First Android Malware Detected Using New "Toast Overlay" Attack
A theoretical attack described by security researchers at the start of September has been integrated into a live malware distribution campaign for the first time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/first-android-malware-detected-using-new-toast-overlay-attack/
A theoretical attack described by security researchers at the start of September has been integrated into a live malware distribution campaign for the first time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/first-android-malware-detected-using-new-toast-overlay-attack/
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First Android Malware Detected Using New "Toast Overlay" Attack
A theoretical attack described by security researchers at the start of September has been integrated into a live malware distribution campaign for the first time.
Man Uses DDoS-for-Hire Services to Attack Former Employer, Taunts Firm via Email
Court documents obtained by Bleeping Computer reveal that the FBI has charged a Minnesota man for launching hundreds of DDoS attacks on companies all over the world, including his former employers and business partners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-uses-ddos-for-hire-services-to-attack-former-employer-taunts-firm-via-email/
Court documents obtained by Bleeping Computer reveal that the FBI has charged a Minnesota man for launching hundreds of DDoS attacks on companies all over the world, including his former employers and business partners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-uses-ddos-for-hire-services-to-attack-former-employer-taunts-firm-via-email/
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Man Uses DDoS-for-Hire Services to Attack Former Employer, Taunts Firm via Email
Court documents obtained by Bleeping Computer reveal that the FBI has charged a Minnesota man for launching hundreds of DDoS attacks on companies all over the world, including his former employers and business partners.
New Cobra Crysis Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the Crysis ransomware has been discovered that appends the cobra extension to encrypted files. While this ransomware cannot be decrypted for free, this article will take a look at the infection and provide possible methods to try to restore files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cobra-crysis-ransomware-variant-released/
A new variant of the Crysis ransomware has been discovered that appends the cobra extension to encrypted files. While this ransomware cannot be decrypted for free, this article will take a look at the infection and provide possible methods to try to restore files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cobra-crysis-ransomware-variant-released/
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New Cobra Crysis Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the Crysis ransomware has been discovered that appends the cobra extension to encrypted files. While this ransomware cannot be decrypted for free, this article will take a look at the infection and provide possible methods to try to restore…
Antivirus Engine Design Flaw Helps Malware Sink Its Teeth Into Your System
Several antivirus products are affected by a design flaw that allows malware or a local attacker to abuse the "restore from quarantine" feature to send previously detected malware to sensitive areas of the user's operating system, helping the malware gain boot persistence with elevated privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/antivirus-engine-design-flaw-helps-malware-sink-its-teeth-into-your-system/
Several antivirus products are affected by a design flaw that allows malware or a local attacker to abuse the "restore from quarantine" feature to send previously detected malware to sensitive areas of the user's operating system, helping the malware gain boot persistence with elevated privileges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/antivirus-engine-design-flaw-helps-malware-sink-its-teeth-into-your-system/
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Antivirus Engine Design Flaw Helps Malware Sink Its Teeth Into Your System
Several antivirus products are affected by a design flaw that allows malware or a local attacker to abuse the "restore from quarantine" feature to send previously detected malware to sensitive areas of the user's operating system, helping the malware gain…
The Week in Ransomware - November 10th 2017 - Ordinypt & LockCrypt
Mostly small silly variants released this week, but we did have a few interesting stories. The bigger stories include a new variant from Crysis released, a wiper disguised as a ransomware targeting companies in Germany, and hackers using RDP to install the LockCrypt ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-10th-2017-ordinypt-and-lockcrypt/
Mostly small silly variants released this week, but we did have a few interesting stories. The bigger stories include a new variant from Crysis released, a wiper disguised as a ransomware targeting companies in Germany, and hackers using RDP to install the LockCrypt ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-november-10th-2017-ordinypt-and-lockcrypt/
Hack Cost Equifax Only $87.5 Million — for Now
During an earnings call detailing the Q3 2017 financial results, Equifax execs said the company incurred $87.5 million in expenses related to the massive data breach it suffered earlier in the year and which it publicly disclosed in September 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/hack-cost-equifax-only-87-5-million-for-now/
During an earnings call detailing the Q3 2017 financial results, Equifax execs said the company incurred $87.5 million in expenses related to the massive data breach it suffered earlier in the year and which it publicly disclosed in September 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/hack-cost-equifax-only-87-5-million-for-now/
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Hack Cost Equifax Only $87.5 Million — for Now
During an earnings call detailing the Q3 2017 financial results, Equifax execs said the company incurred $87.5 million in expenses related to the massive data breach it suffered earlier in the year and which it publicly disclosed in September 2017.
DHS Team Hacks a Boeing 757
A team of academics and private industry experts, led by DHS officials, remotely hacked a Boeing 757 airplane parked at an airport in Atlantic City, New Jersey. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-team-hacks-a-boeing-757/
A team of academics and private industry experts, led by DHS officials, remotely hacked a Boeing 757 airplane parked at an airport in Atlantic City, New Jersey. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-team-hacks-a-boeing-757/
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DHS Team Hacks a Boeing 757
A team of academics and private industry experts, led by DHS officials, remotely hacked a Boeing 757 airplane parked at an airport in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Computer Glitch Keeps Inmate in Prison for Five Extra Months
A glitch in the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) computer system kept an inmate in prison for five extra months. Human error was also involved. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/computer-glitch-keeps-inmate-in-prison-for-five-extra-months/
A glitch in the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) computer system kept an inmate in prison for five extra months. Human error was also involved. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/computer-glitch-keeps-inmate-in-prison-for-five-extra-months/
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Computer Glitch Keeps Inmate in Prison for Five Extra Months
A glitch in the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) computer system kept an inmate in prison for five extra months. Human error was also involved.
Google Addresses Android's Biggest Security Problem: Accessibility Services
Google has emailed Android app developers and has informed them of plans to remove all apps that misuse the Accessibility service from the Play Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-addresses-androids-biggest-security-problem-accessibility-services/
Google has emailed Android app developers and has informed them of plans to remove all apps that misuse the Accessibility service from the Play Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-addresses-androids-biggest-security-problem-accessibility-services/
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Google Addresses Android's Biggest Security Problem: Accessibility Services
Google has emailed Android app developers and has informed them of plans to remove all apps that misuse the Accessibility service from the Play Store.
New IcedID Banking Trojan Discovered
Malware experts have spotted a new player on the banking trojan scene that they named IcedID and which is currently in its first stages of development. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-icedid-banking-trojan-discovered/
Malware experts have spotted a new player on the banking trojan scene that they named IcedID and which is currently in its first stages of development. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-icedid-banking-trojan-discovered/
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New IcedID Banking Trojan Discovered
Malware experts have spotted a new player on the banking trojan scene that they named IcedID and which is currently in its first stages of development.
Firefox 57 Brings Better Sandboxing on Linux
Firefox 57, set to be released tomorrow, will ship with improvements to the browser's sandbox security feature for Linux users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-57-brings-better-sandboxing-on-linux/
Firefox 57, set to be released tomorrow, will ship with improvements to the browser's sandbox security feature for Linux users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-57-brings-better-sandboxing-on-linux/
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Firefox 57 Brings Better Sandboxing on Linux
Firefox 57, set to be released tomorrow, will ship with improvements to the browser's sandbox security feature for Linux users.
Apple FaceID Tricked With $150 Mask
Security researchers have broken Apple's FaceID security system using a mask they said takes around a few days to make and costs only $150. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-faceid-tricked-with-150-mask/
Security researchers have broken Apple's FaceID security system using a mask they said takes around a few days to make and costs only $150. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-faceid-tricked-with-150-mask/
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Apple FaceID Tricked With $150 Mask
Security researchers have broken Apple's FaceID security system using a mask they said takes around a few days to make and costs only $150.
XZZX Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Released
A new CryptoMix Ransomware variant has been discovered that appends the .XZZX extension to encrypted files. This article will discuss the changes found in this new variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xzzx-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
A new CryptoMix Ransomware variant has been discovered that appends the .XZZX extension to encrypted files. This article will discuss the changes found in this new variant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xzzx-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
BleepingComputer
XZZX Cryptomix Ransomware Variant Released
A new CryptoMix Ransomware variant has been discovered that appends the .XZZX extension to encrypted files. This article will discuss the changes found in this new variant.
All Major Browsers Now Support WebAssembly
It took only two years for all browser vendors to get on the same page regarding the new WebAssembly standard, and as of October 2017, all major browsers support it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/all-major-browsers-now-support-webassembly/
It took only two years for all browser vendors to get on the same page regarding the new WebAssembly standard, and as of October 2017, all major browsers support it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/all-major-browsers-now-support-webassembly/
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All Major Browsers Now Support WebAssembly
It took only two years for all browser vendors to get on the same page regarding the new WebAssembly standard, and as of October 2017, all major browsers support it.
Cookie Consent Script Drops In-Browser Cryptocurrency Miner
A free-to-use script that helps website owners show EU cookie consent popups is dropping an in-browser cryptocurrency miner on websites that use it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cookie-consent-script-drops-in-browser-cryptocurrency-miner/
A free-to-use script that helps website owners show EU cookie consent popups is dropping an in-browser cryptocurrency miner on websites that use it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cookie-consent-script-drops-in-browser-cryptocurrency-miner/
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Cookie Consent Script Drops In-Browser Cryptocurrency Miner
A free-to-use script that helps website owners show EU cookie consent popups is dropping an in-browser cryptocurrency miner on websites that use it.
OnePlus Phones Come Preinstalled With a Factory App That Can Root Devices
Some OnePlus devices, if not all, come preinstalled with an application named EngineerMode that can be used to root the device and may be converted into a fully-fledged backdoor by clever attackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oneplus-phones-come-preinstalled-with-a-factory-app-that-can-root-devices/
Some OnePlus devices, if not all, come preinstalled with an application named EngineerMode that can be used to root the device and may be converted into a fully-fledged backdoor by clever attackers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oneplus-phones-come-preinstalled-with-a-factory-app-that-can-root-devices/
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OnePlus Phones Come Preinstalled With a Factory App That Can Root Devices
Some OnePlus devices, if not all, come preinstalled with an application named EngineerMode that can be used to root the device and may be converted into a fully-fledged backdoor by clever attackers.
Windows Control Panel Links Abused in Cyber-Espionage Campaign
A cyber-espionage group believed to be operating out of China has been deploying malware in the past two years that disguises as control panel link (CPL) files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-control-panel-links-abused-in-cyber-espionage-campaign/
A cyber-espionage group believed to be operating out of China has been deploying malware in the past two years that disguises as control panel link (CPL) files. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-control-panel-links-abused-in-cyber-espionage-campaign/
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Windows Control Panel Links Abused in Cyber-Espionage Campaign
A cyber-espionage group believed to be operating out of China has been deploying malware in the past two years that disguises as control panel link (CPL) files.
Adobe Patches Security Bugs in Flash Player and Eight Other Products
Earlier today, Adobe has released its monthly security bulletin, and for the month of November 2017, the company patched nine products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-patches-security-bugs-in-flash-player-and-eight-other-products/
Earlier today, Adobe has released its monthly security bulletin, and for the month of November 2017, the company patched nine products. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-patches-security-bugs-in-flash-player-and-eight-other-products/
Browse-Secure Extension Harvests Contact Info from Facebook and LinkedIn
A new Chrome extension called Browse-Secure is taking your contact info from LinkedIn and Facebook accounts and uploading it to the developer without your permission. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/browse-secure-extension-harvests-contact-info-from-facebook-and-linkedin/
A new Chrome extension called Browse-Secure is taking your contact info from LinkedIn and Facebook accounts and uploading it to the developer without your permission. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/browse-secure-extension-harvests-contact-info-from-facebook-and-linkedin/
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Browse-Secure Extension Harvests Contact Info from Facebook and LinkedIn
A new Chrome extension called Browse-Secure is taking your contact info from LinkedIn and Facebook accounts and uploading it to the developer without your permission.
Microsoft November Patch Tuesday Fixes 53 Security Issues
Microsoft has released security updates for several products as part of the company's November 2017 Patch Tuesday, the company's monthly update train. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-november-patch-tuesday-fixes-53-security-issues/
Microsoft has released security updates for several products as part of the company's November 2017 Patch Tuesday, the company's monthly update train. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-november-patch-tuesday-fixes-53-security-issues/
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Microsoft November Patch Tuesday Fixes 53 Security Issues
Microsoft has released security updates for several products as part of the company's November 2017 Patch Tuesday, the company's monthly update train.