Microsoft Says No More Windows Security Updates Unless AVs Set a Registry Key
Microsoft has added a new and very important detail on the help page describing incompatibilities between antivirus (AV) products and the recent Windows Meltdown and Spectre patches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-no-more-windows-security-updates-unless-avs-set-a-registry-key/
Microsoft has added a new and very important detail on the help page describing incompatibilities between antivirus (AV) products and the recent Windows Meltdown and Spectre patches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-no-more-windows-security-updates-unless-avs-set-a-registry-key/
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Microsoft Says No More Windows Security Updates Unless AVs Set a Registry Key
Microsoft has added a new and very important detail on the help page describing incompatibilities between antivirus (AV) products and the recent Windows Meltdown and Spectre patches.
Microsoft Pauses Rollout of Windows Meltdown and Spectre Patches for AMD Devices
Microsoft has halted the rollout of Windows OS security updates for the Meltdown and Spectre patches for all customer devices that use an AMD CPU. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pauses-rollout-of-windows-meltdown-and-spectre-patches-for-amd-devices/
Microsoft has halted the rollout of Windows OS security updates for the Meltdown and Spectre patches for all customer devices that use an AMD CPU. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pauses-rollout-of-windows-meltdown-and-spectre-patches-for-amd-devices/
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Microsoft Pauses Rollout of Windows Meltdown and Spectre Patches for AMD Devices
Microsoft has halted the rollout of Windows OS security updates for the Meltdown and Spectre patches for all customer devices that use an AMD CPU.
The Number of IoT Botnet C&C Servers Doubled in 2017
In 2017, the number of command and control (C&C) servers used for managing IoT botnets has more than doubled, going from 393 in 2016 to 943 in 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-number-of-iot-botnet-candc-servers-doubled-in-2017/
In 2017, the number of command and control (C&C) servers used for managing IoT botnets has more than doubled, going from 393 in 2016 to 943 in 2017. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-number-of-iot-botnet-candc-servers-doubled-in-2017/
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The Number of IoT Botnet C&C Servers Doubled in 2017
In 2017, the number of command and control (C&C) servers used for managing IoT botnets has more than doubled, going from 393 in 2016 to 943 in 2017.
Microsoft: Performance Dip on Old Windows Versions Due Meltdown & Spectre Fixes
A Microsoft official confirmed today that some devices running on older Windows versions will see a significant slowdown and decrease in system performance after applying the Meltdown and Spectre security patches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-performance-dip-on-old-windows-versions-due-meltdown-and-spectre-fixes/
A Microsoft official confirmed today that some devices running on older Windows versions will see a significant slowdown and decrease in system performance after applying the Meltdown and Spectre security patches. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-performance-dip-on-old-windows-versions-due-meltdown-and-spectre-fixes/
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Microsoft: Performance Dip on Old Windows Versions Due Meltdown & Spectre Fixes
A Microsoft official confirmed today that some devices running on older Windows versions will see a significant slowdown and decrease in system performance after applying the Meltdown and Spectre security patches.
Fake MinerBlock Extension Repeatedly Playing Videos in the Background
Security researcher Bryan Campbell discovered a malicious Chrome extension today that is masquerading as the legitimate MinerBlock extension. The legitimate MinerBlock extension is used to block sites that utilize in-browser cryptocurrency mining, while the malicious version causes Chrome to repeatedly play videos in the background. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-minerblock-extension-repeatedly-playing-videos-in-the-background/
Security researcher Bryan Campbell discovered a malicious Chrome extension today that is masquerading as the legitimate MinerBlock extension. The legitimate MinerBlock extension is used to block sites that utilize in-browser cryptocurrency mining, while the malicious version causes Chrome to repeatedly play videos in the background. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-minerblock-extension-repeatedly-playing-videos-in-the-background/
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Fake MinerBlock Extension Repeatedly Playing Videos in the Background
Security researcher Bryan Campbell discovered a malicious Chrome extension today that is masquerading as the legitimate MinerBlock extension. The legitimate MinerBlock extension is used to block sites that utilize in-browser cryptocurrency mining, while the…
Microsoft January Patch Tuesday Fixes 56 Security Issues, Including a Zero-Day
Earlier today, Microsoft published the January 2018 Patch Tuesday security updates, containing fixes for 56 vulnerabilities and three special security advisories with fixes for Adobe Flash, the Meltdown & Spectre flaws, and a defense-in-depth update for Office applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-january-patch-tuesday-fixes-56-security-issues-including-a-zero-day/
Earlier today, Microsoft published the January 2018 Patch Tuesday security updates, containing fixes for 56 vulnerabilities and three special security advisories with fixes for Adobe Flash, the Meltdown & Spectre flaws, and a defense-in-depth update for Office applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-january-patch-tuesday-fixes-56-security-issues-including-a-zero-day/
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Microsoft January Patch Tuesday Fixes 56 Security Issues, Including a Zero-Day
Earlier today, Microsoft published the January 2018 Patch Tuesday security updates, containing fixes for 56 vulnerabilities and three special security advisories with fixes for Adobe Flash, the Meltdown & Spectre flaws, and a defense-in-depth update for Office…
HC7 Planetary Ransomware May Be the First to Accept Ethereum
A new variant of the HC7 Ransomware is in the wild that encrypts a victim's files and appends the .PLANETARY extension to the filename. What makes this particular ransomware variant unique is that it may be the first one that accepts Ethereum as a ransom payment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hc7-planetary-ransomware-may-be-the-first-to-accept-ethereum/
A new variant of the HC7 Ransomware is in the wild that encrypts a victim's files and appends the .PLANETARY extension to the filename. What makes this particular ransomware variant unique is that it may be the first one that accepts Ethereum as a ransom payment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hc7-planetary-ransomware-may-be-the-first-to-accept-ethereum/
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HC7 Planetary Ransomware May Be the First to Accept Ethereum
A new variant of the HC7 Ransomware is in the wild that encrypts a victim's files and appends the .PLANETARY extension to the filename. What makes this particular ransomware variant unique is that it may be the first one that accepts Ethereum as a ransom…
Russian Cyber-Spies Are Carrying Out Some Pretty Clever Hacks These Days
Some cyber-espionage outfits are so advanced that it takes months of sleuthing and digging through malware code to discover the ways they've carried out some of their hacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-cyber-spies-are-carrying-out-some-pretty-clever-hacks-these-days/
Some cyber-espionage outfits are so advanced that it takes months of sleuthing and digging through malware code to discover the ways they've carried out some of their hacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-cyber-spies-are-carrying-out-some-pretty-clever-hacks-these-days/
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Russian Cyber-Spies Are Carrying Out Some Pretty Clever Hacks These Days
Some cyber-espionage outfits are so advanced that it takes months of sleuthing and digging through malware code to discover the ways they've carried out some of their hacks.
Electrum Bitcoin Wallets Left Exposed to Hacks for Two Years
The administrators of the Electrum Bitcoin wallet app have released a security update that fixes a vulnerability that existed in the software for almost two years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/electrum-bitcoin-wallets-left-exposed-to-hacks-for-two-years/
The administrators of the Electrum Bitcoin wallet app have released a security update that fixes a vulnerability that existed in the software for almost two years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/electrum-bitcoin-wallets-left-exposed-to-hacks-for-two-years/
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Electrum Bitcoin Wallets Left Exposed to Hacks for Two Years
The administrators of the Electrum Bitcoin wallet app have released a security update that fixes a vulnerability that existed in the software for almost two years.
Chinese Man Arrested for Hacking and Demanding Ransom from Travel Agencies
It took Chinese police only four days to arrest a hacker they believe breached the servers of two Hong Kong travel agencies, stole their data, and then asked for a ransom in Bitcoin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-man-arrested-for-hacking-and-demanding-ransom-from-travel-agencies/
It took Chinese police only four days to arrest a hacker they believe breached the servers of two Hong Kong travel agencies, stole their data, and then asked for a ransom in Bitcoin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-man-arrested-for-hacking-and-demanding-ransom-from-travel-agencies/
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Chinese Man Arrested for Hacking and Demanding Ransom from Travel Agencies
It took Chinese police only four days to arrest a hacker they believe breached the servers of two Hong Kong travel agencies, stole their data, and then asked for a ransom in Bitcoin.
Meltdown & Spectre Patches Bricking Ubuntu 16.04 Computers
Ubuntu Xenial 16.04 users who updated to receive the Meltdown and Spectre patches are reporting they are unable to boot their systems and have been forced to roll back to an earlier Linux kernel image. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/meltdown-and-spectre-patches-bricking-ubuntu-16-04-computers/
Ubuntu Xenial 16.04 users who updated to receive the Meltdown and Spectre patches are reporting they are unable to boot their systems and have been forced to roll back to an earlier Linux kernel image. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/meltdown-and-spectre-patches-bricking-ubuntu-16-04-computers/
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Meltdown & Spectre Patches Causing Boot Issues for Ubuntu 16.04 Computers
Ubuntu Xenial 16.04 users who updated to receive the Meltdown and Spectre patches are reporting they are unable to boot their systems and have been forced to roll back to an earlier Linux kernel image.
Tens of Thousands of Defaced MikroTik and Ubiquiti Routers Available Online
Tens of thousands of MikroTik and Ubiquiti routers are currently available online, featuring alarmistic hostnames such as "HACKED FTP server," "HACKED-ROUTER-HELP-SOS-WAS-MFWORM-INFECTED," or "HACKED-ROUTER-HELP-SOS-HAD-DEFAULT-PASSWORD." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tens-of-thousands-of-defaced-mikrotik-and-ubiquiti-routers-available-online/
Tens of thousands of MikroTik and Ubiquiti routers are currently available online, featuring alarmistic hostnames such as "HACKED FTP server," "HACKED-ROUTER-HELP-SOS-WAS-MFWORM-INFECTED," or "HACKED-ROUTER-HELP-SOS-HAD-DEFAULT-PASSWORD." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tens-of-thousands-of-defaced-mikrotik-and-ubiquiti-routers-available-online/
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Tens of Thousands of Defaced MikroTik and Ubiquiti Routers Available Online
Tens of thousands of MikroTik and Ubiquiti routers are currently available online, featuring alarmistic hostnames such as "HACKED FTP server," "HACKED-ROUTER-HELP-SOS-WAS-MFWORM-INFECTED," or "HACKED-ROUTER-HELP-SOS-HAD-DEFAULT-PASSWORD."
DOJ Charges Suspect Behind Fruitfly Mac Malware
Just hours ago, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed official charges against an Ohio man for developing and infecting thousands of Americans with the Fruitfly Mac malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/doj-charges-suspect-behind-fruitfly-mac-malware/
Just hours ago, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed official charges against an Ohio man for developing and infecting thousands of Americans with the Fruitfly Mac malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/doj-charges-suspect-behind-fruitfly-mac-malware/
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DOJ Charges Suspect Behind Fruitfly Mac Malware
Just hours ago, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed official charges against an Ohio man for developing and infecting thousands of Americans with the Fruitfly Mac malware.
macOS Bug Lets Local Admin Unlock App Store System Prefs With Any Password
A bug has been discovered in macOS 10.13.2 that allows you to unlock the App Store system preferences using any username and password as long as you are logged in as a local admin. This means that if your account is an admin and you leave the computer unattended, anyone can change App Store settings on the Mac without your knowledge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-bug-lets-local-admin-unlock-app-store-system-prefs-with-any-password/
A bug has been discovered in macOS 10.13.2 that allows you to unlock the App Store system preferences using any username and password as long as you are logged in as a local admin. This means that if your account is an admin and you leave the computer unattended, anyone can change App Store settings on the Mac without your knowledge. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-bug-lets-local-admin-unlock-app-store-system-prefs-with-any-password/
First Android Malware Developed in Kotlin Programming Language Discovered
A cyber-security firm has discovered what they believe to be the first Android malware family written in the Kotlin programming language. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/first-android-malware-developed-in-kotlin-programming-language-discovered/
A cyber-security firm has discovered what they believe to be the first Android malware family written in the Kotlin programming language. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/first-android-malware-developed-in-kotlin-programming-language-discovered/
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First Android Malware Developed in Kotlin Programming Language Discovered
A cyber-security firm has discovered what they believe to be the first Android malware family written in the Kotlin programming language.
Cisco Rolls Out Solution to Detect Malware in Encrypted Traffic
Yesterday, Cisco rolled out Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), a breakthrough technology that identifies malware in encrypted traffic without the need of intercepting and decrypting data streams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-rolls-out-solution-to-detect-malware-in-encrypted-traffic/
Yesterday, Cisco rolled out Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), a breakthrough technology that identifies malware in encrypted traffic without the need of intercepting and decrypting data streams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-rolls-out-solution-to-detect-malware-in-encrypted-traffic/
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Cisco Rolls Out Solution to Detect Malware in Encrypted Traffic
Yesterday, Cisco rolled out Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), a breakthrough technology that identifies malware in encrypted traffic without the need of intercepting and decrypting data streams.
Hackers Make Whopping $226K Installing Monero Miners on Oracle WebLogic Servers
A group of hackers has made over a quarter-million dollars worth of Monero by breaking into Oracle WebLogic servers and installing a cryptocurrency miner. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-make-whopping-226k-installing-monero-miners-on-oracle-weblogic-servers/
A group of hackers has made over a quarter-million dollars worth of Monero by breaking into Oracle WebLogic servers and installing a cryptocurrency miner. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-make-whopping-226k-installing-monero-miners-on-oracle-weblogic-servers/
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Hackers Make Whopping $226K Installing Monero Miners on Oracle WebLogic Servers
A group of hackers has made over a quarter-million dollars worth of Monero by breaking into Oracle WebLogic servers and installing a cryptocurrency miner.
Intel Releases Linux CPU Microcodes for Processors Going Back Two Decades
On January 8th Intel released new Linux Processor microcode data files that can be used to mitigate the Spectre and and Meltdown vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs. Using microcodes, an operating system can fix known bugs in Intel CPU without having to perform a BIOS update on the computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-releases-linux-cpu-microcodes-for-processors-going-back-two-decades/
On January 8th Intel released new Linux Processor microcode data files that can be used to mitigate the Spectre and and Meltdown vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs. Using microcodes, an operating system can fix known bugs in Intel CPU without having to perform a BIOS update on the computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-releases-linux-cpu-microcodes-for-processors-going-back-two-decades/
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Intel Releases Linux CPU Microcodes for Processors Going Back Two Decades
On January 8th Intel released new Linux Processor microcode data files that can be used to mitigate the Spectre and and Meltdown vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs. Using microcodes, an operating system can fix known bugs in Intel CPU without having to perform…
Microsoft Partners with Signal to Bring End-To-End Encryption to Skype
In a move that surprised many, Microsoft and Open Whisper Systems announced today they are partnering to bring support for end-to-end (E2E) encrypted conversations to Skype. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-partners-with-signal-to-bring-end-to-end-encryption-to-skype/
In a move that surprised many, Microsoft and Open Whisper Systems announced today they are partnering to bring support for end-to-end (E2E) encrypted conversations to Skype. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-partners-with-signal-to-bring-end-to-end-encryption-to-skype/
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Microsoft Partners with Signal to Bring End-To-End Encryption to Skype
In a move that surprised many, Microsoft and Open Whisper Systems announced today they are partnering to bring support for end-to-end (E2E) encrypted conversations to Skype.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Now Fully Rolled Out Worldwide
According to Microsoft the rollout of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now fully available worldwide. Originally released to select group of devices and regions, over time a new feature update is made available to a wider audience. At this time, Fall Creators Update is now available to all users running Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-fall-creators-update-now-fully-rolled-out-worldwide/
According to Microsoft the rollout of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now fully available worldwide. Originally released to select group of devices and regions, over time a new feature update is made available to a wider audience. At this time, Fall Creators Update is now available to all users running Windows 10. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-fall-creators-update-now-fully-rolled-out-worldwide/
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Now Fully Rolled Out Worldwide
According to Microsoft the rollout of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is now fully available worldwide. Originally released to select group of devices and regions, over time a new feature update is made available to a wider audience. At this time, Fall Creators…