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…
Apple Will Hand Off Chinese iCloud Operations to State-Owned Local Firm
Apple announced today that it will hand over the operation of iCloud services for Chinese users to a local Chinese company as part of the company's efforts to comply with Chinese law. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-will-hand-off-chinese-icloud-operations-to-state-owned-local-firm/
Apple announced today that it will hand over the operation of iCloud services for Chinese users to a local Chinese company as part of the company's efforts to comply with Chinese law. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-will-hand-off-chinese-icloud-operations-to-state-owned-local-firm/
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Apple Will Hand Off Chinese iCloud Operations to State-Owned Local Firm
Apple announced today that it will hand over the operation of iCloud services for Chinese users to a local Chinese company as part of the company's efforts to comply with Chinese law.
Congress Votes to Reauthorize NSA's Warrantless Surveillance of US Citizens
The US House of Representatives passed a bill today to renew the National Security Agency's warrantless internet surveillance program under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendments Act (FISA) of 2008. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/congress-votes-to-reauthorize-nsas-warrantless-surveillance-of-us-citizens/
The US House of Representatives passed a bill today to renew the National Security Agency's warrantless internet surveillance program under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendments Act (FISA) of 2008. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/congress-votes-to-reauthorize-nsas-warrantless-surveillance-of-us-citizens/
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Congress Votes to Reauthorize NSA's Warrantless Surveillance of US Citizens
The US House of Representatives passed a bill today to renew the National Security Agency's warrantless internet surveillance program under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Amendments Act (FISA) of 2008.
Windows Insider Build 17074 Brings Credit Card Autofill in Edge & Quiet Hours
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17074 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. It is important to note that computer's with AMD processors will have this preview build blocked due to the Spectre & Meltdown security update rollout as explained in this support article. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17074-brings-credit-card-autofill-in-edge-and-quiet-hours/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17074 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. It is important to note that computer's with AMD processors will have this preview build blocked due to the Spectre & Meltdown security update rollout as explained in this support article. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-insider-build-17074-brings-credit-card-autofill-in-edge-and-quiet-hours/
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Windows Insider Build 17074 Brings Credit Card Autofill in Edge & Quiet Hours
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17074 for PC to insiders in the fast ring. It is important to note that computer's with AMD processors will have this preview build blocked due to the Spectre & Meltdown security update rollout as…
Facebook Will Overhaul News Feed to Show More Posts from Friends and Family
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced yesterday that Facebook will revamp its News Feed content ranking algorithm to prioritize updates from friends and family members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-will-overhaul-news-feed-to-show-more-posts-from-friends-and-family/
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced yesterday that Facebook will revamp its News Feed content ranking algorithm to prioritize updates from friends and family members. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/facebook-will-overhaul-news-feed-to-show-more-posts-from-friends-and-family/
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Facebook Will Overhaul News Feed to Show More Posts from Friends and Family
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced yesterday that Facebook will revamp its News Feed content ranking algorithm to prioritize updates from friends and family members.
Intel AMT Security Issue Lets Attackers Bypass BIOS and BitLocker Passwords
An F-Secure security researcher has found a way to use Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT) to bypass BIOS passwords, BitLocker credentials, and TPM pins and gain access to previously-secured corporate computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-amt-security-issue-lets-attackers-bypass-bios-and-bitlocker-passwords/
An F-Secure security researcher has found a way to use Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT) to bypass BIOS passwords, BitLocker credentials, and TPM pins and gain access to previously-secured corporate computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-amt-security-issue-lets-attackers-bypass-bios-and-bitlocker-passwords/
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Intel AMT Security Issue Lets Attackers Bypass BIOS and BitLocker Passwords
An F-Secure security researcher has found a way to use Intel's Active Management Technology (AMT) to bypass BIOS passwords, BitLocker credentials, and TPM pins and gain access to previously-secured corporate computers.
The First Mac Malware of 2018 Is a DNS Hijacker Called MaMi
We are barely two weeks into 2017, and security researchers have already spotted the first new Mac malware strain this year. Called OSX/MaMi, all evidence points that this is still a work in progress, but one that comes with some pretty intrusive features, if ever completed and activated. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/the-first-mac-malware-of-2018-is-a-dns-hijacker-called-mami/
We are barely two weeks into 2017, and security researchers have already spotted the first new Mac malware strain this year. Called OSX/MaMi, all evidence points that this is still a work in progress, but one that comes with some pretty intrusive features, if ever completed and activated. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/the-first-mac-malware-of-2018-is-a-dns-hijacker-called-mami/
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The First Mac Malware of 2018 Is a DNS Hijacker Called MaMi
We are barely two weeks into 2018, and security researchers have already spotted the first new Mac malware strain this year. Called OSX/MaMi, all evidence points that this is still a work in progress, but one that comes with some pretty intrusive features…