Someone's Assembling Ragebot Botnet Using Self-Propagating Windows Worm
An unknown group/person is building a botnet using a new version of the Ragebot botnet malware, one that includes worm features that allow it to spread on its own to new devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/someones-assembling-ragebot-botnet-using-self-propagating-windows-worm/
An unknown group/person is building a botnet using a new version of the Ragebot botnet malware, one that includes worm features that allow it to spread on its own to new devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/someones-assembling-ragebot-botnet-using-self-propagating-windows-worm/
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Someone's Assembling Ragebot Botnet Using Self-Propagating Windows Worm
An unknown group/person is building a botnet using a new version of the Ragebot botnet malware, one that includes worm features that allow it to spread on its own to new devices.
New Satan Ransomware available through a Ransomware as a Service.
A new Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, called Satan has been discovered by security researcher Xylitol. This service allows any wannabe criminal to register an account and create their very own customized version of the Satan Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-satan-ransomware-available-through-a-ransomware-as-a-service-/
A new Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, called Satan has been discovered by security researcher Xylitol. This service allows any wannabe criminal to register an account and create their very own customized version of the Satan Ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-satan-ransomware-available-through-a-ransomware-as-a-service-/
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New Satan Ransomware available through a Ransomware as a Service.
A new Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, called Satan has been discovered by security researcher Xylitol. This service allows any wannabe criminal to register an account and create their very own customized version of the Satan Ransomware.
Windows 10 Insider Build 15014 can Auto-Delete Temp and Old Recycle Bin Files
Today Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15014 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build has a ton of new fixes as well as new features. By far the best addition is the ability for Windows to automatically delete unused temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin that are older than 30 days [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-15014-can-auto-delete-temp-and-old-recycle-bin-files/
Today Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15014 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build has a ton of new fixes as well as new features. By far the best addition is the ability for Windows to automatically delete unused temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin that are older than 30 days [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-insider-build-15014-can-auto-delete-temp-and-old-recycle-bin-files/
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Windows 10 Insider Build 15014 can Auto-Delete Temp and Old Recycle Bin Files
Today Microsoft released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15014 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build has a ton of new fixes as well as new features. By far the best addition is the ability for Windows to automatically delete unused…
Oracle to Block JAR Files Signed With MD5 Starting With April 2017
Oracle says that starting with April 18, 2017, Java (JRE) will treat all JAR files signed with the MD5 algorithm as unsigned, meaning they'll be considered insecure and blocked from running. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-to-block-jar-files-signed-with-md5-starting-with-april-2017/
Oracle says that starting with April 18, 2017, Java (JRE) will treat all JAR files signed with the MD5 algorithm as unsigned, meaning they'll be considered insecure and blocked from running. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-to-block-jar-files-signed-with-md5-starting-with-april-2017/
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Oracle to Block JAR Files Signed with MD5 Starting with April 2017
Oracle says that starting with April 18, 2017, Java (JRE) will treat all JAR files signed with the MD5 algorithm as unsigned, meaning they'll be considered insecure and blocked from running.
Android Trojan Hijacks Google Play Store, Covertly Downloads or Purchases Apps
Security researchers have discovered a new Android trojan named Skyfin that can infiltrate the local Play Store Android app and download or purchase other apps behind the user's back. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-trojan-hijacks-google-play-store-covertly-downloads-or-purchases-apps/
Security researchers have discovered a new Android trojan named Skyfin that can infiltrate the local Play Store Android app and download or purchase other apps behind the user's back. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-trojan-hijacks-google-play-store-covertly-downloads-or-purchases-apps/
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Android Trojan Hijacks Google Play Store, Covertly Downloads or Purchases Apps
Security researchers have discovered a new Android trojan named Skyfin that can infiltrate the local Play Store Android app and download or purchase other apps behind the user's back.
Spanish Police Arrest Suspect Behind NeverQuest Banking Trojan
Spanish police officers arrested and jailed a Russian national last Friday, January 13, on suspicion of creating and operating the NeverQuest banking trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spanish-police-arrest-suspect-behind-neverquest-banking-trojan/
Spanish police officers arrested and jailed a Russian national last Friday, January 13, on suspicion of creating and operating the NeverQuest banking trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spanish-police-arrest-suspect-behind-neverquest-banking-trojan/
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Spanish Police Arrest Suspect Behind NeverQuest Banking Trojan
Spanish police officers arrested and jailed a Russian national last Friday, January 13, on suspicion of creating and operating the NeverQuest banking trojan.
Ransomware Locks Down Public Libraries at All Locations Across Saint Louis
The Saint Louis Public Library (SLPL) announced that ransomware had hit all computers at all their branches across the city forcing the institution to halt all operations for the time being. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-locks-down-public-libraries-at-all-locations-across-saint-louis/
The Saint Louis Public Library (SLPL) announced that ransomware had hit all computers at all their branches across the city forcing the institution to halt all operations for the time being. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-locks-down-public-libraries-at-all-locations-across-saint-louis/
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Ransomware Locks Down Public Libraries at All Locations Across Saint Louis
The Saint Louis Public Library (SLPL) announced that ransomware had hit all computers at all their branches across the city forcing the institution to halt all operations for the time being.
Popular Meitu App Caught Collecting User Data and Sending It to Servers in China
Security researchers have discovered that a very popular photo retouching iOS and Android application is collecting user data and sending it for storage to servers in China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/popular-meitu-app-caught-collecting-user-data-and-sending-it-to-servers-in-china/
Security researchers have discovered that a very popular photo retouching iOS and Android application is collecting user data and sending it for storage to servers in China. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/mobile/popular-meitu-app-caught-collecting-user-data-and-sending-it-to-servers-in-china/
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Popular Meitu App Caught Collecting User Data and Sending It to Servers in China
Security researchers have discovered that a very popular photo retouching iOS and Android application is collecting user data and sending it for storage to servers in China.
The Week in Ransomware - January 20th 2017 - Satan RaaS, Spora, Locky, and More
This week we continue to see more ransomware being released as well as changes in the distribution of the larger ransomware infections. For example, Locky has had a very low distribution lately since the holidays, but according to the Cisco Talos Group, it is starting to pick up again. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-20th-2017-satan-raas-spora-locky-and-more/
This week we continue to see more ransomware being released as well as changes in the distribution of the larger ransomware infections. For example, Locky has had a very low distribution lately since the holidays, but according to the Cisco Talos Group, it is starting to pick up again. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-20th-2017-satan-raas-spora-locky-and-more/
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The Week in Ransomware - January 20th 2017 - Satan RaaS, Spora, Locky, and More
This week we continue to see more ransomware being released as well as changes in the distribution of the larger ransomware infections. For example, Locky has had a very low distribution lately since the holidays, but according to the Cisco Talos Group, it…
Lavabit Reopens, Snowden's Former Email Provider
Lavabit, the encrypted email service provider once used by Snowden, has announced it will reopen its doors after a three-year hiatus during which it developed new email technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lavabit-reopens-snowdens-former-email-provider/
Lavabit, the encrypted email service provider once used by Snowden, has announced it will reopen its doors after a three-year hiatus during which it developed new email technology. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lavabit-reopens-snowdens-former-email-provider/
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Lavabit Reopens, Snowden's Former Email Provider
Lavabit, the encrypted email service provider once used by Snowden, has announced it will reopen its doors after a three-year hiatus during which it developed new email technology.
Firefox 51 to Show Better Warnings When Logging in via Insecure HTTP Pages
Mozilla's security team previewed today a new set of indicators that will be added to Firefox 51, set for launch on Monday, January 23, and subsequent Firefox versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-51-to-show-better-warnings-when-logging-in-via-insecure-http-pages/
Mozilla's security team previewed today a new set of indicators that will be added to Firefox 51, set for launch on Monday, January 23, and subsequent Firefox versions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-51-to-show-better-warnings-when-logging-in-via-insecure-http-pages/
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Firefox 51 to Show Better Warnings When Logging in via Insecure HTTP Pages
Mozilla's security team previewed today a new set of indicators that will be added to Firefox 51, set for launch on Monday, January 23, and subsequent Firefox versions.
Film Director Steals from Grocery Store to Prove a Point About Piracy
In one of the most bizarre things you'll see this week, a movie director stole from a grocery store where a friend was working just to prove a point about digital piracy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/film-director-steals-from-grocery-store-to-prove-a-point-about-piracy/
In one of the most bizarre things you'll see this week, a movie director stole from a grocery store where a friend was working just to prove a point about digital piracy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/film-director-steals-from-grocery-store-to-prove-a-point-about-piracy/
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Film Director Steals from Grocery Store to Prove a Point About Piracy
In one of the most bizarre things you'll see this week, a movie director stole from a grocery store where a friend was working just to prove a point about digital piracy.
Android Banking Trojan Source Code Leaked Online, Leads to New Variation Right Away
The source code of an unnamed Android banking trojan has been recently leaked online via an underground hacking forum, say researchers from security firm Dr.Web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-banking-trojan-source-code-leaked-online-leads-to-new-variation-right-away/
The source code of an unnamed Android banking trojan has been recently leaked online via an underground hacking forum, say researchers from security firm Dr.Web. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-banking-trojan-source-code-leaked-online-leads-to-new-variation-right-away/
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Android Banking Trojan Source Code Leaked Online, Leads to New Variation Right Away
The source code of an unnamed Android banking trojan has been recently leaked online via an underground hacking forum, say researchers from security firm Dr.Web.
College Successfully Sues IT Admin After Losing Access to Email System
A former IT administrator for the American College of Education (ACE) in Indiana was ordered to pay damages of $248,350 after a court found him responsible after the institution lost access to its email system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/college-successfully-sues-it-admin-after-losing-access-to-email-system/
A former IT administrator for the American College of Education (ACE) in Indiana was ordered to pay damages of $248,350 after a court found him responsible after the institution lost access to its email system. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/college-successfully-sues-it-admin-after-losing-access-to-email-system/
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College Successfully Sues IT Admin After Losing Access to Email System
A former IT administrator for the American College of Education (ACE) in Indiana was ordered to pay damages of $248,350 after a court found him responsible after the institution lost access to its email system.
Your Heartbeat as a Password - Smart or Stupid?
Scientists from the Binghamton University in New York have explored with using a person's heartbeat as a password for encrypting and then decrypting personal data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/your-heartbeat-as-a-password-smart-or-stupid/
Scientists from the Binghamton University in New York have explored with using a person's heartbeat as a password for encrypting and then decrypting personal data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/your-heartbeat-as-a-password-smart-or-stupid/
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Your Heartbeat as a Password - Smart or Stupid?
Scientists from the Binghamton University in New York have explored with using a person's heartbeat as a password for encrypting and then decrypting personal data.
Sage 2.0 Ransomware Gearing up for Possible Greater Distribution
The Sage 2.0 Ransomware, which is an updated variant of CryLocker, has been discovered being distributed by one of the same actors who is distributing Locky, Cerber, and Spora. Due to this there is a good chance of wider distribution of this ransomware. This guide provides information on Sage 2.0 and what to expect from it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sage-2-0-ransomware-gearing-up-for-possible-greater-distribution/
The Sage 2.0 Ransomware, which is an updated variant of CryLocker, has been discovered being distributed by one of the same actors who is distributing Locky, Cerber, and Spora. Due to this there is a good chance of wider distribution of this ransomware. This guide provides information on Sage 2.0 and what to expect from it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sage-2-0-ransomware-gearing-up-for-possible-greater-distribution/
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Sage 2.0 Ransomware Gearing up for Possible Greater Distribution
The Sage 2.0 Ransomware, which is an updated variant of CryLocker, has been discovered being distributed by one of the same actors who is distributing Locky, Cerber, and Spora. Due to this there is a good chance of wider distribution of this ransomware.…
Apple Releases Critical Security Updates for iOs, macOS, and other Core Products
Today Apple released updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, tvOS, iCloud, and watchOS to fix a variety of security holes as well as to introduce new features. With these releases, Apple fixed 56 vulnerabilities, with many of these vulnerabilities being shared over multiple platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-releases-critical-security-updates-for-ios-macos-and-other-core-products/
Today Apple released updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, tvOS, iCloud, and watchOS to fix a variety of security holes as well as to introduce new features. With these releases, Apple fixed 56 vulnerabilities, with many of these vulnerabilities being shared over multiple platforms. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-releases-critical-security-updates-for-ios-macos-and-other-core-products/
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Apple Releases Critical Security Updates for iOs, macOS, and other Core Products
Today Apple released updates for macOS, iOS, Safari, tvOS, iCloud, and watchOS to fix a variety of security holes as well as to introduce new features. With these releases, Apple fixed 56 vulnerabilities, with many of these vulnerabilities being shared over…
Microsoft Reveals Windows Defender Security Center Scheduled for Creators Update
The Windows 10 Creators Update scheduled for launch later this year will include an upgrade of the default Windows Defender antivirus, which will feature a new settings panel named the Windows Defender Security Center. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-reveals-windows-defender-security-center-scheduled-for-creators-update/
The Windows 10 Creators Update scheduled for launch later this year will include an upgrade of the default Windows Defender antivirus, which will feature a new settings panel named the Windows Defender Security Center. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-reveals-windows-defender-security-center-scheduled-for-creators-update/
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Microsoft Reveals Windows Defender Security Center Scheduled for Creators Update
The Windows 10 Creators Update scheduled for launch later this year will include an upgrade of the default Windows Defender antivirus, which will feature a new settings panel named the Windows Defender Security Center.
Hacker Group Claims Responsibility for Lloyds Bank Outages, Ransom Demand
A group of at least two hackers has tried to extort a ransom payment from the Lloyds Banking Group according to a copy of an email the hackers sent to a high-ranking executive. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-group-claims-responsibility-for-lloyds-bank-outages-ransom-demand/
A group of at least two hackers has tried to extort a ransom payment from the Lloyds Banking Group according to a copy of an email the hackers sent to a high-ranking executive. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-group-claims-responsibility-for-lloyds-bank-outages-ransom-demand/
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Hacker Group Claims Responsibility for Lloyds Bank Outages, Ransom Demand
A group of at least two hackers has tried to extort a ransom payment from the Lloyds Banking Group according to a copy of an email the hackers sent to a high-ranking executive.
And So It Begins: Spora Ransomware Starts Spreading Worldwide
According to data gathered via the ID-Ransomware service, what all of us had predicted is now happening, as the Spora ransomware has started to spread to new territories outside former Soviet states. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/and-so-it-begins-spora-ransomware-starts-spreading-worldwide/
According to data gathered via the ID-Ransomware service, what all of us had predicted is now happening, as the Spora ransomware has started to spread to new territories outside former Soviet states. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/and-so-it-begins-spora-ransomware-starts-spreading-worldwide/
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And So It Begins: Spora Ransomware Starts Spreading Worldwide
According to data gathered via the ID-Ransomware service, what all of us had predicted is now happening, as the Spora ransomware has started to spread to new territories outside former Soviet states.