Google Adds New Firmware Integrity Protection System to Pixel Smartphones
Google has announced today a new security mechanism for Pixel 2 smartphones, for which, in the near future, it would be impossible to update or replace the phone's firmware without entering the user's password. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-adds-new-firmware-integrity-protection-system-to-pixel-smartphones/
Google has announced today a new security mechanism for Pixel 2 smartphones, for which, in the near future, it would be impossible to update or replace the phone's firmware without entering the user's password. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-adds-new-firmware-integrity-protection-system-to-pixel-smartphones/
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Google Adds New Firmware Integrity Protection System to Pixel Smartphones
Google has announced today a new security mechanism for Pixel 2 smartphones, for which, in the near future, it would be impossible to update or replace the phone's firmware without entering the user's password.
Sigrun Ransomware Author Decrypting Russian Victims for Free
The author of the Sigrun Ransomware is providing decryption for Russian victims for free, while asking for a ransom payment of $2,500 in Bitcoin or Dash for everyone else. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sigrun-ransomware-author-decrypting-russian-victims-for-free/
The author of the Sigrun Ransomware is providing decryption for Russian victims for free, while asking for a ransom payment of $2,500 in Bitcoin or Dash for everyone else. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sigrun-ransomware-author-decrypting-russian-victims-for-free/
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Sigrun Ransomware Author Decrypting Russian Victims for Free
The author of the Sigrun Ransomware is providing decryption for Russian victims for free, while asking for a ransom payment of $2,500 in Bitcoin or Dash for everyone else.
Around 75% of Open Redis Servers Are Infected With Malware
The vast majority of Redis servers left open on the Internet without any authentication system in place are most likely harboring malware, an Imperva spokesperson said. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/around-75-percent-of-open-redis-servers-are-infected-with-malware/
The vast majority of Redis servers left open on the Internet without any authentication system in place are most likely harboring malware, an Imperva spokesperson said. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/around-75-percent-of-open-redis-servers-are-infected-with-malware/
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Around 75% of Open Redis Servers Are Infected With Malware
The vast majority of Redis servers left open on the Internet without any authentication system in place are most likely harboring malware, an Imperva spokesperson said.
IE Zero-Day Adopted by RIG Exploit Kits After Publication of PoC Code
An Internet Explorer zero-day vulnerability that came to light last month has now been incorporated in the RIG exploit kit, a web-based toolkit that malware authors use to infect a site's visitors with malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ie-zero-day-adopted-by-rig-exploit-kits-after-publication-of-poc-code/
An Internet Explorer zero-day vulnerability that came to light last month has now been incorporated in the RIG exploit kit, a web-based toolkit that malware authors use to infect a site's visitors with malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ie-zero-day-adopted-by-rig-exploit-kits-after-publication-of-poc-code/
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IE Zero-Day Adopted by RIG Exploit Kit After Publication of PoC Code
An Internet Explorer zero-day vulnerability that came to light last month has now been incorporated in the RIG exploit kit, a web-based toolkit that malware authors use to infect a site's visitors with malware.
Users Discover One of the Weirdest Android Glitches Ever
For the past week, Android users have been having fun with one of the weirdest bugs ever seen on an Android device, one that exposes their personal SMS text messages when searching for various terms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/users-discover-one-of-the-weirdest-android-glitches-ever/
For the past week, Android users have been having fun with one of the weirdest bugs ever seen on an Android device, one that exposes their personal SMS text messages when searching for various terms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/users-discover-one-of-the-weirdest-android-glitches-ever/
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Users Discover One of the Weirdest Android Glitches Ever
For the past week, Android users have been having fun with one of the weirdest bugs ever seen on an Android device, one that exposes their personal SMS text messages when searching for various terms.
Visa Card Payment Systems Go Down Across Europe
The Visa card payment system is currently down across Europe. Users across the continent have reported problems during the day when attempting to make payments using their Visa cards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/visa-card-payment-systems-go-down-across-europe/
The Visa card payment system is currently down across Europe. Users across the continent have reported problems during the day when attempting to make payments using their Visa cards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/visa-card-payment-systems-go-down-across-europe/
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Visa Card Payment Systems Go Down Across Europe
The Visa card payment system is currently down across Europe. Users across the continent have reported problems during the day when attempting to make payments using their Visa cards.
The Week in Ransomware - June 1st 2018 - From Russia with Love and a Facepalm
This was a busy week with lot's of new variants of active ransomware being released. We also have Sigrun offering free decryption to Russian victims and a awesome facepalm waiting for you at the end of the article. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-1st-2018-from-russia-with-love-and-a-facepalm/
This was a busy week with lot's of new variants of active ransomware being released. We also have Sigrun offering free decryption to Russian victims and a awesome facepalm waiting for you at the end of the article. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-1st-2018-from-russia-with-love-and-a-facepalm/
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The Week in Ransomware - June 1st 2018 - From Russia with Love and a Facepalm
This was a busy week with lot's of new variants of active ransomware being released. We also have Sigrun offering free decryption to Russian victims and a awesome facepalm waiting for you at the end of the article.
OMB Releases Damning Report on U.S. Govt's Inability to Counter Cyber Threats
A recent government-wide cybersecurity risk assessment, carried out by the OMB, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), highlights several serious issues that continue to imperil federal cybersecurity and ultimately put the nation at risk. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/omb-releases-damning-report-on-us-govts-inability-to-counter-cyber-threats/
A recent government-wide cybersecurity risk assessment, carried out by the OMB, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), highlights several serious issues that continue to imperil federal cybersecurity and ultimately put the nation at risk. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/omb-releases-damning-report-on-us-govts-inability-to-counter-cyber-threats/
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OMB Releases Damning Report on U.S. Govt's Inability to Counter Cyber Threats
A recent government-wide cybersecurity risk assessment, carried out by the OMB, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), highlights several serious issues that continue to imperil federal cybersecurity and ultimately put the nation…
Apple Releases Security Updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, More
Apple has released security updates this week for seven products —macOS, iOS, watchOS, iTunes for Windows, tvOS, iCloud for Windows, and Safari. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-for-macos-ios-safari-more/
Apple has released security updates this week for seven products —macOS, iOS, watchOS, iTunes for Windows, tvOS, iCloud for Windows, and Safari. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-security-updates-for-macos-ios-safari-more/
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Apple Releases Security Updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, More
Apple has released security updates this week for seven products —macOS, iOS, watchOS, iTunes for Windows, tvOS, iCloud for Windows, and Safari.
The VPNFilter Botnet Is Attempting a Comeback
The VPNFilter botnet that was built by Russian cyberspies, which infected over 500,000 routers, and was taken down last week by the FBI is attempting a comeback, according to telemetry data gathered this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-vpnfilter-botnet-is-attempting-a-comeback/
The VPNFilter botnet that was built by Russian cyberspies, which infected over 500,000 routers, and was taken down last week by the FBI is attempting a comeback, according to telemetry data gathered this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-vpnfilter-botnet-is-attempting-a-comeback/
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The VPNFilter Botnet Is Attempting a Comeback
The VPNFilter botnet that was built by Russian cyberspies, which infected over 500,000 routers, and was taken down last week by the FBI is attempting a comeback, according to telemetry data gathered this week.
RSAT Will Automatically Be Reinstalled After New Updates in Next Windows 10 Version
In Windows Insider Preview build 17682, Microsoft has made the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) an on-demand software feature. What this means is that once you install RSAT in Windows 10, it will be automatically reinstalled when you install a future operating system update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rsat-will-automatically-be-reinstalled-after-new-updates-in-next-windows-10-version/
In Windows Insider Preview build 17682, Microsoft has made the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) an on-demand software feature. What this means is that once you install RSAT in Windows 10, it will be automatically reinstalled when you install a future operating system update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rsat-will-automatically-be-reinstalled-after-new-updates-in-next-windows-10-version/
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RSAT Will Automatically Be Reinstalled After New Updates in Next Windows 10 Version
In Windows Insider Preview build 17682, Microsoft has made the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) an on-demand software feature. What this means is that once you install RSAT in Windows 10, it will be automatically reinstalled when you install a future…
Windows 10 April 2018 Update Already Installed on 50% of Windows 10 PCs
Windows 10 v1803 —also known as the April 2018 Update— is the fastest spreading Windows 10 update of all time, according to third-party telemetry data released last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-april-2018-update-already-installed-on-50-percent-of-windows-10-pcs/
Windows 10 v1803 —also known as the April 2018 Update— is the fastest spreading Windows 10 update of all time, according to third-party telemetry data released last week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-april-2018-update-already-installed-on-50-percent-of-windows-10-pcs/
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Windows 10 April 2018 Update Already Installed on 50% of Windows 10 PCs
Windows 10 v1803 —also known as the April 2018 Update— is the fastest spreading Windows 10 update of all time, according to third-party telemetry data released last week.
GitLab Sees Huge Traffic Spike After News of Microsoft Buying GitHub
Code hosting service GitLab has seen a massive traffic spike after news broke over the weekend that Microsoft has agreed to acquire GitHub, the world's largest code repository. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/gitlab-sees-huge-traffic-spike-after-news-of-microsoft-buying-github/
Code hosting service GitLab has seen a massive traffic spike after news broke over the weekend that Microsoft has agreed to acquire GitHub, the world's largest code repository. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/gitlab-sees-huge-traffic-spike-after-news-of-microsoft-buying-github/
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GitLab Sees Huge Traffic Spike After News of Microsoft Buying GitHub
Code hosting service GitLab has seen a massive traffic spike after news broke over the weekend that Microsoft has agreed to acquire GitHub, the world's largest code repository.
Microsoft Purchasing GitHub for 7.5 Billion in Microsoft Stock
Microsoft announced this morning that they are purchasing the source-code repository site GitHub for $7.5 billion USD in Microsoft stock. While rumors have been circulating since Friday, today is the first official confirmation that the acquisition is taking place. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-purchasing-github-for-75-billion-in-microsoft-stock/
Microsoft announced this morning that they are purchasing the source-code repository site GitHub for $7.5 billion USD in Microsoft stock. While rumors have been circulating since Friday, today is the first official confirmation that the acquisition is taking place. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-purchasing-github-for-75-billion-in-microsoft-stock/
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Microsoft Purchasing GitHub for 7.5 Billion in Microsoft Stock
Microsoft announced this morning that they are purchasing the source-code repository site GitHub for $7.5 billion USD in Microsoft stock. While rumors have been circulating since Friday, today is the first official confirmation that the acquisition is taking…
Mobile Devs Making the Same Security Mistakes Web Devs Made in the Early 2000s
Mobile app developers are going through the same growing pains that the webdev scene has gone through in the 90s and 2000s when improper input validation led to many security incidents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mobile-devs-making-the-same-security-mistakes-web-devs-made-in-the-early-2000s/
Mobile app developers are going through the same growing pains that the webdev scene has gone through in the 90s and 2000s when improper input validation led to many security incidents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mobile-devs-making-the-same-security-mistakes-web-devs-made-in-the-early-2000s/
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Mobile Devs Making the Same Security Mistakes Web Devs Made in the Early 2000s
Mobile app developers are going through the same growing pains that the webdev scene has gone through in the 90s and 2000s when improper input validation led to many security incidents.
Feds Ramp Up Investigations Into Online Harassment, Cyberstalking & Threats
On Friday, a New York man was arrested and charged in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York with conducting an extensive cyberstalking and threats campaign. He was charged with one count of cyberstalking and two counts of sending interstate threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/feds-ramp-up-investigations-into-online-harassment-cyberstalking-and-threats/
On Friday, a New York man was arrested and charged in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York with conducting an extensive cyberstalking and threats campaign. He was charged with one count of cyberstalking and two counts of sending interstate threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/feds-ramp-up-investigations-into-online-harassment-cyberstalking-and-threats/
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Feds Ramp Up Investigations Into Online Harassment, Cyberstalking & Threats
On Friday, a New York man was arrested and charged in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York with conducting an extensive cyberstalking and threats campaign. He was charged with one count of cyberstalking and two counts of sending interstate…
Botnet Authors Don’t Learn Anything From Victims and Secure Databases With Root/Root
Botnet operators can be as clueless about security as their victims, according to Ankit Anubhav Principal Researcher at NewSky Security, a cyber-security company specialized in IoT security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/botnet-authors-don-t-learn-anything-from-victims-and-secure-databases-with-root-root/
Botnet operators can be as clueless about security as their victims, according to Ankit Anubhav Principal Researcher at NewSky Security, a cyber-security company specialized in IoT security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/botnet-authors-don-t-learn-anything-from-victims-and-secure-databases-with-root-root/
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Botnet Authors Don’t Learn Anything From Victims and Secure Databases With Root/Root
Botnet operators can be as clueless about security as their victims, according to Ankit Anubhav Principal Researcher at NewSky Security, a cyber-security company specialized in IoT security.
Microsoft Adds Post-Quantum Cryptography to an OpenVPN Fork
Microsoft has recently published an interesting open source project called "PQCrypto-VPN" that implements post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with OpenVPN. This project is being developed by the Microsoft Research Security and Cryptography group as part of their research into post-quantum cryptography. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-post-quantum-cryptography-to-an-openvpn-fork/
Microsoft has recently published an interesting open source project called "PQCrypto-VPN" that implements post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with OpenVPN. This project is being developed by the Microsoft Research Security and Cryptography group as part of their research into post-quantum cryptography. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-post-quantum-cryptography-to-an-openvpn-fork/
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Microsoft Adds Post-Quantum Cryptography to an OpenVPN Fork
Microsoft has recently published an interesting open source project called "PQCrypto-VPN" that implements post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with OpenVPN. This project is being developed by the Microsoft Research Security and Cryptography group as part of their…
Apple Announces macOS 10.14 Mojave With Dark Mode, Dynamic Desktop, Stacks, More
Today at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018, Apple announced a new version of the macOS operating system —version 10.14, codenamed Mojave. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-announces-macos-1014-mojave-with-dark-mode-dynamic-desktop-stacks-more/
Today at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018, Apple announced a new version of the macOS operating system —version 10.14, codenamed Mojave. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-announces-macos-1014-mojave-with-dark-mode-dynamic-desktop-stacks-more/
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Apple Announces macOS 10.14 Mojave With Dark Mode, Dynamic Desktop, Stacks, More
Today at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018, Apple announced a new version of the macOS operating system —version 10.14, codenamed Mojave.
Apple Unveils iOS 12 at the WWDC. Here's What's New
Today at the Apple World Wide Developer Conference today, Apple unveiled the next version of the mobile operating system called iOS 12. This version includes numerous improvements and features and will be available on all phones that are currently able to run iOS 11 [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-unveils-ios-12-at-the-wwdc-heres-whats-new/
Today at the Apple World Wide Developer Conference today, Apple unveiled the next version of the mobile operating system called iOS 12. This version includes numerous improvements and features and will be available on all phones that are currently able to run iOS 11 [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-unveils-ios-12-at-the-wwdc-heres-whats-new/
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Apple Unveils iOS 12 at the WWDC. Here's What's New
Today at the Apple World Wide Developer Conference today, Apple unveiled the next version of the mobile operating system called iOS 12. This version includes numerous improvements and features and will be available on all phones that are currently able to…