Suspect Arrested in Massive Theft of Dell Computer Components Worth $7 Million
A trio of Secret Service agents, DHS investigators, and West Hartford (Connecticut) police officers have arrested a man who they believe is at the center of a massive fraud operation through which he stole Dell computer parts worth more than $7 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/suspect-arrested-in-massive-theft-of-dell-computer-components-worth-7-million/
A trio of Secret Service agents, DHS investigators, and West Hartford (Connecticut) police officers have arrested a man who they believe is at the center of a massive fraud operation through which he stole Dell computer parts worth more than $7 million. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/suspect-arrested-in-massive-theft-of-dell-computer-components-worth-7-million/
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Suspect Arrested in Massive Theft of Dell Computer Components Worth $7 Million
A trio of Secret Service agents, DHS investigators, and West Hartford (Connecticut) police officers have arrested a man who they believe is at the center of a massive fraud operation through which he stole Dell computer parts worth more than $7 million.
Keylogger Campaign Hits Over 2,000 WordPress Sites
Security researchers have discovered over 2,000 WordPress sites —possibly more— infected with a keylogger that's being loaded on the WordPress backend login page and a cryptojacking script (in-browser cryptocurrency miner) on their frontends. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/keylogger-campaign-hits-over-2-000-wordpress-sites/
Security researchers have discovered over 2,000 WordPress sites —possibly more— infected with a keylogger that's being loaded on the WordPress backend login page and a cryptojacking script (in-browser cryptocurrency miner) on their frontends. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/keylogger-campaign-hits-over-2-000-wordpress-sites/
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Keylogger Campaign Hits Over 2,000 WordPress Sites
Security researchers have discovered over 2,000 WordPress sites —possibly more— infected with a keylogger that's being loaded on the WordPress backend login page and a cryptojacking script (in-browser cryptocurrency miner) on their frontends.
Crooks Created 28 Fake Ad Agencies to Disguise Massive Malvertising Campaign
A group of cyber-criminals created 28 fake ad agencies and bought over 1 billion ad views in 2017, which they used to deliver malicious ads that redirected unsuspecting users to tech support scams or sneaky pages peddling malware-laden software updates or software installers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crooks-created-28-fake-ad-agencies-to-disguise-massive-malvertising-campaign/
A group of cyber-criminals created 28 fake ad agencies and bought over 1 billion ad views in 2017, which they used to deliver malicious ads that redirected unsuspecting users to tech support scams or sneaky pages peddling malware-laden software updates or software installers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crooks-created-28-fake-ad-agencies-to-disguise-massive-malvertising-campaign/
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Crooks Created 28 Fake Ad Agencies to Disguise Massive Malvertising Campaign
A group of cyber-criminals created 28 fake ad agencies and bought over 1 billion ad views in 2017, which they used to deliver malicious ads that redirected unsuspecting users to tech support scams or sneaky pages peddling malware-laden software updates or…
The Velso Ransomware Being Manually Installed by Attackers
A new ransomware is actively infecting victims called the Velso Ransomware. This ransomware appends the .velso extension to encrypted files and then drops a ransom note that contains an email address that a victim can use to contact the developer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-velso-ransomware-being-manually-installed-by-attackers/
A new ransomware is actively infecting victims called the Velso Ransomware. This ransomware appends the .velso extension to encrypted files and then drops a ransom note that contains an email address that a victim can use to contact the developer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-velso-ransomware-being-manually-installed-by-attackers/
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The Velso Ransomware Being Manually Installed by Attackers
A new ransomware is actively infecting victims called the Velso Ransomware. This ransomware appends the .velso extension to encrypted files and then drops a ransom note that contains an email address that a victim can use to contact the developer.
Dridex Group Created BitPaymer (FriedEx) Ransomware
The authors of the infamous Dridex banking trojan and the Necurs spam botnet appear to have also created the FriedEx ransomware, according to an ESET report released earlier today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dridex-group-created-bitpaymer-friedex-ransomware/
The authors of the infamous Dridex banking trojan and the Necurs spam botnet appear to have also created the FriedEx ransomware, according to an ESET report released earlier today. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dridex-group-created-bitpaymer-friedex-ransomware/
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Dridex Group Created BitPaymer (FriedEx) Ransomware
The authors of the infamous Dridex banking trojan and the Necurs spam botnet appear to have also created the FriedEx ransomware, according to an ESET report released earlier today.
Coincheck Loses $500 Million in Biggest Cryptocoin Hack Ever
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck announced today that it lost over 500 million NEM tokens, worth over $500 million at the time of the incident. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/coincheck-loses-500-million-in-biggest-cryptocoin-hack-ever/
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck announced today that it lost over 500 million NEM tokens, worth over $500 million at the time of the incident. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/coincheck-loses-500-million-in-biggest-cryptocoin-hack-ever/
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Coincheck Loses $500 Million in Biggest Cryptocoin Hack Ever
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck announced today that it lost over 500 million NEM tokens, worth over $500 million at the time of the incident.
The Week in Ransomware - January 26th 2018 - SamSam & Hack Attacks
While we are continuing to see less ransomware developed and more attackers focusing on a few large-impact strains, Ransomware is unfortunately not dead. This was particularly apparent this week with plenty of news to go around. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-26th-2018-samsam-and-hack-attacks/
While we are continuing to see less ransomware developed and more attackers focusing on a few large-impact strains, Ransomware is unfortunately not dead. This was particularly apparent this week with plenty of news to go around. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-26th-2018-samsam-and-hack-attacks/
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The Week in Ransomware - January 26th 2018 - SamSam & Hack Attacks
While we are continuing to see less ransomware developed and more attackers focusing on a few large-impact strains, Ransomware is unfortunately not dead. This was particularly apparent this week with plenty of news to go around.
Coinhive Cryptojacker Deployed on YouTube via Google Ads
Some smart crooks found a way to insert and deliver the Coinhive in-browser miner inside ads delivered via the Google DoubleClick ad delivery platform. Ads delivered this way made their way on countless sites, and even on Google's own property —YouTube. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinhive-cryptojacker-deployed-on-youtube-via-google-ads/
Some smart crooks found a way to insert and deliver the Coinhive in-browser miner inside ads delivered via the Google DoubleClick ad delivery platform. Ads delivered this way made their way on countless sites, and even on Google's own property —YouTube. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinhive-cryptojacker-deployed-on-youtube-via-google-ads/
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Coinhive Cryptojacker Deployed on YouTube via Google Ads
Some smart crooks found a way to insert and deliver the Coinhive in-browser miner inside ads delivered via the Google DoubleClick ad delivery platform. Ads delivered this way made their way on countless sites, and even on Google's own property —YouTube.
Hacker Compromised Official phpBB Download Links
An unknown attacker has compromised download links for the phpBB forum software, according to a statement released today by the phpBB development team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-compromised-official-phpbb-download-links/
An unknown attacker has compromised download links for the phpBB forum software, according to a statement released today by the phpBB development team. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-compromised-official-phpbb-download-links/
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Hacker Compromised Official phpBB Download Links
An unknown attacker has compromised download links for the phpBB forum software, according to a statement released today by the phpBB development team.
Malwarebytes Update Released to Fix High CPU & Memory Usage in Mbamservice.exe
An update pushed by Malwarebytes today for their Malwarebytes Anti-Malware product has caused a lot of problems for those who use their program. This new protection update caused mbamservice.exe to consume a lot of memory and upwards to 90% of the computer's CPU. A new update has been pushed that resolves these issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-update-released-to-fix-high-cpu-and-memory-usage-in-mbamservice-exe/
An update pushed by Malwarebytes today for their Malwarebytes Anti-Malware product has caused a lot of problems for those who use their program. This new protection update caused mbamservice.exe to consume a lot of memory and upwards to 90% of the computer's CPU. A new update has been pushed that resolves these issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malwarebytes-update-released-to-fix-high-cpu-and-memory-usage-in-mbamservice-exe/
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Malwarebytes Update Released to Fix High CPU & Memory Usage in Mbamservice.exe
An update pushed by Malwarebytes today for their Malwarebytes Anti-Malware product has caused a lot of problems for those who use their program. This new protection update caused mbamservice.exe to consume a lot of memory and upwards to 90% of the computer's…
Hacker Steals Over $150,000 Worth of Ethereum From Experty ICO Participants
A hacker has tricked Experty ICO participants into sending Ethereum funds to the wrong wallet address. He was able to do this by sending emails with a fake pre-ICO sale announcement to Experty users who signed up for notifications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-steals-over-150-000-worth-of-ethereum-from-experty-ico-participants/
A hacker has tricked Experty ICO participants into sending Ethereum funds to the wrong wallet address. He was able to do this by sending emails with a fake pre-ICO sale announcement to Experty users who signed up for notifications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-steals-over-150-000-worth-of-ethereum-from-experty-ico-participants/
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Hacker Steals Over $150,000 Worth of Ethereum From Experty ICO Participants
A hacker has tricked Experty ICO participants into sending Ethereum funds to the wrong wallet address. He was able to do this by sending emails with a fake pre-ICO sale announcement to Experty users who signed up for notifications.
Microsoft Issues Windows Out-of-Band Update That Disables Spectre Mitigations
Microsoft has issued on Saturday an emergency out-of-band Windows update that disables patches for the Spectre Variant 2 bug (CVE-2017-5715). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-issues-windows-out-of-band-update-that-disables-spectre-mitigations/
Microsoft has issued on Saturday an emergency out-of-band Windows update that disables patches for the Spectre Variant 2 bug (CVE-2017-5715). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-issues-windows-out-of-band-update-that-disables-spectre-mitigations/
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Microsoft Issues Windows Out-of-Band Update That Disables Spectre Mitigations
Microsoft has issued on Saturday an emergency out-of-band Windows update that disables patches for the Spectre Variant 2 bug (CVE-2017-5715).
Fitness Tracking App Accidentally Exposed Military Bases
Strava, a fitness tracking application that logs users' movements as they cycle, surf, or jog, has accidentally exposed or confirmed the location of various military bases and facilities all over the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/fitness-tracking-app-accidentally-exposed-military-bases/
Strava, a fitness tracking application that logs users' movements as they cycle, surf, or jog, has accidentally exposed or confirmed the location of various military bases and facilities all over the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/fitness-tracking-app-accidentally-exposed-military-bases/
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Fitness Tracking App Accidentally Exposed Military Bases
Strava, a fitness tracking application that logs users' movements as they cycle, surf, or jog, has accidentally exposed or confirmed the location of various military bases and facilities all over the world.
ATM Jackpotting Attacks Hit the US for the First Time
Two of the world's largest ATM manufacturers have issued security alerts regarding ATM jackpotting attacks being detected in the US for the first time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atm-jackpotting-attacks-hit-the-us-for-the-first-time/
Two of the world's largest ATM manufacturers have issued security alerts regarding ATM jackpotting attacks being detected in the US for the first time. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atm-jackpotting-attacks-hit-the-us-for-the-first-time/
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ATM Jackpotting Attacks Hit the US for the First Time
Two of the world's largest ATM manufacturers have issued security alerts regarding ATM jackpotting attacks being detected in the US for the first time.
Lenovo's Fingerprint Scanner Can Be Bypassed via a Hardcoded Password
Lenovo has issued security updates for a fingerprint scanner app it shipped with ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and ThinkStation machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lenovos-fingerprint-scanner-can-be-bypassed-via-a-hardcoded-password/
Lenovo has issued security updates for a fingerprint scanner app it shipped with ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and ThinkStation machines. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lenovos-fingerprint-scanner-can-be-bypassed-via-a-hardcoded-password/
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Lenovo's Fingerprint Scanner Can Be Bypassed via a Hardcoded Password
Lenovo has issued security updates for a fingerprint scanner app it shipped with ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and ThinkStation machines.
IOTA Cryptocurrency Users Lose $4 Million in Clever Phishing Attack
A clever hacker made off with nearly $4 million worth of IOTA cryptocurrency after patiently setting up an elaborate phishing site for almost half a year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iota-cryptocurrency-users-lose-4-million-in-clever-phishing-attack/
A clever hacker made off with nearly $4 million worth of IOTA cryptocurrency after patiently setting up an elaborate phishing site for almost half a year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iota-cryptocurrency-users-lose-4-million-in-clever-phishing-attack/
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IOTA Cryptocurrency Users Lose $4 Million in Clever Phishing Attack
A clever hacker made off with nearly $4 million worth of IOTA cryptocurrency after patiently setting up an elaborate phishing site for almost half a year.
Tor-to-Web Proxy Caught Replacing Bitcoin Addresses on Ransomware Payment Sites
The operators of at least one Tor proxy service was recently caught replacing Bitcoin addresses on ransomware ransom payment sites, diverting funds meant to pay for ransomware decrypters to the site's operators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tor-to-web-proxy-caught-replacing-bitcoin-addresses-on-ransomware-payment-sites/
The operators of at least one Tor proxy service was recently caught replacing Bitcoin addresses on ransomware ransom payment sites, diverting funds meant to pay for ransomware decrypters to the site's operators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tor-to-web-proxy-caught-replacing-bitcoin-addresses-on-ransomware-payment-sites/
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Tor-to-Web Proxy Caught Replacing Bitcoin Addresses on Ransomware Payment Sites
The operators of at least one Tor proxy service was recently caught replacing Bitcoin addresses on ransomware ransom payment sites, diverting funds meant to pay for ransomware decrypters to the site's operators.
GandCrab Ransomware Distributed by Exploit Kits, Appends GDCB Extension
A new ransomware called GandCrab was released towards the end of last week that is currently being distributed via exploit kits. GandCrab has some interesting features not seen before in a ransomware, such as being the first to accept the DASH currency and the first to utilize the Namecoin powered .BIT tld. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-ransomware-distributed-by-exploit-kits-appends-gdcb-extension/
A new ransomware called GandCrab was released towards the end of last week that is currently being distributed via exploit kits. GandCrab has some interesting features not seen before in a ransomware, such as being the first to accept the DASH currency and the first to utilize the Namecoin powered .BIT tld. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gandcrab-ransomware-distributed-by-exploit-kits-appends-gdcb-extension/
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GandCrab Ransomware Distributed by Exploit Kits, Appends GDCB Extension
A new ransomware called GandCrab was released towards the end of last week that is currently being distributed via exploit kits. GandCrab has some interesting features not seen before in a ransomware, such as being the first to accept the DASH currency and…
Cisco Fixes Remote Code Execution Bug Rated 10 Out of 10 on Severity Scale
Cisco has released software patches that fix a major vulnerability affecting Cisco devices running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-fixes-remote-code-execution-bug-rated-10-out-of-10-on-severity-scale/
Cisco has released software patches that fix a major vulnerability affecting Cisco devices running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-fixes-remote-code-execution-bug-rated-10-out-of-10-on-severity-scale/
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Cisco Fixes Remote Code Execution Bug Rated 10 Out of 10 on Severity Scale
Cisco has released software patches that fix a major vulnerability affecting Cisco devices running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software.
Scientists Warn of Transduction Attacks on Sensors
Professors from universities in China and the US are warning about the impending danger of "transduction attacks" on sensors deployed with everyday devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scientists-warn-of-transduction-attacks-on-sensors/
Professors from universities in China and the US are warning about the impending danger of "transduction attacks" on sensors deployed with everyday devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scientists-warn-of-transduction-attacks-on-sensors/
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Scientists Warn of Transduction Attacks on Sensors
Professors from universities in China and the US are warning about the impending danger of "transduction attacks" on sensors deployed with everyday devices.