Microsoft Partners with Intel to Deliver CPU Microcode Fixes via Windows Updates
Microsoft said today that it would take Intel CPU microcode updates meant to fix the Spectre v2 vulnerability and ship these updates to users via a Windows update package. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-partners-with-intel-to-deliver-cpu-microcode-fixes-via-windows-updates/
Microsoft said today that it would take Intel CPU microcode updates meant to fix the Spectre v2 vulnerability and ship these updates to users via a Windows update package. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-partners-with-intel-to-deliver-cpu-microcode-fixes-via-windows-updates/
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Microsoft Partners with Intel to Deliver CPU Microcode Fixes via Windows Updates
Microsoft said today that it would take Intel CPU microcode updates meant to fix the Spectre v2 vulnerability and ship these updates to users via a Windows update package.
New Tools Make Checking for Leaked Passwords a Lot Easier
The work that Australian security researcher Troy Hunt has done with the Have I Been Pwned project is yielding useful tools that developers and webmasters can now use to make sure users stop using silly and easy to guess passwords. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tools-make-checking-for-leaked-passwords-a-lot-easier/
The work that Australian security researcher Troy Hunt has done with the Have I Been Pwned project is yielding useful tools that developers and webmasters can now use to make sure users stop using silly and easy to guess passwords. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tools-make-checking-for-leaked-passwords-a-lot-easier/
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New Tools Make Checking for Leaked Passwords a Lot Easier
The work that Australian security researcher Troy Hunt has done with the Have I Been Pwned project is yielding useful tools that developers and webmasters can now use to make sure users stop using silly and easy to guess passwords.
"Fakeapp" Android Malware Steals Facebook Credentials, Logs into Accounts
A new Android malware strain can phish Facebook user credentials and then log into accounts to harvest account details, and even search and collect results using the Facebook app's search functionality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fakeapp-android-malware-steals-facebook-credentials-logs-into-accounts/
A new Android malware strain can phish Facebook user credentials and then log into accounts to harvest account details, and even search and collect results using the Facebook app's search functionality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fakeapp-android-malware-steals-facebook-credentials-logs-into-accounts/
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"Fakeapp" Android Malware Steals Facebook Credentials, Logs into Accounts
A new Android malware strain can phish Facebook user credentials and then log into accounts to harvest account details, and even search and collect results using the Facebook app's search functionality.
Do I Need a Third-Party Security Audit?
Especially with today's threat landscape, clients want increased assurance that an organization is secure. Pursuing a third-party audit demonstrates your firm's commitment to safeguarding customer data and its assets. When researching security standards and frameworks, it helps to compare your options. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/editorial/security/do-i-need-a-third-party-security-audit/
Especially with today's threat landscape, clients want increased assurance that an organization is secure. Pursuing a third-party audit demonstrates your firm's commitment to safeguarding customer data and its assets. When researching security standards and frameworks, it helps to compare your options. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/editorial/security/do-i-need-a-third-party-security-audit/
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Do I Need a Third-Party Security Audit?
Especially with today's threat landscape, clients want increased assurance that an organization is secure. Pursuing a third-party audit demonstrates your firm's commitment to safeguarding customer data and its assets. When researching security standards and…
Banking Trojan Found in Over 40 Models of Low-Cost Android Smartphones
Over 40 models of low-cost Android smartphones are sold already infected with the Triada banking trojan, says Dr.Web, a Russia-based antivirus vendor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojan-found-in-over-40-models-of-low-cost-android-smartphones/
Over 40 models of low-cost Android smartphones are sold already infected with the Triada banking trojan, says Dr.Web, a Russia-based antivirus vendor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/banking-trojan-found-in-over-40-models-of-low-cost-android-smartphones/
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Banking Trojan Found in Over 40 Models of Low-Cost Android Smartphones
Over 40 models of low-cost Android smartphones are sold already infected with the Triada banking trojan, says Dr.Web, a Russia-based antivirus vendor.
The Week in Ransomware - March 2nd 2018 - GandCrab Decrypted, RaaS, and More
This week's article combines the previous week's stories as well. Lots of small in-dev ransomware over the last two weeks, but also a few RaaS (Ransomware as a Service) implementations were released and decryptor for GandCrab was released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-2nd-2018-gandcrab-decrypted-raas-and-more/
This week's article combines the previous week's stories as well. Lots of small in-dev ransomware over the last two weeks, but also a few RaaS (Ransomware as a Service) implementations were released and decryptor for GandCrab was released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-march-2nd-2018-gandcrab-decrypted-raas-and-more/
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The Week in Ransomware - March 2nd 2018 - GandCrab Decrypted, RaaS, and More
This week's article combines the previous week's stories as well. Lots of small in-dev ransomware over the last two weeks, but also a few RaaS (Ransomware as a Service) implementations were released and decryptor for GandCrab was released.
Eclipse Attack Plugged in Ethereum Network
Maintainers of the Ethereum network have issued an update for the network's underlying codebase that fixes flaws described in a research paper released this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/eclipse-attack-plugged-in-ethereum-network/
Maintainers of the Ethereum network have issued an update for the network's underlying codebase that fixes flaws described in a research paper released this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/eclipse-attack-plugged-in-ethereum-network/
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Eclipse Attack Plugged in Ethereum Network
Maintainers of the Ethereum network have issued an update for the network's underlying codebase that fixes flaws described in a research paper released this week.
Using Extensity to Manage Your Extensions and Optimize Chrome
Chrome extensions are very useful pieces of software. Unfortunately, using too many of them increase the memory usage of Chrome, which could lead to problems. This is where the Extensity Chrome extension comes in as it can help you organize your extension so Chrome runs more efficiently. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/review/gaming/using-extensity-to-manage-your-extensions-and-optimize-chrome/
Chrome extensions are very useful pieces of software. Unfortunately, using too many of them increase the memory usage of Chrome, which could lead to problems. This is where the Extensity Chrome extension comes in as it can help you organize your extension so Chrome runs more efficiently. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/review/gaming/using-extensity-to-manage-your-extensions-and-optimize-chrome/
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Using Extensity to Manage Your Extensions and Optimize Chrome
Chrome extensions are very useful pieces of software. Unfortunately, using too many of them increase the memory usage of Chrome, which could lead to problems. This is where the Extensity Chrome extension comes in as it can help you organize your extension…
Virus Knocks Out Cash Registers at Tim Hortons Franchisees
A computer virus is suspected of crashing cash registers this week at over 1,000 Tim Hortons coffee and donuts fast food restaurants. The problem is not yet fully resolved, and some stores are still experiencing problems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/virus-knocks-out-cash-registers-at-tim-hortons-franchisees/
A computer virus is suspected of crashing cash registers this week at over 1,000 Tim Hortons coffee and donuts fast food restaurants. The problem is not yet fully resolved, and some stores are still experiencing problems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/virus-knocks-out-cash-registers-at-tim-hortons-franchisees/
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Virus Knocks Out Cash Registers at Tim Hortons Franchisees
A computer virus is suspected of crashing cash registers this week at over 1,000 Tim Hortons coffee and donuts fast food restaurants. The problem is not yet fully resolved, and some stores are still experiencing problems.
Some Memcached DDoS Attackers Are Asking for a Ransom Demand in Monero
DDoS extortionists have already pounced on the Memcached DDoS attack vector in attempts to extract payments from attacked companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/some-memcached-ddos-attackers-are-asking-for-a-ransom-demand-in-monero/
DDoS extortionists have already pounced on the Memcached DDoS attack vector in attempts to extract payments from attacked companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/some-memcached-ddos-attackers-are-asking-for-a-ransom-demand-in-monero/
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Some Memcached DDoS Attackers Are Asking for a Ransom Demand in Monero
DDoS extortionists have already pounced on the Memcached DDoS attack vector in attempts to extract payments from attacked companies.
SgxSpectre Attack Can Extract Data from Intel SGX Enclaves
A new variation of the Spectre attack has been revealed this week by six scientists from the Ohio State University. Named SgxSpectre, researchers say this attack can extract information from Intel SGX enclaves. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sgxspectre-attack-can-extract-data-from-intel-sgx-enclaves/
A new variation of the Spectre attack has been revealed this week by six scientists from the Ohio State University. Named SgxSpectre, researchers say this attack can extract information from Intel SGX enclaves. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sgxspectre-attack-can-extract-data-from-intel-sgx-enclaves/
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SgxSpectre Attack Can Extract Data from Intel SGX Enclaves
A new variation of the Spectre attack has been revealed this week by six scientists from the Ohio State University. Named SgxSpectre, researchers say this attack can extract information from Intel SGX enclaves.
PSA: Beware of Windows PowerShell Credential Request Prompts
A new PowerShell script was posted on Github recently that prompts a victim to enter their login credentials, checks if they are correct, and then sends the credentials to a remote server. This allows an attacker to distribute the script and harvest domain login credentials from their victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-beware-of-windows-powershell-credential-request-prompts/
A new PowerShell script was posted on Github recently that prompts a victim to enter their login credentials, checks if they are correct, and then sends the credentials to a remote server. This allows an attacker to distribute the script and harvest domain login credentials from their victims. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/psa-beware-of-windows-powershell-credential-request-prompts/
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PSA: Beware of Windows PowerShell Credential Request Prompts
A new PowerShell script was posted on Github recently that prompts a victim to enter their login credentials, checks if they are correct, and then sends the credentials to a remote server. This allows an attacker to distribute the script and harvest domain…
Researchers Who Found AMD CPU Flaws Explain Chaotic Disclosure
Ilia Luk-Zilberman, the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of CTS Labs, the company behind yesterday's disclosure of 13 vulnerabilities affecting AMD processors, has published an open letter today, explaining his company's controversial actions that managed to enrage almost the entire tech and security research communities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-who-found-amd-cpu-flaws-explain-chaotic-disclosure/
Ilia Luk-Zilberman, the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of CTS Labs, the company behind yesterday's disclosure of 13 vulnerabilities affecting AMD processors, has published an open letter today, explaining his company's controversial actions that managed to enrage almost the entire tech and security research communities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-who-found-amd-cpu-flaws-explain-chaotic-disclosure/
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Researchers Who Found AMD CPU Flaws Explain Chaotic Disclosure
Ilia Luk-Zilberman, the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of CTS Labs, the company behind yesterday's disclosure of 13 vulnerabilities affecting AMD processors, has published an open letter today, explaining his company's controversial actions that managed to…
Chinese Crooks Assembling Massive Botnet of Nearly 5 Million Android Devices
A Chinese malware operation is currently building a massive botnet of nearly 5 million Android smartphones using a strain of malware named RottenSys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-crooks-assembling-massive-botnet-of-nearly-5-million-android-devices/
A Chinese malware operation is currently building a massive botnet of nearly 5 million Android smartphones using a strain of malware named RottenSys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-crooks-assembling-massive-botnet-of-nearly-5-million-android-devices/
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Chinese Crooks Assembling Massive Botnet of Nearly 5 Million Android Devices
A Chinese malware operation is currently building a massive botnet of nearly 5 million Android smartphones using a strain of malware named RottenSys.
Geographical Region With the Most Ransomware Encounters in 2017 Was Asia
In the land of IT security, there is no better source for malware statistics than Microsoft, the company that has an antivirus engine running on almost all recent Windows operating systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/geographical-region-with-the-most-ransomware-encounters-in-2017-was-asia/
In the land of IT security, there is no better source for malware statistics than Microsoft, the company that has an antivirus engine running on almost all recent Windows operating systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/geographical-region-with-the-most-ransomware-encounters-in-2017-was-asia/
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Geographical Region With the Most Ransomware Encounters in 2017 Was Asia
In the land of IT security, there is no better source for malware statistics than Microsoft, the company that has an antivirus engine running on almost all recent Windows operating systems.
US Sanctions Russia Over NotPetya Outbreak, Energy Grid Hacks, Election Meddling
The United States has imposed sanctions against Russian entities for the NotPetya ransomware outbreak, cyber-attacks on the US power grid, and their attempts to influence the 2016 US presidential election process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-sanctions-russia-over-notpetya-outbreak-energy-grid-hacks-election-meddling/
The United States has imposed sanctions against Russian entities for the NotPetya ransomware outbreak, cyber-attacks on the US power grid, and their attempts to influence the 2016 US presidential election process. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/us-sanctions-russia-over-notpetya-outbreak-energy-grid-hacks-election-meddling/
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US Sanctions Russia Over NotPetya Outbreak, Energy Grid Hacks, Election Meddling
The United States has imposed sanctions against Russian entities for the NotPetya ransomware outbreak, cyber-attacks on the US power grid, and their attempts to influence the 2016 US presidential election process.
Apple Bans Iran from the App Store
Iranian users have not been able to access Apple's App Store all day today, in what appears to be a ban put in place by the US company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-bans-iran-from-the-app-store/
Iranian users have not been able to access Apple's App Store all day today, in what appears to be a ban put in place by the US company. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-bans-iran-from-the-app-store/
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Apple Bans Iran from the App Store
Iranian users have not been able to access Apple's App Store all day today, in what appears to be a ban put in place by the US company.
Fortnite for iOS is Live and Invites Are Being Sent Out Now
The mobile iOS version of Fortnite is now live on the App Store and invites are on their way! Some of you who have already signed up will start receiving your invites via email, which contain a special link to iOS Fortnite on the App Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/fortnite-for-ios-is-live-and-invites-are-being-sent-out-now/
The mobile iOS version of Fortnite is now live on the App Store and invites are on their way! Some of you who have already signed up will start receiving your invites via email, which contain a special link to iOS Fortnite on the App Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/gaming/fortnite-for-ios-is-live-and-invites-are-being-sent-out-now/
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Fortnite for iOS is Live and Invites Are Being Sent Out Now
The mobile iOS version of Fortnite is now live on the App Store and invites are on their way! Some of you who have already signed up will start receiving your invites via email, which contain a special link to iOS Fortnite on the App Store.
Intel Announces CPU Hardware Protections to Prevent Future Spectre-Like Flaws
Intel announced today that upcoming CPU models would include brand new hardware-level protections to prevent any future Meltdown and Spectre-like vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/intel-announces-cpu-hardware-protections-to-prevent-future-spectre-like-flaws/
Intel announced today that upcoming CPU models would include brand new hardware-level protections to prevent any future Meltdown and Spectre-like vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/intel-announces-cpu-hardware-protections-to-prevent-future-spectre-like-flaws/
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Intel Announces CPU Hardware Protections to Prevent Future Spectre-Like Flaws
Intel announced today that upcoming CPU models would include brand new hardware-level protections to prevent any future Meltdown and Spectre-like vulnerabilities.
Firefox, Edge, and Safari Browsers Fall at Famous Pwn2Own Hacking Contest
Safari, Edge, and Firefox were the favorite targets that fell to white hat hackers at the world's most well-known competitive hacking competition —Pwn2Own 2018— held over the past two days in Vancouver, Canada. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-edge-and-safari-browsers-fall-at-famous-pwn2own-hacking-contest/
Safari, Edge, and Firefox were the favorite targets that fell to white hat hackers at the world's most well-known competitive hacking competition —Pwn2Own 2018— held over the past two days in Vancouver, Canada. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-edge-and-safari-browsers-fall-at-famous-pwn2own-hacking-contest/
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Firefox, Edge, and Safari Browsers Fall at Famous Pwn2Own Hacking Contest
Safari, Edge, and Firefox were the favorite targets that fell to white hat hackers at the world's most well-known competitive hacking competition —Pwn2Own 2018— held over the past two days in Vancouver, Canada.