Boobytrapped Word File Installs Locky Ransomware When You Close the Document
Summer vacation is over! During the past week, security researchers have discovered several distribution campaigns pushing the Locky ransomware via different methods, including a new variant that features one hell of a clever trick. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/boobytrapped-word-file-installs-locky-ransomware-when-you-close-the-document/
Summer vacation is over! During the past week, security researchers have discovered several distribution campaigns pushing the Locky ransomware via different methods, including a new variant that features one hell of a clever trick. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/boobytrapped-word-file-installs-locky-ransomware-when-you-close-the-document/
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Boobytrapped Word File Installs Locky Ransomware When You Close the Document
Summer vacation is over! During the past week, security researchers have discovered several distribution campaigns pushing the Locky ransomware via different methods, including a new variant that features one hell of a clever trick.
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Release Date After Lenovo Blunder
On October 17, Microsoft will launch the next major version of Windows 10, nicknamed the Fall Creators Update (CFU). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-windows-10-fall-creators-update-release-date-after-lenovo-blunder/
On October 17, Microsoft will launch the next major version of Windows 10, nicknamed the Fall Creators Update (CFU). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-windows-10-fall-creators-update-release-date-after-lenovo-blunder/
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Release Date After Lenovo Blunder
On October 17, Microsoft will launch the next major version of Windows 10, nicknamed the Fall Creators Update (CFU).
New Arena CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware has been released that appends the .empty extension to encrypted files. This article will provide information on what has changed and how to protect your computer from this ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-arena-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
A new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware has been released that appends the .empty extension to encrypted files. This article will provide information on what has changed and how to protect your computer from this ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-arena-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
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New Arena CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the CryptoMix ransomware has been released that appends the .empty extension to encrypted files. This article will provide information on what has changed and how to protect your computer from this ransomware.
DDoS Booter Service Suffers Security Breach
A dissatisfied customer has breached the server of TrueStresser, a DDoS-for-hire service, pilfered its database, and leaked some of the content online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-booter-service-suffers-security-breach/
A dissatisfied customer has breached the server of TrueStresser, a DDoS-for-hire service, pilfered its database, and leaked some of the content online. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ddos-booter-service-suffers-security-breach/
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DDoS Booter Service Suffers Security Breach
A dissatisfied customer has breached the server of TrueStresser, a DDoS-for-hire service, pilfered its database, and leaked some of the content online.
The Week in Ransomware - September 1st 2017 - Locky, Exploit Kits, & More
This week has seen a big push by Locky using numerous distribution campaigns to try and claim a spot with the big boys. Other than the normal releases of small ransomware creations, we also saw the RIG exploit kit pushing the Princess Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-1st-2017-locky-exploit-kits-and-more/
This week has seen a big push by Locky using numerous distribution campaigns to try and claim a spot with the big boys. Other than the normal releases of small ransomware creations, we also saw the RIG exploit kit pushing the Princess Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-september-1st-2017-locky-exploit-kits-and-more/
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The Week in Ransomware - September 1st 2017 - Locky, Exploit Kits, & More
This week has seen a big push by Locky using numerous distribution campaigns to try and claim a spot with the big boys. Other than the normal releases of small ransomware creations, we also saw the RIG exploit kit pushing the Princess Ransomware.
Radio Hacker Interrupts Police Chase in Australia
A pirate broadcaster posing as a police officer interfered in a police chase this week in Australia, forcing officers to call off the pursuit of two suspected armed robbers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/radio-hacker-interrupts-police-chase-in-australia/
A pirate broadcaster posing as a police officer interfered in a police chase this week in Australia, forcing officers to call off the pursuit of two suspected armed robbers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/radio-hacker-interrupts-police-chase-in-australia/
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Radio Hacker Interrupts Police Chase in Australia
A pirate broadcaster posing as a police officer interfered in a police chase this week in Australia, forcing officers to call off the pursuit of two suspected armed robbers.
Man Who Refused to Decrypt Hard Drives Still in Prison After Two Years
Francis Rawls, a former Philadelphia cop, will remain in jail for refusing to decrypt a hard drive federal investigators found in his home two years ago during a child abuse investigation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/man-who-refused-to-decrypt-hard-drives-still-in-prison-after-two-years/
Francis Rawls, a former Philadelphia cop, will remain in jail for refusing to decrypt a hard drive federal investigators found in his home two years ago during a child abuse investigation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/man-who-refused-to-decrypt-hard-drives-still-in-prison-after-two-years/
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Man Who Refused to Decrypt Hard Drives Still in Prison After Two Years
Francis Rawls, a former Philadelphia cop, will remain in jail for refusing to decrypt a hard drive federal investigators found in his home two years ago during a child abuse investigation.
Vulnerabilities Discovered in Mobile Bootloaders of Major Vendors
Android bootloader components from five major chipset vendors are affected by vulnerabilities that break the CoT (Chain of Trust) during the boot-up sequence, opening devices to attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vulnerabilities-discovered-in-mobile-bootloaders-of-major-vendors/
Android bootloader components from five major chipset vendors are affected by vulnerabilities that break the CoT (Chain of Trust) during the boot-up sequence, opening devices to attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vulnerabilities-discovered-in-mobile-bootloaders-of-major-vendors/
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Vulnerabilities Discovered in Mobile Bootloaders of Major Vendors
Android bootloader components from five major chipset vendors are affected by vulnerabilities that break the CoT (Chain of Trust) during the boot-up sequence, opening devices to attacks.
Banking Trojan Now Targets Coinbase Users, Not Just Banking Portals
The TrickBot banking trojan has added support for stealing funds stored in Coinbase.com accounts, according to a recent version spotted in a distribution campaign last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojan-now-targets-coinbase-users-not-just-banking-portals/
The TrickBot banking trojan has added support for stealing funds stored in Coinbase.com accounts, according to a recent version spotted in a distribution campaign last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojan-now-targets-coinbase-users-not-just-banking-portals/
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Banking Trojan Now Targets Coinbase Users, Not Just Banking Portals
The TrickBot banking trojan has added support for stealing funds stored in Coinbase.com accounts, according to a recent version spotted in a distribution campaign last week.
Police Seize Domain of Online Store That Stole User's Card Data
Canadian police have seized the domain of Fazny.ca, an online electronics store that stole users' payment card data and used it to make fraudulent purchases. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-seize-domain-of-online-store-that-stole-users-card-data/
Canadian police have seized the domain of Fazny.ca, an online electronics store that stole users' payment card data and used it to make fraudulent purchases. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-seize-domain-of-online-store-that-stole-users-card-data/
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Police Seize Domain of Online Store That Stole User's Card Data
Canadian police have seized the domain of Fazny.ca, an online electronics store that stole users' payment card data and used it to make fraudulent purchases.
Massive Wave of MongoDB Ransom Attacks Makes 26,000 New Victims
Ransom attacks on MongoDB databases rekindled last week and over the weekend with the emergence of three new groups that hijacked over 26,000 servers, with one group hijacking 22,000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-wave-of-mongodb-ransom-attacks-makes-26-000-new-victims/
Ransom attacks on MongoDB databases rekindled last week and over the weekend with the emergence of three new groups that hijacked over 26,000 servers, with one group hijacking 22,000. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-wave-of-mongodb-ransom-attacks-makes-26-000-new-victims/
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Massive Wave of MongoDB Ransom Attacks Makes 26,000 New Victims
Ransom attacks on MongoDB databases rekindled last week and over the weekend with the emergence of three new groups that hijacked over 26,000 servers, with one group hijacking 22,000.
Six-Year-Old "Loop Bug" Re-Discovered to Affect Almost All Major PDF Viewers
A bug discovered in an obscure PDF parsing library back in 2011 is also present in most of today's top PDF viewers, according to German software developer Hanno Böck. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/six-year-old-loop-bug-re-discovered-to-affect-almost-all-major-pdf-viewers/
A bug discovered in an obscure PDF parsing library back in 2011 is also present in most of today's top PDF viewers, according to German software developer Hanno Böck. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/six-year-old-loop-bug-re-discovered-to-affect-almost-all-major-pdf-viewers/
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Six-Year-Old "Loop Bug" Re-Discovered to Affect Almost All Major PDF Viewers
A bug discovered in an obscure PDF parsing library back in 2011 is also present in most of today's top PDF viewers, according to German software developer Hanno Böck.
YouTube-MP3.Org Will Shut Down Following RIAA Lawsuit
YouTube-MP3.org — the largest YouTube ripping service on the Internet — has agreed to shut down permanently as part of a settlement it reached with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in a lawsuit the organization filed last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/youtube-mp3-org-will-shut-down-following-riaa-lawsuit/
YouTube-MP3.org — the largest YouTube ripping service on the Internet — has agreed to shut down permanently as part of a settlement it reached with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in a lawsuit the organization filed last year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/youtube-mp3-org-will-shut-down-following-riaa-lawsuit/
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YouTube-MP3.Org Will Shut Down Following RIAA Lawsuit
YouTube-MP3.org — the largest YouTube ripping service on the Internet — has agreed to shut down permanently as part of a settlement it reached with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in a lawsuit the organization filed last year.
Chinese Man Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison for Selling VPN Software
Chinese authorities have sentenced a young man to nine months in prison for setting up a website for selling VPN software to Chinese users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/chinese-man-sentenced-to-nine-months-in-prison-for-selling-vpn-software/
Chinese authorities have sentenced a young man to nine months in prison for setting up a website for selling VPN software to Chinese users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/chinese-man-sentenced-to-nine-months-in-prison-for-selling-vpn-software/
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Chinese Man Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison for Selling VPN Software
Chinese authorities have sentenced a young man to nine months in prison for setting up a website for selling VPN software to Chinese users.
Opera and Vivaldi Founder Believes Google Should Be Regulated
Jon von Tetzchner, the founder of both Opera and Vivaldi, believes that Google has gotten too big and "is now in a position where regulation is needed." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/opera-and-vivaldi-founder-believes-google-should-be-regulated/
Jon von Tetzchner, the founder of both Opera and Vivaldi, believes that Google has gotten too big and "is now in a position where regulation is needed." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/opera-and-vivaldi-founder-believes-google-should-be-regulated/
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Opera and Vivaldi Founder Believes Google Should Be Regulated
Jon von Tetzchner, the founder of both Opera and Vivaldi, believes that Google has gotten too big and "is now in a position where regulation is needed."
TrustZone Downgrade Attack Opens Android Devices to Old Vulnerabilities
An attacker can downgrade components of the Android TrustZone technology to older versions that feature known vulnerabilities and use older exploits against smartphones running an up-to-date operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trustzone-downgrade-attack-opens-android-devices-to-old-vulnerabilities/
An attacker can downgrade components of the Android TrustZone technology to older versions that feature known vulnerabilities and use older exploits against smartphones running an up-to-date operating system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trustzone-downgrade-attack-opens-android-devices-to-old-vulnerabilities/
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TrustZone Downgrade Attack Opens Android Devices to Old Vulnerabilities
An attacker can downgrade components of the Android TrustZone technology to older versions that feature known vulnerabilities and use older exploits against smartphones running an up-to-date operating system.
Companies Must Tell Employees When Monitoring Their PC Activity, EU Court Rules
EU companies must notify employees in advance if they plan to monitor work accounts, the European Court of Human Rights ruled this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/companies-must-tell-employees-when-monitoring-their-pc-activity-eu-court-rules/
EU companies must notify employees in advance if they plan to monitor work accounts, the European Court of Human Rights ruled this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/companies-must-tell-employees-when-monitoring-their-pc-activity-eu-court-rules/
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Companies Must Tell Employees When Monitoring Their PC Activity, EU Court Rules
EU companies must notify employees in advance if they plan to monitor work accounts, the European Court of Human Rights ruled this week.
SynAck Ransomware Sees Huge Spike in Activity
Over the past two days, there was an increase in activity from a relatively unknown ransomware strain named SynAck, according to submissions to the ID-Ransomware service and users who complained on the Bleeping Computer ransomware support forums. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synack-ransomware-sees-huge-spike-in-activity/
Over the past two days, there was an increase in activity from a relatively unknown ransomware strain named SynAck, according to submissions to the ID-Ransomware service and users who complained on the Bleeping Computer ransomware support forums. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synack-ransomware-sees-huge-spike-in-activity/
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SynAck Ransomware Sees Huge Spike in Activity
Over the past two days, there was an increase in activity from a relatively unknown ransomware strain named SynAck, according to submissions to the ID-Ransomware service and users who complained on the Bleeping Computer ransomware support forums.
Google Chrome 61 Released for Linux, Mac, and Windows
Today Google launched version 61 of the Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux. With this release, we have 21 security updates, numerous improvements and bug fixes, and three APIs that allow developers to further enhance their sites and apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-61-released-for-linux-mac-and-windows/
Today Google launched version 61 of the Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux. With this release, we have 21 security updates, numerous improvements and bug fixes, and three APIs that allow developers to further enhance their sites and apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-61-released-for-linux-mac-and-windows/
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Google Chrome 61 Released for Linux, Mac, and Windows
Today Google launched version 61 of the Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux. With this release, we have 21 security updates, numerous improvements and bug fixes, and three APIs that allow developers to further enhance their sites and apps.
Last Windows Server Insider Build Released Before Ignite Conference
Today Microsoft released Windows Server Insider Preview Build 16278 to Windows Insiders. This build is the last Server build that will be released before the Ignite conference at the end of September, where the official Windows Server Version 1709 will be released. While there are no new features released as part of this build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/last-windows-server-insider-build-released-before-ignite-conference/
Today Microsoft released Windows Server Insider Preview Build 16278 to Windows Insiders. This build is the last Server build that will be released before the Ignite conference at the end of September, where the official Windows Server Version 1709 will be released. While there are no new features released as part of this build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/last-windows-server-insider-build-released-before-ignite-conference/
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Last Windows Server Insider Build Released Before Ignite Conference
Today Microsoft released Windows Server Insider Preview Build 16278 to Windows Insiders. This build is the last Server build that will be released before the Ignite conference at the end of September, where the official Windows Server Version 1709 will be…