Man Admits to Creating Crypting Service Cryptex and reFUD.me Scanner
A 24-year-old man has pleaded guilty yesterday in a UK court for creating and advertising two malware-related services employed by thousands of criminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-admits-to-creating-crypting-service-cryptex-and-refud-me-scanner/
A 24-year-old man has pleaded guilty yesterday in a UK court for creating and advertising two malware-related services employed by thousands of criminals. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-admits-to-creating-crypting-service-cryptex-and-refud-me-scanner/
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Man Admits to Creating Crypting Service Cryptex and reFUD.me Scanner
A 24-year-old man has pleaded guilty yesterday in a UK court for creating and advertising two malware-related services employed by thousands of criminals.
Italian IT Company Possibly Behind New Skygofree Android Spyware
Security researchers from Kaspersky Lab have discovered a new and powerful strain of Android spyware that they believe was created by an Italian IT company which they suspect is active in the surveillance software market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/italian-it-company-possibly-behind-new-skygofree-android-spyware/
Security researchers from Kaspersky Lab have discovered a new and powerful strain of Android spyware that they believe was created by an Italian IT company which they suspect is active in the surveillance software market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/italian-it-company-possibly-behind-new-skygofree-android-spyware/
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Italian IT Company Possibly Behind New Skygofree Android Spyware
Security researchers from Kaspersky Lab have discovered a new and powerful strain of Android spyware that they believe was created by an Italian IT company which they suspect is active in the surveillance software market.
Hospital Pays $55K Ransomware Demand Despite Having Backups
An Indiana hospital paid a ransom of $55,000 to get rid of ransomware that had infected its systems and was hindering operations last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hospital-pays-55k-ransomware-demand-despite-having-backups/
An Indiana hospital paid a ransom of $55,000 to get rid of ransomware that had infected its systems and was hindering operations last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hospital-pays-55k-ransomware-demand-despite-having-backups/
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Hospital Pays $55K Ransomware Demand Despite Having Backups
An Indiana hospital paid a ransom of $55,000 to get rid of ransomware that had infected its systems and was hindering operations last week.
Cya Windows. You Can Now Run PowerShell on Linux & macOS
An open-source cross-platform version of PowerShell, called PowerShell Core 6.0, has been released by Microsoft that not only runs on Windows, but runs on macOS and Linux as well. Going forward, this version is going to be the actively developed with the original PowerShell only receiving security updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/cya-windows-you-can-now-run-powershell-on-linux-and-macos/
An open-source cross-platform version of PowerShell, called PowerShell Core 6.0, has been released by Microsoft that not only runs on Windows, but runs on macOS and Linux as well. Going forward, this version is going to be the actively developed with the original PowerShell only receiving security updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/cya-windows-you-can-now-run-powershell-on-linux-and-macos/
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Cya Windows. You Can Now Run PowerShell on Linux & macOS
An open-source cross-platform version of PowerShell, called PowerShell Core 6.0, has been released by Microsoft that not only runs on Windows, but runs on macOS and Linux as well. Going forward, this version is going to be the actively developed with the…
Because Ransomware: OneDrive for Business to Get "Files Restore" Option
Microsoft will add a new feature to OneDrive for Business that will let users create backup points and restore to previous versions of their entire OneDrive account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/because-ransomware-onedrive-for-business-to-get-files-restore-option/
Microsoft will add a new feature to OneDrive for Business that will let users create backup points and restore to previous versions of their entire OneDrive account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/because-ransomware-onedrive-for-business-to-get-files-restore-option/
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Because Ransomware: OneDrive for Business to Get "Files Restore" Option
Microsoft will add a new feature to OneDrive for Business that will let users create backup points and restore to previous versions of their entire OneDrive account.
Mozilla Restricts All New Firefox Features to HTTPS Only
In a groundbreaking statement earlier this week, Mozilla announced that all web-based features that will ship with Firefox in the future must be served on over a secure HTTPS connection (a "secure context"). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-restricts-all-new-firefox-features-to-https-only/
In a groundbreaking statement earlier this week, Mozilla announced that all web-based features that will ship with Firefox in the future must be served on over a secure HTTPS connection (a "secure context"). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-restricts-all-new-firefox-features-to-https-only/
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Mozilla Restricts All New Firefox Features to HTTPS Only
In a groundbreaking statement earlier this week, Mozilla announced that all web-based features that will ship with Firefox in the future must be served on over a secure HTTPS connection (a "secure context").
Satori Botnet Is Now Attacking Ethereum Mining Rigs
A new variant of the Satori botnet has sprung back to life, and this one is hacking into Claymore mining rigs and replacing the device owner's mining credentials with the attacker's own. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/satori-botnet-is-now-attacking-ethereum-mining-rigs/
A new variant of the Satori botnet has sprung back to life, and this one is hacking into Claymore mining rigs and replacing the device owner's mining credentials with the attacker's own. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/satori-botnet-is-now-attacking-ethereum-mining-rigs/
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Satori Botnet Is Now Attacking Ethereum Mining Rigs
A new variant of the Satori botnet has sprung back to life, and this one is hacking into Claymore mining rigs and replacing the device owner's mining credentials with the attacker's own.
Google Launches IT Support Training Program And Offers 10,000 Scholarships
As part of its Grow with Google program, Google has created an IT Support certification program based on the same methods that they use train their own employees. Called the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, this certification aims to prepares people for an entry level job in the information technology support field. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-launches-it-support-training-program-and-offers-10-000-scholarships/
As part of its Grow with Google program, Google has created an IT Support certification program based on the same methods that they use train their own employees. Called the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, this certification aims to prepares people for an entry level job in the information technology support field. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-launches-it-support-training-program-and-offers-10-000-scholarships/
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Google Launches IT Support Training Program And Offers 10,000 Scholarships
As part of its Grow with Google program, Google has created an IT Support certification program based on the same methods that they use train their own employees. Called the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, this certification aims to prepares people…
World's Largest Spam Botnet Is Pumping and Dumping an Obscure Cryptocurrency
Necurs, the world's largest spam botnet, is currently sending millions of spam emails that push an obscure cryptocurrency named Swisscoin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/worlds-largest-spam-botnet-is-pumping-and-dumping-an-obscure-cryptocurrency/
Necurs, the world's largest spam botnet, is currently sending millions of spam emails that push an obscure cryptocurrency named Swisscoin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/worlds-largest-spam-botnet-is-pumping-and-dumping-an-obscure-cryptocurrency/
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World's Largest Spam Botnet Is Pumping and Dumping an Obscure Cryptocurrency
Necurs, the world's largest spam botnet, is currently sending millions of spam emails that push an obscure cryptocurrency named Swisscoin.
Exobot Author Calls It Quits and Sells Off Banking Trojan Source Code
Things are about to get a lot worse for Android users after the source code of a highly advanced Android banking trojan has been sold to different parties on a well-known hacking forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exobot-author-calls-it-quits-and-sells-off-banking-trojan-source-code/
Things are about to get a lot worse for Android users after the source code of a highly advanced Android banking trojan has been sold to different parties on a well-known hacking forum. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exobot-author-calls-it-quits-and-sells-off-banking-trojan-source-code/
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Exobot Author Calls It Quits and Sells Off Banking Trojan Source Code
Things are about to get a lot worse for Android users after the source code of a highly advanced Android banking trojan has been sold to different parties on a well-known hacking forum.
Adult VR App Leaked Personal Details for a Week Before a Patch Was Deployed
Details about two vulnerabilities in an adult-themed virtual reality (VR) application were available to the general public for five days before the vendor intervened and patched the security holes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adult-vr-app-leaked-personal-details-for-a-week-before-a-patch-was-deployed/
Details about two vulnerabilities in an adult-themed virtual reality (VR) application were available to the general public for five days before the vendor intervened and patched the security holes. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adult-vr-app-leaked-personal-details-for-a-week-before-a-patch-was-deployed/
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Adult VR App Leaked Personal Details for a Week Before a Patch Was Deployed
Details about two vulnerabilities in an adult-themed virtual reality (VR) application were available to the general public for five days before the vendor intervened and patched the security holes.
chaiOS "Text Bomb" Crashes iMessage App on macOS and iOS
Reminiscent of the old "Effective Power" bug that has long caused iMessage apps to crash on iOS devices, a new bug nicknamed chaiOS has surfaced this week with similar repercussions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/chaios-text-bomb-crashes-imessage-app-on-macos-and-ios/
Reminiscent of the old "Effective Power" bug that has long caused iMessage apps to crash on iOS devices, a new bug nicknamed chaiOS has surfaced this week with similar repercussions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/chaios-text-bomb-crashes-imessage-app-on-macos-and-ios/
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chaiOS "Text Bomb" Crashes iMessage App on macOS and iOS
Reminiscent of the old "Effective Power" bug that has long caused iMessage apps to crash on iOS devices, a new bug nicknamed chaiOS has surfaced this week with similar repercussions.
GhostTeam Android Malware Can Steal Facebook Credentials
Google has removed 53 apps from the official Play Store because they were spreading a new breed of Android malware named GhostTeam that could steal Facebook credentials and push ads to infected phones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghostteam-android-malware-can-steal-facebook-credentials/
Google has removed 53 apps from the official Play Store because they were spreading a new breed of Android malware named GhostTeam that could steal Facebook credentials and push ads to infected phones. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghostteam-android-malware-can-steal-facebook-credentials/
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GhostTeam Android Malware Can Steal Facebook Credentials
Google has removed 53 apps from the official Play Store because they were spreading a new breed of Android malware named GhostTeam that could steal Facebook credentials and push ads to infected phones.
Future Apple iOS Update Will Allow Users to Stop Battery Slowdown Feature
In an ABC interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Cook apologized once again for the battery slowdowns and stated a future iOS will allow users to disable this "feature". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/future-apple-ios-update-will-allow-users-to-stop-battery-slowdown-feature/
In an ABC interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Cook apologized once again for the battery slowdowns and stated a future iOS will allow users to disable this "feature". [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/future-apple-ios-update-will-allow-users-to-stop-battery-slowdown-feature/
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Future Apple iOS Update Will Allow Users to Stop Battery Slowdown Feature
In an ABC interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Cook apologized once again for the battery slowdowns and stated a future iOS will allow users to disable this "feature".
Microsoft Resumes Meltdown & Spectre Updates for AMD Devices
Microsoft has resumed the rollout of security updates for AMD devices. The updates patch the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-resumes-meltdown-and-spectre-updates-for-amd-devices/
Microsoft has resumed the rollout of security updates for AMD devices. The updates patch the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-resumes-meltdown-and-spectre-updates-for-amd-devices/
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Microsoft Resumes Meltdown & Spectre Updates for AMD Devices
Microsoft has resumed the rollout of security updates for AMD devices. The updates patch the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities.
Hacker Might Have Stolen the Healthcare Data for Half of Norway’s Population
A hacker or hacker group might have stolen healthcare data for more than half of Norway's population, according to reports in local press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-might-have-stolen-the-healthcare-data-for-half-of-norway-s-population/
A hacker or hacker group might have stolen healthcare data for more than half of Norway's population, according to reports in local press. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-might-have-stolen-the-healthcare-data-for-half-of-norway-s-population/
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Hacker Might Have Stolen the Healthcare Data for Half of Norway's Population
A hacker or hacker group might have stolen healthcare data for more than half of Norway's population, according to reports in local press.
Top Bug Hunters Make 2.7 Times More Money Than an Average Software Engineer
A survey of 1,700 bug bounty hunters registered on the HackerOne platform reveals that top white-hat hackers make on average 2.7 times more money than the average salary of a software engineer in the same country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-bug-hunters-make-2-7-times-more-money-than-an-average-software-engineer/
A survey of 1,700 bug bounty hunters registered on the HackerOne platform reveals that top white-hat hackers make on average 2.7 times more money than the average salary of a software engineer in the same country. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-bug-hunters-make-2-7-times-more-money-than-an-average-software-engineer/
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Top Bug Hunters Make 2.7 Times More Money Than an Average Software Engineer
A survey of 1,700 bug bounty hunters registered on the HackerOne platform reveals that top white-hat hackers make on average 2.7 times more money than the average salary of a software engineer in the same country.
Woman Accused of Using Spyware to Track Boyfriend and Have Him Killed
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged a 37-year-old California woman with hiring a hitman to murder her 55-year-old boyfriend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/woman-accused-of-using-spyware-to-track-boyfriend-and-have-him-killed/
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged a 37-year-old California woman with hiring a hitman to murder her 55-year-old boyfriend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/woman-accused-of-using-spyware-to-track-boyfriend-and-have-him-killed/
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Woman Accused of Using Spyware to Track Boyfriend and Have Him Killed
The US Department of Justice has arrested and charged a 37-year-old California woman with hiring a hitman to murder her 55-year-old boyfriend.
SamSam Ransomware Hits Hospitals, City Councils, ICS Firms
The SamSam ransomware group seems to have gotten to a "great" start in 2018, hitting several high-profile targets such as hospitals, a city council, and an ICS firm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsam-ransomware-hits-hospitals-city-councils-ics-firms/
The SamSam ransomware group seems to have gotten to a "great" start in 2018, hitting several high-profile targets such as hospitals, a city council, and an ICS firm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsam-ransomware-hits-hospitals-city-councils-ics-firms/
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SamSam Ransomware Hits Hospitals, City Councils, ICS Firms
The SamSam ransomware group seems to have gotten to a "great" start in 2018, hitting several high-profile targets such as hospitals, a city council, and an ICS firm.
OnePlus: Malicious Script on Online Store Stole Card Details for 40K Customers
A OnePlus spokesperson has officially confirmed a card breach incident affecting its online store, about which rumors started circulating online earlier in the week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oneplus-malicious-script-on-online-store-stole-card-details-for-40k-customers/
A OnePlus spokesperson has officially confirmed a card breach incident affecting its online store, about which rumors started circulating online earlier in the week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oneplus-malicious-script-on-online-store-stole-card-details-for-40k-customers/
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OnePlus: Malicious Script on Online Store Stole Card Details for 40K Customers
A OnePlus spokesperson has officially confirmed a card breach incident affecting its online store, about which rumors started circulating online earlier in the week.