Twitter Purge Begins as Accounts that Promote Hateful or Violent Speech Are Banned
Starting today, Twitter has begun to enforce portions of their updated rules that deal with hate groups and those who promote violent speech against certain groups of people. This enforcement has come to be known as the "Twitter Purge" as many far-right Twitter users and organizations expect to have their account banned. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/twitter-purge-begins-as-accounts-that-promote-hateful-or-violent-speech-are-banned/
Starting today, Twitter has begun to enforce portions of their updated rules that deal with hate groups and those who promote violent speech against certain groups of people. This enforcement has come to be known as the "Twitter Purge" as many far-right Twitter users and organizations expect to have their account banned. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/twitter-purge-begins-as-accounts-that-promote-hateful-or-violent-speech-are-banned/
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Twitter Purge Begins as Accounts that Promote Hateful or Violent Speech Are Banned
Starting today, Twitter has begun to enforce portions of their updated rules that deal with hate groups and those who promote violent speech against certain groups of people. This enforcement has come to be known as the "Twitter Purge" as many far-right Twitter…
Chinese Backdoor Still Active on Many Android Devices
Many Android users may still have a backdoor on their device, according to new revelations made today by the Malwarebytes' mobile security research team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-backdoor-still-active-on-many-android-devices/
Many Android users may still have a backdoor on their device, according to new revelations made today by the Malwarebytes' mobile security research team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-backdoor-still-active-on-many-android-devices/
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Chinese Backdoor Still Active on Many Android Devices
Many Android users may still have a backdoor on their device, according to new revelations made today by the Malwarebytes' mobile security research team.
Kaspersky Files Lawsuit Against Department of Homeland Security for Software Ban
In the ongoing battle between Kaspersky Labs and the U.S. government, the antivirus provider has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for failing to provide them basic due process. In a lawsuit filed today, Kaspersky has stated that the DHS has harmed their reputation n the U.S. without any evidence of wrongdoing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/kaspersky-files-lawsuit-against-department-of-homeland-security-for-software-ban/
In the ongoing battle between Kaspersky Labs and the U.S. government, the antivirus provider has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for failing to provide them basic due process. In a lawsuit filed today, Kaspersky has stated that the DHS has harmed their reputation n the U.S. without any evidence of wrongdoing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/business/kaspersky-files-lawsuit-against-department-of-homeland-security-for-software-ban/
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Kaspersky Files Lawsuit Against Department of Homeland Security for Software Ban
In the ongoing battle between Kaspersky Labs and the U.S. government, the antivirus provider has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for failing to provide them basic due process. In a lawsuit filed today, Kaspersky has stated that the DHS has…
Get Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for Free on PC
Ubisoft is having a holiday promotion where you can get three free games for the PC. Starting today and running through December 23rd, Ubisoft is giving away Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/get-assassins-creed-black-flag-watch-dogs-and-world-in-conflict-for-free-on-pc/
Ubisoft is having a holiday promotion where you can get three free games for the PC. Starting today and running through December 23rd, Ubisoft is giving away Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for free. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/get-assassins-creed-black-flag-watch-dogs-and-world-in-conflict-for-free-on-pc/
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Get Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for Free on PC
Ubisoft is having a holiday promotion where you can get three free games for the PC. Starting today and running through December 23rd, Ubisoft is giving away Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Watch Dogs, and World in Conflict for free.
Three Malware Campaigns Come Alive for the Holiday Shopping Season
Three malware strains —GratefulPOS, Emotet, and Zeus Panda— have sprung to life with new active campaigns just in time for the holiday shopping season. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/three-malware-campaigns-come-alive-for-the-holiday-shopping-season/
Three malware strains —GratefulPOS, Emotet, and Zeus Panda— have sprung to life with new active campaigns just in time for the holiday shopping season. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/three-malware-campaigns-come-alive-for-the-holiday-shopping-season/
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Three Malware Campaigns Come Alive for the Holiday Shopping Season
Three malware strains —GratefulPOS, Emotet, and Zeus Panda— have sprung to life with new active campaigns just in time for the holiday shopping season.
White House Officially Blames North Korea for WannaCry Ransomware Outbreak
In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, President Trump's Homeland Security Adviser Thomas Bossert has officially blamed North Korea for the WannaCry ransomware incident that devasted hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/white-house-officially-blames-north-korea-for-wannacry-ransomware-outbreak/
In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, President Trump's Homeland Security Adviser Thomas Bossert has officially blamed North Korea for the WannaCry ransomware incident that devasted hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/white-house-officially-blames-north-korea-for-wannacry-ransomware-outbreak/
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White House Officially Blames North Korea for WannaCry Ransomware Outbreak
In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, President Trump's Homeland Security Adviser Thomas Bossert has officially blamed North Korea for the WannaCry ransomware incident that devasted hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May this year.
XBL IP Blacklist Grows 50% Because of Andromeda and Satori Botnets
The rise of the Satori botnet and the fall of the Andromeda (Gamarue) botnet are the main two factors that have led to a 50% growth of the Spamhaus Exploits Block List (XBL) during the past month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xbl-ip-blacklist-grows-50-percent-because-of-andromeda-and-satori-botnets/
The rise of the Satori botnet and the fall of the Andromeda (Gamarue) botnet are the main two factors that have led to a 50% growth of the Spamhaus Exploits Block List (XBL) during the past month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/xbl-ip-blacklist-grows-50-percent-because-of-andromeda-and-satori-botnets/
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XBL IP Blacklist Grows 50% Because of Andromeda and Satori Botnets
The rise of the Satori botnet and the fall of the Andromeda (Gamarue) botnet are the main two factors that have led to a 50% growth of the Spamhaus Exploits Block List (XBL) during the past month.
Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down After Getting Hacked a Second Time This Year
YouBit, a South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for bankruptcy and will shut down later today after getting hacked for the second time this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitcoin-exchange-shuts-down-after-getting-hacked-a-second-time-this-year/
YouBit, a South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for bankruptcy and will shut down later today after getting hacked for the second time this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitcoin-exchange-shuts-down-after-getting-hacked-a-second-time-this-year/
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Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down After Getting Hacked a Second Time This Year
YouBit, a South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange, has filed for bankruptcy and will shut down later today after getting hacked for the second time this year.
Get the Layers of Fear Horror Game for Free Via Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle has a giveaway that expires today for a free copy of the Layers of Fear first-person horror game. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/get-the-layers-of-fear-horror-game-for-free-via-humble-bundle/
Humble Bundle has a giveaway that expires today for a free copy of the Layers of Fear first-person horror game. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/get-the-layers-of-fear-horror-game-for-free-via-humble-bundle/
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Get the Layers of Fear Horror Game for Free Via Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle has a giveaway that expires today for a free copy of the Layers of Fear first-person horror game.
Backdoor Found in WordPress Plugin With More Than 300,000 Installations
A WordPress plugin installed on over 300,000 sites was recently modified to download and install a hidden backdoor. The WordPress team has intervened and removed this plugin from the official WordPress Plugins repository, also providing clean versions for affected customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-found-in-wordpress-plugin-with-more-than-300-000-installations/
A WordPress plugin installed on over 300,000 sites was recently modified to download and install a hidden backdoor. The WordPress team has intervened and removed this plugin from the official WordPress Plugins repository, also providing clean versions for affected customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoor-found-in-wordpress-plugin-with-more-than-300-000-installations/
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Backdoor Found in WordPress Plugin With More Than 300,000 Installations
A WordPress plugin installed on over 300,000 sites was recently modified to download and install a hidden backdoor. The WordPress team has intervened and removed this plugin from the official WordPress Plugins repository, also providing clean versions for…
Chrome's Built-In Ad Blocker Will Start Blocking Ads on February 15, 2018
Google is set to activate Chrome's built-in ad blocker on February 15, according to an announcement the browser maker made today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chromes-built-in-ad-blocker-will-start-blocking-ads-on-february-15-2018/
Google is set to activate Chrome's built-in ad blocker on February 15, according to an announcement the browser maker made today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/chromes-built-in-ad-blocker-will-start-blocking-ads-on-february-15-2018/
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Chrome's Built-In Ad Blocker Will Start Blocking Ads on February 15, 2018
Google is set to activate Chrome's built-in ad blocker on February 15, according to an announcement the browser maker made today.
Windows Insider Build 17063 Brings Timeline, Sets, Unix Sockets, & Much More
Microsoft released Windows 10 Preview Build 17063 for PC today & it is filled to the brim with new features and improvements. Not only do we have theTimeline and Sets features, but also Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) being added to Professional, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) improvements, new developer tools, & more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17063-brings-timeline-sets-unix-sockets-and-much-more/
Microsoft released Windows 10 Preview Build 17063 for PC today & it is filled to the brim with new features and improvements. Not only do we have theTimeline and Sets features, but also Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) being added to Professional, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) improvements, new developer tools, & more. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17063-brings-timeline-sets-unix-sockets-and-much-more/
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Windows Insider Build 17063 Brings Timeline, Sets, Unix Sockets, & Much More
Microsoft released Windows 10 Preview Build 17063 for PC today & it is filled to the brim with new features and improvements. Not only do we have theTimeline and Sets features, but also Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG) being added to Professional…
Malware Trio Has Been Targeting MSSQL and MySQL Servers All Year
A Chinese threat actor has been targeting MSSQL and MySQL databases on Windows and Linux systems all year, deploying one of three malware strains, each with its own design and purpose. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-trio-has-been-targeting-mssql-and-mysql-servers-all-year/
A Chinese threat actor has been targeting MSSQL and MySQL databases on Windows and Linux systems all year, deploying one of three malware strains, each with its own design and purpose. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-trio-has-been-targeting-mssql-and-mysql-servers-all-year/
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Malware Trio Has Been Targeting MSSQL and MySQL Servers All Year
A Chinese threat actor has been targeting MSSQL and MySQL databases on Windows and Linux systems all year, deploying one of three malware strains, each with its own design and purpose.
Windows 10 Facial Recognition Feature Can Be Bypassed with a Photo
Microsoft has released updates earlier this month to patch a vulnerability in the Windows 10 Hello facial recognition system that allows an attacker to bypass the facial scan with a printed photo. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-facial-recognition-feature-can-be-bypassed-with-a-photo/
Microsoft has released updates earlier this month to patch a vulnerability in the Windows 10 Hello facial recognition system that allows an attacker to bypass the facial scan with a printed photo. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-facial-recognition-feature-can-be-bypassed-with-a-photo/
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Windows 10 Facial Recognition Feature Can Be Bypassed with a Photo
Microsoft has released updates earlier this month to patch a vulnerability in the Windows 10 Hello facial recognition system that allows an attacker to bypass the facial scan with a printed photo.
Firefox Will Now Delay the Loading of Tracking Scripts
Firefox 57, released last month, includes a secret feature that will delay the loading of tracking scripts —JavaScript code loaded from known tracking domains such as advertising, analytics, and social networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-will-now-delay-the-loading-of-tracking-scripts/
Firefox 57, released last month, includes a secret feature that will delay the loading of tracking scripts —JavaScript code loaded from known tracking domains such as advertising, analytics, and social networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-will-now-delay-the-loading-of-tracking-scripts/
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Firefox Will Now Delay the Loading of Tracking Scripts
Firefox 57, released last month, includes a secret feature that will delay the loading of tracking scripts —JavaScript code loaded from known tracking domains such as advertising, analytics, and social networks.
Five Romanians Arrested for Spreading CTB-Locker and Cerber Ransomware
Romanian authorities have arrested five people on accusations of spreading email spam that infected users with the CTB-Locker and Cerber ransomware families. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/five-romanians-arrested-for-spreading-ctb-locker-and-cerber-ransomware/
Romanian authorities have arrested five people on accusations of spreading email spam that infected users with the CTB-Locker and Cerber ransomware families. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/five-romanians-arrested-for-spreading-ctb-locker-and-cerber-ransomware/
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Five Romanians Arrested for Spreading CTB-Locker and Cerber Ransomware
Romanian authorities have arrested five people on accusations of spreading email spam that infected users with the CTB-Locker and Cerber ransomware families.
Unsecured Amazon S3 Bucket Exposes Details on 123 Million American Households
US data analytics provider Alteryx has left an Amazon S3 storage bucket exposed online, leaking the sensitive details of over 123 million US households in the process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unsecured-amazon-s3-bucket-exposes-details-on-123-million-american-households/
US data analytics provider Alteryx has left an Amazon S3 storage bucket exposed online, leaking the sensitive details of over 123 million US households in the process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unsecured-amazon-s3-bucket-exposes-details-on-123-million-american-households/
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Unsecured Amazon S3 Bucket Exposes Details on 123 Million American Households
US data analytics provider Alteryx has left an Amazon S3 storage bucket exposed online, leaking the sensitive details of over 123 million US households in the process.
Bitcoin Cash Trading Halted on Coinbase as Insider Trading Probe Begins
CryptoCurrency exchange Coinbase has stated that they are investigating possible insider trading on the release of Bitcoin cash on their trading platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-cash-trading-halted-on-coinbase-as-insider-trading-probe-begins/
CryptoCurrency exchange Coinbase has stated that they are investigating possible insider trading on the release of Bitcoin cash on their trading platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-cash-trading-halted-on-coinbase-as-insider-trading-probe-begins/
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Bitcoin Cash Trading Halted on Coinbase as Insider Trading Probe Begins
CryptoCurrency exchange Coinbase has stated that they are investigating possible insider trading on the release of Bitcoin cash on their trading platforms.
Citing Conflicts of Interest, Litecoin Founder Sells All His Litecoin Holdings
In a post to Reddit, Charlie Lee, the Litecoin cryptocurrency founder and former director of engineering at Coinbase, has stated that he has sold all of his Litecoin holdings, other than a few physical collectibles, and donated the proceeds to charity.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/citing-conflicts-of-interest-litecoin-founder-sells-all-his-litecoin-holdings/
In a post to Reddit, Charlie Lee, the Litecoin cryptocurrency founder and former director of engineering at Coinbase, has stated that he has sold all of his Litecoin holdings, other than a few physical collectibles, and donated the proceeds to charity.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/citing-conflicts-of-interest-litecoin-founder-sells-all-his-litecoin-holdings/
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Citing Conflicts of Interest, Litecoin Founder Sells All His Litecoin Holdings
In a post to Reddit, Charlie Lee, the Litecoin cryptocurrency founder and former director of engineering at Coinbase, has stated that he has sold all of his Litecoin holdings, other than a few physical collectibles, and donated the proceeds to charity..
Massive Brute-Force Attack Infects WordPress Sites with Monero Miners
Over the course of the current week, WordPress sites around the globe have been the targets of a massive brute-force campaign during which hackers attempted to guess admin account logins in order to install a Monero miner on compromised sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-brute-force-attack-infects-wordpress-sites-with-monero-miners/
Over the course of the current week, WordPress sites around the globe have been the targets of a massive brute-force campaign during which hackers attempted to guess admin account logins in order to install a Monero miner on compromised sites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-brute-force-attack-infects-wordpress-sites-with-monero-miners/
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Massive Brute-Force Attack Infects WordPress Sites with Monero Miners
Over the course of the current week, WordPress sites around the globe have been the targets of a massive brute-force campaign during which hackers attempted to guess admin account logins in order to install a Monero miner on compromised sites.