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 for PC and Mobile to the fast ring. This release brings improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, Ink, and the camera interface. The most notable changes are in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), which now allows you to launch Windows executables from the bash prompt. [...]
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 lets you launch Window Execs from Bash
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 for PC and Mobile to the fast ring. This release brings improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, Ink, and the camera interface. The most notable changes are in the Windows Subsystem for Linux…
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Testing MBRFilter against Ransomware that modify the Master Boot Record
Cisco Talos has released a Windows disk filter driver called MBRFilter that listens for programs trying to modify the Master Boot Record and blocks them. This effectively blocks these types of ransomware from being installed and encrypting the MBR. [...]
Testing MBRFilter against Ransomware that modify the Master Boot Record
Cisco Talos has released a Windows disk filter driver called MBRFilter that listens for programs trying to modify the Master Boot Record and blocks them. This effectively blocks these types of ransomware from being installed and encrypting the MBR. [...]
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Testing MBRFilter against Ransomware that modify the Master Boot Record
Cisco Talos has released a Windows disk filter driver called MBRFilter that listens for programs trying to modify the Master Boot Record and blocks them. This effectively blocks these types of ransomware from being installed and encrypting the MBR.
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The Week in Ransomware - October 21 2016 - MBRFilter, Click me Games, and More
Lots of smaller ransomware infections released with no big updates from the larger players. Of particular note is a new program by the Cisco Talos Group that prevents the Master Boot Record from being modified by ransomware. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - October 21 2016 - MBRFilter, Click me Games, and More
Lots of smaller ransomware infections released with no big updates from the larger players. Of particular note is a new program by the Cisco Talos Group that prevents the Master Boot Record from being modified by ransomware. [...]
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The Week in Ransomware - October 21 2016 - MBRFilter, Click me Games, and More
Lots of smaller ransomware infections released with no big updates from the larger players. Of particular note is a new program by the Cisco Talos Group that prevents the Master Boot Record from being modified by ransomware.
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CIA Election AntiCheat Control malware preys on the fear of Voter Fraud
Criminals love to to prey on people based on current news topics and there are few topics right now that are bigger than the 2016 United States presidential election. This can be seen in a new malware called CIA Election AntiCheat Control - 2016. that tries to scam people to send $50 or their vote won't count. [...]
CIA Election AntiCheat Control malware preys on the fear of Voter Fraud
Criminals love to to prey on people based on current news topics and there are few topics right now that are bigger than the 2016 United States presidential election. This can be seen in a new malware called CIA Election AntiCheat Control - 2016. that tries to scam people to send $50 or their vote won't count. [...]
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CIA Election AntiCheat Control malware preys on the fear of Voter Fraud
Criminals love to to prey on people based on current news topics and there are few topics right now that are bigger than the 2016 United States presidential election. This can be seen in a new malware called CIA Election AntiCheat Control - 2016. that tries…
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Locky Ransomware's new Extension shows that you can't Polish a Turd
To further show how ransomware is such a pile of crap, a new version of Locky has been released that appends the .shit extension on encrypted files. Like previous variants, this ransomware is installed using a DLL that is executed by Rundll32.exe. Once executed, it will encrypt targeted file types and append the .shit extension to th [...]
Locky Ransomware's new Extension shows that you can't Polish a Turd
To further show how ransomware is such a pile of crap, a new version of Locky has been released that appends the .shit extension on encrypted files. Like previous variants, this ransomware is installed using a DLL that is executed by Rundll32.exe. Once executed, it will encrypt targeted file types and append the .shit extension to th [...]
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Locky Ransomware's new Extension shows that you can't Polish a Turd
To further show how ransomware is such a pile of crap, a new version of Locky has been released that appends the .shit extension on encrypted files. Like previous variants, this ransomware is installed using a DLL that is executed by Rundll32.exe. Once executed…
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Locky Ransomware's new .SHIT Extension shows that you can't Polish a Turd
To further show how ransomware is such a pile of crap, a new version of Locky has been released that appends the .shit extension on encrypted files. Like previous variants, this ransomware is installed using a DLL that is executed by Rundll32.exe. Once executed, it will encrypt targeted file types and append the .shit extension to th [...]
Locky Ransomware's new .SHIT Extension shows that you can't Polish a Turd
To further show how ransomware is such a pile of crap, a new version of Locky has been released that appends the .shit extension on encrypted files. Like previous variants, this ransomware is installed using a DLL that is executed by Rundll32.exe. Once executed, it will encrypt targeted file types and append the .shit extension to th [...]
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Locky Ransomware's new .SHIT Extension shows that you can't Polish a Turd
To further show how ransomware is such a pile of crap, a new version of Locky has been released that appends the .shit extension on encrypted files. Like previous variants, this ransomware is installed using a DLL that is executed by Rundll32.exe. Once executed…
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Locky Ransomware switches to THOR Extension after being a Bad Malware
New variants of Locky are being released at a rapid rate lately. Yesterday, we had a new variant that appends the .SH*T extension to encrypted files and a new one was released that now uses the .THOR extension. This version is currently being distributed via SPAM and further details can be found in the article. [...]
Locky Ransomware switches to THOR Extension after being a Bad Malware
New variants of Locky are being released at a rapid rate lately. Yesterday, we had a new variant that appends the .SH*T extension to encrypted files and a new one was released that now uses the .THOR extension. This version is currently being distributed via SPAM and further details can be found in the article. [...]
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Locky Ransomware switches to THOR Extension after being a Bad Malware
New variants of Locky are being released at a rapid rate lately. Yesterday, we had a new variant that appends the .SH*T extension to encrypted files and a new one was released that now uses the .THOR extension. This version is currently being distributed…
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14955 lets you launch Window Execs from Bash
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14955 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. Nothing very exciting is being released with this build unless you really like the Outlook Mail, Calendar, and Narrator. Otherwise, look at this release as a bug fix for the most part. [...]
Windows 10 Insider Build 14955 lets you launch Window Execs from Bash
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14955 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. Nothing very exciting is being released with this build unless you really like the Outlook Mail, Calendar, and Narrator. Otherwise, look at this release as a bug fix for the most part. [...]
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14955 lets you launch Window Execs from Bash
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14955 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. Nothing very exciting is being released with this build unless you really like the Outlook Mail, Calendar, and Narrator. Otherwise, look at this…
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14955 Released with mostly Bug Fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14955 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. Nothing very exciting is being released with this build unless you really like the Outlook Mail, Calendar, and Narrator. Otherwise, look at this release as a bug fix for the most part. [...]
Windows 10 Insider Build 14955 Released with mostly Bug Fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14955 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. Nothing very exciting is being released with this build unless you really like the Outlook Mail, Calendar, and Narrator. Otherwise, look at this release as a bug fix for the most part. [...]
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14955 Released with mostly Bug Fixes
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14955 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. Nothing very exciting is being released with this build unless you really like the Outlook Mail, Calendar, and Narrator. Otherwise, look at this…
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Apple releases Security Updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, tvOS, and watchOS
Yesterday Apple released updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, tvOS, and watchOS to fix a variety of security holes as well as to introduce new features. With these releases, Apple fixed 26 vulnerabilities, with over 10 allow code execution. Code execution is the most critical of security vulnerabilities as it would allow an attacker to ex [...]
Apple releases Security Updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, tvOS, and watchOS
Yesterday Apple released updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, tvOS, and watchOS to fix a variety of security holes as well as to introduce new features. With these releases, Apple fixed 26 vulnerabilities, with over 10 allow code execution. Code execution is the most critical of security vulnerabilities as it would allow an attacker to ex [...]
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Apple releases Security Updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, tvOS, and watchOS
Yesterday Apple released updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, tvOS, and watchOS to fix a variety of security holes as well as to introduce new features. With these releases, Apple fixed 26 vulnerabilities, with over 10 allow code execution. Code execution is the…
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Adobe releases Emergency Flash Update to resolve Critical Vulnerability
Adobe has released an emergency update for Adobe Flash Player that resolves a critical vulnerability that is actively being abused to execute commands on vulnerable computers. According to Adobe Security Bulletin APSB16-36, Adobe has become aware of a report that an exploit for CVE-2016-7855 is actively being used in targeted attacks [...]
Adobe releases Emergency Flash Update to resolve Critical Vulnerability
Adobe has released an emergency update for Adobe Flash Player that resolves a critical vulnerability that is actively being abused to execute commands on vulnerable computers. According to Adobe Security Bulletin APSB16-36, Adobe has become aware of a report that an exploit for CVE-2016-7855 is actively being used in targeted attacks [...]
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Adobe releases Emergency Flash Update to resolve Critical Vulnerability
Adobe has released an emergency update for Adobe Flash Player that resolves a critical vulnerability that is actively being abused to execute commands on vulnerable computers. According to Adobe Security Bulletin APSB16-36, Adobe has become aware of a report…
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In-Dev Ransomware forces you do to Survey before unlocking Computer
As if surveys aren't already annoying, a new ransomware utilizes the FileIce survey platform to force you to do surveys before unlocking your computer. First discovered by GData security researcher Karsten Hahn, this ransomware is currently in development and is most likely not being actively distributed at this time. [...]
In-Dev Ransomware forces you do to Survey before unlocking Computer
As if surveys aren't already annoying, a new ransomware utilizes the FileIce survey platform to force you to do surveys before unlocking your computer. First discovered by GData security researcher Karsten Hahn, this ransomware is currently in development and is most likely not being actively distributed at this time. [...]
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In-Dev Ransomware forces you do to Survey before unlocking Computer
As if surveys aren't already annoying, a new ransomware utilizes the FileIce survey platform to force you to do surveys before unlocking your computer. First discovered by GData security researcher Karsten Hahn, this ransomware is currently in development…