AZORult Trojan Serving Aurora Ransomware by MalActor Oktropys
Towards the end of July 2018, we saw a new version of the AZORult trojan being used in malware campaigns targeting computers globally. In this article, we will dive into the malware and analyze its execution flow and payloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/azorult-trojan-serving-aurora-ransomware-by-malactor-oktropys/
Towards the end of July 2018, we saw a new version of the AZORult trojan being used in malware campaigns targeting computers globally. In this article, we will dive into the malware and analyze its execution flow and payloads. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/azorult-trojan-serving-aurora-ransomware-by-malactor-oktropys/
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AZORult Trojan Serving Aurora Ransomware by MalActor Oktropys
Towards the end of July 2018, we saw a new version of the AZORult trojan being used in malware campaigns targeting computers globally. In this article, we will dive into the malware and analyze its execution flow and payloads.
Zero-Day In Microsoft’s VBScript Engine Used By Darkhotel APT
A vulnerability in the VBScript engine has been used by hackers working for North Korea to compromise systems targeted by the Darkhotel operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zero-day-in-microsoft-s-vbscript-engine-used-by-darkhotel-apt/
A vulnerability in the VBScript engine has been used by hackers working for North Korea to compromise systems targeted by the Darkhotel operation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zero-day-in-microsoft-s-vbscript-engine-used-by-darkhotel-apt/
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Zero-Day In Microsoft's VBScript Engine Used By Darkhotel APT
A vulnerability in the VBScript engine has been used by hackers working for North Korea to compromise systems targeted by the Darkhotel operation.
HackNotice Alerts You When a Site is Hacked or Your Info is Leaked
HackNotice is a service that is designed to alert you when your information has been disclosed in leaked data breaches from hacked sites. HackNotice does this by collecting leaked information from data breaches and compiling it into a database that can be used to determine if your information has been obtained from a hack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacknotice-alerts-you-when-a-site-is-hacked-or-your-info-is-leaked/
HackNotice is a service that is designed to alert you when your information has been disclosed in leaked data breaches from hacked sites. HackNotice does this by collecting leaked information from data breaches and compiling it into a database that can be used to determine if your information has been obtained from a hack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacknotice-alerts-you-when-a-site-is-hacked-or-your-info-is-leaked/
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HackNotice Alerts You When a Site is Hacked or Your Info is Leaked
HackNotice is a service that is designed to alert you when your information has been disclosed in leaked data breaches from hacked sites. HackNotice does this by collecting leaked information from data breaches and compiling it into a database that can be…
Number of Third-Party Cookies on EU News Sites Dropped by 22% Post-GDPR
The number of tracking cookies on EU news sites has gone down by 22% according to a report by the Reuters Institute at the University of Oxford, who looked at cookie usage across EU news sites in two phases, in April 2018 and July 2018, pre and post the introduction of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/number-of-third-party-cookies-on-eu-news-sites-dropped-by-22-percent-post-gdpr/
The number of tracking cookies on EU news sites has gone down by 22% according to a report by the Reuters Institute at the University of Oxford, who looked at cookie usage across EU news sites in two phases, in April 2018 and July 2018, pre and post the introduction of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/number-of-third-party-cookies-on-eu-news-sites-dropped-by-22-percent-post-gdpr/
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Number of Third-Party Cookies on EU News Sites Dropped by 22% Post-GDPR
The number of tracking cookies on EU news sites has gone down by 22% according to a report by the Reuters Institute at the University of Oxford, who looked at cookie usage across EU news sites in two phases, in April 2018 and July 2018, pre and post the introduction…
Windows 10 Screen Sketch App Renamed to Snip & Sketch in Insider Builds
For Windows Insiders in the Skip Ahead ring, Microsoft has renamed their Windows 10 Screen Sketch app to Snip & Sketch. This new build is not available to users running Windows 10 April 2018 Update or the latest Windows 10 Preview build 17741. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-screen-sketch-app-renamed-to-snip-and-sketch-in-insider-builds/
For Windows Insiders in the Skip Ahead ring, Microsoft has renamed their Windows 10 Screen Sketch app to Snip & Sketch. This new build is not available to users running Windows 10 April 2018 Update or the latest Windows 10 Preview build 17741. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-screen-sketch-app-renamed-to-snip-and-sketch-in-insider-builds/
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Windows 10 Screen Sketch App Renamed to Snip & Sketch in Insider Builds
For Windows Insiders in the Skip Ahead ring, Microsoft has renamed their Windows 10 Screen Sketch app to Snip & Sketch. This new build is not available to users running Windows 10 April 2018 Update or the latest Windows 10 Preview build 17741.
Canadian Telcos Patch Vulnerability in TRS Systems
All major Canadian internet service providers (ISPs) have patched a vulnerability this week in their telecommunications relay services (TRSs). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canadian-telcos-patch-vulnerability-in-trs-systems/
All major Canadian internet service providers (ISPs) have patched a vulnerability this week in their telecommunications relay services (TRSs). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canadian-telcos-patch-vulnerability-in-trs-systems/
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Canadian Telcos Patch Vulnerability in TRS Systems
All major Canadian internet service providers (ISPs) have patched a vulnerability this week in their telecommunications relay services (TRSs).
JavaScript Web Apps and Servers Vulnerable to ReDoS Attacks
JavaScript web apps and web servers are susceptible to a specific type of vulnerabilities/attacks known as regular expression (regex) denial of service (ReDoS). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/javascript-web-apps-and-servers-vulnerable-to-redos-attacks/
JavaScript web apps and web servers are susceptible to a specific type of vulnerabilities/attacks known as regular expression (regex) denial of service (ReDoS). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/javascript-web-apps-and-servers-vulnerable-to-redos-attacks/
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JavaScript Web Apps and Servers Vulnerable to ReDoS Attacks
JavaScript web apps and web servers are susceptible to a specific type of vulnerabilities/attacks known as regular expression (regex) denial of service (ReDoS).
Twitch Glitch Exposed Some Users' Private Messages
Twitch is warning users of a bug in one of its recently retired features that may have exposed some of their messages to other users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitch-glitch-exposed-some-users-private-messages/
Twitch is warning users of a bug in one of its recently retired features that may have exposed some of their messages to other users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitch-glitch-exposed-some-users-private-messages/
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Twitch Glitch Exposed Some Users' Private Messages
Twitch is warning users of a bug in one of its recently retired features that may have exposed some of their messages to other users.
New Fox Ransomware Matrix Variant Tries Its Best to Close All File Handles
A new variant of the Matrix Ransomware has been discovered that is renaming encrypted files and then appending the .FOX extension to the file name. Of particular interest, this ransomware could have the most exhaustive process of making sure each and every file is not opened and available for encrypting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fox-ransomware-matrix-variant-tries-its-best-to-close-all-file-handles/
A new variant of the Matrix Ransomware has been discovered that is renaming encrypted files and then appending the .FOX extension to the file name. Of particular interest, this ransomware could have the most exhaustive process of making sure each and every file is not opened and available for encrypting. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fox-ransomware-matrix-variant-tries-its-best-to-close-all-file-handles/
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New Fox Ransomware Matrix Variant Tries Its Best to Close All File Handles
A new variant of the Matrix Ransomware has been discovered that is renaming encrypted files and then appending the .FOX extension to the file name. Of particular interest, this ransomware could have the most exhaustive process of making sure each and every…
New "Turning Tables" Technique Bypasses All Windows Kernel Mitigations
Security researchers have discovered a new exploitation technique that they say can bypass the kernel protection measures present in the Windows operating systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-turning-tables-technique-bypasses-all-windows-kernel-mitigations/
Security researchers have discovered a new exploitation technique that they say can bypass the kernel protection measures present in the Windows operating systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-turning-tables-technique-bypasses-all-windows-kernel-mitigations/
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New "Turning Tables" Technique Bypasses All Windows Kernel Mitigations
Security researchers have discovered a new exploitation technique that they say can bypass the kernel protection measures present in the Windows operating systems.
Google Chrome Reporting About Incompatible Applications
In order to eliminate crashes in Chrome, Google has implemented a new feature that reports "incompatible applications" to users after the browser crashes. These warnings are displayed for programs that inject code into the browser and prompt users to remove the incompatible applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-reporting-about-incompatible-applications/
In order to eliminate crashes in Chrome, Google has implemented a new feature that reports "incompatible applications" to users after the browser crashes. These warnings are displayed for programs that inject code into the browser and prompt users to remove the incompatible applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-reporting-about-incompatible-applications/
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Google Chrome Reporting About Incompatible Applications
In order to eliminate crashes in Chrome, Google has implemented a new feature that reports "incompatible applications" to users after the browser crashes. These warnings are displayed for programs that inject code into the browser and prompt users to remove…
Apple Cleans Chinese App Store of Thousands of Fake Apps
Apple has purged its Chinese App Store of fake gambling and lottery software. The company also banned a number of developers that tried to peddle these apps through its market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-cleans-chinese-app-store-of-thousands-of-fake-apps/
Apple has purged its Chinese App Store of fake gambling and lottery software. The company also banned a number of developers that tried to peddle these apps through its market. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-cleans-chinese-app-store-of-thousands-of-fake-apps/
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Apple Cleans Chinese App Store of Thousands of Fake Apps
Apple has purged its Chinese App Store of fake gambling and lottery software. The company also banned a number of developers that tried to peddle these apps through its market.
Beware of Spam with Fake Invoices Pushing Hermes 2.1 Ransomware and AZORult
A malspam campaign is underway that pretends to be an invoice for an outstanding payment. When these invoices are opened they install the AZORult information stealing Trojan and the Hermes 2.1 Ransomware onto the recipient's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-spam-with-fake-invoices-pushing-hermes-21-ransomware-and-azorult/
A malspam campaign is underway that pretends to be an invoice for an outstanding payment. When these invoices are opened they install the AZORult information stealing Trojan and the Hermes 2.1 Ransomware onto the recipient's computer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-of-spam-with-fake-invoices-pushing-hermes-21-ransomware-and-azorult/
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Beware of Spam with Fake Invoices Pushing Hermes 2.1 Ransomware and AZORult
A malspam campaign is underway that pretends to be an invoice for an outstanding payment. When these invoices are opened they install the AZORult information stealing Trojan and the Hermes 2.1 Ransomware onto the recipient's computer.
Windows 10 Photos App Gets New Image Editing UI in Fast Ring
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of Photos app for Insiders that comes with a slightly improved image editing panel. The new image editing interface features three different editing screens - crop & rotate, filters and adjustments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-photos-app-gets-new-image-editing-ui-in-fast-ring/
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of Photos app for Insiders that comes with a slightly improved image editing panel. The new image editing interface features three different editing screens - crop & rotate, filters and adjustments. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-photos-app-gets-new-image-editing-ui-in-fast-ring/
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Windows 10 Photos App Gets New Image Editing UI in Fast Ring
Microsoft is rolling out a new version of Photos app for Insiders that comes with a slightly improved image editing panel. The new image editing interface features three different editing screens - crop & rotate, filters and adjustments.
Skype's End-to-End Encryption Goes Live
Support for end-to-end encrypted chats has landed in the stable versions of Skype for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/skypes-end-to-end-encryption-goes-live/
Support for end-to-end encrypted chats has landed in the stable versions of Skype for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/skypes-end-to-end-encryption-goes-live/
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Skype's End-to-End Encryption Goes Live
Support for end-to-end encrypted chats has landed in the stable versions of Skype for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
USBHarpoon Is a BadUSB Attack with A Twist
Several security experts have built a malicious version of a USB charging cable, one that can compromise a computer in just a few seconds. Once plugged in, it turns into a peripheral device capable of typing and launching commands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usbharpoon-is-a-badusb-attack-with-a-twist/
Several security experts have built a malicious version of a USB charging cable, one that can compromise a computer in just a few seconds. Once plugged in, it turns into a peripheral device capable of typing and launching commands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usbharpoon-is-a-badusb-attack-with-a-twist/
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USBHarpoon Is a BadUSB Attack with A Twist
Several security experts have built a malicious version of a USB charging cable, one that can compromise a computer in just a few seconds. Once plugged in, it turns into a peripheral device capable of typing and launching commands.
Gmail's Confidential Mode Let's You Send Self-Destructing Emails
Gmail has released a new feature called Confidential Mode that allows you to send self-destructing emails to recipients that can't be forwarded to other users or printed. When using this mode, senders can configure an email to delete itself after a certain amount of time or even restrict access to an email after it was sent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/gmails-confidential-mode-lets-you-send-self-destructing-emails/
Gmail has released a new feature called Confidential Mode that allows you to send self-destructing emails to recipients that can't be forwarded to other users or printed. When using this mode, senders can configure an email to delete itself after a certain amount of time or even restrict access to an email after it was sent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/gmails-confidential-mode-lets-you-send-self-destructing-emails/
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Gmail's Confidential Mode Lets You Send Self-Destructing Emails
Gmail has released a new feature called Confidential Mode that allows you to send self-destructing emails to recipients that can't be forwarded to other users or printed. When using this mode, senders can configure an email to delete itself after a certain…
Google Sued Over Misleading Location Tracking Setting
A San Diego man filed a lawsuit against Google last week, on Friday, accusing the Mountain View company of violating his privacy by secretly tracking his phone's location despite his an account setting through which he explicitly forbade the company to do so. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-sued-over-misleading-location-tracking-setting/
A San Diego man filed a lawsuit against Google last week, on Friday, accusing the Mountain View company of violating his privacy by secretly tracking his phone's location despite his an account setting through which he explicitly forbade the company to do so. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-sued-over-misleading-location-tracking-setting/
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Google Sued Over Misleading Location Tracking Setting
A San Diego man filed a lawsuit against Google last week, on Friday, accusing the Mountain View company of violating his privacy by secretly tracking his phone's location despite his an account setting through which he explicitly forbade the company to do…
Microsoft Disrupts APT28 Hacking Campaign Aimed at US Midterm Elections
Microsoft revealed last night that it successfully disrupted a hacking campaign associated with the Russian military intelligence service GRU. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-disrupts-apt28-hacking-campaign-aimed-at-us-midterm-elections/
Microsoft revealed last night that it successfully disrupted a hacking campaign associated with the Russian military intelligence service GRU. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-disrupts-apt28-hacking-campaign-aimed-at-us-midterm-elections/
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Microsoft Disrupts APT28 Hacking Campaign Aimed at US Midterm Elections
Microsoft revealed last night that it successfully disrupted a hacking campaign associated with the Russian military intelligence service GRU.
Ryuk Ransomware Crew Makes $640,000 in Recent Activity Surge
A new ransomware strain named Ryuk is making the rounds, and, according to current reports, the group behind it has already made over $640,000 worth of Bitcoin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-crew-makes-640-000-in-recent-activity-surge/
A new ransomware strain named Ryuk is making the rounds, and, according to current reports, the group behind it has already made over $640,000 worth of Bitcoin. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ryuk-ransomware-crew-makes-640-000-in-recent-activity-surge/
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Ryuk Ransomware Crew Makes $640,000 in Recent Activity Surge
A new ransomware strain named Ryuk is making the rounds, and, according to current reports, the group behind it has already made over $640,000 worth of Bitcoin.