Outlook.com's New Design Is Now Rolling Out to Some Accounts
Outlook.com's big redesign is now rolling out to some accounts, and users can look forward to a fancy new look with features like Dark Mode, Emojis & GIFs, and more. The new design brings Outlook.com's interface in line with its Windows 10 Mail app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/outlookcoms-new-design-is-now-rolling-out-to-some-accounts/
Outlook.com's big redesign is now rolling out to some accounts, and users can look forward to a fancy new look with features like Dark Mode, Emojis & GIFs, and more. The new design brings Outlook.com's interface in line with its Windows 10 Mail app. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/outlookcoms-new-design-is-now-rolling-out-to-some-accounts/
Ransomware Infection Cripples Shipping Giant CISCO's American Network
A ransomware infection has crippled the US network of one of the world's largest shipping giants —COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-infection-cripples-shipping-giant-ciscos-american-network/
A ransomware infection has crippled the US network of one of the world's largest shipping giants —COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-infection-cripples-shipping-giant-ciscos-american-network/
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Ransomware Infection Cripples Shipping Giant COSCO's American Network
A ransomware infection has crippled the US network of one of the world's largest shipping giants —COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company).
Twitter Removes 143,000 Apps That Violated Company's Policy
Twitter said this week it removed more than 143,000 apps from its platform between April and June as part of a purge on apps that violated its API policy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-removes-143-000-apps-that-violated-companys-policy/
Twitter said this week it removed more than 143,000 apps from its platform between April and June as part of a purge on apps that violated its API policy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-removes-143-000-apps-that-violated-companys-policy/
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Twitter Removes 143,000 Apps That Violated Company's Policy
Twitter said this week it removed more than 143,000 apps from its platform between April and June as part of a purge on apps that violated its API policy.
Windows 10 Insider Build 17723 (Redstone 5) & Build 18204 (Redstone 6) Released. Here's Whats New!
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (Redstone 5) to insiders in the fast ring and Redstone 6 19H1 Build 18204 to insiders in the skip ahead rings. This is the first Redstone 6 19H1 build released to insiders, but for the most part resolves the same bugs and adds the same features as the Redstone 5 build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17723-redstone-5-and-build-18204-redstone-6-released-heres-whats-new/
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (Redstone 5) to insiders in the fast ring and Redstone 6 19H1 Build 18204 to insiders in the skip ahead rings. This is the first Redstone 6 19H1 build released to insiders, but for the most part resolves the same bugs and adds the same features as the Redstone 5 build. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-17723-redstone-5-and-build-18204-redstone-6-released-heres-whats-new/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 17723 (Redstone 5) & Build 18204 (Redstone 6) Released. Here's Whats New!
Today Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17723 (Redstone 5) to insiders in the fast ring and Redstone 6 19H1 Build 18204 to insiders in the skip ahead rings. This is the first Redstone 6 19H1 build released to insiders, but for the most part…
Mozilla to Remove Support for Built-In Feed Reader From Firefox
Mozilla engineers are preparing to remove one of the Firefox browser's oldest features —its built-in support for RSS and Atom feeds, and inherently, the "Live Bookmarks" feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-to-remove-support-for-built-in-feed-reader-from-firefox/
Mozilla engineers are preparing to remove one of the Firefox browser's oldest features —its built-in support for RSS and Atom feeds, and inherently, the "Live Bookmarks" feature. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-to-remove-support-for-built-in-feed-reader-from-firefox/
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Mozilla to Remove Support for Built-In Feed Reader From Firefox
Mozilla engineers are preparing to remove one of the Firefox browser's oldest features —its built-in support for RSS and Atom feeds, and inherently, the "Live Bookmarks" feature.
Microsoft Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 Getting New Firmware Updates
Microsoft has started shipping firmware updates for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 devices that run the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-surface-laptop-and-surface-pro-4-getting-new-firmware-updates/
Microsoft has started shipping firmware updates for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 devices that run the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-surface-laptop-and-surface-pro-4-getting-new-firmware-updates/
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Microsoft Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 Getting New Firmware Updates
Microsoft has started shipping firmware updates for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 4 devices that run the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update or the Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
Google Removes Real Ethereum Wallet From Web Store but Leaves Fake One Alone
In what appears to be one gigantic goof, Google removed the official Chrome extension of the Metamask Ethereum wallet from the Chrome Web Store but left a fake one unharmed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/google-removes-real-ethereum-wallet-from-web-store-but-leaves-fake-one-alone/
In what appears to be one gigantic goof, Google removed the official Chrome extension of the Metamask Ethereum wallet from the Chrome Web Store but left a fake one unharmed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/google-removes-real-ethereum-wallet-from-web-store-but-leaves-fake-one-alone/
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Google Removes Real Ethereum Wallet From Web Store but Leaves Fake One Alone
In what appears to be one gigantic goof, Google removed the official Chrome extension of the Metamask Ethereum wallet from the Chrome Web Store but left a fake one unharmed.
Microsoft Says It’s Improving the Windows Update Experience
Windows Updates can be annoying and there have even been reports of the software installing itself without user consent. Microsoft has heard the complaints and the company is trying to fix one of the most annoying things about the update process with Windows 10 Redstone 5. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-it-s-improving-the-windows-update-experience/
Windows Updates can be annoying and there have even been reports of the software installing itself without user consent. Microsoft has heard the complaints and the company is trying to fix one of the most annoying things about the update process with Windows 10 Redstone 5. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-it-s-improving-the-windows-update-experience/
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Microsoft Says It’s Improving the Windows Update Experience
Windows Updates can be annoying and there have even been reports of the software installing itself without user consent. Microsoft has heard the complaints and the company is trying to fix one of the most annoying things about the update process with Windows…
Microsoft Discovers Supply Chain Attack at Unnamed Maker of PDF Software
Microsoft said today that hackers compromised a font package installed by a PDF editor app and used it to deploy a cryptocurrency miner on users' computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-discovers-supply-chain-attack-at-unnamed-maker-of-pdf-software/
Microsoft said today that hackers compromised a font package installed by a PDF editor app and used it to deploy a cryptocurrency miner on users' computers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-discovers-supply-chain-attack-at-unnamed-maker-of-pdf-software/
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Microsoft Discovers Supply Chain Attack at Unnamed Maker of PDF Software
Microsoft said today that hackers compromised a font package installed by a PDF editor app and used it to deploy a cryptocurrency miner on users' computers.
Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From the Play Store
Google has updated the Play Store policy page this week to ban apps that mine cryptocurrencies on users' devices. "We don't allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices," the newly added policy entry reads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-bans-cryptocurrency-mining-apps-from-the-play-store/
Google has updated the Play Store policy page this week to ban apps that mine cryptocurrencies on users' devices. "We don't allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices," the newly added policy entry reads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-bans-cryptocurrency-mining-apps-from-the-play-store/
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Google Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From the Play Store
Google has updated the Play Store policy page this week to ban apps that mine cryptocurrencies on users' devices. "We don't allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices," the newly added policy entry reads.
Symantec Discovers New and Inexperienced Iranian APT
US cyber-security firm Symantec published a report this week detailing the attacks of a newly discovered cyber-espionage group that it internally refers to as Leafminer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/symantec-discovers-new-and-inexperienced-iranian-apt/
US cyber-security firm Symantec published a report this week detailing the attacks of a newly discovered cyber-espionage group that it internally refers to as Leafminer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/symantec-discovers-new-and-inexperienced-iranian-apt/
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Symantec Discovers New and Inexperienced Iranian APT
US cyber-security firm Symantec published a report this week detailing the attacks of a newly discovered cyber-espionage group that it internally refers to as Leafminer.
New NetSpectre Attack Can Steal CPU Secrets via Network Connections
Scientists have published a paper today detailing a new Spectre-class CPU attack that can be carried out via network connections and does not require the attacker to host code on a targeted machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-netspectre-attack-can-steal-cpu-secrets-via-network-connections/
Scientists have published a paper today detailing a new Spectre-class CPU attack that can be carried out via network connections and does not require the attacker to host code on a targeted machine. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-netspectre-attack-can-steal-cpu-secrets-via-network-connections/
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New NetSpectre Attack Can Steal CPU Secrets via Network Connections
Scientists have published a paper today detailing a new Spectre-class CPU attack that can be carried out via network connections and does not require the attacker to host code on a targeted machine.
364 Idaho Inmates Hacked Their Prison Tablets for Free Credits
Idaho prison officials announced yesterday in a press release that they've identified 364 inmates who have exploited a vulnerability in their prison-issued tablets and have used it to assign nearly $225,000 worth of digital credits to their tablet accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/364-idaho-inmates-hacked-their-prison-tablets-for-free-credits/
Idaho prison officials announced yesterday in a press release that they've identified 364 inmates who have exploited a vulnerability in their prison-issued tablets and have used it to assign nearly $225,000 worth of digital credits to their tablet accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/364-idaho-inmates-hacked-their-prison-tablets-for-free-credits/
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364 Idaho Inmates Hacked Their Prison Tablets for Free Credits
Idaho prison officials announced yesterday in a press release that they've identified 364 inmates who have exploited a vulnerability in their prison-issued tablets and have used it to assign nearly $225,000 worth of digital credits to their tablet accounts.
The Week in Ransomware - July 27th 2018 - Ransomware Still a Threat
While the distribution of ransomware has definitely decreased, it is still very much a threat as seen by the Alaskan borough of Matanuska-Susitna and the shipping company Cosco getting hit by ransomware this week. Both attacks shut down their operations and caused normal workflow to be halted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-27th-2018-ransomware-still-a-threat/
While the distribution of ransomware has definitely decreased, it is still very much a threat as seen by the Alaskan borough of Matanuska-Susitna and the shipping company Cosco getting hit by ransomware this week. Both attacks shut down their operations and caused normal workflow to be halted. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-july-27th-2018-ransomware-still-a-threat/
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The Week in Ransomware - July 27th 2018 - Ransomware Still a Threat
While the distribution of ransomware has definitely decreased, it is still very much a threat as seen by the Alaskan borough of Matanuska-Susitna and the shipping company Cosco getting hit by ransomware this week. Both attacks shut down their operations and…
Fake Websites for Keepass, 7Zip, Audacity, Others Found Pushing Adware
A French security researcher has stumbled upon an adware delivery scheme that involves clone websites that use legitimately-looking domain names to trick victims into downloading famous apps, but which are actually laced with adware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-websites-for-keepass-7zip-audacity-others-found-pushing-adware/
A French security researcher has stumbled upon an adware delivery scheme that involves clone websites that use legitimately-looking domain names to trick victims into downloading famous apps, but which are actually laced with adware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-websites-for-keepass-7zip-audacity-others-found-pushing-adware/
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Fake Websites for Keepass, 7Zip, Audacity, Others Found Pushing Adware
A French security researcher has stumbled upon an adware delivery scheme that involves clone websites that use legitimately-looking domain names to trick victims into downloading famous apps, but which are actually laced with adware.
Firefox Is Testing "Time Travel Debugging"
Mozilla is testing a new feature in Firefox called Time Travel Debugging. The feature is aimed at developers and is currently only available in the latest version of Firefox Nightly for Mac. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-is-testing-time-travel-debugging/
Mozilla is testing a new feature in Firefox called Time Travel Debugging. The feature is aimed at developers and is currently only available in the latest version of Firefox Nightly for Mac. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-is-testing-time-travel-debugging/
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Firefox Is Testing "Time Travel Debugging"
Mozilla is testing a new feature in Firefox called Time Travel Debugging. The feature is aimed at developers and is currently only available in the latest version of Firefox Nightly for Mac.
New Underminer Exploit Kit Discovered Pushing Bootkits and CoinMiners
Security researchers have discovered a new exploit kit, currently active mainly in Asian countries, which, they say, has been busy spreading bootkits and cryptocurrency-mining (coinminer) malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-underminer-exploit-kit-discovered-pushing-bootkits-and-coinminers/
Security researchers have discovered a new exploit kit, currently active mainly in Asian countries, which, they say, has been busy spreading bootkits and cryptocurrency-mining (coinminer) malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-underminer-exploit-kit-discovered-pushing-bootkits-and-coinminers/
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New Underminer Exploit Kit Discovered Pushing Bootkits and CoinMiners
Security researchers have discovered a new exploit kit, currently active mainly in Asian countries, which, they say, has been busy spreading bootkits and cryptocurrency-mining (coinminer) malware.
Mozilla Is Working on a Chrome-Like "Site Isolation" Feature for Firefox
The Mozilla Foundation, the organization behind the Firefox browser, is working on adding a new feature to its browser that is similar to the Site Isolation feature that Google rolled out to Chrome users this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-is-working-on-a-chrome-like-site-isolation-feature-for-firefox/
The Mozilla Foundation, the organization behind the Firefox browser, is working on adding a new feature to its browser that is similar to the Site Isolation feature that Google rolled out to Chrome users this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/mozilla-is-working-on-a-chrome-like-site-isolation-feature-for-firefox/
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Mozilla Is Working on a Chrome-Like "Site Isolation" Feature for Firefox
The Mozilla Foundation, the organization behind the Firefox browser, is working on adding a new feature to its browser that is similar to the Site Isolation feature that Google rolled out to Chrome users this year.
Windows 10 Maps App Updated With Several New Features for Insiders
Microsoft today rolled out a new update for the Windows 10 Maps app that brings several new features which should definitely come as great news for those traveling and exploring new areas. Windows 10 Maps app version 5.1806.1911.0 is available for the Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Ring. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-maps-app-updated-with-several-new-features-for-insiders/
Microsoft today rolled out a new update for the Windows 10 Maps app that brings several new features which should definitely come as great news for those traveling and exploring new areas. Windows 10 Maps app version 5.1806.1911.0 is available for the Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Ring. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-maps-app-updated-with-several-new-features-for-insiders/
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Windows 10 Maps App Updated With Several New Features for Insiders
Microsoft today rolled out a new update for the Windows 10 Maps app that brings several new features which should definitely come as great news for those traveling and exploring new areas. Windows 10 Maps app version 5.1806.1911.0 is available for the Windows…
KickICO Platform Loses $7.7 Million in Recent Hack
On Friday, ICO platform KickICO acknowledged a security breach during which an unknown attacker (or attackers) stole over 70 million KICK tokens ($7.7 million at the time of the hack) from the platform's wallets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kickico-platform-loses-77-million-in-recent-hack/
On Friday, ICO platform KickICO acknowledged a security breach during which an unknown attacker (or attackers) stole over 70 million KICK tokens ($7.7 million at the time of the hack) from the platform's wallets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kickico-platform-loses-77-million-in-recent-hack/
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KickICO Platform Loses $7.7 Million in Recent Hack
On Friday, ICO platform KickICO acknowledged a security breach during which an unknown attacker (or attackers) stole over 70 million KICK tokens ($7.7 million at the time of the hack) from the platform's wallets.