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…
AMD Will Release CPU Microcode Updates for Spectre Flaw This Week
AMD officially admitted today that its processors are not vulnerable to the Meltdown bug, but are affected by both variants of the Spectre flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/amd-will-release-cpu-microcode-updates-for-spectre-flaw-this-week/
AMD officially admitted today that its processors are not vulnerable to the Meltdown bug, but are affected by both variants of the Spectre flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/amd-will-release-cpu-microcode-updates-for-spectre-flaw-this-week/
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AMD Will Release CPU Microcode Updates for Spectre Flaw This Week
AMD officially admitted today that its processors are not vulnerable to the Meltdown bug, but are affected by both variants of the Spectre flaw.
Intel Broadwell and Haswell CPUs Experiencing Reboots After Firmware Updates
Intel said today it is investigating an issue with Broadwell and Haswell CPUs after customers reported higher system reboot rates when they installed firmware updates for fixing the Spectre flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/intel-broadwell-and-haswell-cpus-experiencing-reboots-after-firmware-updates/
Intel said today it is investigating an issue with Broadwell and Haswell CPUs after customers reported higher system reboot rates when they installed firmware updates for fixing the Spectre flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/intel-broadwell-and-haswell-cpus-experiencing-reboots-after-firmware-updates/
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Intel Broadwell and Haswell CPUs Experiencing Reboots After Firmware Updates
Intel said today it is investigating an issue with Broadwell and Haswell CPUs after customers reported higher system reboot rates when they installed firmware updates for fixing the Spectre flaw.
The Week in Ransomware - January 12th 2018 - Ethereum & Small Variants
Another week when only small variants were released. Hopefully this downward trend is a slowdown in ransomware distribution. This biggest news was that the HC7 ransomware accepted Ethereum as a ransom payment. This is the first time this digital currency has been used with ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-12th-2018-ethereum-and-small-variants/
Another week when only small variants were released. Hopefully this downward trend is a slowdown in ransomware distribution. This biggest news was that the HC7 ransomware accepted Ethereum as a ransom payment. This is the first time this digital currency has been used with ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-12th-2018-ethereum-and-small-variants/
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The Week in Ransomware - January 12th 2018 - Ethereum & Small Variants
Another week when only small variants were released. Hopefully this downward trend is a slowdown in ransomware distribution. This biggest news was that the HC7 ransomware accepted Ethereum as a ransom payment. This is the first time this digital currency…
Lenovo Discovers and Removes Backdoor in Networking Switches
Lenovo engineers have discovered a backdoor in the firmware of RackSwitch and BladeCenter networking switches. The company released firmware updates earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lenovo-discovers-and-removes-backdoor-in-networking-switches/
Lenovo engineers have discovered a backdoor in the firmware of RackSwitch and BladeCenter networking switches. The company released firmware updates earlier this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lenovo-discovers-and-removes-backdoor-in-networking-switches/
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Lenovo Discovers and Removes Backdoor in Networking Switches
Lenovo engineers have discovered a backdoor in the firmware of RackSwitch and BladeCenter networking switches. The company released firmware updates earlier this week.
Fourth Fappening Hacker Caught by the FBI
The US Department of Justice has charged a fourth suspect for hacking Hollywood celebrities and leaking nude photographs and videos in a 2014 incident referred to as The Fappening or Celebgate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fourth-fappening-hacker-caught-by-the-fbi/
The US Department of Justice has charged a fourth suspect for hacking Hollywood celebrities and leaking nude photographs and videos in a 2014 incident referred to as The Fappening or Celebgate. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fourth-fappening-hacker-caught-by-the-fbi/
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Fourth Fappening Hacker Caught by the FBI
The US Department of Justice has charged a fourth suspect for hacking Hollywood celebrities and leaking nude photographs and videos in a 2014 incident referred to as The Fappening or Celebgate.
Mozilla Tests Firefox "Tab Warming"
Mozilla is currently testing a new feature called "Tab Warming" that engineers hope will improve the tab switching process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-tests-firefox-tab-warming/
Mozilla is currently testing a new feature called "Tab Warming" that engineers hope will improve the tab switching process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-tests-firefox-tab-warming/
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Mozilla Tests Firefox "Tab Warming"
Mozilla is currently testing a new feature called "Tab Warming" that engineers hope will improve the tab switching process.
Hackers Hijack DNS Server of BlackWallet to Steal $400,000
Unknown hackers have hijacked the DNS server for BlackWallet.co, a web-based wallet application for the Stellar Lumen cryptocurrency (XLM), and has stolen over $400,000 from users' accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hijack-dns-server-of-blackwallet-to-steal-400-000/
Unknown hackers have hijacked the DNS server for BlackWallet.co, a web-based wallet application for the Stellar Lumen cryptocurrency (XLM), and has stolen over $400,000 from users' accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hijack-dns-server-of-blackwallet-to-steal-400-000/
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Hackers Hijack DNS Server of BlackWallet to Steal $400,000
Unknown hackers have hijacked the DNS server for BlackWallet.co, a web-based wallet application for the Stellar Lumen cryptocurrency (XLM), and has stolen over $400,000 from users' accounts.
Police Hand out Malware-Infected USBs as Prize in Cyber-Security Quiz
Taiwanese police have handed out malware-infected USB thumb drives to the winners of a cyber-security quiz at a data security expo hosted in December last year by the country's Presidential Office. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-hand-out-malware-infected-usbs-as-prize-in-cyber-security-quiz/
Taiwanese police have handed out malware-infected USB thumb drives to the winners of a cyber-security quiz at a data security expo hosted in December last year by the country's Presidential Office. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-hand-out-malware-infected-usbs-as-prize-in-cyber-security-quiz/
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Police Hand out Malware-Infected USBs as Prize in Cyber-Security Quiz
Taiwanese police have handed out malware-infected USB thumb drives to the winners of a cyber-security quiz at a data security expo hosted in December last year by the country's Presidential Office.
Seagate Quietly Patches Dangerous Bug in NAS Devices
Seagate has patched a vulnerability in the firmware of the Seagate Personal Cloud Home Media Storage, a NAS (Network Attached Storage) product. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/seagate-quietly-patches-dangerous-bug-in-nas-devices/
Seagate has patched a vulnerability in the firmware of the Seagate Personal Cloud Home Media Storage, a NAS (Network Attached Storage) product. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/seagate-quietly-patches-dangerous-bug-in-nas-devices/
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Seagate Quietly Patches Dangerous Bug in NAS Devices
Seagate has patched a vulnerability in the firmware of the Seagate Personal Cloud Home Media Storage, a NAS (Network Attached Storage) product.
List of Links: BIOS Updates for the Meltdown and Spectre Patches
As Intel, AMD, and other CPU manufacturers have started releasing CPU microcode (firmware) updates for processor models affected by the Meltdown and Spectre patches, those updates are trickling down to OEMs and motherboard vendors, who are now integrating these patches into BIOS/UEFI updates for affected PCs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/list-of-links-bios-updates-for-the-meltdown-and-spectre-patches/
As Intel, AMD, and other CPU manufacturers have started releasing CPU microcode (firmware) updates for processor models affected by the Meltdown and Spectre patches, those updates are trickling down to OEMs and motherboard vendors, who are now integrating these patches into BIOS/UEFI updates for affected PCs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/list-of-links-bios-updates-for-the-meltdown-and-spectre-patches/
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List of Links: BIOS Updates for the Meltdown and Spectre Patches
As Intel, AMD, and other CPU manufacturers have started releasing CPU microcode (firmware) updates for processor models affected by the Meltdown and Spectre patches, those updates are trickling down to OEMs and motherboard vendors, who are now integrating…
Linux and Windows Servers Targeted with RubyMiner Malware
Security researchers have spotted a new strain of malware being deployed online. Named RubyMiner, this malware is a cryptocurrency miner spotted going after outdated web servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-and-windows-servers-targeted-with-rubyminer-malware/
Security researchers have spotted a new strain of malware being deployed online. Named RubyMiner, this malware is a cryptocurrency miner spotted going after outdated web servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-and-windows-servers-targeted-with-rubyminer-malware/
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Linux and Windows Servers Targeted with RubyMiner Malware
Security researchers have spotted a new strain of malware being deployed online. Named RubyMiner, this malware is a cryptocurrency miner spotted going after outdated web servers.